Gaming4Health News

November 20, 2008 - Interactive training simulation videos are now coming to teacher training. Kognito is releasing an online simulation that helps staff identify students who may be at risk for mental distress.

http://www.kognito.com/app/kommune/

November 20, 2008 - Jillian Michaels, one of the stars of the TV show “The Biggest Loser”, has launched the latest Wii Exergaming title. The players become new recruits in Jillian’s boot camp, and can choose from four different regimens.

http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/new-two-player-fitness-trainer-for-...

November 20, 2008 - One thing that is on the upward curve these days, is video games. Not only are families bonding and having fun with video game nights, but they’re becoming a popular choice at parties and social activities.

http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Canada/2008/11/19/7459051-sun.html

November 19, 2008 - Be a flying tomato on your Wii Balance Board! ‘Shaun White Snowboarding’ is now available for the Wii. Even if you’ve never been to the snow, you can get the experience in every way.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Shaun-White-Snowboarding-Stores-Now/story.aspx?guid={A2961DFA-D95C-4868-B99E-42D01CCC8231}

November 19, 2008 - Exergames walk the line in the hard-core gaming world between a true ‘game’ and being interactive without having a definite ‘win’ in sight. Game designers themselves are blurring the line with the definition of a ‘game’.

http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200811/N08.1114.1700.28177.htm

November 19, 2008 - Fitness technology is moving from computer and console games to mobile phones. There are now hundreds of mobile downloads to help you with running, walking, aerobics and keeping track of your progress.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/digital-life/home-entertainment/art...

November 18, 2008 - Perhaps most of the sporting world was interested in the Monday Night Football game last night, but not seniors in Connecticut! Why? Because, for 600 seniors across the state, the spotlight was on the first-ever ‘Health Net Cup Virtual Bowling Tournament’, which just crowned their first champion.

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story...

November 17, 2008 - The latest offering for brain fitness over mobile devices comes from Namco. Tested by the guy who was behind Nintendo’s brain training games on the Nintendo DS, “Brain Exercise” has been a top seller in Europe and Japan.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&news...

November 17, 2008 - British company, Active Ingredient, has an award-winning game called ‘Heartlands’. And simply put, the idea is to “get people out and about”. The game works with and discovers your optimum heartbeat.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/content/articles/2007/10/23/heartlands_a...

November 17, 2008 - At an international conference held this past week in Montreal, Exergaming is touted as an exciting alternative to traditional physical education. Also highlighted is the most recent study confirming that children who exergame do get verifiable physical benefits.

http://www.canada.com/windsorstar/news/story.html?id=cae492ea-668b-4c3b-...