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BIT OF ALL WHITE

Snowboarding sequel is world class

THRILLING: Shaun White Snowboarding World Stage SHAUN WHITE SNOWBOARDING WORLD STAGE

In this sequel to 2008's hit game Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip, Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage follows Shaun White and his crew of friends as they go from chasing the best powder to pursuing the world's top competitions.

The game, released exclusively for the Wii, sees Shaun hit the slopes once again, but this time the stakes are higher; zig-zag across the globe to ride against the best of the best and take your place on the world stage.

JAMES CAMERON'S AVATAR: THE GAME

JAMES Cameron's Avatar: The Game is the official video game based on the film of the same title.

It was announced by Ubisoft that it will be using the same technology as the film to be displayed in stereoscopic 3D.

Set in the future, the human race discovers the planet Pandora. It appears to be a utopia rich in natural resources that Earth needs.

But trouble erupts when the local race, the Na'vi, take exception to human crews harvesting the planet. The game is a third-person action title and you play as a recruit for the industrial corporation leading the expeditions on Pandora.

At a crucial turning point you must decide whether your true allegiance lies with the RDA Corporation or the Na'vi, who are battling to protect Pandora from the onslaught of the RDA.

In the game, players can customise more than 60 RDA and Na'vi weapons combined and choose 20 skills for each clan as well as driving vehicles and riding Pandora's animals.

JUST DANCE

In Just Dance, a fun title for the entire family, you can dance to the rhythm of your favourite beat on Nintendo Wii. Just Dance features more than 30 licensed tracks, ranging from iconic dance hits including 'You Can't Touch This' by MC Hammer to modern day pop with 'Hot N Cold' by Katy Perry.

You will be moving and shaking in your living room with anyone and everyone you know via fun four-player party modes.

The game can also be used for a fun workout as players can burn calories, stay fit and enjoy a fun workout, all while having a blast with your favourite songs

YOUR SHAPE

SHAPE UP: Personalised workoutsAnother great interactive title for Wii is Your Shape, the first fitness game that comes with a camera peripheral included inside the box. The game features Ubisoft's Body Tracking technology which scans your body and then projects the image onto the TV, creating a personalised and interactive workout.

Based on your specific body shape analysis, fitness level and personal goals, Your Shape is able to recommend the workout program that is best suited for you.

The game also features a virtual coach (Jenny McCarthy) that provides verbal and visual feedback on all of your movements, ensuring that each minute invested achieves maximum results.

Always by your side, the coach motivates you to reach your goals.

Your Shape allows you to get these benefits without holding a controller, leaving your hands free to incorporate any equipment that you may already own, without any excess bands or straps. The camera and Body Tracking technology follow your progress, showing you tangible results of your hard work.

RABBIDS GO HOME

Those crazy Rabbids are back.The latest instalment in the Rabbids spin-off series, you control two Raving Rabbids and their shopping cart and cause mayhem in a world full of uptight humans with shopping on the brain.

Throughout the levels, the player must collect a certain amount of junk to unlock things such as stamps, paints and accessories for the customisation feature.

 

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