When done well, I think fitness video games are fantastic.

While both of these games did well, they also werent specifically aimed at the fitness market.

Freiberger said it takes more to be successful in gaming and fitness today.

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Games likeRing Fit Adventureare a perfect example of what fitness games can and should be.

Riders pedal to an on-screen wheel to reach goals within the game.

Just hiring some people to make games is never going to go well.

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The game will be a secondary consideration, and it will feel like it, he said.

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