The cranial-crunching features for Hot Brain

Given just how popular brain games were getting for the DS, we were beginning to wonder if it was giving the PSP devs something to think about (no pun intended). With that said, Midway lets us in on more information for their upcoming Hot Brain title for the PSP which, in the words of a disembodied floating head, “Will help activate your prefrontal cortex!” this summer 2007.

Entertaining host character
A highly entertaining host character, voiced by Fred Willard (Best in Show, Anchorman) will guide, tutor, and encourage the player throughout the game.

Five different categories
Hot Brain features five challenging categories with hundreds of timed challenges in each that test your brain powers in logic, memory, math, language, and concentration.

Easy-to-use controls
The controls are simple and intuitive, and are geared toward fast-reaction gameplay. Each potential answer to a given Challenge is mapped to a controller button, allowing even a novice PSP user to start playing immediately.

Multiple game modes
Fire up your mind with four main game modes including two multiplayer modes (Brain Race and Think Tank) and two single player modes (Test Mode and Practice).

1. Practice mode. Practice mode is the core of the game. The player is encouraged to practice on a regular basis, which (according to theory) will stimulate the mind and help raise the test scores.
2. Test Mode. The test mode quizzes the player in each of the five categories. The player is given a score for each category and an overall performance score. Players try to get their brain to be “On Fire,” the highest score they can achieve.
3. Brain Race. Brain Race is a competitive event in which 2-4 players are presented with a series of timed Challenges. The goal is to be the first player to raise their brain temperature.
4. Think Tank. Think Tank is a cooperative multiplayer event in which 2-4 players work together to solve Challenges and raise the temperature of the 3D brain onscreen until it reaches critical mass.

Given just how popular brain games were getting for the DS, we were beginning to wonder if it was giving the PSP devs something to think about (no pun intended). With that said, Midway lets us in on more information for their upcoming Hot Brain title for the PSP which, in the words of a disembodied floating head, “Will help activate your prefrontal cortex!” this summer 2007.

Entertaining host character
A highly entertaining host character, voiced by Fred Willard (Best in Show, Anchorman) will guide, tutor, and encourage the player throughout the game.

Five different categories
Hot Brain features five challenging categories with hundreds of timed challenges in each that test your brain powers in logic, memory, math, language, and concentration.

Easy-to-use controls
The controls are simple and intuitive, and are geared toward fast-reaction gameplay. Each potential answer to a given Challenge is mapped to a controller button, allowing even a novice PSP user to start playing immediately.

Multiple game modes
Fire up your mind with four main game modes including two multiplayer modes (Brain Race and Think Tank) and two single player modes (Test Mode and Practice).

1. Practice mode. Practice mode is the core of the game. The player is encouraged to practice on a regular basis, which (according to theory) will stimulate the mind and help raise the test scores.
2. Test Mode. The test mode quizzes the player in each of the five categories. The player is given a score for each category and an overall performance score. Players try to get their brain to be “On Fire,” the highest score they can achieve.
3. Brain Race. Brain Race is a competitive event in which 2-4 players are presented with a series of timed Challenges. The goal is to be the first player to raise their brain temperature.
4. Think Tank. Think Tank is a cooperative multiplayer event in which 2-4 players work together to solve Challenges and raise the temperature of the 3D brain onscreen until it reaches critical mass.