The fitness-game genre is getting some all-new entries this fall, but some of the more-popular fitness games are also getting franchise updates, as is the case with the latest Zumba Fitness title headed to the Xbox 360 and Wii this fall. Called Zumba Fitness Core, the game continues the series’ “dance-fitness party” mentality but has choreography designed to deliver tight and toned abs. Zumba Fitness Core will only have an Xbox 360 (via Kinect) and Wii version.
“We know from research that the #1 area women want to transform is their abs and Zumba® Fitness Core is the first and only video game to implement this consumer-driven feature,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco Entertainment. “The core focus is in addition to content fans have asked for: more licensed tracks, new dance styles and additional fitness features designed to maximize your total body, at home workout.”
Zumba Fitness Core features 40 new songs and routines, more than 30 international dance styles from around the world, and new choreography designed to sculpt stronger abs through a full-body workout. Celebrity Zumba instructors guide players through moves set to contagious new original tunes and a broader mix of hits from well-known artists.
Among the features in Zumba Fitness Core are:
- Shake it to fresh new dance styles like Brazilian Funk, Polynesian, Celtic Bluegrass, Jive, Jazz, African and Disco that complement Salsa, Cumbia, Bollywood and Reggaeton to deliver over 30 rhythms, more than any other dance or fitness game
- Keep your fitness regimen on track with new personal and community goals plus nutrition and wellness tips
- Experience exotic new venues like Tiki Beach, a Venetian Ballroom and Waterfall Resort
- Learn the basic steps with expanded tutorials that now include Bollywood and Samba styles along with Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue and Cumbia
- Dance with new celebrity instructors Loretta Bates and Nicholas Logrea who join returning Zumba® superstars Beto, Gina Grant, Tanya Beardsley and Kass Martin
- Work out with a friend on Kinect for Xbox 360 or throw a dance party in your living room with up to 3 friends on Wii
- Dance hands-free on Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii with the included Zumba Fitness belt that lets you holster your Wii Remote
A specific release date will be announced later.
