At least once a week around the lunch table our discussion turns to video games. World of Warcraft, Guitar Hero, and The Simpsons Game are just a few that pop up from time to time. Recently, this article circulated around our office: “More than a game: New wave of video games have health benefits” by John McCormack, AMNews correspondent.

While there has been plenty of attention and discussion on the negative impact of video games, from their potentially addictive qualities to their effect on the obesity rate, a growing number of gaming advocates within the profession are trying to figure out what good things games have to offer physicians and patients.

With the launch of the Wii, there has been an emergence of exergaming – video games that provide exercise. Soon, instead of warning patients against video gaming, will doctors start prescribing specific games to fight against obesity or chronic pain?

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