In the previous post we mentioned the Beta-test starting date to be 31th of May, but the correct date is 1th of June – We apologize for any inconveniences!
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It has been a while since Fitness Village started its Invesdor crowdfunding campaign – And now we have pretty awesome news to share with you!
Fitness Village campaign did not only reach its goal of 149,989€ – The campaign goal was exceeded by 28% with the total amount of 192,552€ of investments!
We want to thank all of you who have made this possible! So thank you for all the support and for all the investments you have made!
Another nows we have to share with you is that Fitness Village Beta date has finally been confirmed! The Beta is set to start in 31th of May 1th of June 2017! If you still haven’t join our newsletter – You can subscribe hereand get invited to Beta as it starts!
Cheers!
Fitness Village Team
Edited 30th of May – The Beta test day corrected to 1th of June
Spring is finally here, hope you are enjoying it as much as we do! This time our topic is something particularly exciting; Beta Testing Phase is almost here and you are invited!
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Frank McHead is the corrupted police chief who protects the reputation and businesses of Johnny Lord, the mayor of Fitness Village.
He works as a public spokesman and often appears in the media. His job is to express the mayor’s view on all current events.
Ben Skurnik is in charge of organizing the best parties around. He’s found his place in the world of Fitness Village by giving people what they need.
Whenever a tournament ends, it is custom to have a little afterparty, the only allowed time to consume sugary products. Break that rule and you’ll end up on Frank’s fitness camp to shape up!
Elias Rose, the playboy club owner and eternal casanova. As a slick salesman, he’s solidified his establishment’s position as the premier party venue in Fitness Village.
He loves to cause a stir among the ladies, and sometimes even among the men as well.
Vicky Columbo holds the best group training exercises in town.
She loves fitness and can’t stop talking about it.
Like Fatima, she balances her strict lifestyle with hard partying. Her motto: “Work hard and play hard”.
Fatima Lloyd is one of the top personal trainers in Fitness Village, armed with her intense motivation for doing things the right way.
Unwavering in her morals, she refuses to be corrupted by the politics of the city. As a bit of a party-goer, she likes to cut loose in her free time.
That’s all for this week! Tune in next time, when we will have a Q&A about the minigames with Klaus Kääriäinen, the project manager of Fitness Village.
We will be using specialized sensors to track your heartbeat during any kind of sport activity and determine the rewards of your training session. You can earn some in-game stats and currency!
Pro tip: Take a sensor with you while going on a run in GO-mode. Get the points from the daily challenge, and also from your Training results. Double the benefits!
Don’t feel like jogging and would rather lift? We got you covered!
The first ever Fitness Village compatible gym will be opening in Helsinki in the spring of 2017! Some of the machines there will be giving a set boost to certain stats for your game character, and you’ll have a great time and sneak in a good workout without even noticing it! If you’re ever around Kaisaniemi, come and swing by when it’s opened.
We are always looking for new partners to turn their gyms into FV-compatible training centers. If you’re interested, please contact us for details.
And that wraps up this post! Next week we’ll delve into the characters of the game and tell you more about them.
In the GO-mode you can explore and walk around in your surroundings and add a layer of mystique to the old. And in the future, if you’re travelling to a new city, what better way to get the lay of the land than using our app to find nice places to visit!
While the GO-mode is totally optional to use, there are lots of benefits to lacing on your walking shoes.
Complete daily distance challenges to get special in-game rewards! These usually start from a simple one kilometer walk. Making a habit of completing the challenge every day just might be the first step on your path to becoming stronger, healthier and happier!
While you’re out there, swing by our partner stores and restaurants to get a sweet discount! Fitness Village affiliated gyms will also be visible on your map, so don’t be afraid to pop in and get a fun workout. Check the locations on your GPS map in GO-mode.
The longer your adventure is, the more benefits you get in-game.
And that’s it folks! Next week we’ll take a better look at the Training-feature of the app.
Like the name implies, you can Fitness Village and chill at your house at any time. In this mode you can discover the deep and intriguing story the game has to offer. Meet colorful characters, such as…
Johnny Lord, the mayor of Fitness Village. He’s the head honcho of the whole city, and everyone looks up to him. But what is his endgame?Tony Ambassador, the broker who stays out of the spotlight, but holds the strings behind the curtain. A key figure and power player in the politics of Fitness Village.
You can send your customizable character to hit the gym in a hunt for gains and level up your two main stats, Strength and Stamina. The Energy you use for training will replenish every couple of minutes. Don’t forget to stretch though! Your Flexibility suffers under intense training and will hurt your future progress in tournaments. As they say, take care of your body and your body will take care of you!
Spend your in-game earned cash to buy clothing, food, supplements and personal trainers! These will give you a great boost in stat gains.
Chance your luck in random events! You could win quick unexpected rewards, but you could also lose energy.
Enter tournaments to test your mettle! Train like a madman to become the undisputed champion of Fitness Village! To get there, you must face against many tough competitors throughout the storyline of the game.
Feeling like you need an edge against the competition? Train yourself in real life and grab a sensor with you. Reap the rewards of your hard work!
The best thing about the HOME-mode is that you can always come back and play it anywhere and anytime, online and offline.
And that’s all for today, folks! See you next week, when we will get an in-depth look into the GO-feature of the game.
Stay classy, everyone!
Yours truly,
Jani Gröhn
P.S: Like always, send your questions and comments to:
jani.grohn@fitnessvillage.com
Our goal is to create a platform that makes living an active lifestyle more fun and appealing for everyone.
People who are already killing it at the gym or love running outside will be able to immediately put their work in the game using movement tracking sensors.
FEATURES:
HOME. Play the game from your home sofa, progressing through the story while improving your character and exploring the corners of Fitness Village.
GO. Go out to the real world for a walk and collect bonuses and other benefits with Fitness Village affiliated stores in our GPS mode.
TRAINING. Strap on your sensor and work up a sweat in real life!
The more you put in work, the more you can reap the rewards in-game!
As you play the game, your character will grow stronger and better. We’re confident that this feeling of tangible progress will inspire you to get out and do stuff yourself, without getting too serious about it. Just go have some fun, and bring a friend while you’re at it!
We live by one motto: “Make fitness fun again!”
This is Fitness Village!
Stay tuned for the follow-up where we will take a closer look into the Home-feature of the game.
See you all next week! Have a good one!
Yours truly,
Jani Gröhn
P.S: Any questions or comments? Please, feel free to send your feedback to: jani.grohn@fitnessvillage.com
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Welcome to the very first edition of the Fitness Village Newsletter, and incidentally, the first episode of the Fitness Village Podcast! Today’s guest is Riku Kekkonen, the CEO of SN Sport Oy. We will talk about Riku’s background in sports, the upcoming gym in Helsinki, our partners, and a bunch of other interesting topics.
So kick back, relax and listen to our podcast. Enjoy!
(The interview is in Finnish.)
Next week, we’ll have an overview of the three main features of the game and explain more of what Fitness Village is all about.
Have a good one!
Yours truly,
Jani Gröhn
P.S: Any questions or comments? Please feel free to send your feedback to: jani.grohn@fitnessvillage.com
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