EA Reveals Wii Fit rival: EA Active
November 13th, 2008
Posted by nedthehead
EA has pretty much leaked that they are developing their own game similar to Wii Fit, aptly named EA Active. Some details have begun to pour out regarding the game:
The game will support, but not require, the Balance Board, and will include two leg straps for the Wiimote and Nunchuk, as well as a resistance band. EA’s Peter Moore described the game’s focus as a “Western cardiovascular approach,” contrasting with the stretching and balance exercises in Wii Fit. Speaking to GameSpot, Moore suggested that ACTIVE will become a “product line,” which we already knew because it is “a game published by EA.”
Players will also be able to create “playlists” of exercises, a feature conspicuously missing from Wii Fit. In addition, Active will provide real-time feedback on exercise performance, including calories burned and such.
Not sure how well the leg straps for the Wiimote/Nunchuck will be implemented, but EA is taking a step in the right direction to support one of Nintendo’s own devices. Needless to say, Nintendo has not said anything about selling the Balance Boards individually.