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. 1 2 "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.


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