Patrick Willis Likes EA Sports Active NFL Training Camp

We’ve been so busy with the Madden 11 demo on Xbox 360 and PS3, we almost forgot about all the Wii users out there. Just last week EA Sports announced the newest addition to their Active video game brand for the Wii, with NFL Training Camp. San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Patrick Willis even had a few words.

For those that don’t already know, EA SPORTS Active is section of EA that dedicates itself to interactive fitness-based gaming. Titles such as EA SPORTS Active along with its Nintendo-made counter-part Wii Fit have dominated the fitness gaming market for a good while now, and for the first time the exercise world is prepared to take you through an NFL Training Camp.

EA SPORTS | Press Release
“EA SPORTS Active NFL Training Camp includes over 70 drills and challenges designed to improve strength, power and conditioning, as well as reaction skills, agility and first step quickness, which are key areas NFL players focus on. Users can choose their favorite team, step into a stadium and train alongside their favorite players.

The EA SPORTS Active NFL Training Camp virtual coach will encourage users through the drills and challenges for additional motivation, and to take it to the next level, users can participate in the NFL Combine 60 Day Challenge. To enhance the competitive experience, users can get their game on in multi-player mode where they can go head-to-head in NFL training camp drills, including the QB Window Challenge and Field Goal Challenge, or with an online connected console, users can compare personal stats with friends and challenge them to beat their best results. In addition, as part of the NFL’s commitment to youth health and fitness, kids and families can choose special NFL Play 60 drills and exercises specially designed for them.”

EA Sports Active NFL Training Camp won’t take long to make its way to stores, with a release date set for November 16th this year. The game is part of a noticeable effort by EA SPORTS Active to extend its reach to a wider audience.