History of video games

"Natsume started publishing interactive games in 1990 in Burlingame, California (near San Francisco).

This brain-training puzzle game offers fifteen mini-games sorted into five categories: identify, memorize, analyze, compute, and visualize. Multi-player, competitive, and cooperative play modes are available.

Designed for mobile platforms, Brain Challenge is intended to be an entertaining yet challenging game that helps players increase the percentage of their brains used.

Developed by Electronic Arts for the Nintendo Wii, this is a music and dance game in which players sing, perform, and dance as if they were really on stage. Players earn points based on how well they match the rhythm and pitch.

This exergame for the PlayStation 2 includes over a dozen active games intended to help players stay physically fit and off the couch. Games include hitting home runs and battling ninjas.

For the Playstation2, EyeToy: Kinetic offers a customized fitness program that can help players get in shape. The game includes exercise routines and cardiovascular workouts. A personal trainer guides players to keep them motivated to reach their goals.

EyeToy: Kinetic Combat is a fitness game in which players engage in the ancient art of kung fu.

In EyeToy: Kinetic Total Fitness, two personal trainers create a 12-week exercise program that is specific to the needs of each individual player. Players engage in workout routines that focus on cardio, combat, mind & body, and toning. The personal trainers provide feedback and encouragement.

Helix is a dance game designed to give players a fun and exciting way to exercise. Similar to the children’s game Simon Says, players mimic the motions and dance moves demonstrated by a robot on the screen. There are several levels of difficulty and over twenty songs to help encourage players.

The Kidz Page is an educational web site for young children with dozens of fun games, activities, and puzzles designed to keep the mind sharp.