The Quest for the Perfect ExerGame

I have been asked a few comments from a journalist for a magazine feature about “Active Computer Games” and Sport in the run up to the Olympic Games in August. As well as updating them on my research, I gave a few thoughts as to where “ExerGames” are going in the future. But didn’t feel able to make any comment as to whether or not they might someday become an “Olympic Sport”…

What? Well, just in case you think I have totally flipped – check out the Digital Games ‘08. It is a global competition with regional heats and a final in Shanghai. You don’t need really expensive facilities and a whole support team. Anybody with a games console and an internet connection can take part. Now what if we could network up a few “ExerGames” and capture some of that excitement and energy…

Or do we risk institutionalizing “ExerGames”? Let me know your thoughts – “Let the Discussions commence…”