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DVDBack23 @ Feb 03, 2011 22:09 | 12 comments

Michael Phelps, the Olympic gold medal winning swimmer has his own Kinect game coming this summer, giving the world possibly their only chance to ever beat Phelps in a race.

Says Phelps in the press release:

I'm really excited to help bring a one-of-a-kind swimming video game to the market that is reflective of my competitive nature and passion for swimming. This definitely isn't your typical video game; much like my training in the pool, Push the Limit is about improving and mastering every race element -- from controlling your adrenaline on the block to perfectly timing your finish. In my world, it takes a lifetime of dedication to get one-hundredth of a second ahead and I believe Push the Limit offers players a unique journey inside swimming that will challenge themselves as much as their in-game competitors.

The game is set for release in June.

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Comment by: stuntman_ (Feb 03, 2011 22:20)

lol is it april fools day early?

Comment by: bam431 (Feb 04, 2011 00:11)

Stupid.

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Comment by: nonoitall (Feb 04, 2011 01:22)

Unless Kinect is significantly more sophisticated than I've read (think Star-Trek-esque holodeck sophisticated) I do not see this working well at all.

Comment by: KillerBug (Feb 04, 2011 02:46)

Actually, flailing you arms about like a swimmer should be easy for kineckkt to understand...I just don't know how it will simulate getting stoned at a frat party.

Comment by: Zealousi (Feb 04, 2011 04:39)

it must be really bad if they don't show any in game footage on how to play, i think i agree with the first post is it april fools day early this year. In this case a month late

I wonder if they will do the same deal with Dj hero, if you don't like it aka can't play it 100% refund but then again how much money was wasted on this project. lol

Comment by: NHS2008 (Feb 04, 2011 09:21)

It's such a shame that an Olympian of this caliber is supporting this bullshit of a video game. Swimming for real even in a kiddy pool will always be more fun and productive than whatever this thing offers. I hope its a stupid joke.

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Comment by: Zealousi (Feb 04, 2011 10:22)

Originally posted by NHS2008:
It's such a shame that an Olympian of this caliber is supporting this bullshit of a video game. Swimming for real even in a kiddy pool will always be more fun and productive than whatever this thing offers. I hope its a stupid joke.

Your right is is a little surprising but remember Microsoft has lots of money and well he is now classed as a "sell out" just like everyone else. I think gave development rights sell more then swimming in a pool.

Comment by: KillerBug (Feb 04, 2011 15:22)

I'm sure he wasn't too expensive; very few companies will have anything to do with him...he may be an great athlete, but he is also a pothead and a gangster wanna-be.

Comment by: funkspiel (Feb 11, 2011 19:11)

Product placement by Roor?

Comment by: fandr78 (Feb 11, 2011 20:30)

Who is Michael Phelps?

Franco

Comment by: funkspiel (Feb 11, 2011 20:49)

Originally posted by fandr78:
Who is Michael Phelps?

the man with mammoth lung capacity.

Comment by: fandr78 (Feb 11, 2011 22:48)

Originally posted by funkspiel:

Originally posted by fandr78:
Who is Michael Phelps?
the man with mammoth lung capacity.

Yeah i know who he is.