Congratulations to last week's winner, Cyberwolf_30 -- be sure to update your contact information on your profile page and keep an eye out for a private message so we can get your information for your slew of new music. With the onset of the "non-game" titles that are making their way into the market, it's generating a new interest in video games from all walks of life. With titles like Brain Age and Big Brain Academy, these titles are part of a new phenomenon that is veering away from the more "hardcore" games that are considered the norm and are becoming more accessible to those outside of the usual gaming market. Offering exercises in logic, reflexes and basic problem solving ability, these new titles have so much to offer and their unique flavors are enticing people to pick them up and try them out. Sure, you may seem like a loon when you're screaming "BLUE!" at your DS when playing one of these games, but their addictive and enjoyable nature quickly sidestep any embarrassment you may suffer from. With the simple pick up and play mechanics, this is quickly becoming a genre that everyone can get into.
What's your opinion on the matter? Do you enjoy these "non-games" or would you prefer a mindless shoot 'em up? Can you appreciate the fact that these titles are aiming to get interest from non-gamers, or do you think it's more important to focus on the core set of gamers first and foremost? Do you enjoy trying to improve your mind, or do you play games to enjoy some escapism for a small while? Are you looking forward to more titles along these lines, or do you think the developers should stop while they're ahead? We'd love to hear what you're thinking!
How do you post? Just hit this link or the Blog This! button on any Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree page on IGN.com to set the correct blog topic and leave the general blog category field blank, then start writing.
When you're done, head to the Big Brail Academy: Wii Degree blogs index and see how you're doing.
If you're not competing (or you're a gentleblogger), browse through the posts from your fellow gamers, flagging your favorites with a thumbs-up rating. You can of course also solicit your fellow gamers and friends to give you the thumbs up.
At the end of the week, the person commenting on the topic with the highest thumbs-up rating will receive a copy of Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree, courtesy of your friends here at IGN.com. You'll be able to get familar with the tunes and melt some faces when Guitar Hero III comes out. What are you waiting for? Get started!
We'll announce the winner in next week's Blog Topic of the Week update.
