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Nike+ Kinect Training
Developer(s)Sumo Digital
Publisher(s)Microsoft Studios
Platform(s)Xbox 360
Release
  • NA: 30 October 2012[1]
  • EU: 2 November 2012
Genre(s)Exergame, Fitness
Mode(s)Single-player

Nike+ Kinect Training is a fitness video game for the Xbox 360. It is developed in cooperation with athletics company Nike.[2] The game was ported to Japan for release on 15 November 2012.[3]

The game allows the user to earn and compete with others with NikeFuel points, a unit of measuring athletic performance.

Reception

The game received above-average reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4]

In February 2013, Nike+ Kinect Training's development team was nominated for a BAFTA Games award in the Sports/Fitness category.[11] However, it lost to New Star Soccer at the 9th British Academy Games Awards. During the 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Nike+ Kinect Training for "Outstanding Achievement in Connectivity", ultimately losing the award to Halo 4.[12]

References

  1. ^ Schramm, Mike (4 June 2012). "Nike teams up with Xbox for Nike+ Kinect Training [Update: Trailer added!]". Engadget (Joystiq). Yahoo. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Xbox and Nike Team Up to Revolutionize Fitness at Home". Xbox Press Center. Microsoft. 4 June 2012. Archived from the original on 21 December 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Nike+ Kinect Training". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Nike+ Kinect Training for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  5. ^ Beck, Adam (12 November 2012). "Review: Nike+ Kinect Training". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  6. ^ Lespol (23 November 2012). "Test: Nike + Kinect Training". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Webedia. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Review: Nike+ Kinect Training". Official Xbox Magazine UK. Future plc. January 2013. p. 86.
  8. ^ Yee, Alaina (8 November 2012). "Nike+ Kinect Training review". Official Xbox Magazine. Future US. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  9. ^ Marshall, James (16 January 2013). "Nike+ Kinect Training". The Digital Fix. Poisonous Monkey. Archived from the original on 18 January 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  10. ^ Martin, Liam (12 November 2012). "'Nike+ Kinect Training' review (Xbox 360): A good fitness supplement". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Games in 2013". BAFTA. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  12. ^ "2013 Awards Category Details Outstanding Achievement in Connectivity". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 26 November 2023.