Stop me if you’ve heard this one: there’s a game coming out for the Wii that features several athletic mini-games that use a special pad that you stand on. Sounds like Wii Fit, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not; it’s actually “Active Life: Athletic World†from Namco Bandai. The game will utilize a custom mat containing eight sensor pads that you stand on. More than 10 mini-games will have you using both the mat and the Wii-mote to essentially exercise while moving through obstacle courses, white water rafting, and doing other activities. The game also supports multiplayer matches that can use a single mat, and it can track players’ accomplishments in the game. Says Makoto Iwai, Executive VP and COO of Namco Bandai:
“By combining the motion-based Wii Remote and a custom gaming mat to create an entirely unique gaming experience, Active Life: Athletic World delivers unprecedented interactivity as players use their whole body to take control of the game. With a wide assortment of timeless games that everyone can enjoy as well as cooperative and competitive multiplayer elements, Active Life: Athletic World is sure to get the whole family off the couch and into the fun.â€ÂÂ
Expect to see Active Life: Athletic World hit store shelves next year.
