Electronic Arts has announced Wednesday that they will be bringing a whole new sports game to the Nintendo Wii. The new title is entitled "Celebrity Sports Showdown". Developed by the team at EA Canada that made EA Playground. If you haven't gotten the idea of the game yet, you play as a huge selection of celebrities in numerous sporting events.

The celebrities confirmed for the game are Fergie, Avril Lavigne, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, Nelly Furtado, Paul Pierce, Mia Hamm, Kristi Yamaguchi, Reggie Bush and Sugar Ray Leonard. The sporting games already includes Beach Volleyball, Inner-Tubing, Wild Water Canoeing, Hurdle Derby, Slalom Showdown, Cliff Hangers, Smash Badminton, Rapid Fire, Archery, Joust, Duel, Curling, Arena Dodgeball and Air Racers.

"We feel that this game is the EA SPORTS Freestyle answer to a great Wii party game. It explores the lighter side of sports and pulls inspiration from the entertainment spectacles that are so prevalent in pop culture today," said Dave McCarthy, Executive Producer. "Celebrity Sports Showdown will bring people to the party with a collection of games and celebrities that appeal to everyone."

Celebrity Sports Showdown is currently looking for a winter 2008 release.