Namco Bandai Games America Inc. is jumping the bandwagon of Nintendo-related products by announcing Active Life: Athletic World (working title) for the Nintendo Wii. The catch is that the 10 unique activities will feature usage of the Wiimote and a custom mat controller.

Athletic World utilizes the motion-sensing Wiimote and eight-sensor mat for basic exercises and activities such as obstacle courses and river rafting which creates and realistic and engaging experience for the player. The game will also keep track of personal scores and progress updates for those currently playing from friends to family. A multiplayer component is included, as all challenges and mini-games can be played from a single mat.

“By combining the motion-based Wii Remote and a custom gaming mat to create an entirely unique gaming experience, Active Life: Athletic World delivers unprecedented interactivity as players use their whole body to take control of the game,” said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO, NAMCO BANDAI Games, Inc. “With a wide assortment of timeless games that everyone can enjoy as well as cooperative and competitive multiplayer elements, Active Life: Athletic World is sure to get the whole family off the couch and into the fun.”

Expect to have some quality in-home activities with Active Life: Athletic World in 2008.