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from the i'm-just-burnin-doin-the-neutron-dance dept

Thu, Nov 3rd 2005 1:24pm — Carlo Longino
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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  1. identicon
    Bob, 3 Nov 2005 @ 2:46pm

    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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    dorpus, 3 Nov 2005 @ 2:50pm

    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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  3. identicon
    BillyBobThrustin, 3 Nov 2005 @ 3:04pm

    Re: Gimme a break

    Someone's sarcasm meter seems to be broken...

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    The Tigress, 3 Nov 2005 @ 3:08pm

    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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    SV, 3 Nov 2005 @ 3:42pm

    No Subject Given

    What is this doing on techdirt .. :P

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  6. identicon
    Anonymous Coward, 3 Nov 2005 @ 3:55pm

    Oh come on now!

    Fat kids don't matter. Everyone knows that!

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  7. identicon
    Gabe, 3 Nov 2005 @ 5:11pm

    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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    Boo, 4 Nov 2005 @ 7:34am

    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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  9. identicon
    Anonymous Coward, 13 Dec 2005 @ 6:02pm

    Re: Oh come on now!

    stupid all kids matter your opinion does not matter

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  10. identicon
    Katie, 12 Jun 2007 @ 2:57pm

    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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