The recent craze for Soduku puzzles and brain teaser games such as Brian Camp now adds a new component: the body. Namco Bandai is adding a physical element with its upcoming Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect title Brain and Body Connection. Working with Japanese neuroscientist Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, the party game aims to stimulate both mind and body with topics such as math, logic, reflex, memory and physical-related questions. The game uses Kinect’s full-motion capabilities with its sensor, which picks up on movement for tasks such as creating a bridge with your arms to allow cars and busses to drive over gaps and even change levels.
A lot of these games are either all mind, or mindless. Brain and Body combines the two. While it might not make you sweat, the combination of thought and movement tasks is stimulating. It’s also done in a fun atmosphere so you can enjoy playing it to get some activity in your day, or throw it in to play with a few friends and even add laughter to your workout.
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