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Michael Phelps – Push the Limit, a Kinect enabled swimming game for the Xbox 360, will be released in June, 505 Games has announced.
Currently in development at UK-based development studio Blitz Games, Push the Limit is said to be the “first controller-free swimming experience to capture your true movements and translate them into accurate gameplay”.
In the game you’ll be put in control of an up-and-coming swimmer who has entered the world of competitive swimming. You’ll race in increasingly difficult competitions, inside arenas that can hold 80,000 people.
“Push the Limit is a fun, innovative, and physical way to game that is complete with elements that will challenge serious gamers, swimmers and casual fans,” said Phelps. “I’m really excited to help bring a one-of-a-kind swimming video game to the market that is reflective of my competitive nature and passion for swimming. This definitely isn’t your typical video game; much like my training in the pool, Push the Limit is about improving and mastering every race element – from controlling your adrenaline on the block to perfectly timing your finish. In my world, it takes a lifetime of dedication to get one-hundredth of a second ahead and I believe Push the Limit offers players a unique journey inside swimming that will challenge themselves as much as their in-game competitors.”
When we thought about the Kinect games we wanted this year, a Michael Phelps swimming game wasn’t on the list. That said, if the motion controls work well the game might be good fun.
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