Kids can now fight obesity and other health related illnesses through a video game.
Body Mechanics sounds like a bit of an odd name, but it is easy to remember. I never would have thought of having a video game for this!
I did hear about people losing weight playing Dance Dance Revolution, but that is not a typical video game, and it is one I love to play.
I think having a DVD included with the game will help a lot. It might help push the idea a bit more.
I just wonder, will it work? It is giving facts, giving questions to decide if the character lives or dies. But is it enough? And what about when the questions start to be repeated. Then it is just automatic. Will it work?
Keep your eyes open for it starting this Tuesday. We'll have to see if a lot of people buy it and see if it leaves an impact on the children.
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My bet is this will have no effect. The game reminds me of those early Nintendo games that were about Bible adventures or American history that parents thought would be great for kids, but kids secretly hated.
Besides, they're still just sitting and watching the screen. Not exactly battling obesity. Check out the story of my friend Tanya on video games and weight loss.
I can see why DDR might work. But I agree, video games like this probably won't do as well as the makers hope.
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