http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8630588.stm

I wouldn't be surprised if the BBC changes that headline... I don't think anyone really believes these games boost brain power once they've played them

There are a load of suckers out there. I am supposed to do memory games to help train my memory. It does not work. Though I have worked out a strategy to do it efficiently but still get beaten by five year olds.

"'Brain training' games boost Nintendo's bank balance, market share, relationship with women of all ages..."