At first, I wasn't too excited about getting a press release about a game called Sled Shred. There are so many Wii ski/snowboard/tube games that it didn't really seem like another one was necessary. Then I read the press release and looked at the images, and realized that this wasn't about a typical sledding trip. This was based on the 1993 documentary about the Jamaican Bobsledding Team's Olympic pursuit.

Oh hell yes.

This winter, gamers will be cruising down the icy slopes from the comfort of their homes, using the Wii balance board to fulfill its true purpose, and I can't wait. Hopefully John Candy is attached to play the coach, but I'm not sure if they were able to attain the likeness. The full press release and an image is below. Be sure to check back for our ongoing coverage of what could be the best game about Jamaica this year. You can hold me to that.

SOUTHPEAK GAMES ANNOUNCES SLED SHRED FOR Wii™
Battle the Jamaican Bobsled Team on the Wii Balance Board in Downhill Racer

MIDLOTHIAN, VA – April 29, 2009 – SouthPeak Games announced today that it will be publishing Sled Shred for Wii™. Focused ondownhill sled racing on everything from tubes and toboggans to discs and bobsleds, Sled Shred promises to give players a thrilling experience asthey try and earn their way into the World Winter Games, racing with and against the world-renowned Jamaican Bobsled team. Sled Shred is scheduled for release in fall 2009.

“We are very excited to bring this unique racing experience to Wii with Sled Shred,” said Richard Iggo, VP of Marketing at SouthPeak Games. “A sledding game is a natural fit for Wii owners, and we can’t wait to see everyone using their natural body movements to steer their sleds down those slopes!”

In Sled Shred, players form a team determined to prove themselves in a quest to compete at the World Winter Games. The Jamaican Bobsled team will be present in the game’s story mode to coach and challenge players. Sled Shred offers a variety of different vehicles to race, including inner tubes and bobsleds, on more than 10 different snowy courses. Players can challenge one another or race together against the computer in free play mode, and have the option of using the Wii Balance Board™ accessory to control their vehicles as they race.

Sled Shred is scheduled for release this fall. For more information visit www.southpeakgames.com.