The Wii Fit has become the first computer game to be endorsed by the Department of Health!

The government regularly claims that playing computer games encourages a sedentary lifestyle, and that the video game industry has a role in the increasing cases of obesity seen in children and teenagers.

So Nintendo must be feeling pretty chuffed to receive backing from our very own NHS. A spokesman for the Department for Health said it was not endorsing a video game, but rather an exercise.

Yes people, the NHS are saying that the Wii Fit is an effective form of exercise! Therefore it ‘works’ (like any kind of exercise does).

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This is a bargain if ever we saw one!

Zavvi are selling the Wii Fit Plus game for only £15.95 (RRP £29.99)!! That’s a 50% saving!

Wii Fit Plus – Game Only – £15.95

Not sure how long these prices are going to last, so if you want the game I don’t think it’s going to get much cheaper than this.

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For those of you who are interested, this is what the new Wii Fit Plus box will look like when it replaces the Wii Fit this winter… (drum roll please)…

What a beauty eh?

Its Release Date is 6th October for the US, and 6th November for the UK. We have a list of UK Stockists taking Wii Fit Plus Preorders here.

If this is all new to you and you are wondering What Is The Wii Fit Plus?, click the link to find out all about it.

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Today, Sega announced the name of the follow-up to the highly successful Mario & Sonic At The Olympics, the 5th highest selling game of 2008. This time the competitive duo (and friends) will be battling it out in the winter sun – yes, it’s Mario & Sonic At The Winter Olympics! The best news is that the Wii version of the game supports the Balance Board.     The game will be released later this year to coincide with the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, which is where the game is set. I wonder how the Wii Board will be used? Skiing is obvious, perhaps some bobsledding too?

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Leapfrog in New York has unveiled a Wii fit-esque device aimed at the under fives. The Zipitty, which was developed in co-operation with Disney, consists of a foldaway mat and a large joystick-like protrusion. Kids between the ages of 3 and 5 can use the mat for running, dancing and jumping their way through games. The joystick is used for any kind of activities that require the child to lean backwards, forwards, left or right. Games, which will feature well loved Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh, will also aim to educate as well as exercise. It comes with eight different built in games that will help to teach kids about Mathematics, problem solving skills and phonics. The Zippity plugs straight into a television and works independently of any games console. With childhood obesity on the up, the Zippity will no doubt be snapped up by health conscious parents who are eager make sure their kids get enough exercise. When it’s released later this year the Zippity is expected to retail for around £55 additional games costing around £17.

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