Be An Active Life Explorer

Namco Bandai is expanding on the Active Life series of Wii games by adding another installment: Active Life Explorer, due out in the fall of this year. You'll use the Wiimote and the Active Life Mat Controller to compete in various activities in exotic locales. You know, doing things like running away from freaky-looking natives, presumably before they drop you in their giant kettle of boiling water to turn you into soup!

Jump into action as a fearless adventurer searching for treasure the world over. Explore an array of intriguing themed locales including dense twilight jungles, ancient ruins, lava-flooded caves, frozen ice packs and more each with their own traps, hazards and challenges. A veritable thrill-ride of activities will keep the whole family moving as they run across falling bridges, dodge perilous booby traps, escape from savage beasts, chase down bandits, and much more as they ride off into the sunset with a bounty of loot and rewards.

"ACTIVE LIFE EXPLORER takes the ACTIVE LIFE series' signature full-body motion gameplay to new frontiers," said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "With a fresh set of challenges based on exhilarating treasure hunting quests, great escapes and thrill-seeking crusades, the game keeps pulses pounding and offers a fun way to get everyone active."

There are dozens of adventures with support for up to eight player in co-op or competitive multiplayer. A Party Mode makes sure up to eight players can all get in on the action One to four players can enjoy a Treasure Adventure Mode filled with dozens of missions as they uncover new uncharted lands on a world map. Treasure Trials Mode will challenge players to complete objectives, and a Free Play Mode lets you just pick and choose the mini-games you want. Medals, alternate costumes and high score rankings will help keep you coming back for more. Active Life Explorer will be released as a bundle including one Mat Controller or as a stand-alone game. I haven't tried any of the games in this series, but as I love those stealth fitness games, maybe I should look into them...