We Ski and Snowboard is a sequel to Namco's We Ski. We Ski, released last year, was one of the first non-Nintendo games to take advantage of the Wii Fit Balance Board.

We Ski & Snowboard adds snowboarding to the mix, some new mountains and new characters. The snowboarding element basically allows you turn the balance board perpendicular to the TV and that's about it. You still cannot control your speed.

If you've played We Ski and like it, you'll probably like We Ski & Snowboard, though it's more of an extension than an upgrade. If you've never played either, you might as well go for the newer game.

The nice thing about skiing games for the Wii is that they help improve your balance. Down correctly, balance games force you to move your hips and shift your weight - exercises that are not often done. You won't get buff playing these games, but you will move - and that's a positive. Plus, as it gets hot outside, who wouldn't want to think about snow and a cool breeze?

This game won't get you buff, but it will get you off the couch and can add to your fitness regime. If you do a lot of walking, running or cycling, a balance game such as this will help to use muscles in a different way then you currently are - and that's a positive.