This is the kind of logic we pay taxes for.

Activity In Video Games Fights Obesity
This makes me want to buy a Nintendo Wii. How about you? How revolutionary, you can enjoy your video games while getting a form of exercise!




Except it's not revolutionary. The technology is, to a small extent. But motion-sensing technology, even in video games, has been around for a LONG time.
And video games that gives you a work out have been around for nearly 20 years, too.
Nintendo Power Pad
Yep, I have one of these, too. And after racing my girlfriend for nearly ten minutes, I was out of breath. And for as old as it is (1988) it is extremely durable.
And it also was the precursor for the infamous dance pad for the game Dance Dance Revolution.

How revolutionary. A video game that gives you exercise. Sure, the power pad worked your feet, but the Wii really puts you in the game, using your entire body, especially hands and arms.

Castmaster
Motion-sensing video games. Again. Except this one probably won't make you break a sweat.

It seems that everyone and their uncle has been making a big hairy deal about the Nintendo Wii and how it "puts you in the game." Now we get unnecessary releases about how it can make you lose weight? While we're at it, why don't we pull out a lighter and amaze ourselves that we can make fire?
Don't get me wrong, I definitely am interested in getting one, but not anytime soon. I like my games sitting, and my fingers flying, and that's all I need.