Research and Development

Since my project is so comprehensive, I decided to first start researching more in-depth of cognitive brain function, especially on how video games affect the brain. This step is preliminary and helps me to provide the basic knowledge I can branch the production of my video game later on.

In my initial research process, the first question I asked was ‘Do these games works and how do they do it?”

I separated the video games into separate categories- based on what they do and how they specifically target certain brain functions: For example….

Memory: Short-term memory, working memory, and remembering names.

• Games in this category include Pattern Memory, Simon Memory, Trolley Dash, Flipped Out

• Games in this category include Cube Fit, Bubble Field, Worlds Hardest Game, Table Tennis, and Shooting Ride

• Games in this category include Brain Racer, Chess/Checkers,

• Games in this category include Bejeweled, Candy Crush, Tetris

•  Games in this category include Hangman, Diner Dash, Scrabble, and Word Searches

Concentration: Focus, concentration, and attention span.


Problem Solving: Logical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and arithmetic skill.


Thinking Speed: Visual perception, information processing, and spatial orientation.


Mental Flexibility: Planning, task switching, and verbal fluency.



As of right now, I think that I have effectively been researching more about my topic and haven't had that many setbacks. I anticipate more setbacks to arise once I am done researching and began the programming to create my game. Although I still don't know how far along I will get, I want to be able to create a fully functional video game by the end of this semester.

So far, with learning more about this topic, I have become more and more interested and definitely want to continue on!

The next steps in my project include to finish my research and begin brainstorming possible game development ideas.