Looking for a computer game that may actually enhance your health? Dance Dance Revolution is described in today's New York Times. It's seems like a large muscled version of Simon. Patterns appear on the screen and you need to move your feet to cover the corresponding spots on the floor. It's all done to techno music and it sounds as though you could work up a sweat while enjoying it. DDR is attracting crowds in Japan and starting to show up here. According to ddrfreak.com, there are 8 DDR games here in San Diego, including one here in Aztec Center. Sounds like a good way to celebrate the end of the semester!

Gender scholars take note: "DDR is one of the first video games since PacMan to attract female players in large numbers."