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Brain, Games, Play Reviews

Dr Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?

You have to hand it to Nintendo for pushing the boundaries of gaming. Their latest stab at a non-game game, Dr Kawashima's Brain Training, is unique, fun and more than a little addictive.

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Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure

Zack & Wiki is a delightful blend of the Wii's motion-sensing technology and challenging yet approachable puzzle design.

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Fallout 3

Fallout 3 is a profoundly engrossing role-playing game just waiting to reveal its deep, dark mysteries.

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Saints Row 2

Saints Row 2 is crass, immature, and really fun.

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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames

Broken, buggy, and shallow gameplay leaves Mercenaries 2's world in flames.

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Brain, Games, Play News

This is your brain on video games

Scientists are adding fresh fuel to the debate over video games and violence. Recent neurological research has found that when players are shooting their way through violent games, their brains react much as when confronted with real violence. While interesting, this study should have a warning label attached to it.

This is your brain on video games, ads

It may sound like science fiction, but one company is helping market researchers track how the brain responds to content like games and ads.

Violence in games stimulates brain for aggression

Violent video games appear to put the human brain in a mood to fight, according to a new study from Michigan State University in the US.

Play: Games: Doom movie, PSX announcement

New director for the Doom movie (with The Rock being offered lead role), San Andreas spin-off sites launch, and Sony announces new PSX models -- for Japan.

Mario tops post-Christmas game sales

What was the number one game post-Christmas? Read the full story to find out.

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Brain, Games, Play DIYs and How-to

DIY: Desktop buying guide

What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to Windows Vista's new file system

Windows Vista stands to challenge how we think about files and file storage, allowing users to tag, organise, and search content in new ways.

DIY: Notebook buying

We cover every aspect you need to consider in making a notebook purchase in our extensive guide.

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Brain, Games, Play Features

The depths of the uncanny valley

What are the factors that contribute to uncanniness -- this unusual quality of realistic-looking characters that can seem so discomforting when we see them in action?

GO3: Q&A: Lumines creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi

Lumines, Rez developer on creating music games and the future of the industry.

Five net nasties and how to avoid them

From fraudster frogs on Facebook to dodgy music downloads: we look at five ways your data can be compromised online and how to stay safe from the scamsters.

Downloads for Preteens

We've got a great collection of downloads for primary school kids that prove you can have fun safely without letting your mind go as soft as jelly.

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Brain, Games, Play Downloads

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Memory Brain Game

Improve your attention and memory.

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Brain Games Chess

Improve your chess skills using enhanced tutorials and a unique scoring system.

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Brain My Day

Test your brain on mobile device in entertaining way.

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BrainScram

Play a puzzle game with customizable rules.

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Brain School 1.1

Train your brain with different games at five levels on your Windows Mobile Pocket PC.

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