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Your Shape[edit]

File:Your Shape featuring Jenny McCarthy.png

Cover art for Your Shape featuring Jenny McCarthy

Your Shape is a fitness video game developed by Ubisoft and released for the Wii console. The game is notable for its use of a camera peripheral that allows players to interact with the game using their body movements. Your Shape was released in 2009 and features Jenny McCarthy as the in-game personal trainer.

Gameplay[edit]

Your Shape utilizes a unique camera accessory that captures the player's movements, allowing for a controller-free experience. The game provides a variety of fitness routines and exercises, which are demonstrated by Jenny McCarthy. Players can follow along with the exercises, and the game provides feedback on their performance.

The game includes a range of workouts, from cardio to strength training, and allows players to customize their fitness routines based on their personal goals. The camera tracks the player's movements and provides real-time feedback, helping to ensure that exercises are performed correctly.

Features[edit]

Camera Tracking: The game includes a camera that tracks the player's movements, allowing for a hands-free workout experience.
Personalized Workouts: Players can create customized workout plans tailored to their fitness goals.
Feedback System: The game provides real-time feedback on the player's form and performance, helping to improve exercise technique.
Variety of Exercises: Your Shape offers a wide range of exercises, including cardio, strength training, and flexibility routines.

Development[edit]

Your Shape was developed by Ubisoft, a leading video game company known for its innovative titles. The game was designed to take advantage of the Wii's motion-sensing capabilities, and the inclusion of a camera peripheral was a novel feature at the time of its release.

Reception[edit]

Upon release, Your Shape received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game's innovative use of camera technology and the inclusion of a celebrity trainer, while others felt that the game lacked depth compared to other fitness titles available on the Wii.

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-'''Your Shape''' is a series of [[fitness video game]]s developed by [[Ubisoft]], designed to deliver a personalized workout experience to players. The series utilizes motion tracking technology to monitor the player's movements, ensuring exercises are performed correctly and effectively. The franchise has seen several releases across various gaming platforms, including the [[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]] with [[Kinect]] support, and [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] PCs. The games often feature a virtual personal trainer, fitness routines, and the ability to track progress over time.
+== Your Shape ==
-==Development and Release==
+[[File:Your_Shape_featuring_Jenny_McCarthy.png|thumb|right|Cover art for ''Your Shape featuring Jenny McCarthy'']]
-The original ''Your Shape'' game was released for the [[Wii]] in 2009, utilizing the Wii Remote to track player movements. However, the series truly gained prominence with the release of ''Your Shape: Fitness Evolved'' for the [[Xbox 360]] in 2010, which leveraged the Kinect sensor's advanced motion tracking capabilities. This allowed for a more accurate and interactive workout experience, as the game could monitor the entire body without the need for handheld controllers.
-Following the success of ''Fitness Evolved'', Ubisoft released several sequels and updates, including ''Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012'' and ''Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013'' for the [[Wii U]]. Each new installment introduced a variety of workouts, activities, and personalization options, catering to a wide range of fitness levels and preferences.
+''Your Shape'' is a fitness video game developed by [[Ubisoft]] and released for the [[Wii]] console. The game is notable for its use of a camera peripheral that allows players to interact with the game using their body movements. ''Your Shape'' was released in 2009 and features [[Jenny McCarthy]] as the in-game personal trainer.
-==Gameplay==
+== Gameplay ==
-''Your Shape'' games typically feature a mix of aerobic exercises, strength training, yoga, and Pilates. Players can select their fitness goals, such as weight loss, muscle building, or improving flexibility, and the game will recommend a personalized workout plan. The virtual trainer provides real-time feedback on the player's form and performance, adjusting the difficulty and intensity of exercises based on their progress.
-In addition to structured workout programs, the games often include mini-games and challenges designed to make exercise more engaging and fun. Some versions also allow players to compete against friends or join online communities for additional motivation.
+''Your Shape'' utilizes a unique camera accessory that captures the player's movements, allowing for a controller-free experience. The game provides a variety of fitness routines and exercises, which are demonstrated by [[Jenny McCarthy]]. Players can follow along with the exercises, and the game provides feedback on their performance.
-==Technology==
+The game includes a range of workouts, from cardio to strength training, and allows players to customize their fitness routines based on their personal goals. The camera tracks the player's movements and provides real-time feedback, helping to ensure that exercises are performed correctly.
-The ''Your Shape'' series is notable for its use of motion tracking technology. The Kinect version, in particular, was praised for its ability to accurately capture and analyze the player's movements, offering a level of interactivity and personalization not commonly found in fitness games at the time. This technology also enabled the game to provide instant feedback and adjustments, helping players to perform exercises safely and effectively.
-==Reception==
+== Features ==
-''Your Shape'' games have received generally positive reviews from both critics and users. The series is often commended for its innovative use of technology to promote physical fitness, its wide range of exercises, and its ability to cater to different fitness levels. However, some reviews have noted limitations in motion tracking accuracy and the occasional repetitiveness of workout routines.
-==Legacy==
+* '''Camera Tracking''': The game includes a camera that tracks the player's movements, allowing for a hands-free workout experience.
-The ''Your Shape'' series contributed to the popularity of fitness video games and demonstrated the potential of motion tracking technology in creating immersive and personalized workout experiences. While new releases in the series have not been announced in recent years, the games continue to be used by individuals looking to incorporate technology into their fitness routines.
+* '''Personalized Workouts''': Players can create customized workout plans tailored to their fitness goals.
+* '''Feedback System''': The game provides real-time feedback on the player's form and performance, helping to improve exercise technique.
+* '''Variety of Exercises''': ''Your Shape'' offers a wide range of exercises, including cardio, strength training, and flexibility routines.
+== Development ==
+''Your Shape'' was developed by Ubisoft, a leading video game company known for its innovative titles. The game was designed to take advantage of the Wii's motion-sensing capabilities, and the inclusion of a camera peripheral was a novel feature at the time of its release.
+== Reception ==
+Upon release, ''Your Shape'' received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game's innovative use of camera technology and the inclusion of a celebrity trainer, while others felt that the game lacked depth compared to other fitness titles available on the Wii.
+== Related pages ==
+* [[Ubisoft]]
+* [[Wii]]
+* [[Jenny McCarthy]]
+* [[Fitness video game]]
+{{Ubisoft}}
+{{Wii}}
-[[Category:Video games]]
 [[Category:Fitness video games]]
 [[Category:Ubisoft games]]
+[[Category:Wii games]]
+[[Category:2009 video games]]