From gizmodo.com:

“Lonely Japanese fatties now have a new way to make themselves lose weight: a virtual nagging wife. Metaboinfo.com allows you to set up a weight loss plan, then assign one of four “wives” (aid, businesswoman, nurse or salon worker) to email you on a daily basis.”

Read more…

From nintendolife.com:

“Miyamoto is Nintendo’s legendary games developer, he’s responsible for the majority of Nintendo’s success over the past 30 years and proves alot of people wrong time and time again. The release of Wii Music takes me back to earlier in the year, when Wii Fit was first released.”

Read more…

From freep.com:

“Jillian Michaels — the brash, in-your-face personal trainer from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” — is hoping you’ll find that getting fit can literally be a game.

“Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009” was released this week for the Nintendo Wii system, and promises to bring you almost everything people watch Michaels for on the TV show: aggressive coaching, a sharp sense of humor and attention to personal problems as well as physical fitness.

One thing you won’t find: Michaels’ patented potty mouth, which results in frequent bleeping on the TV show.”

Read more…

From igniq.com:

“Hoping to get your hands on a copy of Wii Fit in time to whip yourself in shape for the holidays? You’re in luck! At least you could be if you’re a fan of “Extra.”

Warner Bros. “Extra” wants to help its viewers get fit while having fun. The entertainment magazine television show is giving away a copy in a promotion to sign up “friends” on its Web site.

Now in its 15th season, “Extra” is the second-longest running entertainment news show on television. Starring Mario Lopez, from “Saved by the Bell” fame, the show covers what’s hot and what’s not in Hollywood.
Gamers or viewers who sign up online to be “Extra” friends will automatically be entered to win a copy of Wii Fit. They can also win one of three Mario Super Sluggers packages.”

Read more…

From canadianpress.google.com:

“The new video game “Boogie Superstar” from Electronic Arts’ Montreal studio aims to appeal to tween girls, a growing part of the gaming market which has traditionally been more geared to males.

The dancing and karaoke game, which lets players sing and dance and customize their characters, is designed for Nintendo’s Wii gaming console. It’s similar to popular reality TV shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Canadian Idol.”

“The overall premise of ‘Boogie Superstar‘ is that your character is discovered and selected to be brought to an exclusive place called the Boogie Academy, where you will have to increase your skills, do performances and eventually become the next superstar,” said Charles-William Bibaud, one of the game’s producers.”

Read more…

From cbsnews.com:

“David Gregg of BehindTheBuy.com stopped by The Early Show Wednesday with several hi-tech products designed to help you chill. All have been on the market a year or less.

According to the American Institute of Stress:

-Extended or repeated activation of the stress response takes a heavy toll on the body.

-Prolonged exposure to stress increases your risk of everything from heart disease, obesity, and infection to anxiety, depression, and memory problems. “

Read more…