We have always known how important our brain is. Our brain is the one thing that sets us apart from other creatures on earth. It allows us to function the way we do and it allows us to think openly about everything that goes around us. As we grow older though, our brain function tends to slow down and we can not do things nearly as well as we used to. The way we think also changes and before we know it, our brains are only good for understanding what going on the television shows we end up watching when we are older. That is why training your brain is such an important thing to do. The earlier you start the better. You can easily do so with brain training games like Brain Age, Brain HQ, and Lumosity. These games can help you increase your ability to perform well on aptitude tests. It is very good practice.
Brain Age allows you to enhance your brain capabilities in a matter of minutes-if you do it every day. This game includes thousands of ever changing challenging puzzles and also gives you a “Brain Age”. The lower your brain age is, the smarter your brain actually is. The best age you can get is a 20, indicating that your brain is as fast as a twenty year old. This game is played on the Nintendo D.S and updated games are released annually.
Brain HQ involves similar features as Brain Age, but Brain HQ is solely played on the computer. Mind boggling puzzles help you fine tune your brain. A helpful guide helps you on your journey to a better brain.
Lumosity is also played on the computer but it focuses on your memory and attention span. Like the other games, it tracks your daily progress and also has an initial test. The best part of this game is the digitalized user interface which is very friendly for people who aren’t the best at using computers.
Different Brain Training Games
Gambling May Be Good For You: New Study On Gameplay And Brain Function
If you are an avid gamer we’ve got good news: According to a recent study from the Rush University Medical Center and Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, playing games REALLY does help to improve cognitive function, especially for adults. So really, don’t worry and keep on gaming!
Using MRI scanning, the researchers have found evidence that activities like reading, attending the theater, writing and playing games can help preserve the structure of the brain in aging individuals. Their results suggest that the nerve fibers responsible for transmitting information through the brain function at higher levels when engaged over time in complex, stimulating activities. The study, presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting in November, followed 152 elderly people and compared their brain function to the amount of mentally stimulating activities they performed. The data indicate that the those participants who were more mentally active maintained a higher level of brain function as measured by the MRI.
Arguably, the games enjoyed by gamblers can stimulate brain function in this way. Card games, which call for quick thinking, math skills, rapid recall and other mental gymnastics offer just this kind of training. In particular, poker and blackjack demand careful strategic thinking and poses serious mental obstacles, despite its often rapid-fire play. Online blackjack players and other card game enthusiasts can take heart: win or lose, at least their brains are getting a work-out.
Black Ops 2, What’s In It For Me?
Many have been highly anticipating the long awaited release of Black Ops 2 which hit the shelves on November 13, 2012. The original Black Ops was released in 2003 and has a large cult-like following with fans spanning across the globe. Conventions, chat rooms, web-sites and books have been devoted to this game. What should we expect from the second game and has it evolved to a more exciting, challenging game?
Black Ops 2 still offers the same three basic choices of game setup; campaign, multi-player and zombies. In the campaign mode gamers will be transported to the future in the year 2025 (the original game is set in time after the Cold War). Here, in the future, players must contend robotic warfare with new weapons and equipment. There is also a new feature called the Strike Force in which players must order jets and robots to attack targets. The multi-player mode is by far the most popular mode among Black Ops players. The second edition of multi-player has
been widely well received by critics. Here players can play on-line with new features such
as customization and prestige ranking. Critics have noted that there is better clarity and communication. Zombies have also upgraded with an explorable world and players can up the amount of team members.
The game is sold for an average of $59 at most large retailers.
Skylanders Giants Is On The Top Of Santa’s List
Skylanders is a hugely popular game among children and tweens. Skylanders Giants is a follow up to the original game and was released in late October of 2012. The plot of the second game is that the Skylanders Giants are actually ancient Skylanders that were separated from the general population many years ago. Just like the original game, gamers use a portal to place their Skylanders figurines on. Here there figurines battle and solve puzzles in the game. When the gamer removes the figurine from the portal all the data is saved onto the figurine. Just like the name of the game suggests, Skylanders Giants has over forty new figurines that are twice the size of the original Skylanders. Gamers can still use figurines from the original game with the new game.
Other improvements have been noted in the new Skylanders game. Now each character has its’ own voice actor, giving the game a more personal feel. Players can also try to earn
achievement awards and trophies. A great feature for children, when they bring their figurine to a friend’s house to play their trophies will be announced as they place their figurine on the portal.
The game is sold for an average of $74 and includes three new Giant Skylanders figurines.
Duke Nukem Forever finally released
Duke Nukem Forever, the game that took forever to make has finally been released by Gearbox. Duke Nukem was announced in 1997 by 3D Realms and after missing many release dates, the developer announced that the game would be released “when it’s done”. In September 2010, it was announced that Gearbox had taken over development of Duke Nukem Forever. Although the game has appeared on many vaporware lists (software that has been announced long ago, but never released nor officially cancelled), the game has finally been finished and released.
Duke Nukem is a popular game action hero who has starred in many games on several platforms. Duke’s most popular game was Duke Nukem 3D, which has obtained a cult status amongst gamers. The game was characterized by Duke’s macho character, funny one-liners, foul language, sex related content and graphic violence.
Duke Nuked Forever is a first-person shooter, as its predecessor Duke Nukem 3D was as well. The game puts the gamer in Duke’s shoes once again to stop the aliens from invading planet earth and stealing all of our women.
So far the game has received mediocre reviews and several major gaming sites, such as IGN, think the game relies too heavily on one-liners that are repeated too often and offers gamers little pleasure for their money. If you want to give the game a try and judge it for yourself, it’s available now on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Facebook to Get New Simpsons Game
A new game based on The Simpsons is in the making. The chaotic family consisting of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and of course Maggie will get their own game at the Facebook network. The game will be published by Electronic Arts.
The Simpsons game is expected to appear on Facebook somewhere around September. At this point in time, little is known about the game, aside from it having a Simpsons theme.
It’s not the first time the popular and long running cartoon is featured in videogames. The game has appeared in videogames quite often and Electronic Arts itself has published several Simpsons games in the past, such as The Simpsons Hit & Run,The Simpsons Game and The Simpsons: Minutes to Meltdown. These games have all appeared on either consoles or mobile phones. Playfish, owned by Electronic Arts, is expected to develop the game as they are devoted to developing social games for Facebook and have developed several such games in the past.
It’s still a long wait till September, but at least all Simpson fans have something to look out for. We will keep you posted and post all news about the game as soon as we hear it.
Android version Zenonia 3 up for grabs
Most people with high-end smartphones don’t just have one to call and browse the internet. A big advantage of these powerful machines is that they can display and run games with good graphics. Phones like the HTC Sensation run most Android games without any problem, including the new Gamevil game that was just released.
Gamevil just released Zenonia 3: The Midgard Story on the Android Market. Zenonia 3 is the next installment of the Zenonia series, which takes the gamer back to the world of Zenonia. The best news is that the game is free, so there is no reason not to pick it up!
Zenonia is a popular APRG for smartphones with its own distinct graphic style and a great story. The interface has been updated in this new version and the played no longer needs to use the virtual d-pad to navigate. Besides that, the game also offers an updated system for the inventory and the menus. Zenonia 3 features hundreds of new maps, quests, weapons and armor. The game features 3 difficulty levels, several classes, co-op dungeons and even PVP arenas to show off your skills against other gamers.
The controls of the game have improved a lot and the online options have increased greatly. There are several optional in-game purchases that can be made, but the full game with lots of content can be enjoyed for free. There’s no reason not to try this game, it’s one of the best ARPGs out there and we certainly love it!
