I think we partially proved this already with our The Wii Sports Workout article, but incase you didn't see it, there it is, and apparently active videogames will help you lose weight and burn calories. I just wish my swinging in Wii Tennis translated into the real world, because my backhand is still terrible (and yet I can ace someone in game with it).

From the article:

Games consoles such as Nintendo Wii require players to use body movements to control the action.

A study by Liverpool John Moores University found regular use could help shift 27lb (12.25kg) a year.

The study was carried out to establish whether computer games can contribute to the daily activity recommendations for children.

Parents should encourage other physical activities and outdoor pursuits in order for their children to lead well-balanced live

The researchers compared activity levels during gaming using the Wii with those achieved using traditional seated joypad-controlled consoles.

Read the full articles over at bbc.co.uk