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| developer = [[EA Canada]]
| developer = [[EA Vancouver|EA Canada]]
| publisher = [[EA Sports Freestyle]]
| publisher = [[Electronic Arts#Former labels|EA Sports Freestyle]]
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|October 20, 2008<ref name=ign1/>}}
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|October 20, 2008<ref name=ign1/>}}
| genre = [[sports game|Sports]]
| genre = [[Sports video game|Sports]]
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
| platforms = [[Wii]]
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'''''Celebrity Sports Showdown''''' is a [[sports game|sports]] [[video game]] for the [[Wii]] developed by [[EA Canada]], and was the first title in the [[EA Sports Freestyle]] brand.<ref>[http://www.ea.com/read/20080813-celebsports.xml EA.com]</ref> The game features ten sporting and musical celebrities competing against each other in a number of sporting events.<ref name=ign1>[http://wii.ign.com/articles/898/898419p1.html EA Announces Celebrity Sports Showdown]</ref> Through playing the twelve mini-games, a number of non-celebrity characters can be unlocked as well.
'''''Celebrity Sports Showdown''''' is a [[Sports video game|sports]] [[video game]] for the [[Wii]] developed by [[EA Vancouver|EA Canada]], and was the first title released under the [[Electronic Arts#Former labels|EA Sports Freestyle]] label.<ref>[http://www.ea.com/read/20080813-celebsports.xml EA.com]</ref> The game features ten sporting and musical celebrities competing against each other in a number of sporting events.<ref name=ign1>{{Cite web |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/898/898419p1.html |title=EA Announces Celebrity Sports Showdown |access-date=2008-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080822133547/http://wii.ign.com/articles/898/898419p1.html |archive-date=2008-08-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Through playing the twelve mini-games, a number of non-celebrity characters can be unlocked as well.


==Gameplay==
== Gameplay ==


Similar to other sports games collections on the Wii such as ''[[Wii Sports]]'', ''[[Big Beach Sports]]'' and ''[[Deca Sports]]'', ''Celebrity Sports Showdown'' uses the motion detection of the [[Wii Remote]] for control. For example, in the canoeing event players must hold the Wii Remote sideways while performing a rowing motion as with a real set of paddles, while the inner tube and skiing events use quick gestures to perform tricks or jumps as the player tilts the controller to steer.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5037702/celebrity-sports-showdown-impressions Celebrity Sports Showdown Impressions]</ref>
Similar to other sports games collections on the Wii such as ''[[Wii Sports]]'', ''[[Big Beach Sports]]'' and ''[[Deca Sports]]'', ''Celebrity Sports Showdown'' uses the motion detection of the [[Wii Remote]] for control. For example, in the canoeing event players must hold the Wii Remote sideways while performing a rowing motion as with a real set of paddles, while the inner tube and skiing events use quick gestures to perform tricks or jumps as the player tilts the controller to steer.<ref>[http://kotaku.com/5037702/celebrity-sports-showdown-impressions Celebrity Sports Showdown Impressions]</ref>


Players can compete either on their own or in a team of up to four members.<ref>[http://wii.ign.com/articles/899/899073p1.html Celebrity Sports Showdown Preview]</ref>
Players can compete either on their own or in a team of up to four members.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/899/899073p1.html |title=Celebrity Sports Showdown Preview |access-date=2008-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080906143240/http://wii.ign.com/articles/899/899073p1.html |archive-date=2008-09-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Celebrities==
== Celebrities ==
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==Sports==
== Sports ==
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* [[Beach volleyball|Beach Volleyball]]
* [[Beach volleyball|Beach Volleyball]]
* [[Tubing (recreation)|Inner-Tubing]]
* [[Tubing (recreation)|Inner-Tubing]]
* [[Whitewater racing|Wild Water Canoeing]]
* [[Wildwater canoeing|Wild Water Canoeing]]
* [[Steeplechase|Hurdle Derby]]
* [[Steeplechase (horse racing)|Hurdle Derby]]
* [[Alpine skiing|Slalom Showdown]]
* [[Alpine skiing|Slalom Showdown]]
* [[Rock climbing|Cliff Hangers]]
* [[Rock climbing|Cliff Hangers]]
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* [[Badminton|Smash Badminton]]
* [[Badminton|Smash Badminton]]
* [[Archery|Rapid Fire Archery]]
* [[Archery|Rapid Fire Archery]]
* [[Duel (Gladiators)|Joust Duel]]
* Joust Duel
* [[Curling]]
* [[Curling]]
* [[Dodgeball|Arena Dodgeball]]
* [[Dodgeball|Arena Dodgeball]]
* [[Air racing|Air Racers]]
* [[Air racing|Air Racers]]
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== Reception ==


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==References==

| MC = 50/100<ref name=MC>{{Cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/celebrity-sports-showdown/critic-reviews/?platform=wii |title=Celebrity Sports Showdown for Wii Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref>

| EuroG = 6/10<ref name=EuroG>{{Cite web |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/wii-christmas-roundup-review |title=Wii Christmas Roundup |website=Eurogamer |date=December 18, 2008 |last=Gibson |first=Ellie |access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref>
| IGN = 4/10<ref name=IGN>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/11/12/celebrity-sports-showdown-review |title=Celebrity Sports Showdown Review |website=IGN |date=November 11, 2008 |last=Casamassina |first=Matt |access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref>

| NLife = {{Rating|5|10}}<ref name=NLife>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2008/11/celebrity_sports_showdown_wii |title=Celebrity Sports Showdown Review (Wii) |website=Nintendo Life |date=November 16, 2008 |last=Dickens |first=Anthony |access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref>
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''Celebrity Sports Showdown'' received mixed reviews from critics. On [[Metacritic]], the game holds a score of 50/100 based on 12 reviews.<ref name=MC/>

Ellie Gibson of ''[[Eurogamer]]'' gave the game a 6/10, praising it for having "decent" mini-games but criticizing the game's presentation for being "rubbish" in terms of the character design and level art.<ref name=EuroG/> Matt Casamassina of ''[[IGN]]'' was less forgiving of the game, giving it 4/10 while criticizing its selection of mini-games, implementation of the Wii's controls, and depiction of the celebrities.<ref name=IGN/>

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Latest revision as of 06:01, 27 March 2024

Celebrity Sports Showdown
Developer(s)EA Canada
Publisher(s)EA Sports Freestyle
Platform(s)Wii
Release
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Celebrity Sports Showdown is a sports video game for the Wii developed by EA Canada, and was the first title released under the EA Sports Freestyle label.[2] The game features ten sporting and musical celebrities competing against each other in a number of sporting events.[1] Through playing the twelve mini-games, a number of non-celebrity characters can be unlocked as well.

Gameplay

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Similar to other sports games collections on the Wii such as Wii Sports, Big Beach Sports and Deca Sports, Celebrity Sports Showdown uses the motion detection of the Wii Remote for control. For example, in the canoeing event players must hold the Wii Remote sideways while performing a rowing motion as with a real set of paddles, while the inner tube and skiing events use quick gestures to perform tricks or jumps as the player tilts the controller to steer.[3]

Players can compete either on their own or in a team of up to four members.[4]

Celebrities

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Sports

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Reception

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Celebrity Sports Showdown received mixed reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 50/100 based on 12 reviews.[5]

Ellie Gibson of Eurogamer gave the game a 6/10, praising it for having "decent" mini-games but criticizing the game's presentation for being "rubbish" in terms of the character design and level art.[6] Matt Casamassina of IGN was less forgiving of the game, giving it 4/10 while criticizing its selection of mini-games, implementation of the Wii's controls, and depiction of the celebrities.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "EA Announces Celebrity Sports Showdown". Archived from the original on 2008-08-22. Retrieved 2008-09-06.
  2. ^ EA.com
  3. ^ Celebrity Sports Showdown Impressions
  4. ^ "Celebrity Sports Showdown Preview". Archived from the original on 2008-09-06. Retrieved 2008-09-06.
  5. ^ a b "Celebrity Sports Showdown for Wii Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Gibson, Ellie (December 18, 2008). "Wii Christmas Roundup". Eurogamer. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Casamassina, Matt (November 11, 2008). "Celebrity Sports Showdown Review". IGN. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  8. ^ Dickens, Anthony (November 16, 2008). "Celebrity Sports Showdown Review (Wii)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
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