Brain-bending puzzles and in-game character 'Watts' were designed to
entertain and challenge everyone from kids to grandparents
SEATTLE, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital entertainment
services company RealNetworks(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced the
availability of Mind Medley, a collection of casual mini-games for the PC
designed to challenge memory and attentiveness. More amusing and fun than
traditionally academic, the whole family will enjoy this unique approach to
exercising their minds.
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"The Mind Medley collection is a perfect example of why the casual
gaming industry is surging," said Chris Byrne, contributing editor to Toy
Wishes magazine, a.k.a. 'The Toy Guy(R)'. "Not only do the games tap into
the competitive spirit by tracking the progress and rankings of users, they
also have a huge educational component that truly helps players improve
concentration and focus."
Created by RealNetworks' GameHouse studio, Mind Medley is a collection
of 16 brain games with familiar play patterns like Concentration, Simon and
Color Matching (Stroop Test). Casual gamers can "get brighter" by improving
their "lumens" while playing a series of 60 second games. As their lumens
increase, gamers achieve new rankings, receive brain-building facts and
tips, and are rewarded with access to new, unlocked games.
"Mind Medley is a set of stimulating games aimed at testing players'
memories, concentration and response times" said Erik Goossens, vice
president of game content, RealNetworks. "We know that our customers are
looking for more than just enjoyable games -- they also want to improve
their mental capacities. So, we developed a game that aims to do just
that."
According to the Society for Neuroscience, people who exercise their
brains can boost long term memory. One such exercise for boosting long term
memory is to play a dedicated computer game like Mind Medley. Similarly,
the Bronx Aging Study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine,
found that people who partake in mentally stimulating activities such as
interactive games or dancing four times a week had a 65 to 75 percent
increased probability of remaining sharp than those who did not participate
in the same activities.
Mind Medley is currently available for download at
http://www.realarcade.com or http://www.gamehouse.com.
About RealNetworks
RealNetworks, Inc. is providing ways for consumers to be entertained on
any screen (PC, home entertainment system, portable device or mobile phone)
anywhere. Its digital entertainment services include RealPlayer, the
acclaimed Rhapsody(R) music service, one of the largest Casual Games
destinations RealArcade(R), and a variety of mobile entertainment services
offered to consumers by leading wireless carriers around the world.
RealNetworks' corporate information is located at
http://www.realnetworks.com/company.
RealNetworks, GameHouse, RealArcade, Rhapsody, RealPlayer and the Real
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its
subsidiaries. All other trademarks, names of actual companies and products
mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE RealNetworks, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.realnetworks.com
http://www.realarcade.com http://www.gamehouse.com
Photo Notes:
NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070912/AQW084
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
CONTACT:
Carol Rogalski of RealNetworks,
+1-206-892-6780, crogalski@real.com; or Audrey Craipain of SHIFT
Communications for RealNetworks, +1-415-591-8427,
acraipain@shiftcomm.com
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