the buzz log

For those who view video games as the reason overweight kids exist, the motion-sensing Nintendo Wii has been a step in the right direction. Now, thanks to the highly anticipated Wii Fit video game, the movement to help chunky gamers lose weight is poised to take a giant leap forward.

Like many titles for Nintendo's blockbuster system, Wii Fit features a unique collection of mini-games like yoga, Hula-Hoop, soccer, and more. However, unlike other titles, Wii Fit requires players to actually move their bodies (and not just wave their right arm). Disproving the notion that gamers refuse to sweat, searches on "wii fit" recently jumped 89%. Related queries on "wii fit release date," "wii fit price," and "wii fit preorder" are also on the move.

But amid the excitement there is some concern. You see, Wii Fit requires gamers to stand on a platform (included with the game), which determines the gamer's sense of balance and movement, calculates their BMI, etc. Aware of this, some searchers are looking up "wii fit weight limit."

Also worth noting: While health buffs hope Wii Fit will help overweight children shed pounds, those most interested in searching for it are adults. Folks aged 25-44 account for over 62% of the searches, while kids 13 and under make up only around 8%.

One thing is for sure—no matter who plays the game, Wii Fit is likely to make the already-scarce Wii console that much more difficult to find.