Kung-Fu LIVE: Best. Party. Game. Ever.

AveryZoe

July 20, 2010

Oh, where to begin? As soon as the very first seconds of the trailer (see below) for the upcoming PlayStation Network game "Kung-Fu LIVE" began excitedly chattering on my MacBook, visions of all my uncoordinated friends and relatives playing this game had me giggling with glee. Must, buy. now. But wait, it is not available just yet (sad face). Virtual Air Guitar Company Ltd. promises that this Fall "Kung-Fu LIVE will provide a fast, fun, and action packed experience while ushering in a new era of full-body motion gaming."

If you haven't watched the trailer yet (why haven't you watched it?!?), you are in for a treat. Kung-Fu LIVE is not your standard fighting game. By utilizing the PlayStation Eye camera, the game actually places *YOU* into the game. No controllers needed. Want to unleash a roundhouse kick of fury on your opponent? Just lift up your leg and pray you don't hurt yourself, cause this game takes your movements and translates them into pure awesomeness onscreen. This awesomeness is deliciously illustrated by the hairy shirtless guy in a headband who is featured in the trailer; you will look absolutely ridiculous when you do this. Ab-so-lute-ly. Just picture your mother-in-law delivering a karate chop to your best friend's head (go ahead, picture it--oh, yeah!), and you will see the true wonder that the release of Kung-Fu LIVE will unleash.

While Virtual Air Guitar Company Ltd. (what is up with that name?) does point out that playing Kung-Fu LIVE provides a "full-cardio workout" and spouts off a bit about "creative vision" and becoming "one with the story," they have shown their sense of humor both with their hilarious trailer and statement that, "Kung-Fu LIVE ensures that your Bruce Lee moments will be full of awesomeness." There is nothing better than a company that doesn't take itself too seriously, because gaming is all about having fun. Check out the trailer, and jot that release date on your calendar (hmm, there doesn't seem to be a page for "Fall"). I am totally having a release day party, complete with camcorder to ensure that not one moment of sweet kung fu bliss is missed. Now who should I humiliate first? Hey! What are *you* doing that night? *EEEEeeeverybidy was Kung Fu Fiiiightinnnng!*