Wii Fit has only been on the shelves for couple of weeks but a new rival to Nintendo's fitness game has just been announced. It's called Family Trainer and it comes with a special mat controller so you can work your feet and arms at the same time.
Set for release in September, Namco Bandai's Family Trainer will, according to the press release, 'let players get physical by engaging the whole body in a in a variety of easy-to-understand, fast-paced and wildly entertaining activities.'
These challanges range from river rafting to mine karting, log jumping and rope skipping. The eight new screens also show off a rollerskating, hoverboarding and whack a mole-style games.
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You'll be using the Remote together with the Family Trainer mat controller as you play these games in a variety of locations such as jungle forests full of ancient ruins, a haunted mansion complete with hordes of zombies, and a fairytale world where you'll be riding toys and floating amongst the clouds.
Players can challenge friends or family members on the same mat or cooperate together in the games. Then they can track their progress and set new records for their friends and family to beat. Sound familiar?
It's strange that Namco Bandai should create their own mat for this after using the Balance Board in Family Ski.
Still, we'd like to know what you think of this Wii Fit rival...
