505 Games is continuing to “push the limits” with Kinect and the different kind of fun it could ultimately bring.  If you’re afraid of the water or you just can’t swim, Kinect is about to solve those problems in one swoop.  I give you Michael Phelps – Push the Limit.  It actually looks pretty damn good if screenshots are any judge. And the trailer is pretty intense.

“Push the Limit is a fun, innovative, and physical way to game that is complete with elements that will challenge serious gamers, swimmers and casual fans,” said Phelps. “I’m really excited to help bring a one-of-a-kind swimming video game to the market that is reflective of my competitive nature and passion for swimming.”

“This definitely isn’t your typical video game; much like my training in the pool, Push the Limit is about improving and mastering every race element – from controlling your adrenaline on the block to perfectly timing your finish. In my world, it takes a lifetime of dedication to get one-hundredth of a second ahead, and I believe Push the Limit offers players a unique journey inside swimming that will challenge themselves as much as their in-game competitors.”

In Career Mode, players compete in successive tournaments and travel to some of the most breathtaking locales the sport has seen.  Race in progressively more challenging competitions, trekking from heated outdoor pools set against icy mountain ranges, to a Japanese dojo, to a huge, 80,000 seat outdoor arena as Phelps guides players along the way with tips and tricks of the trade.  The path to glory culminates with the Annual Games tournament where players can find themselves up against the best swimmers in the world – including Michael Phelps!

What say you swim fan?