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

<3 <3 <3
Woogity's Avatar
Woogity at 07/01/2009 12:05
How about "Shower Hero" or "Clothes Ironing Hero?"
Woocifer's Avatar
Woocifer at 07/01/2009 12:15
I WANNA BE BREAKFAST HERO!!!!!!!!!!! BAAAAAAAACONNNNNNN!!!!!!
Cowboy TTop's Avatar
Cowboy TTop at 07/01/2009 12:30
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
DinnertimeNinja at 07/01/2009 13:06
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.
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Doomsday Forte at 07/01/2009 13:42
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
Emrah at 07/01/2009 14:36
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
Colette Bennett at 07/01/2009 15:19
@Cowboy TTTop - YES!I want a headband! :D
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pixelpunx at 07/01/2009 15:54
It was fun to read this article while eating Taco Bell and drinking Coke.
roland9000's Avatar
roland9000 at 07/01/2009 16:22
What about Hero Hero?
HiddenAHB's Avatar
HiddenAHB at 07/01/2009 16:33
Oh the casual market, SO much criativity and innovation.
Mista Smegheneghan's Avatar
Mista Smegheneghan at 07/01/2009 16:37
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
Kalmah at 07/01/2009 21:23
PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT! LIMIT!!!!!!!
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