While video games have been thought of in a poor light for several years, they are making a turnaround. Thanks, in part, to the "Wii" from Nintendo offering a slew of interactive video games. From bowling and boxing to glorified IQ tests (that are surprisingly enjoyable and challenging). With the "Wii" from Nintendo and the Guitar Hero franchise, the physical involvement is getting people off the couch and actively participating. With a bit of something for everyone from the adventure-craving gamers to the parents that want to spend time with their children - not just watching something, but doing something, these games are becoming wildly popular.

The Wii system actually comes with the Wii Sports game which is quite active! The controller (called the Wii Remote) is strapped onto your wrist and you swing it like you would a baseball bat, golf club, bowling ball, tennis racket, etc. It's exercise! Real exercise! Yet it's gaming. What a concept! Can't call Wii users slackers! Now can you?

It would be remiss not to mention more about the increasingly popular Guitar Hero franchise. The physical involvement these types of video games are offering is getting people off the couch and actively participating. The phenomenon has even carried over into viral videos on YouTube of impressive displays of hand-eye coordination. You are even already able to find parodies of their commercials.

Video games that require more physical involvement are likely to continue to become more and more popular over the years. In fact, you might say that they are the wave of the future - and they are here now!