Hot fitness girl not included!

Orionsaint

Oh boy I can't wait to see my Mii become fat even though I'm 100 pounds! 8D

SynchronizedBlink

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Mister_Jack

@YHWHMystic:

Ipod is for music
Guitar Hero is for games

You can appreciate music on one, and play a game on the other.

MeanBob866

Oh boy! Finally I can be like my fitness idols!

Mister_Jack

@NeVeRMoRe666: hula hoops on the wiifit...I don't normally do that in my...aah nevermind..

NeVeRMoRe666

@YHWHMystic: That's your opinion. Look at how many formerly unknown artists and older works largely ignored are popular today (Dragonforce) because of these games. Some people like to "frantically pound on plastic buttons" and pretend they're rockstars because thats how they enjoy their music, who are you to judge? People have enjoyed music, playing "air-guitar", are they not as musically intuned as you?

@WallaJoy- Snorlax?: If you weren't already running outside before, what makes you think you're going to do it now? At least these games (as half assed as they are) are encouraging you to get some exercise you otherwise wouldn't have gotten. And besides, here in Canada, it could get upwards of -35 degrees celcius during the winter time. I'll stay inside and do some hula-hula hoops (imagine that ew!), while you go jog around outside, thanks.

NeVeRMoRe666

Just because you can move on the wii, doesn't mean it will get you healthy

ManlyVGnoob

@MaxSteele: Thing is, it cost no money at all, whatsoever to just step outside and maybe run a few laps. These 'fitness' games are a scam.

WallaJoy- Snorlax?

@MaxSteele: The thing is, it's much easier to appreciate music when you're passively listening and not frantically pounding on plastic buttons.

YHWHMystic

I'd prefer playing a few games of basketball with friends. Have a few good laughs and real fun.

Another piece of trash crap pushed into the Wii market so that the parents that spoil their oh so precious kids will buy it.

RyuriTatsujin

What's that, I think I hear the bandwagon is on its way to the bank, better hop on before it passes!

MeanBob866

"Don't exercise with your console - join a gym!"

"Don't play a plastic instrument - learn to play a real guitar!"

Geez, would you guys just give it a rest already? Let people play or do what they want to do. It's not hurting you if someone decides to work out with a Wii title or wants to enjoy music a different way other than just passively listening to it.

MaxSteele

My favorite workout is still the Bas Rutten Thai Boxing with three minute rounds.

Fitness video games still seem like a bit of an oxymoron/ cash grab to me.

beanerific!

I like that when she's talking about the multiplayer portion of the game, she acts as though she herself programmed the game (might explain the graphics).

I shouldn't say that - if she reads this she may very wall come after me - yikes.

What The Geek

@Kanoopy: *You were doing

Kanoopy

Since when have video games become another form of exorcise? The Wii was made so you can wag your stick at the screen, not so you can...O wait, continue with whatever it was you doing.

Kanoopy

@Bernard McGraw:

She's awesome.

slavefaith

I'll be blunt. I would have sex with her.

Theres something very hot about her menacing demeanor

FenderMaster

@ddollar: Nooo...but its a start. It's better than sitting on your ass all day twiddling your thumbs and yelling at kids on Halo. For the people who are seriously motivated to getting in shape, I'm sure they realize the Wii isn't the be-all-end-all solution to their problems.

In other news, she could probably kick my ass...

NeVeRMoRe666

She's mean ;__;

Bernard McGraw

That video gave me cancer. Thanks alot.

Moonshadow101

So many knockoffs of Nintendo products these days, it's not even funny.

MrMister

I usually don't laugh at bad videos, but this one did it. I'd almost pay not play it.

everybest

join a gym people the wii will not get you in shape

ddollar

they could've done better on the visual side...

but kudos for trying on the Wii!

Surfaced

@Tiger-Fever:
Get an exercise bike? I live in Canada too so I either suck it up and go outside or play video games, if I want physical activity I'll do actual exercise with weights or a bike both of which are cheap.

This sort of game is just for lazy people who want to think they're doing something physical.

GreyFoxV1

Would it kill them to put an ounce of effort into the visuals? I know why they do these slop jobs, but I don't have to like it.

Wolfers

@NeVeRMoRe666: That too! I'm also Canadian and last winter we had weeks of -40 degree weather. It's fine during the summer but there's no way I go outside for longer than 5 minutes when I chance getting frostbite in half that time. I'm lucky enough to have an exercise room in my house but it's expensive and I can see the appeal in getting the Wii and getting the effect for a fraction of the price (regardless of whether or not that's possible).

Tiger-Fever

The railroad handcar thing? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I own and enjoy my WiiFit, and even I'm laughing at this piece of crap.

Evil Tortie's Mom

@WallaJoy- Snorlax?: You may think that it's a scam, but it's an awfully good motivator. I've personally lost the 10+ pounds I've been carrying since I graduated from college using Wii Fit. The daily weighing alone makes you realize what eating half a pizza or a night out drinking does to your weight. :p

Anyway, just because you don't see any value in it, doesn't mean that it's a scam. It's a tool that just happens to be a bit of fun.

JoseJX

@WallaJoy- Snorlax?: The problem with this type of idea (or even the idea of going to gym) is that fat people are self-conscious. It's easy enough for skinny people to say this kind of stuff, and no, I'm not fat so don't jump to that conclusion. I am however a girl, and even I don't like the idea of going to a gym where I can be either ogled or stared at in disgust. I've actually witnessed people look at fat people trying to get into shape and just laugh. While it may be cheap as hell to manufacture and all that, it can get people motivated enough so they do start to feel more comfortable with their bodies. Even losing ten pounds can be enough for someone to feel like they're ready to go the gym.

Tiger-Fever

@liqideos: Do you even EAT sandwiches with any regularity, or is this just misogyny for misogyny's sake?

Maldron

Is there a mode where she stops talking and makes me a sandwich?

liqideos

@GreyFoxV1: Exercise bikes and weights only work specific parts of your body. And where exactly do you live in Canada? You can not "suck it up" when it's -40C outside with the windshield. I have not seen ANY person outside jogging in the middle of my winters. Don't know why people insist on coming down on people who want to use their Wii (which you know, they may already have at home) to help them get fit. We have had many people on here claiming to have lost weight using Wii Fit, this only seems to intensify that same game. Not everyone plays the same types of game, just as not everyone enjoys sitting on a stationary riding bike when it may be easier for them to have a personal "home fitness coach" at home.

Tiger-Fever

Am I the only person who finds it funny that she talks about what she has put into the game... like she literally says "I ADDED" this mode or "I THREW IN" this feature.

I love how the Wii is now simply marketed to the Naive and simple minded -_-

NfoRcErX

@everybest: While we're derailing this comments section...where the hell is my laser cats game for Wii?

liqideos

@liqideos: Oh god, I hope I did.

everybest

@everybest: Did you just haiku?

liqideos

@liqideos: @Maldron: If so, what kind of sandwich and where do you buy the ingredients? How does it taste? Would it fit in my pocket if my shorts were 2 sizes too small?

everybest

I didn't know the Wiimote was compatible with the Commodore 64. Think they have Paperboy!?!

Cojo21

@Maldron: Let's just say if she's sending a fitness ultimatum, I'm sending her a culinary ultimatum in return.

liqideos

My goal is to be like those fat people in Wall-E. Who have hover-recliners and slurpees all day. This workout thing is putting a damper on those plans.

Orionsaint

Seriously though, why not just workout? Why waste time with this gimmicky crap where you're basically stuck to a bathroom scale for your whole workout. The same time invested in some real routines would probably net you better results.

If you're really opposed to going out or to a gym, get a treadmill (or bike, elypticals) with some dumbbells. It's all you really need to get started (get a book for some good dumbbell exercises).

Nutchos

I almost feel sorry for Wii owners just having the option to buy this garbage. Now, I wasn't happy about Nintendo's choice of hardware of the Wii, but it's controls gave it an amazing opportunity for great games. I don't mean endless Mario and Zelda games, I don't mean exercise games. I mean games, like Okami.

The most successful and "innovative" console this generation and developers either make the same old crap or this brand new, cash-in, awful crap.

Hey_guy

@Tiger-Fever: I think you mean "wind chill". Wind shield is that see through thing on your car.

TitillatedOcelot

I like how everyone knows everything about this software (I really think this moves out of "game" territory and into "interactive workout video") based on a short ad trailer.

One of these days I'm going to have to invest in one of these newfangled 24" Crystal Ball monitors, they seem really popular.

The_Inquisitor

@NeVeRMoRe666:
cmon though its really not any kind of workout, if you arent serious enough to join a gym just go outside and run. Even if you can run far run for a min then walk for a min keep doing it till you can run a far distance. I just cant stand games like this if i were to stop going to gym and running and use this i would become a fat shit its just not a workout you will burn more calories walking to the store to buy this then u will playing it.

ddollar

what a creepy way to market video games. oh i sound like a purist.

s.

ciruela

@Hey_guy: Well, that's why they don't call it the Nintendo Seal of Quality anymore.

In a perfect world, Nintendo would dip into that warchest of money, and develop a home console aimed at the functionality that core gamers want. If they want absolute market domination, they should stop being so stubborn in regards to HD, online functionality, and portable device connectivity.

At this point, I find none of Nintendo's hardware appealing, and the software selection is way too hit and miss to sustain this new wave of gamers that Nintendo has amassed.

It couldn't be that difficult for a company with such vast resources. But, this is a business, and it's all about the bottom-line. And as Nintendo has proven, it's a lot more cost effective to say you're innovating than to actually do it.

liqideos

@TitillatedOcelot: Hahaha, yes, my bad. I always call it that for some reason, but just blame it on my being tired k?

Tiger-Fever

Oh man. This is probably pretty unlikely, but any of you guys watch the Adult Swim show Fat Guy Stuck in Internet? The way she talks totally reminds me of a character on that show.

Toasticus

So, uh, is there a way for her to actually kick someone's rear through the TV? cause that'd be awesome.

These totally need that punisment aspect. Maybe a "spank yourself with the Wiimote 20 times to continue" screen.

HikariOblivion

@ddollar: Don't get me wrong, real exercise is endlessly better than this and wii fit. I play on a recreational football team, I know the difference. However, what I'm getting at is that this kind of thing isn't typically marketed at people who were going to the gym in the first place. It may not be much but its a start, its way better than sitting on the couch or on the computer playing marathon sessions of WoW right? Its an incentive for people to start. Why hate on it? Obviously you don't use it but others might. I think theres value in that.

NeVeRMoRe666

@SeannyD: They could always just eat less and drink more water. It's more cost effective.

liqideos

Wow. The vitriol fired at people who would potentially play this game is harsh. I don't understand the hatred.

I don't own Wii Fit, I probably won't get it, but maybe some people find it, I don't know, fun. I exercise 4 or 5 times a week, and I HATE it. Every day is a 30 minute debate on whether or not I actually want to go to the gym. But I go because I want to stay in shape. If they can trick people into having fun while getting at least a MODERATE amount of exercise, then that's a step in the right direction.

And let's not forget about the immediate rewards. Exercise rewards you over the long term. A video game can reward you in the short term, making it more likely that you continue to play the game and accidentally get some real exercise.

But I say, if people want to use this as a gateway into some more intense exercise, fucking let them. I think people need more ENCOURAGEMENT to get in shape. We live in this society where fat people are either ostracized or we're told to just ignore them. Why not offer them some positive motivation instead?

I don't understand why the internet is so angry all the time.

SeannyD

@Tiger-Fever:
Winnipeg so I know cold prairie winter and I'm not coming down on anyone for using their Wii for gaming; I'm just pointing out that if you want an actual workout or real exercise you won't get it from flailing your hands around on a plastic step board.

GreyFoxV1

I don't see why someone would be against this game...I'm sure some will enjoy it, good for them, it's still more exercise then a lot of things out there

GodKiller0

@GreyFoxV1: You also won't get it by sitting around playing on your xbox all day either right? At the very least, this is a tad better...And seriously though, I would much rather do this than run around outside when Winter hits. Frost bite? No thank you!

However, for right now, go outside, go play, its quite beautiful!

NeVeRMoRe666

@What The Geek: thats what i noticed, "So I added multiplayer" Wow, what can't she do?

Nicevillin

Looks like Money for Nothing - Dire Straits...

Did they even try, on the graphics side?

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WEGGLES90

@FenderMaster: Get help. Do it now.

Mobus

"Clunky" is an understatement. That thing looks like it was pulled out of a bargain bin two console generations ago.

Lightman

WARNING, MILD LYRICS.

Lemonade

It's not Ultiimatum? :(

hikaizer

As only ONE wii balance board can be connected to Wii, "multiplayer competition" will probably be group waggle which you can get through zillions of other mini game collections for Wii. Fail in advance, see you next year

Zorba

I rememeber seeing preview of Wii Fit in an issue of Gameinformer and on the next page, Oppisite the article, an ad for The Bowflex.

Yeah I know the Bowlex is like over a Grand, but If a person were serious about getting into shape...

cap-n-crunch

this totally reminds me of that fitness video at the beginning of MGS4

awesome ;)

Lemonade

so she made the game herself?

TheUnlovingSonOfCammieDunaway

So none of you saw her awesome combat moves, with her amazing posture for punching and kicking like Bruce Lee. Did you not get hypontized into buying the game through the same repetative 3 second clip of music?

If not, you fail!

@Azriel101: Your one of the lucky ones!

gazz

What's truly awesome about this is that it's apparently being marketed to "the hardcore". But the hardcore *fitness* people, rather than the hardcore video game people. It's seemingly meant to pick up people who already have a Wii, and already have Wii Fit, but feel it isn't challenging enough---like a gamer who gets Tiger Woods Wii after being insufficiently challenged by Wii Sports Golf.

The idea of a game console having two completely incompatible definitions of "hardcore"---as evidenced by the carping on this thread---is just marvelous, and further proof that Nintendo's on the right track.

That Fuzzy Bastard

somethings wrong with some of the kotaku links - i keep getting redirected to the main page with an error message

Azriel101

@MaxSteele: Agreed.

BUT, this game doesn't even seen fun, and it really seems a whole lot like false advertising.

Much like AB Shape and cr*p from "As seen on TV".

It isn't fun, looks like a lot of lame ass mini-games with horrible graphics, and it won't make you thin too.

What's the point?

Bokusatsu_Tenshi

@NeVeRMoRe666:
But Warhammer Online is live :(

GreyFoxV1

SHE added multiplayer , wow not bad :D

SelfKiLlEr

I think if you own more than one piece of wii fitness software then it is time to join a gym.

BR4DL3I9H

Exercycle + Katamari = Gaming Exercise Perfection

frostcircus

I don't get it either. All the 'events' in here look cheese! not to mention, she looked so confused doing everything, and those punches? wtf were they!!?

Why couldn't they get someone else to promote this game? Like Chuck Norris or something?

Desfunk

I STILL don't get it.

KSPRAYDAD

@NeVeRMoRe666:
You are defintley right its better than nothing but if people buy this they obviously have some kind of commitment to getting healthier and that money could go somewhere far more productive like towards running shoes.

ddollar

@Desfunk: He'd have to go head to head with Jackie Chan!

[www.xavix.com]

KSPRAYDAD

@MaxSteele: No, but they are trying to be something their not. Maybe get real talents and play guitar, or if you need to lose pounds sure join a gym. It is whatever is more useful in the end. Wii will not make you lose a thing.

Shockadin

@GreyFoxV1: Oh cool, I live in Winnipeg as well. So I'm really wondering why the hell would you that makes you go outside when you'll get frostbitten in under one minute?

Tiger-Fever

You mean "But then, if you buy this thing, your IQ is probably way different from a standard gamer's?"

Mayu-mayu

ugh. the cynicism from some of you guys is just ridiculous. why don't you just go out and REALLY exercise? why don't you go out and REALLY learn to play a guitar? I don't know.. maybe for the same reason that I don't REALLY join the military and sneak around sniping guys, or why I don't REALLY get a two handed mace and bash in skulls, or why I don't REALLY work for the Russian mafia and murder people in the streets! It's a GAME and for me, it's FUN. Why do any of us play anything at all??? Just because you don't like it, or if it's not directly marketed towards you, doesn't mean that it's a crap game. geez guys, open your mind a little.

geekmeat

@Mayu-mayu:

So... working out and staying in shape equals a low IQ?

I think you should hit the gym, fatty.

Tizlor

@NeVeRMoRe666: by reactional football team, do you mean madden 09? :)

roscoe

@Tizlor:
Yeah whatever.. But seriously this video is horrid. It's funny for us gamers but just how 'simpleminded' a person should be to seriously take and buy this?
Also if you want a good fitness game look at Eyetoy Kinetic series.

Mayu-mayu

that was supposed to be at mayu-mayu, not roscoe.

geekmeat

@roscoe:

well, if you haven't noticed yet, wii games are not exactly aimed at the rocket scientist crowd are they? i don't know what you think the prerequisite iq would be for waving a controller around in the air to make your bobble headed avatar go bowling, but i'm going to venture a guess that it's not has high as you think it is.

on an unrelated stream of consciousness tangent... i would totally play a rocket science game. or build your own LHC rpg. ;)

geekmeat

Well, as I've said before, the WiiFit helped me lose 15 lbs, so I'm looking forward to this exercise "game" to help with my fitness.

CowboyRob

Honestly I don't see the point of these 'fitness' games. all 'moves' (and considering WiiFit I can state - even much better ones) you can do without the board (with similar precision .... the WiiFit board is bad anyways at judging this), so the whole purpose comes down to the connection to the game .... which is .... bad music, ugly graphics and features you can use a piece of paper for (write down your training plan and your weight every day).

Why is there no game? There are so many options. Where is the story? Where is the gaming challenge? E.g imagine pixeljunk racers where you have to use the board as "stepper" to keep moving. THAT would be cool. Ad a anime story to it and you have a perfect training game..

develin

shovelware.

FlapDangerous

i keep thinking, "that guy is kinda too pretty to be a man" but that isn't enough to make me buy crappy games.

lamelikemike

apparently the standard gamer is a pimple ridden teenage weakling.

SPitFyRe666

Nail in the hardcore gaming coffin +1

ThePlasmatizer

"...so I added multiplayer..."

MeanMillz

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eliwall

nice

eliwall

Here's my problem with this video. They don't really show enough of the game play to judge if it will be any good. It's all ready been established that the graphics are blocky and chunky. The animation needs an overhaul. It looks like they took the animations from The Sims on the consoles look at when they balance on the log (Oh god the water is terrible) or run and you'll know what I am talking about. Second thing I can see that needs work is the texturing. In order to look nice and neat the texturing should be nice and neat. Here its almost as if the took textures from later psOne games.

Cr1msonk1ng

@Nutchos: When I first bought Rock Band, I had no prior drumming experience. In fact I had never even thought I'd be any good at anything musical. After months of playing though, I am in love with it. I drum on that game everyday. I drum so much I've purchased a drum throne, wrap sticky tape around my sticks, and I'm looking to purchase an actual electronic set.

The purpose of games is what is being missed. Rock Band made me get up and take part in something and it changed my view of it in return. If I were to buy this game, who is to say that same effect couldn't happen and I find myself getting motivated to take it to the next, real level? I think in the end that's the entire point behind it. To inspire you, not to chisel your abs in 2 weeks flat.

Pitchswitch

N64 Balance board, confirmed~

Tijnisch

Just what I need, another annoying women not so subtlety bitching at me to do something. Yea, I think I'll pass.

iamdaduck

@Nutchos: Because some people can't afford to get up and walk 10 feet past their TV. You know, health hazard.

Postlapsaria

That's a pretty ugly game.

chekt

im scared

sxnc