Figuring it out

First set out now

Dr Kawashima's Body and Brain Exercises is the only game on Kinect that makes your brain sweat as much as your body, but if you've come to the end of your gaming diploma you might want to check out the Xbox Live Marketplace for some further education.

The first downloadable content for the game is available now, called Higher Learning I, for 400 Microsoft Points. Containing two brand new exercises as well as modified versions of four minigames included on the disc, it might be worth a look if you want to squeeze a bit more from Dr Kawashima's mental game.

The end of April sees the release of the second pack, titled Higher Learning II, with another two new minigames and variations on existing games. The full list of what you get for your points is right below this full stop.

Higher Learning I – Available on the 23rd of March 2011 (400 Microsoft Points)

Exercises
· Hit and Step – Memorize the order of hand and feet icons as they appear onscreen.
· Figure It Out – Select the allotted shapes to construct a duplicate of the model object.
Endless Edition Mode
· Traffic Control – Create bridges with your arms to safely guide vehicles to the other side of the screen.
· Math Jock – Kick the soccer ball with the correct solution to the math problem at the top of the screen.
Duel Mode
· What Time Is It? – Move your arms like the hour and minutes hand of a clock to point out the displayed time.
· Touch ‘n Go – Use your hands to help keep PAC-MAN and Pooka safe from the Ghosts.

Higher Learning II – Available end of April (400 Microsoft Points)

Exercises
· Mime Games – Strike the same pose as the on-screen avatar.
· Even Split – Split the Ferris Wheel into two equal halves!
Endless Edition Mode
· Mouse Mayhem – Hit the mice with your hands and feet as they appear!
· Touch ‘n Go – Use your hands to help keep PAC-MAN and Pooka safe from the Ghosts.
Duel Mode
· Follow the Arrows – Use your arms to mimic the arrows that light up on screen.
· Strike a Pose – Mimic the pose of the missing avatar.

If you feel like giving your brain and body a bit of a workout, read our Dr Kawashima's Body and Brain Exercises review, and consider giving the Kinect demo a go.