Skate It, the Wii and DS editions of the EA skating franchise, Skate, is coming soon to a Nintendo console near you.

Skate It allows players to use either the Wii remote or Nintendo DS stylus to perform tricks and control their skater through the world. The Wii remote is used to imitate real skating manoeuvres, with the option to use a Wii Balance Board in concert with the Wii remote, applying pressure all around the board to simulate a skateboard.

Skate It is coming to North America on November 19th, while Europe gets to play on November 20th, available on both the Wii and Nintendo DS. Set your sights on some screenshots below:

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EA has announced a new game in the Skate series is headed to the Wii and Nintendo DS. Skate It is scheduled to be available in 2008.

Designed exclusively for the Wii and NDS, Skate It will see players skating with the pros in San Vanelona. The game will utilize the FlickIt controls and includes new game play features by introducing support for the Wii Balance Board.

The FlickIt controls mean that gamers can use the Wii Remote or NDS stylus to string together various tricks. The Wii Remote will become a player’s skateboard, reacting to gestures that mirror flips and moves. Step on to the Balance Board to make the experience more realistic.

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