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A UT study recently published in the Games for Health Journal suggests that active video games may actually be a source of moderate or intense physical activity in children five to eight years old. A news release about the study sent in early June resulted in nearly 200 media mentions.

News Sentinel: Some video games give kids exercise

International Business Times: Active Video Gaming Can Be Better Than Playing Outside

Tech Times: New Study Says Motion Gaming May Be Better For Kids Than Playing Outside

Yahoo! News: UT Study Compares Active Video Gaming to Unstructured Outdoor Play

Bloomberg Business: UT Study Compares Active Video Gaming to Unstructured Outdoor Play

Toronoto Sun: Active video gaming ‘source of physical activity,’ study says