From the Press Release
Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), publisher of the Zumba Fitness video game franchise that has sold more than nine million copies worldwide, announced today the release of Zumba Fitness World Party on Kinect for Xbox 360, Wii U and Wii. The game will also be available November 22nd as part of the day-one launch lineup for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.
“Bringing World Party to market is a tremendous achievement for our team,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco Entertainment. “We are incredibly proud of the new visual style, engaging global content and depth of play that this experience offers. What’s more, World Party is more than just a fun interactive game; it’s a tool that will help players reach their personal fitness goals, complete with a robust video reward system that keeps them motivated along the way.”
To complement the launch, Majesco Entertainment revealed the Zumba Fitness World Party television spot airing this month (click to watch or download), and noted that playable demos for Kinect for Xbox 360 and Xbox One will be available for download soon from the Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft. Fans will also benefit from new items in the Zumba wear Avatar Collection now available on Xbox Live.
Zumba Fitness World Party invites you to escape on a global fitness journey to exotic locations including Hawaii, Brazil and India—set to 40+ new high-energy routines and more than 30 international dance styles. Players can immerse themselves in an exhilarating at-home workout packed with fitness features to maximize results, while jamming out to a world-class soundtrack highlighted by Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Marc Anthony, Daddy Yankee and Zumba originals. Additional new features include the World Tour mode and an incredible visual presentation that parallels a real-life experience on location alongside Zumba’s celebrity instructors.
"World Party unites the player with the global community of dance through an interactive journey that delivers explosive physical and emotional benefits," said Joan Blackwood, Chief Marketing Officer, Zumba Fitness. "We have created a game that explores different dance cultures from around the world for a truly remarkable Zumba experience for fans everywhere.”
Developed by Zoë Mode, Zumba Fitness World Party is rated E for Everyone and is available now on Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii at $39.99 SRP, and Wii U at $49.99 SRP. The Xbox One version will release on November 22nd at $49.99 SRP. To watch the launch trailer and find out more, please visit the official site at zumbafitnessgame.com.