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Nintendo’s been winding down with the VC releases lately - in the last few weeks, we’ve seen the usual update number hover at two, and this week, only a single title graces the update. Fortunately, its a good one: Nintendo 64 classic 1080 Snowboarding. Hailing from an era of “me too” wannabe gen x snowboarding games (remember the Cool Boarders series?), 1080 was all about speed, style, and technique.

All VC titles are available on the Wii Shop channel, with a fresh batch (or single game) arriving every Monday at 9 AM PST. Wii points can be purchased at a rate of $1=100 points. The new game brings the North American count to 197.

Click through for Nintendo’s official word:

1080° Snowboarding (N64, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): Hit the slopes for some serious shredding in one of the first truly realistic snowboarding games ever created! Start in the lodge and select from five characters, each with his/her own particular attributes and special tricks. Then take a look at the wide assortment of available boards and choose one that best suits your rider and style. Once you’ve got the gear, six different modes of play, including Match Race, Trick Attack, and 2-Player Versus, await. Pick a course and get ready to experience a sensation of speed that’ll make you forget all about the cold--but it might just send a shiver down your spine. Throw in hidden characters and boards, varying weather and snow conditions, multiple paths through each course, and a variety of tricks to master--topped off with rock-solid play control--and you’ve got a recipe for winter fun that you can enjoy any time of the year. It’s all the fun and excitement of the sport, without the bruises and frostbite!

Read [Kotaku]

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