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Brain Training's Dr. Kawashima gives his royalties to research photo

While Dr. Kawashima's Nintendo DS Brain Training titles set out to fix our heads, you'd have to wonder if something is wrong with his. It seems that he hasn't bothered to take any of the 22 million dollars in royalties that he's earned for himself.

This AFP article says that Kawashima's royalties have been poured into a 300 million yen laboratory at Tohoku University's Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, where he works. Another lab costing 400 million yen is also on the way.

"Not a single yen has gone in my pocket," said the scientist. "Everyone in my family is mad at me but I tell them that if they want money, go out and earn it."

Our concerns for his head were heightened when he said that he "wouldn't know what to do" at a tropical island home funded by his royalties. "If I had such time to spare, I want to do my research," he says.

This does make him seem like a bit of a good guy, but he has been known to crack down on his son's gaming habits, once even snapping a game disc in half! The four offspring of this game maker have to suffer through a no-game weekday rule, and are limited to only an hour on weekends.

Nintendo, are you hearing this? 


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deiga-the-semivaliant's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 09:30
deiga-the-semivaliant
NERD!


Actually, he sounds like any normal Asian parent.

Mine included.
KaL YoshiKa's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 09:33
KaL YoshiKa
Wow..a responsible parent AND charitable...what's the bet he doesn't get a story on any major news network this decade?
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 09:37
ScottyG
Yay, good for him!

Boo, to the fact that most people won't care because he's not killing in the name of games! :(
Rpg_Worshiper's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 09:37
Rpg_Worshiper
It's really cool that he puts all the money towards labs, but, honestly, he should put some towards his family. There's nothing wrong with handing your family members a couple million dollar checks.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 09:38
DaedHead8
Wow thats really something. I'm not sure what it is, but its something.
dethrock's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 09:45
dethrock
Glasses glasses!
Tragic Hero's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 09:48
Tragic Hero
He wins in my opinion. The only thing I don't agree with is the 1 hour a day gaming on the weekends. *shudders at the thought*

But its awesome that all his money goes towards saving humanity rather than spoiling his stupid kids.
Surf314's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 09:58
Surf314
I think this is awesome. Also more responsible than most parents in regards to videogames even if he is going a bit too far in the other direction. I envy those that love what they do like this. It makes me wish I would have been an academic instead of trying to be a successful businessman.
Surf314's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 09:59
Surf314
Also Warren Buffet has a similar reputation but he is totally unrelated to gaming. Also cocks?
Rucksack's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 10:00
Rucksack
*Applauds*

It's really nice to see some common decency for a change!
Gong's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 10:04
Gong
That's fantastic. I also understand where he's coming from. 'Paradise' to most people is just lazing around on some tropical island while the indigenous people serve you drinks. That's fun for the first day or two, till you realize there's just nothing to do.
moonkid's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 10:08
moonkid
Philanthropy, meh. The good doctor needs some brain training methinks.
KyleGamgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 10:11
KyleGamgee
What is the big demographic for gamers? 18-40 or something? It sounds like his kids will have to wait until this golden time to start enjoying games for more than an hour a week.

I can't blame the guy for being strict. He knows what he wants/expects from his kids. His kids will have to just suck it up until they can make their own decisions.

$2 says his kids will thank him when they're older.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 10:13
Samit Sarkar
Good on you, Dr. Kawashima. Call me stupid, but I feel like I’m doing something similar by Folding@home (even though no one’s paid me $22 million for my 751 work units...)
loki d20's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 10:18
loki d20
Good for him. For putting the money to good use and for being an actual parent rather than just a breeder.
Bob Arctor's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 10:27
Bob Arctor
fuck that charity sucks. And he should have at least bought a hooker and a car
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 10:28
Justice
He looks nothing like the polygonated version
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 10:40
Mxyzptlk
Orionsaint, thank you for anticipating my shop request!
bigfatton's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 11:02
bigfatton
good for him on both accounts, and don't judge him on his parenting, this isn't parentingtoid, thats his prerogative.
Orionsaint's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 11:37
Orionsaint
You're welcome Mxyzptlk. I just had to see how close the polygon version was to the real thing. Pretty close, kinda, not really. almost?
Orionsaint's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 11:49
Orionsaint
I'm surprised Dr. Kawashima's polygon head hasn't been used as a Halloween mask yet.

king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 11:51
king3vbo
Bah ha ha Orion wins an internet
dethrock's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 12:06
dethrock
I'm with KaL_YoshiKa on this one:

With all the negative press games are getting currently, this would be a great story to give coverage. But of course, it isn't going to happen.
DanGale's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 13:54
DanGale
I'm pretty sure he doesn't need the money. If his family were starving he would whisk away the lot. But the fact that e already has a cushy lifestyle and a secure job means he can spend that moeny on something better than his own island.

Kind of reminds me of the time I was told Miyamoto merely requests a modest wage from Nintendo.

Shame about the one hour a week gaming. Still, it's probably for the best. Now the kids won't get too involved and spend hours lurking on a gaming blog, let's just call it 'TestrucDoid', when they should probably be working.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 15:43
Necros
Orionsaint wins.
Orionsaint's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 16:08
Orionsaint
But I'm not trying to win anything. I just love photoshoping by nature.
Pacman's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 17:53
Pacman
Can't say I agree with his parenting, but giving all that money to charity is probably something few people could do.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 18:22
Dexter345
Okay, why hasn't the Internet been set ablaze by pictures with Kawashima's head on them? It only seems right.
pizzaface's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/31/2008 19:19
pizzaface
No game weekdays.

WELCOME TO HELL
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