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Get your hair done did, play Brain Age 2: Nintendo announces Brain Age events photo

OK, already -- we get it: non-traditional gamers love playing Nintendo games. But just in case they've missed some nook or cranny in the United States, Nintendo are taking their show on the road, in the form of a Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day nationwide tour.

Between now and January 8, Nintendo will embark upon a 50-city nationwide "mall game-play" experience, where gamers of the future can check out Nintendo's latest "games." Nintendo will also be sponsoring booths at Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk Events, which will take place in Chicago, Austin, New York, Washington, and Los Angeles. And for those buying new roofing or trying to lose those handles, the Nintendo Street Team will also be making appearances at home shows and fitness expos throughout the tour. 

Last but not least, Nintendo has recognized National Self-Improvement Month (that exists?) by sending copies of Nintendo DS systems (along with copies of Brain Age 2) to the new Nelson J Salon in Beverly Hills, California. Getting your hair colored has never been this educational.

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Neonie's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 08:21
Neonie
That's...good.


...I think. Is it? I'm not really sure.. Is ANYONE sure if this is good or horrible? Who wants to get pwned by grandpaw in Halo then have him yell profanities at you while teabagging you in-game?
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 08:31
Nick Chester
I think it's a stretch to think that someone who gets into gaming through something like Brain Age or Wii Fit will find a home within the ranks of Halo players. It'll happen in some cases, sure, and it's going to "expand" the market in terms of who plays videogames (if you're going to lump games like Brain Age in with something like Super Mario Bros).

Whatever the case really is, whether it's going to be "good" or "bad" for gamers like ourselves, one thing is certain: Nintendo are freakin' brilliant.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 08:43
Holyetheline
Nintendo's not gonna stop until everyone has at least one DS and Wii, wtf.
Corncobtacular's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 08:46
Corncobtacular
And after everyone has one of each they are going to come out with more colors!
mackisawesome's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 08:48
mackisawesome
i likethat nintendo is attacking non traditional gamers... but what about us gamers who actually play games! :(
Neonie's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 09:55
Neonie
@Nick

It was more of a joke then anything xD. But ya it COULD happen. Though I also doubt it will happen in many cases.
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 10:21
Cowboy TTop
Us seasoned gamers are still gonna get games. Think of it this way. The more Nintendo grow the market and take that casual gamers money, that's just more money going to them, to create more games for everyone.

This is indeed a clever move by Nintendo. Target the milfs and soccer milf mums.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 10:43
Bob Muir
Why is Nintendo pushing Brain Age so hard? Big Brain Academy would be a much better choice. Brain Age is very nonthreatening, sure, but it's so much of a non-game that I can't see any crossover potential. Big Brain Academy, on the other hand, is much more of a game while dealing with the same subject manner in a fun, casual way. I could see some people enjoying that game and slowly slipping into the mainstream gaming market through that gateway drug.
Falkonite's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/27/2007 15:55
Falkonite
Nintendo is pushing games like Wii Fit and Brain Age is because its direct response to anti-gamer crusaders like Thompson who says there's no good that can come of games. I've played Brain Age, and it does help, in today's busy lives for many of us we don't have that much time to sit down with a paper and do the jumble or the sudoku. What's wrong with having an affordable game that can actually serve to jog our mathematic parts of our brains that some of us don't use as much as we should?
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