Have you always been thrilled by mountainous landscapes with crystalline lakes and peaks that are eternally covered in snow? Do you want a holiday that suggests nature, culture, history and fun? Austria is the country where you will come across this exclusive ambience.
Austria is small country situated in the middle of Europe, freely explored, which offers engaging and unexpected attractions for tourists. It is also renowned for its diverse educational activities: opera, concerts, theater and classical music festivals; enjoyment and night life will also ascertain here a rich media: stores, cafes, traditional restaurants and beer stores.
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Today Ubisoft announced that it is collaborating again with Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White in Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage. Developed by Ubisoft Montréal, the game will be available exclusively for the Wii™ system from Nintendo and will be on store shelves holiday 2009.
“Working with Shaun on the first title was an excellent experience,” said Antoine Guignard, Ubisoft producer of Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage. “The great public reception of Shaun White Snowboarding and the wonderful collaboration with Shaun made it a slam dunk for us to reunite to create a fun, new adventure for fans.”
Players will hit the slopes with Shaun White and his crew, but this time the stakes are higher as you pursue the world’s top competitions from a half-pipe in the middle of New York’s Time Square to the most prestigious competitions of France, Canada and Japan.
“Ubisoft has been a great partner, and I’m excited for World Stage,” said action sports phenom Shaun White. “It’s cool to give people insight on what my life is like on the competition circuit.”
Shaun White Snowboarding was a worldwide success for Ubisoft, selling over 3 million copies since its November 2008 launch and establishing a new sports brand for Ubisoft. The title was also one of the first and most popular video games compatible with the Wii Balance Boardâ„¢ accessory. Players will be able to break out their Balance Boards once again for Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage when they flex their board skills either alone or together with family and friends.
Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage will be showcased at the Ubisoft press conference during E3 at the Los Angeles Theater on June 1st at 5 p.m. Visitors can hit the powder, as well, at the Ubisoft booth on the show floor (South Hall, Booth #1022).
For more information on Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage, please visit: www.shaunwhitegame.com
The World Heli Challenge, the most exotic free ride and free ski event on the planet, debuts onto the international snow sports calendar this year August 29–September 12, 2009. Wanaka, New Zealand will play host to this legendary event, coming back on the scene due to the immense support from global media and already athletes are knocking down the door to claim their spot.
The World Heli Challenge consists of 3 days of helicopter-accessed competition, staged over a two-week period to allow for perfect weather conditions. Athletes vie for top honours in Extreme, Free Ride and Downhill events and the coveted overall World Heli Challenge Champion.
“The World Heli Challenge offers the athletes the best conditions of which to ultimately test their all round ability … Details
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This brand has been around for 5 years, yet has remained under the radar. It has been lauded for producing The Best Snowboard In the World, with an eco-friendly green approach to manufacturing and a reputation as one of the most sought-after snowboard decks amongst core snowboarders.
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