New Dr. Kawashima's Brain Age Game with Stylus Announced for Nintendo Switch in Japan

Back when the Nintendo DS launched in 2004, everyone and their grandmother was playing the Brain Age games. Well, The Japanese Nintendo YouTube channel just uploaded two videos announcing a brand new iteration for Nintendo Switch.

The game has only been announced for a Japanese release at this stage and is expected to launch on December 27th. The digital version is priced at 2,680 Yen + taxes and the physical 3,480 Yen + taxes which also includes an official Nintendo Switch stylus. However, the stylus can also be bought separately for 864 Yen.

Here are the game’s new features on Nintendo Switch:

  • A two-player versus mode
  • Games that make use of the Joy-Con’s IR sensor (the example being used is Rock-Paper-Scissors)
  • The Home button on the Switch will light up when it’s time for your daily training
  • Online competitions
  • Six games will not be compatible with the Nintendo Switch Lite
https://youtu.be/Tjtvl2-cpb8

We’ll be sure to provide an update when/if this new Brain Age game gets announced for the west.