Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a storage unit configured to store one or more criteria associated with a video game; an executing unit configured to execute the video game; an input unit configured to receive activity data, where the activity data is data associated with physical activity of a user who is not directly playing the video game; and a processing unit configured to modify one or more aspects of a virtual environment within the executed video game when the received activity data satisfies one or more of the criteria.

Abstract: A wearable controller for video games includes: a garment; contact pads detachably secured to the garment via connectors; and a programmable central controller circuit. The contact pads are connected to the central controller circuit and are operable to generate input signals in response to user action.