Dance, Fat Kid, Dance
from the i'm-just-burnin-doin-the-neutron-dance dept
Using video games to get kids to exercise isn't anything new, nor is using the game Dance Dance Revolution in particular. But a company's developed some new, industrial-strength DDR hardware specifically designed for use in workouts, and they're hoping schools and health clubs will buy into the heavy-duty equipment, particularly since it's backed by a four-year warranty. This seems like a pretty positive use for video games, so it will be interesting to see what game critics come up with to knock it. We can see it now: kids use video games like jailhouse inmates use weights, spending their time bulking up for their next game-induced killing spree.
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Gimme a break
Come off it, so what if people can butn calories on DDR, its old news. The game simply has that feature but its more fun just to play the simple but good game. Also, getting into the game induced killing sprees, thats bull, the kids who get the ideas for going on these sprees have enough problems before even touching games. If a gamer isnt a mentally insane ex convict, there probably fine killing all the prostitutes in GTA they want.
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Structural Zero
What kind of people go to aerobics classes in the first place, vs. what kind of people play GTA in their bedroom? If the messed up kids were forced to attend aerobics classes, I bet they would become violent. And if the aerobics types were forced to play violent games in their bedroom all night long, I bet they would become violent too.
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Re: Gimme a break
Someone's sarcasm meter seems to be broken...
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No Subject Given
Been a DDR freak for over 4 years now and show no signs of stopping. It really is a workout too. Especially if you play on the highest difficulty level.
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No Subject Given
What is this doing on techdirt .. :P
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Oh come on now!
Fat kids don't matter. Everyone knows that!
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Re: Oh come on now!
Don't forget the one kid who got famous from dancing!
http://www.sitonmyspace.com/fat-dutch-man/
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get real
doesnt anyone just eat healthy and get proper exercise? go for a run for god's sake! eat fresh foods in reasonable portions, cut back on carbs and processed junk and get some real f*cking exercise. i'm so sick of people trying to buy their way out of being overweight by doing the bare minimum.
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Re: Oh come on now!
stupid all kids matter your opinion does not matter
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Come on people every kid matters. They just have to get some excercise and eat veggies and more fruits and cut back on the junk food. Or try so diet ideas.
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