Nintendo goes on the piste

New winter sports game, just in time for summer

If the thought of a spot of hula-hooping or doing the Yoga tree on the Wii Fit just isn't radical enough for you, there's a new Nintendo game on the horizon that could up the adrenaline levels. Then again, it's called Family Ski (should that be Family Skii?), so maybe not.

What Wii Sports lacks in enthusiasm this more than makes up for, with bounty of tricks and races to keep the competitive fires stoked and a full size ski resort to hit the slopes in. Customizing looks set to be a big part of proceedings too, with clothing, accessories, new characters and new slopes available the further you advance in the game.

As always with the ever inventive Nintendo, the interactive side looks set to be classic chintz with the nun chuck and remote operating as virtual ski poles and though it's not strictly necessary, the Wii board looks like another essential ingredient to make the most of the game.

Due June 13 across Europe for the usual £40, this will be the first time we've donned salapets and bobble hat since that truckload of homesick Swedish playmates rolled into town. Good times.