May 7, 2009
Summer Athletics 2009: On your marks for Wii, Xbox 360
and PC
Wii, PC and the Xbox 360 are the systems on the starting
blocks for Summer Athletics 2009. The sports game will be available on all
three platforms this summer. The Wii version even incorporates some of the
physical elements of track and field thanks to the Wii Balance Board™.
In Summer Athletics 2009 the controls are individually
designed for each platform and discipline, taking maximum advantage of each
formats’ unique strengths. This makes Summer Athletics 2009 easy-to-learn
sports fun with a huge variety of gameplay.
While Wii players imitate the natural breaststroke of
swimming, it is about rotating the left and right sticks in correct speed on
Xbox 360. PC players either choose classical retro style keyboard controls
or plug in their gamepad or Xbox 360 controller. Due to several years of
experience with multiplatform sports titles, developer 49Games is known for
creating intuitive and comfortable controls.
The battle for Gold Medals and personal bests sparks
excitement and healthy competition in Summer Athletics 2009. Athletes from
all over the world run, throw, jump and swim for victory. Millimeters and
split seconds will decide the winners.
When playing with friends and family, a living room
becomes a stadium. It’s not only four players competing; in Summer Athletics
2009 they can chase records and beat their best times as a team, to
eventually celebrate their big victory together.
The athletes compete in 28 summer time disciplines,
including 100 meters sprint, high diving, javelin or the new skeet shooting
event. In Berlin World Cup mode, a national team can go for ultimate glory
in the World Championships in 15 track and field contests.
With a variety of game modes, format specific controls
and up-to-date graphics, Summer Athletics 2009 will be challenging and fun
to play at the same time. Featuring various difficulty settings, the game
supports all playing styles; from casual to frequent gamers.
