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Fitness company trademarks Fitness Hero and Workout Hero photo

The whole "Hero" craze is in full swing these days, and I wouldn't be shocked to see Breakfast Hero or Nursing Home Hero pop up in someone's trademark list. The most recent trademarks are Fitness Hero and Workout Hero, but instead of beng trademarked by Activision, it seems they've been snapped up by VPT Technologies, a company that specializes in exergaming (Wii Fit, Let's Yoga, etc).

Hard to say if these games could nd up being good if they were made or turn into a total borefest, but it looks like the exercise gaming craze is showing no signs of slowing down. All I want to know is, do I get to wear a ridiculous terrycloth headband?

[GoNintendo, Via Siliconera]


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eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 11:24
eternalplayer2345
This is a combination of things that are wrong with gaming
Dale North's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 11:32
Dale North
MMM MAMA MMM MAMA
Naim Master's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 11:35
Naim Master
We only need gray and brown in this game and we oficially have gaming anti-crhist !
Timdabrat's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 11:36
Timdabrat
what.
Colette Bennett's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 11:41
Colette Bennett
I'm usually humble, but not this time: that header picture is freaking AWESOME. :D
KyleGamgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 11:47
KyleGamgee
That guy looks like "Weird Al" Yankovic.

<3 <3 <3
Woogity's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 12:05
Woogity
How about "Shower Hero" or "Clothes Ironing Hero?"
Woocifer's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 12:15
Woocifer
I WANNA BE BREAKFAST HERO!!!!!!!!!!! BAAAAAAAACONNNNNNN!!!!!!
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 12:30
Cowboy TTop
Colette, get your exercise gear on and we'll stick you in there with them. You'll get a free complimentary head band included too. Lol.

I can already tell, these games are going to feature tracks like 'Hero' and 'Footloose', with same heinously tragic 80's graphics vibe. Made to appeal to the gaming casufools.

I can hardly wait to dodge this.
DinnertimeNinja's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 13:06
DinnertimeNinja
I may need to get one of these.

I just finished a pretty tough game of Donut Hero and I'm feeling a bit sluggish.
Doomsday Forte's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 13:42
Doomsday Forte
Why can't we have a Hero Hero game? I mean, the 30 Second Hero game is kinda like that, but I can almost imagine an RPG made in the same vein as the other Hero titles. Imagine slaying a dragon with a guitar.

I know I know, Brutal Legend, but...=P
Emrah's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 14:36
Emrah
This could get ugly, if the competitive side is more pronounced than the health side. People may get heart attacks trying to earn trophies / achievements!
Colette Bennett's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 15:19
Colette Bennett
@Cowboy TTTop - YES!I want a headband! :D
pixelpunx's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 15:54
pixelpunx
It was fun to read this article while eating Taco Bell and drinking Coke.
roland9000's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 16:22
roland9000
What about Hero Hero?
HiddenAHB's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 16:33
HiddenAHB
Oh the casual market, SO much criativity and innovation.
Mista Smegheneghan's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 16:37
Mista Smegheneghan
Next up: Video Game Hero! Time it so that you hit the buttons as they reach the Pad, and get the player to the next level! Difficulty choices range from Arcade Stick to Mechwarrior Pad. Buy now for only £200!
Kalmah's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 21:23
Kalmah
PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT! LIMIT!!!!!!!
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