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http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sports-video-games-still-considered-part-unhealthy-lifestyle-011700626--spt.html

In a recent article I found on Yahoo there has been an uproar about video games and the lifestyles they encourage. We all are aware that video games have overtaken the lives of younger children affecting their health. Instead of going out and running around with friends we sit in front of the computer for hours.

Since then there has been a change in their markets. Video game creators still target younger generations, but the new games are altering their health and are attempting to have a positive effect. The new games include ones that requires getting off the couch to play. The new game consoles have built in cameras or sensors to follow the players movements. These games have been successful in their efforts, but can they still be considered a unhealthy video game? This is where many people seem to disagree.

The article goes on to discuss how people still consider these video games to be unhealthy regardless of what they are actually trying to do. Although technology is prevalent in our lives, people still disagree that getting fit over a computer or game console is not the right way. The Wii is a great example of these video games, because every game requires the player to be moving while playing. Although not all the games require the player to be physically fit, its a new approach to a growing addiction. It seems people do not like the games because it still is encourage their behavior and is "unhealthy".

Do you think the way these new physical video games being marketed are sending the right messages??