Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), publisher of the leading Zumba® Fitness video game franchise that has sold more than nine million copies worldwide, announced today that Zumba® Kids is expected to launch this holiday on Kinect™ for Xbox 360® and Wii™.
Featuring a range of dance styles, creative mini-games, customization
and chart-topping hits from Justin Bieber and Willow Smith, this
engaging interactive experience is packed with gameplay to keep kids
moving!
Based on the global dance-fitness brand that pioneered “exercise in disguise,” Zumba® Kids brings kids aged 7 to 12 together to play and express themselves with routines and activities custom-designed for them. Kids can build self-confidence and discover new rhythms as they move to over 20 different dance styles—more than any other kids game! With 170 million children under 18 now estimated to be overweight*, Zumba® Kids is an ideal solution to get kids off the couch with motion-based fun that helps them stay healthy and fit.
“Zumba® Kids makes exercising fun and is a step in the right direction toward combating and preventing childhood obesity,” said Alberto Perlman, co-founder and CEO of Zumba® Fitness. “With millions of children facing weight issues around the world, we are introducing a high-energy video game to the market that we hope will help decrease the global obesity epidemic and provide kids with a new opportunity to move and get fit. It’s the perfect opportunity to replace snacking on chips and soda with something healthy and fun.”
Additional Zumba® Kids features include:
Based on the global dance-fitness brand that pioneered “exercise in disguise,” Zumba® Kids brings kids aged 7 to 12 together to play and express themselves with routines and activities custom-designed for them. Kids can build self-confidence and discover new rhythms as they move to over 20 different dance styles—more than any other kids game! With 170 million children under 18 now estimated to be overweight*, Zumba® Kids is an ideal solution to get kids off the couch with motion-based fun that helps them stay healthy and fit.
“Zumba® Kids makes exercising fun and is a step in the right direction toward combating and preventing childhood obesity,” said Alberto Perlman, co-founder and CEO of Zumba® Fitness. “With millions of children facing weight issues around the world, we are introducing a high-energy video game to the market that we hope will help decrease the global obesity epidemic and provide kids with a new opportunity to move and get fit. It’s the perfect opportunity to replace snacking on chips and soda with something healthy and fun.”
Additional Zumba® Kids features include:
- Energizing Music: Rock out to a beat-driven soundtrack featuring 30 songs from kid-favorite artists like Justin Bieber, Willow Smith, and Ozomatli, plus classics like Wipeout and a range of fun Zumba® original tracks.
- Gameplay Modes: Kids can dig into four different game modes including Quick Play, Full Class and Family Jam that features a guest appearance from celebrity Zumba® instructor Gina Grant and her daughters Anaya and Maliah.
- Upbeat Mini-Games: Mix up the fun with four motion-based mini-games that let kids go freestyle, mimic animals, freeze dance and power-up the music, alone or with friends.
- Cool Customization: Kids can show off their personal flair by making the game their own.
- Fun Rewards: Unlockable goodies like bonus videos, stickers and buttons keep kids motivated and moving.
- Jam Together: Multiplayer support for two players on Kinect for Xbox 360 and four players on Wii™ lets kids party together with friends and family.
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