This week, Frank and Alex discuss why games are good for your brain, the myriad (and idiotic) ways Nintendo is releasing Pokémon demos, a possible new Time Crisis release, Halo's dedication to staying on one disc, Nintendo's plans for their next console, and so much more!

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What We've Been Playing

Fibbage

Nidhogg

Surgeon Simulator 2013

Okami

Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

The Legend of Korra

Headlines

Research shows Portal 2 is better for you than 'Brain training' software

How to Get a Pokemon Alpha Sapphire/Omega Ruby Demo Code

Time Crisis is coming back to arcades

Halo Boss Addresses Master Chief Collection's Huge 20 GB Day One Update

Nintendo is Already Developing the Successor to Wii U

NBA Live's executive producer on the future of the series: 'Guaranteed'

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This week’s episode features music from Portal!

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