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Snow, boards, plus homing missiles equal Snowboard Riot on WiiWare photo

Hudson Soft seems to know what's up -- if a snowboarding game isn't going to be a new SSX, at least let players use weapons. That seems to be the deal with the just announced WiiWare title, Snowboard Riot

The game will allow players to use rockets and bombs, which -- if I recall correctly -- was not the reason my ass and legs were killing me the morning after I went snowboarding that one time. The game will support four-players of the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, as well as Balance Board support, for those of you who actually have one of those. (Side-note: I do, and still haven't used mine yet!)

Oakley will also be lending their name and products to Snowboard Riot, so you'll be able to deck out your boarder in the latest in fancy snowboarding gear. Combine that with the previously-mentioned Balance Board support, and Hudson says they're "providing a realistic snowboard experience." With homing missiles and invisibility power-ups. 

Sounds good.

HUDSON ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES SNOWBOARD RIOT FOR
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ON Wii


A Unique Twist on Snowboarding Using Weapons!

REDWOOD CITY, CA - November 11, 2008 - Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, today announced that Snowboard Riot, a distinctive
snowboarding game unlike anything players have ever encountered will be coming to WiiWare. Snowboarding will reach new heights when players take to the slopes with action-packed racing utilizing weapons such as homing bullets and invisibility!

"Snowboard Riot is not your standard snowboarding game," said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Product Development at Hudson Entertainment. "A snowboarding game is a rush by itself, but when you add weapons, it becomes even more exciting. Add in online play for four people and you have the perfect game for both snowboarding and action-racing fans"

While snowboarding is already an exhilarating activity, nothing can prepare players for Snowboard Riot. Battle with up to 4 boarders using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to race online and blow away the competition. Weapons such as mines and turbo are available to give players an edge fighting it out on the mountain.

Gamers have several control options, as they can use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk or the Wii Balance Board to carve their way to victory. Just like a real snowboard, players can lean left and right on the Wii Balance Board, providing a realistic snowboard experience. Boarders can also choose from four characters to bomb the slopes, and can customize their look with Oakley apparel and goggles to improve their performance.
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Jonathan Holmes's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/11/2008 09:25
Jonathan Holmes
If Hudosn gets the controls and the combat right, this could be my new favoriate WiiWare game. Snowboarding is by far the most replayable and fun sports game in WiiFit, and adding missles could only make that better.
atastysammich's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/11/2008 09:59
atastysammich
Awright, another winter sports-themed Balance Board game! Can't wait for We (Wii?) Ride Ski Lifts!
NotAZombie's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/11/2008 10:03
NotAZombie
daym! dat shit looks BOSS. /sarcasm
kevkevblazini's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/11/2008 10:29
kevkevblazini
That actually sounds cools as hell. If you can do tricks and shit on this, sign me up.
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/11/2008 11:14
Gen Eric Gui
So basically it's Snowboard Kids, but grown up.

Could be interesting, but it's going to be hard to top the original idea.
Darren Nakamura's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/11/2008 13:23
Darren Nakamura
Shoot, Gen Eric Gui took what I was going to say.
heyricochet's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/11/2008 14:27
heyricochet
@Gen Eric Gui: Thats exactly what I thought! Its totally Snowboard Kids 3, which means its going to be amazing. I'm 90% sure Hudson made the original 2 also.
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/11/2008 17:15
RonBurgandy2010
It's still not SSX 4.
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/11/2008 17:21
RonBurgandy2010
@ heyricochet
Atlus made the Snowboard Kids games. At least the N64 ones.
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