Zumba Fitness World Party delayed to November

Hey, y'all made this a multi-million unit selling franchise, so we don't wanna hear no guff that we're writing about a Zumba game. In short, Zumba World Party, originally scheduled for this month, will now launch in November. In North America, the game is scheduled for Xbox 360, Wii and Wii U for November 5. The Xbox One version will launch with the console on November 22. For Europe, November 22 is when it'll launch for Xbox 360, Wii and Wii U. An Xbox One version is still on the dance card, but no release date has been confirmed.

Publisher Majesco could really, really use a holiday hit here. The company's stock continues to trade under $1 and it halted quantitative guidance in March. The company currently has a deadline of February 2014 to keep its stock above $1 for ten days or face Nasdaq delisting. It could always do a reverse stock split like THQ to retain compliance. Boy, that's an awkward example.

Update: Incorporated North America details.

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TRAVEL THE GLOBE WITH ZUMBA® FITNESS WORLD PARTY THIS NOVEMBER.
International publisher of video games, 505 Games, today announced that Zumba World Party, the latest installment of the multi-million selling international fitness phenomenon will launch on 22nd November on Kinect™ for Xbox 360®, Wii™ U and Wii™. The game will also be available for Xbox One, release date still to be confirmed.

Zumba® Fitness World Party invites you to escape on a culturally rich fitness adventure around the world. Immerse yourself in the movement and music of exotic destinations in this fun, effective at-home workout packed with fitness features to maximize your results. Work your body to 40+ new high-energy routines and a world class soundtrack highlighted by Lady Gaga, Pitbull and Daddy Yankee. Zumba® Fitness World Party also includes a new World Tour mode and brand new visual presentation that makes it feel as if you're actually on location around the world with Zumba's celebrity instructors.

Developed by Zoë Mode and distributed under license from Majesco Entertainment, Zumba® Fitness World Party is rated PEGI 12+ / USK All Ages. To find out more, please visit the official site at zumbafitnessgame.com.

About 505 Games
505 Games is a global video game publisher focused on offering a broad selection of titles for players of all ages and levels. The company publishes games on leading console and handheld platforms as well as for mobile devices and social networks. Product highlights include PAYDAY 2, Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons, PAYDAY 2, Sniper Elite V2, Terraria, TAKEDOWN: Red Sabre as well as the upcoming Sniper Elite 3, Tiny Brains, How to Survive and Rekoil.

505 Games has offices in US, UK, France , Germany , Italy and Spain and a network of worldwide distribution partners. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit www.505games.com.

About Zumba Fitness
Zumba Fitness is a global lifestyle brand that fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into an exhilarating dance-party workout. Coined "fitness-parties," Zumba® classes blend upbeat world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography, which provide effective, total-body workouts. Founded in 2001, the company is now the largest branded fitness program in the world--reporting more than 14 million weekly class participants, in over 140,000 locations, across more than 185 countries. In addition to its original Zumba® program, the company also offers a range of specialty classes, including Zumba Gold® (for active older adults), Zumba® Toning (body-sculpting class that uses maraca-like Toning Sticks), Aqua Zumba® (the ultimate "pool party" workout), Zumba® Kids and Zumba® Kids Jr. (Zumba routines for kids), Zumba Sentao® (chair-based Zumba® class that strengthens, balances and stabilizes the core) and Zumba® in the Circuit (a 30-minute workout that combines signature Zumba® moves with circuit training at timed intervals). The Zumba® fitness lifestyle is rounded out by the company's many consumer product offerings, including DVD sets, music collections, multi-seasonal apparel and footwear, video games, Fitness-Concert™ events and a lifestyle magazine. For more information about Zumba Fitness programs and products, or to find a live class, visit zumba.com and find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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North America version:

ZUMBA® FITNESS WORLD PARTY SET TO RELEASE ON XBOX ONE AT LAUNCH; NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER NOW AVAILABLE

Latest Dance-Fitness Franchise Title Will Launch November 5th on Xbox 360, Wii™ U and Wii™, and November 22nd on Xbox One

EDISON, N.J., October 15, 2013 – Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), publisher of the Zumba® Fitness video game franchise that has sold more than nine million copies worldwide, announced today that Zumba® Fitness World Party will launch November 5th on Kinect for Xbox 360, Wii™ U and Wii™, and November 22nd on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Watch or download the official Zumba® Fitness World Party gameplay trailer to experience this culturally-rich fitness game that brings the corners of the Earth into your living room.

Zumba® Fitness is the largest branded dance-fitness program in the world with a following of 14 million in more than 185 countries. Embodying this global brand, Zumba® Fitness World Party invites you to escape on a fitness adventure around the world. Immerse yourself in the movement and music of exotic destinations in this fun, effective at-home workout packed with fitness features to maximize your results. Work your body to 40+ new high-energy routines and a world class soundtrack highlighted by Lady Gaga, Pitbull and Daddy Yankee. Zumba® Fitness World Party also includes a new World Tour mode and brand new visual presentation that makes it feel like you're actually on location around the world with Zumba's celebrity instructors.

Developed by Zoë Mode, Zumba® Fitness World Party is rated E for Everyone. To find out more, please visit the official site at zumbafitnessgame.com. Press assets are available for download here.

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