Hudson Entertainment may have the next Wii Sports on its hands. I recently tested a preview of Hudson's upcoming Deca Sports for the Wii, and the game could well be a smash hit. The game includes 10 sports challenges, and I was able to test four: badminton, beach volleyball, dirt-bike racing and figure skating.

Badminton and figure skating were my two favorite sports. Badminton plays like the tennis game in Wii Sports, but with a maximum of two players instead of four. Sashaying across a skating rink doesn't seem like it should be a knockout game, but figure skating is pretty enjoyable. Timing and coordination are key.

Bottom line: I couldn't try any of the other six sports that will be included in the final game (including archery, go-kart racing and curling), but Deca Sports' low price and large assortment of fun events perfect for parties and family gatherings could make this the sleeper hit of the year.

Victor Godinez Deca Sports preview

For Xbox and Nintendo Wii. Rated for all ages. $29 at release on May 13. [an error occurred while processing this directive]