It's great to see that some video games actually encourage physical exertion and activity, unlike most games which are mentally active but physically passive. Games like "Dance Dance Revolution" and many of the sports-themed games available for the Nintendo Wii are fine and dandy insofar as encouraging physical activity.

Dance Dance Revolution is not a home console game -- it's a full-figured game meant for public use and West Virginia officials are thinking of having one in every state school. West Virginia leads the nation in underage obesity, so that makes sense.

I'm not a gamer, but I am an admirer of the Nintendo Wii gaming console that encourages active feedback and participation. What a novel concept.