Games

Comparison of physiological and metabolic responses to playing Nintendo Wii Sports and brisk treadmill walking

APA Reference: 

Willems, M. E. T., & Bond, T. S. (2009). Comparison of physiological and metabolic responses to playing Nintendo Wii Sports and brisk treadmill walking. Journal of Human Kinetics, 22(1), 43-49. 

Author(s): 
Willems, M. E. T.
Bond, T. S.
Year: 
2009
Journal: 
Journal of Human Kinetics
Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

Target Population:
Adults
Young Adults

Social Tags:
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Games
Metabolism
Sports
Sports media
Wii
XML

Game platform:
Game Console

Publication type:
Journal Article

Company:
Nintendo

Tags for: Comparison of physiological and metabolic responses to playing Nintendo Wii Sports and brisk treadmill walking

Exercise and Fitness, Adults, Young Adults, CDATA, Games, Metabolism, Sports, Sports media, Wii, XML, Game Console, Journal Article, Nintendo

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Dance Dance Revolution: A clinical look at an interactive arcade game (Abstract)

APA Reference: 

Trout, J. M., & Zamora, K. J. (2006). Dance Dance Revolution: A clinical look at an interactive arcade game. (Abstract). Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport, 77(1 Suppl), A-22. 

Author(s): 
Trout, J. M.
Zamora, K. J.
Year: 
2006
Journal: 
Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport
Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

Target Population:
Adults
Young Adults

Social Tags:
Arcade games
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Dance Dance Revolution
Entertainment
Games
Video game music
XML

Position:
Author

Game platform:
Game Console

Publication type:
Journal Article

Tags for: Dance Dance Revolution: A clinical look at an interactive arcade game (Abstract)

Exercise and Fitness, Adults, Young Adults, Arcade games, CDATA, Dance Dance Revolution, Entertainment, Games, Video game music, XML, Author, Game Console, Journal Article

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A "Wii" bit of fun: The effects of adding Nintendo Wii Bowling to a standard exercise regimen for residents of long-term care with upper extremity dysfunction

APA Reference: 

Hsu, J.K., Thibodeau, R., Wong, S.J., Zukiwsky, D., Cecile, S., & Walton, D.M. (2011).  A "Wii" bit of fun: The effects of adding Nintendo Wii Bowling to a standard exercise regimen for residents of long-term care with upper extremity dysfunction. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 27(3), 185-193.

DOI: 
10.3109/09593985.2010.483267
Author(s): 
Hsu, J.K.
Thibodeau, R.
Wong, S.J.
Zukiwsky, D.
Cecile, S.
Walton, D.M.
Year: 
2011
Journal: 
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
Health topic:
Injuries and Rehabilitation

Social Tags:
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Games
Sports
Sports media
Touch! Generations
Wii
Wii Sports

Game platform:
Game Console

Publication type:
Journal Article

Company:
Nintendo

Target Population:
Patients

Tags for: A "Wii" bit of fun: The effects of adding Nintendo Wii Bowling to a standard exercise regimen for residents of long-term care with upper extremity dysfunction

Injuries and Rehabilitation, CDATA, Games, Sports, Sports media, Touch! Generations, Wii, Wii Sports, Game Console, Journal Article, Nintendo, Patients

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Natsume Inc.

"Natsume started publishing interactive games in 1990 in Burlingame, California (near San Francisco).

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Role-Playing
Simulation
Sports
Strategy

City:
Burlingame

Province Or State:
California

Target Population:
Children
Pre-Teens

Social Tags:
Entertainment
Games
Harvest Moon
History of video games
Natsume
Nintendo DS
Nintendo DSi
Pop
Reel Fishing
River King
Technology
Video game developers
Video game publishers

Game platform:
Game Console
Handheld Device

Services:
Game Design and Development
Publishing

Organization expertise:
Interactive Entertainment

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States

Organization type:
Video Game Company


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Smart Cycle Extreme

"The Smart Cycle Extreme is a stationary bike, arcade game and learning center that plugs directly into your TV.

Game genre:
Educational
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Game platform:
Arcade

Social Tags:
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Dance Dance Revolution
Document
Entertainment
Exercise equipment
Fisher-Price
Games
Mattel
Recreation
Smart Cycle
Stationary bicycle
Technology

Target Population:
Children
Young Children

URL:
http://www.smartcycleextreme.net


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CREATURES Inc.

"CREATURES Inc. is one of the three Pokémon right holders. Producing "Pokémon Red" and "Pokémon Green," in addition we also design "Pokémon Card Game" and continue developing it up to the present day. Furthermore, we also design and develop console game software."

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Puzzle
Role-Playing
Sports

Social Tags:
Creatures Inc.
Entertainment
Games
Nintendo
Pokémon
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Technology
The Pokémon Company

Company:
CREATURES Inc.

Game platform:
Game Console
Handheld Device

Services:
Game Design and Development

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
Interactive Entertainment

Location:
Japan

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Organization type:
Video Game Company


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Lunch Crunch 2

"It’s lunchtime again and Chef Bleu has cooked up some healthy (and not-so-healthy) items for you to choose from! Lunch is a great time to add fruit and vegetables to your day even when eating out. Help the lunch line by removing unhealthy side items from plates and replacing them with two fruits and vegetables before they get to Chef Bleu. Feed the hungry dishwasher fly, Monsieur Grosse, all the unhealthy leftovers for extra points."

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Diabetes
Food and Nutrition
Obesity and Weight Loss
Prevention

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Free
Online

Social Tags:
CDATA
Culture
Eating
Games
Gastronomy
Lunch
Meals
Personal life
Technology
The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai

Target Population:
Children

Game platform:
Internet


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Aurora Toolset

Description: 

A set of software tools developed by Bioware, the Aurora Toolset allows users to create and share modules for Bioware's "Neverwinter Nights" role-playing game.

Organization: 
Health topic:
Cognition
Social Issues and Skills

Social Tags:
Aurora
Aurora Engine
Aurora toolset
BioWare
CDATA
Electron toolset
Entertainment
Games
Massively multiplayer online role-playing games
Mod
Neverwinter Nights
Role-playing video games
Technology
Windows games

Province Or State:
Aurora

Game platform:
Computer

Resource type:
Game Development Tool

Target Population:
General Audience

Technical Expertise Required:
Medium

Calais Document Category:
Technology


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BioWare

"BioWare develops high quality console, PC and online role-playing games, focused on rich stories, unforgettable characters and vast worlds to discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles, including Baldur's Gate™, Neverwinter Nights™, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™, Jade Empire™, Mass Effect™ and Dragon Age™. BioWare operates in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec), Austin (Texas), Fairfax (Virginia) and Galway (Ireland).

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
MMOG/MMORPG
Role-Playing

Events Facts:
Acquisition

Social Tags:
Baldur's Gate
BioWare
Electronic Arts
Entertainment
Games
Jade Empire
Mass media
Neverwinter Nights
Role-playing video games
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Technology
Windows games

Company:
BioWare

Location:
Canada

Game platform:
Computer
Game Console
Internet

Services:
Game Design and Development

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
Interactive Entertainment

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Organization type:
Video Game Company


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Bethesda Softworks

"Bethesda Game Studios is the award-winning development studio known around the world for its groundbreaking work on The Elder Scrolls series.

Game genre:
Multi-Genre

Social Tags:
Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda, Maryland
Electronic games
Entertainment
Fallout
Fallout 3
Games
PlayStation 3 games
Role-playing video games
Technology
The Elder Scrolls
Video game developers
Video game publishers
Windows games
ZeniMax Media

Game platform:
Computer
Game Console
Handheld Device

Services:
Game Design and Development

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
Interactive Entertainment

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States

Organization type:
Video Game Company


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