October 28, 2009

Kasabian Football Hero

Is this a different kind of exergame? I think this is just absolutely amazing. This video of Kasabian Football Hero shows freestyle football players (soccer) playing a giant guitar game controlled with footballs. Sure looks like a lot more exercise is involved than in the traditional Guitar Hero Game.

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  October 26, 2009

Gamercize Family Fit – 3 in 1 for Fitness now available

Gamercize brings you a revolution in home fitness, with an exercise machine designed to appeal to the whole family, and provide both strength training and health boosting cardiovascular fitness at the level you want and it is available for all three major consoles on the market; Nintendo Wii, PlayStation3 and Xbox360. The patented Gamercize interaction [...]

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  October 26, 2009

Tony Hawk: Ride Skateboard Bundle

Tony Hawk has had many games out in the past, however on November 17, the new Tony Hawk: Ride Skateboard Bundle will be released for all three current consoles. Not only will Xbox360 and PS3 owners will finally get a taste of the balance-board exergaming that has helped make the Wii such a sensation, any [...]

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  October 26, 2009

Special Education Center Uses Wii for Therapy

A special education program in Milton-Freewater, Oregon is using the Nintendo Wii to help kids with various disabilities gain coordination and balance. The Learning Center bought the system this summer, thanks to a grant from a local Casino and has since been integrating it into its therapy program. Center leaders realize that keeping the mood [...]

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  October 21, 2009

University of Detroit’s Athletic Department’s rehabilitation is assisted by fun and games

The University of Detroit’s athletic department uses the Wii and Wii games to assist with rehabilitation. The Wii particularly helps with balance and coordination which are usually the most affected after an injury. The Wii also adds structure and fun to a rehabilitation program, so it can help motivate the athlete to stick with the [...]

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