Yoga for Wii
JoWooD to debut their flexible offering at Gamescom.
18.AUGUST 2009. Austrian video game publisher JoWooD Productions Software AG will present an all new and innovative console game at the “GamesCom” in Cologne, Germany. With “Yoga” for Wii™, JoWooD introduces a very new way to have an interactive gaming experience that leads to more body awareness and relaxation.
In November 2009 (estimated release date is November 2009) JoWooD Productions Software AG will release “Yoga” for Wii. A team of 35 people worked for 16 months to prepare a very new fitness and lifestyle experience. This game will be presented at Europe’s biggest computer gaming trade fair, the “GamesCom”. Thanks to the Balance Board™ accessory, the player will receive direct feedback about his or her actions.
“Yoga for Wii is a high-quality game and was designed for all those who are interested in learning more about this ancient Indian philosophy and who want to get their body in shape and their mind balanced,” says Markus Reutner, Marketing Manager at JoWooD.
Anja Rubik (international Top 5 model) will be featured in “Yoga”. She guides the player, along with an interactive Yoga guru, through the game and supports the player by providing handy hints. As a dedicated Yoga practitioner, Anja shares her motivation and some insights on the Yoga philosophy. On the basis of your modifiable Yoga training schedule, you can check your progress in becoming a guru on your own!
“Yoga for Wii targets Yoga practitioners and those following a healthy lifestyle as well as Wii owners. The fact that Wii system is available in millions of households sets up a great base to build on” adds Markus Reutner. “Besides Austria, Germany and Switzerland, Italy, Spain, France, UK and North America are the target markets.” More information about “Yoga” is available at www.yoga-game.com. “Kobza Integra PR” is responsible for the international coordination of all marketing and pr efforts.
Visit us at the GamesCom Business Center
“Halle 4.1 A-10”
Any Questions? Please contact:
Clemens Schneidhofer
pr@jowood.com
About JoWooD Productions Software AG
JoWooD Productions Software AG (ATXPrime: JWD) is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna stock exchange. JoWooD is a leading publisher of computer and videogames, releasing international acclaimed, high-quality titles for all existing and future gaming systems. JoWooD games are distributed worldwide by an efficient net of distribution partners. Visit http://corporate.jowood.com for more information.
About DreamCatcher Inc.
DreamCatcher Inc. is a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software. DreamCatcher Interactive is owned by JoWooD Productions, an Austrian based video game publisher traded on the Vienna stock exchange.
Established in 1996, the company markets its products under two popular labels: DreamCatcher Games, featuring the critically-acclaimed, bestselling game Painkiller; and The Adventure Company, the number one brand for PC adventure game sales worldwide including award winning titles such as Syberia and Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None.
DreamCatcher products include titles for Windows® as well as leading hardware platforms – the Xbox 360™, PlayStation® 3, Nintendo DS™ and Wii™.