Electronic Arts announced today that SSX Blur, which will be developed exclusively for the Nintendo Wii by EA Montreal. SSX Blur is the newest version of the critically acclaimed snowboarding franchise, and one we at GamerSquad do so love—oh yes we do! The huge air, blurring speed, and insane tricks that SSX is known for are set to return and the fun-factor is amplified by the unique capabilities of the Nintendo Wii controller. SSX Blur is expected in stores across North America and Europe in March of 2007.

“We wanted to take the soul of the franchise—the air, the speed, the tricks, the fun—and Wii-ify it,” said Alex Hyder, producer on SSX Blur. “You’re going to see that reflected in the On-the-Ground & In-the-Air controls, the characters, the user interface, and every other aspect of this game.”

SSX Blur is everything you’d expect from the franchise, delivered in a totally unexpected way. Revolutionary controls take full advantage of the Wii’s potential by putting you in total command of your skier or rider, on-the-ground & in-the-air, by translating every motion you make into the skills that create mountain legends.

Oh, we’re sold already! We absolutely love anything that’s getting the “Wii-ify” treatment. Wonder if it will feature Nintendo characters such as Luigi and Peach like the last one did on Gamecube.

You can check out a trailer HERE courtesy of YouTube.