Nickelodeon Fit
Encyclopedia
Nickelodeon Fit is a fitness game designed for Preschoolers and younger kids and the first fitness game designed specifically for children featuring characters from the famous Nick Jr.
shows. It also features voice actors from the popular Nickelodeon television shows. It was developed by High Voltage Software
for the Wii
console and published by 2K Play
in North America
in 2010. The game features 30 exercise games targeting cardiovascular activity, core muscles, upper and lower body strength, balance, motor skill development and foot and hand-eye coordination. It also incorporates a tracking feature so parents can monitor the progress of their children in metrics.
Nickelodeon Fit was developed in collaboration with physical education and exercise science expert Dr. Jackie Goodway. 2K Play
first shown the game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010
(E3 2010), along with other shooters, third-person action and sports games they published.
Nickelodeon Fit incorporates a tracking feature so parents can monitor the progress of their children in metrics, including total exercise time and different intensities of physical activity on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. In addition, they can customize workout routines to focus on designated areas of improvement. For example, cross-country biking with Dora can be selected to address endurance and dirt boarding with Diego can be selected to help improve balance and dexterity.
first shown the game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010
(E3 2010), along with other shooters, third-person action and sports games they published. It was later announced at 2K's press release 5 days later. Steve Lux, vice president of business development for 2K Play, said that he was "excited to introduce a product that helps address the evolving recommendations for children to engage in physical activity, in a game where breaking a sweat with your Nickelodeon friends is not only fun but can be heart healthy.". Shaan Kandawalla, Vice President of Digital Retail Games for Nickelodeon, was delighted that "Nickelodeon Fit combines our most beloved preschool characters with an innovative fitness game." The game was tested by children for age-appropriateness and exercise fun. The game was launched on November 10, 2010. The publishers of the game said that they were proud to deliver "an interactive entertainment experience that provides a unique way for kids to get active in their formative years.".
gave the game 5 stars, stating the mini-games as "well-designed for preschoolers".
Nick Jr.
Nick Jr. was a programming block on the Nickelodeon television channel, seen on Nickelodeon weekday mornings. It was aimed at a preschool-age audience ages 6 and under. On September 28, 2009, Nick Jr. became its own official channel, replacing Noggin...
shows. It also features voice actors from the popular Nickelodeon television shows. It was developed by High Voltage Software
High Voltage Software
High Voltage Software is an independent game development company located at Illinois' Hoffman Estates. Established in 1993, it now employs approximately 95 staff members. Red Eye Studios, a motion capture facility, is a wholly owned subsidiary of HVS...
for the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
console and published by 2K Play
2K Play
2K Play is an American video game publisher that primarily publishes family and budget-priced titles. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of 2K Games and Take-Two Interactive...
in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
in 2010. The game features 30 exercise games targeting cardiovascular activity, core muscles, upper and lower body strength, balance, motor skill development and foot and hand-eye coordination. It also incorporates a tracking feature so parents can monitor the progress of their children in metrics.
Nickelodeon Fit was developed in collaboration with physical education and exercise science expert Dr. Jackie Goodway. 2K Play
2K Play
2K Play is an American video game publisher that primarily publishes family and budget-priced titles. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of 2K Games and Take-Two Interactive...
first shown the game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010
Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010
The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010, commonly known as E3 2010, was the 16th Electronic Entertainment Expo held. The event took place on June 14–17 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. E3 is an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software...
(E3 2010), along with other shooters, third-person action and sports games they published.
Gameplay
The game features 30 exercise games targeting cardiovascular activity, bigger legs, core muscles, upper and lower body strength, balance, motor skill development and foot and hand-eye coordination. Each of them require jumping rope with the Backyardigans, go river rafting with Diego, leap over hurdles with Kai-lan or pogo stick with Dora. Players can also participate in a stamina-building relay race featuring all of the game's characters.Nickelodeon Fit incorporates a tracking feature so parents can monitor the progress of their children in metrics, including total exercise time and different intensities of physical activity on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. In addition, they can customize workout routines to focus on designated areas of improvement. For example, cross-country biking with Dora can be selected to address endurance and dirt boarding with Diego can be selected to help improve balance and dexterity.
Cast
The voice actors from the popular Nickelodeon Jr. television shows represent their role in the game. The voices in the game were directed by Janice Cruz Brooks, Holly Gregory, Meredith Layne and Katie McWane.- Diego - Brandon Zambrano
- Dora - Caitlin SanchezCaitlin SanchezCaitlin Sanchez is an American actress, best known for the voice of the title character Dora in the Nickelodeon animated series for children Dora the Explorer.-Background:...
- Kai-Lan - Jade-Lianna PetersJade-Lianna PetersJade-Lianna Gao Jian Peters is a Chinese-born naturalised American television voice actress for the Nick Jr. TV show Ni Hao, Kai-Lan.-Early Life:...
- Moose - Paul ChristiePaul ChristiePaul Christie is a municipal politician and administrator in Ontario, Canada. He served as a Toronto and Metro Councillor for the Metro ward of East Toronto from 1985–1997 and as supervisor of the Toronto District School Board for the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 school years.Christie was born in...
- Pablo - Jake GoldbergJake GoldbergJake Goldberg is an American actor, best known for his role in Grown Ups as Harry Wiener. He lives in Chappaqua, New York and attends Horace Greeley High School...
- Rintoo - Jack Samson
- Tasha - Gianna Bruzzese
- Tyrone - Christopher Grant Jr.
- Uniqua - Lashawn Jeffries
Development
Nickelodeon Fit was developed in collaboration with physical education and exercise science expert Dr. Jackie Goodway. 2K Play2K Play
2K Play is an American video game publisher that primarily publishes family and budget-priced titles. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of 2K Games and Take-Two Interactive...
first shown the game at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010
Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010
The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010, commonly known as E3 2010, was the 16th Electronic Entertainment Expo held. The event took place on June 14–17 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. E3 is an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software...
(E3 2010), along with other shooters, third-person action and sports games they published. It was later announced at 2K's press release 5 days later. Steve Lux, vice president of business development for 2K Play, said that he was "excited to introduce a product that helps address the evolving recommendations for children to engage in physical activity, in a game where breaking a sweat with your Nickelodeon friends is not only fun but can be heart healthy.". Shaan Kandawalla, Vice President of Digital Retail Games for Nickelodeon, was delighted that "Nickelodeon Fit combines our most beloved preschool characters with an innovative fitness game." The game was tested by children for age-appropriateness and exercise fun. The game was launched on November 10, 2010. The publishers of the game said that they were proud to deliver "an interactive entertainment experience that provides a unique way for kids to get active in their formative years.".
Reception
The game was well received by critics. Cary Woodham on Gaming with Children said that the game "may not keep kids interested for very long after they’ve unlocked everything", but praised the parental controls and instruction booklet "that help separate Nickelodeon Fit from that.". Christopher Healy on Common Sense MediaCommon Sense Media
Common Sense Media , commonly known as CSM, is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization which serves as a guide for parents that has reviews for most media types, including books, movies, video games, music, and websites, and rates them in terms of violence, sex, and profanity. The website...
gave the game 5 stars, stating the mini-games as "well-designed for preschoolers".