While exercise-based videogames have been around for several years, it wasn’t until the release of Nintendo Wii Fit for their Nintendo Wii console that the idea of a videogame helping you get into shape was a practical alternative to going to the gym several days a week. In today’s society many people are simply too busy with work, family and personal issues to make time to go to the gym to exercise, so developers and publishers alike have been trying to bring the experience to the home front. Now that Sony has launched their motion controller in the PlayStation Move, a new market for interactive experiences has opened up for the PlayStation 3 console and the first exercise-based game to take advantage of the new avenue is ‘Get Fit With Mel B’. For those who are interested in this experience, continue reading to find out what you can expect from Mel B.
PS UK Blog - Follow our six-step workout plan and let PlayStation 3 games like Move Fitness and DanceStar Party help you stay in shape.
My advice. Turn off the PS3, Go outside and run/cycle/walk/swim (obviously in a pool), Comeback no earlier than one hour later, turn on PS3, Have fun.
Seriously console exercising isn't great
Kotaku - It's April. Spring! And Nintendo has a list of what games are hitting its platforms (the Wii, the DS and the 3DS) for the next three months of April, May and June.
Let's have a look, platform by platform. Do be aware that release dates can change.
Recently in Doncaster, Uk it was announced the spice sensation Mel B would be lending her power in a partnership with leading video game accessory manufacturer BLAZE. They were excited to announce their partnership with the manufacturer. Here is what Jason Cooper, Chairman of blaze Europe had to say “We are delighted to be working with Mel B and Fitness First. We believe these are the perfect brands for our fitness range”. This is only in the UK at the moment but, hopefully we can get this over to the US. Look after the break for pics, and the press release.
after playing mel b's wii fit accessory my right forearm has got incredibly muscular.
