PARIS, FRANCE ? 27 February 2009 ? NAMCO BANDAI Games tempts snow bunnies to take to the slopes from the comfort of their home with the launch of Family Ski & Snowboard, the sequel to the much-loved snow sports game and critically acclaimed Family Ski. Fresh powder, miles of pristine slopes and unstoppable winter fun snow-storm their way onto Wii? in this exciting, fun and feature-packed snowboarding and skiing game available at European retailers now.

Family Ski & Snowboard contains an avalanche of new features including high performance snowboarding, enhanced skiing functionality, two statuesque mountains to conquer and an additional 10,000 vertical metres to hurtle down. The fully-explorable environment lets players perform jumps wherever they want on skis or snow*boards. Just take the Wii Remote? and Nunchuk? controllers in hand to enjoy the classic motion-based controls popularized by Family Ski. The addition of the Wii Balance Board? brings an even greater level of realism to the fun, so much so that UK N Gamer magazine has declared Family Ski & Snowboard ?easily the best game for the balance board?.

Learn wild aerial tricks and grab some big air in the brand new Family Ski & Snowboard Fun Park, complete with huge half-pipe, rails and fun boxes. For adventurous skiers, there?s backwards-riding, flips, daffy ducks and heli-drops to test their nerve, while snowboarders can board goofy or regular and twist, turn and flip through the powder to their heart?s content.

Family Ski & Snowboard takes players on a wintry thrill ride through a multitude of different environments on the imposing Mt. Angrio and cool Jamboree Snow Resort. Hopping on the chairlift for a ride to the summit ensures a breathtaking view, while heli-drops from vertigo-inducing heights give players the chance to shred down vertical cliffs and sheer precipices. Time modes can be changed to suit your mood from day, afternoon and night riding modes.

When it comes to getting the family involved there?s four player fun in fast-paced racing action or free-skiing, while solo players can enjoy the ride with up to three AI-controlled skiing buddies for company. Relive the wintry holiday fun with photo capture and replays in any game mode at any time, while full Mii? support and a huge variety of customised skiwear and equipment lets players make it their very own personal winter sports wonderland.

For more information on Family Ski & Snowboard, visit www.familyskiandsnowboard.com