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Nintendo Keeps Wits and Reflexes Sharp

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the i've-always-thought-so dept.

PreacherTom writes "While not definitively proven, the concept that video games can stave off mental degradation in the elderly is gaining favor. 'Nintendo ... boast[s] that Brain Age was developed with the help of Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, a respected Japanese neuroscientist whose face pops up at the start of every game. Kawashima believes brains can be kept young and nimble through the rapid repetition of simple mental challenges. The game is wildly popular in Japan, and 4 million copies have been sold worldwide since Brain Age was introduced 15 months ago.'"

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  1. ZONK YOU ARE A FAGGOT AND AN ASSHOLE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    See subject

  2. Webvan was a good idea by Animats · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    They list Webvan, which was actually a good idea. The problem was that they had 3% market share in 30 cities, and needed 30% market share in 3 cities to make the delivery costs work.

    Safeway actually does that today, but in fewer markets.