In Real Life

A Wearable Brain Scanner That Keeps You In The Zone

From playing video games to operating nuclear facilities, focus and attention are key factors in excelling at important tasks. Freer Logic’s BodyWave scanner trains users to be aware of their brain functions without making them wear a silly hat.


October 11, 2010
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Patent Hints At Vitality Sensor’s Games

A patent application filed by Nintendo mentions a Wii Vitality Sensor game in which players control the flight of a cartoon character with a combination of Wii remote gestures and – wait for it – breathing.


June 16, 2010
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Wii Vitality Sensor Too Mellow For E3?

The Wii Vitality Sensor, unveiled by Nintendo president Satoru Iwata a year ago is a no-show at E3 2010, despite signals it would be here. A Nintendo spokesperson told Kotaku today that the peripheral wasn’t right for the show.


May 18, 2010
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Wii And Two Wii Games To Sport American Heart Association Logo

Like a box of Cheerios, boxes for Wii, Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports Resort will soon feature a seal of approval from The American Heart Association. That means, really, truly, these video games could be good for you.


January 13, 2010
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Nintendo: CEO’s Comments On DS Successor Were “Misinterpreted”

Last week, a Japanese newspaper quoted Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata saying that the successor to the Nintendo DS would have better graphics and a motion sensor. Today, a Nintendo spokesperson told Kotaku he didn’t say that.


November 18, 2009
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Nintendo Dissatisfied With Some Games, Dates Vitality Sensor

During my recent conversation with Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, I asked for updates on Nintendo’s MotionPlus and Vitality Sensor technologies, but before that we wound up talking about a common Nintendo fan complaint.


June 9, 2009

Mario’s Creator Talks About Vitality Sensor

Despite having a direct hand in casual-friendly Wii and Wii-Fit, Shigeru Miyamoto says he had nothing to do with the Vitality Sensor’s creation.