“KinectNat Geo TV” is part of the Xbox 360 “playful learning” experiences and is
developed by Relentless Software®.
Brighton,
UK, 15th November 2011 – “Kinect Nat Geo TV,” developed by Relentless Software® in partnership with Microsoft Studios, combines
world-renowned Nat Geo WILD TV show episodes with intuitive Kinect for Xbox 360
technology. “Kinect Nat Geo TV” will
be available in spring 2011
and is part of Microsoft Corp.’s “playful learning” initiative, that
delivers enriching
and entertaining content for children.
Both Relentless and Microsoft Studios
bring the show to life through Kinect for Xbox 360 by turning living rooms into
animal habitats and players into a variety of animals. By combining Kinect
motion control with interactive TV, both studios blend the TV and video game
worlds to offer a rich and immersive learning experience. Thanks to this
interactivity, families can do more than just watch the show: They can expand
their knowledge of nature and become real stewards of the world. “Kinect Nat
Geo TV” delivers the ultimate dynamic interactive TV experience that inspires
kids to care about the planet.
Andrew Eades, Executive Director commented:
“Relentless and Microsoft Studios are renowned for pushing the
boundaries of what a gaming experience means. At Relentless, we've always made
games for everyone and with Kinect we are able to reach new audiences. With experiences
like “Buzz” and now “Kinect Nat Geo TV,” we continue to demonstrate that
if you bring the language of TV into the realm of video games you can bring
millions of non-gamers into the fold. We're proud to partner with Microsoft
Studios, National Geographic, Casey Anderson and his best friend Brutus to
bring a new kind of entertainment to kids and their families.”
“Kinect Nat Geo TV” goes further than
what a TV show can do. Thanks to the power of Kinect for Xbox 360, the high
quality content of National Geographic and Relentless’ expertise in social games,
this ground-breaking interactive experience will now be available for parents
and kids everywhere.
ends
About Relentless Software:
Relentless Software® is a BAFTA award winning company founded in 2003 by Andrew Eades
and David Amor. Each with a long track record in the industry, they set out to
develop new and exciting games for the mass market; games that anyone can
enjoy, without a steep learning curve.
Since Relentless’ launch in 2003, they
released their first title, DJ: Decks & FX (SCEE) and over 10 games in the Buzz!™ franchise that reached 10 million units sold in more than 15
languages.
Additionally, the company from Brighton has released its first
self-published title, Blue
Toad Murder Files: The Mysteries of Little Riddle™ on PC and PSN and Quiz
Climber™, a new social quiz for iPhone.
Relentless
unveiled the partnership with Microsoft at E3 and since then they have announced
Air Band™ and Mutation Station™,
the latest innovations to come to Kinect Fun Labs, demonstrating Relentless' commitment to making social videogames
that appeal to everyone and are simple to play.
The studio
collected three prestigious awards, two Develop Industry Excellence Awards and
a BAFTA for the creation of Buzz!™.
Relentless Software was also named 2nd
highest UK independent game developer in Develop 100 which lists the top 100
developers by revenue generated in the UK and also No 1 UK Console Developer in
Develop's list of the World's Most Bankable Game Studios.
For further information,
please visit the company website www.relentless.co.uk, Twitter profile @Relentless_SW
, Linkedin or contact rocio.lopez@relentless.co.uk .