Feb 02
Michael Phelps won eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympics. If anyone deserves a video game, it’s that dude. Unfortunately, competitive swimming hasn’t exactly been prime fodder for those those in the gaming industry. Now, however, with the help of the Kinect for Xbox 360, that dream can finally be realized.
Now, using the hands-free controller, you can experience the thrill of swimming back and forth in an indoor pool in the comfort of your living room. The game is called called Michael Phelps – Push it to the Limit, a name surely inspired by the Paul Engemann song from the Scarface soundtrack.
With the help of the Kinect, the game “lets players accurately master the action of gold medal swim strokes and learn techniques that help Michael Phelps dominate his sport.” But don’t get too cocky, “the room for error is razor thing.”
Says Phelps himself,
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. 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.
The game will hit the Xbox 360 in June. More information and a trailer are available here.
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