First third party Wii Balance Board game announced

The first third party game to take advantage of the Wii Balance Board will hit the US in the northern hemisphere Spring (our Autumn) 2008. Already released in Japan, We Ski from Namco Bandai allows players to experience the sport of skiing on everything from beginner slopes to the most daunting black diamond runs. The balance board can only be used for the single player mode, but up to four players can play using the Wii-remote and nunchuck combo. More inside The game supports the use of Miis, as well as providing players with a custom character builder that allows for changeable face and body types as well as unlockable skis, poles, goggles, and costumes.

We Ski features an entire mountain to explore, complete with a ski school, freestyle skiing, moguls and slaloms, photography, and a variety of other events.