Brighter Minds Media in the News

World of Goo on the Escapist

World of Goo in the Escapist's Indie Developer's Showcase - The Escapist

Top Chef in the Herald Dispatch

"Don’t look now, but I might actually learn a little something about cooking while I’m having fun...If you're a fan of the show, you must have this game." - Herald Dispatch

Top Chef Review

"There's a mad alchemy that goes on while you play...it might serve as some inspiration for some real-world experimenting of your own...This is a much more solid "cooking" game than Hell's Kitchen: The Game" - IGN

Top Chef in the Columbus Dispatch

"Playability/longevity: Excellent. The number of combinations is virtually endless. What's particularly fun is seeing what type of dish the program creates from selected ingredients." - Columbus Dispatch

World of Goo Review: Absolutely Phenomenal

“World of Goo is an amazing downloadable PC game that you simply must buy.” IGN

World of Goo in the LA Examiner

“The award-winning World of Goo is immediately attractive as soon as it starts up…” LA Examiner

World of Goo: Fun blend of cuteness, dystopia

“Complexity; that’s how World of Goo works its way into your nervous system.” Toronto Star

Educational programs, books, games bringing success to Brighter Minds

“Electronic gaming - video and computer games - is a multibillion dollar, highly competitive industry, but one Worthington-based company proves that you don't have to be located in Silicon Valley or on the East Coast to be successful in that business.” The Daily Reporter

World of Goo Gamespot Review

“Innovative, addictive, and delightfully weird, World of Goo is a superb puzzle game.” Gamespot

World of Goo review on Gamezebo

“Every now and again, when you boot up a game, you can just tell it’s going to be special.” Gamezebo

World of Goo: Recession-proof videogame fun

“World of Goo represents what may be a turning point for gaming.” Entertainment Weekly

Bob the Builder: Can-Do Zoo in The Washington Times

“Bob the Builder Can-Do Zoo... answers the question "Can we make learning fun?" with a loud "Yes, we can."” -Full Article

Brighter Minds Media in The Columbus Dispatch

“…central Ohio is primed to become a hot spot for video-game development.”

“Columbus is taking steps to draw in 20-something workers… by making the city a hub for video-game development.” -Full Article

Brighter Minds on Blip.tv

“We love the company and they are just turning the corner, so this might be one to keep an eye on.” - Full Segment

Bob the Builder: Can-Do Zoo in U.S.A. Today

“With three levels of difficulty, the games grow with children as they learn. And the games are designed to never let your child fail, a hallmark of good preschool software.” - Full Review

Bob the Builder Review at Gamezebo.com

“[Y]our children… won’t mind playing again. And again. And again.”
“Simply put, kids… will have a blast — all the more so if they happen to be acolytes of the one Bob.” - Full Review

Bob the Builder Preview at Gamezebo.com

“[W]e like the philosophy behind its development, which, according to Brighter Minds, is that "kids are people too. They love playing games and they deserve the same kind of quality us casual gamers have come to expect." After playing enough kid games with sub-par production values, we can safely say Amen that.” Full Preview

Bob the Builder Preview at Gamevortex.com

“As the parent of a 5-year old, I can attest to how difficult it has been to find fun, educational content that is branded in a way that compels kids.  What's missing is the immediate gratification of a downloadable game, coupled with a compelling brand that really speaks to younger gamers. Brighter Minds and Gamelab seem to have a nice thing going with Bob the Builder: Can-Do Zoo…” - Full Preview

Brainiversity Review at Gamezebo.com

"Hey! This game is making me smarter already!"
“…it works wonderfully as a game” - Full Review

Brainiversity Review at Generationgamerz.com

“Overall, Brainiversity is a fun, challenging way for adults and older children...  to keep their minds active as they age.”
“The game can become quite addicting as you try to outdo yourself time and time again.” - Full Review

Brainiversity Review at Gameindustry.com

“Brainiversity does a good job of keeping things challenging without going overboard or making it so simple that it becomes dull.”
“Brainiversity is an incredible value. You can’t really put a price on a game that keeps you and your family mentally healthy…”
“Those smarties over at Brighter Minds are earning 4 GiN Gems for this impressive brain-stretching game. It makes learning and staying mentally active, fun.” - Full Review

Lifetime Fashion Solitaire in Neufutur Magazine

“Needless to say, this game has an appeal that goes beyond merely the younger set”
“If you are a fan of solitaire or dressing-up types of games, make it a point to pick up Lifetime Fashion Solitaire.   Furthermore, if your child would like something along this line, I would wholeheartedly recommend this game to them” - Full Review

Miss Management Review in Wired Magazine

“entertaining and … challenging” - Full Review

Wedding Dash Review in U.S.A. Today

“…offers many challenging scenarios and laugh-out-loud moments.”
“…the humorous moments that take place at the wild wedding receptions ensure the laughs last as long as your mouse-clicking finger.” - Full Review

Wedding Dash in San Diego Union Tribune

“For those families planning a wedding, have some fun and learn a thing or two with a new software product from Brighter Minds Media.” - Full Article

Venture Arctic in Wired.com Geek Dad blog

“The game pushes players to find a balance between animal behavior and ecological factors to bring their ecosystem into a state of harmony.  Even at the less challenging Kid’s level, young players can begin to understand cause and effect in the environment.” - Full Article

Venture Arctic Review at Neutur.com

“… Pocketwatch and Brighter Minds have really ratcheted the [graphical] quality up to the point that even the youngest players will be able to identify each of the animals and properly be able to immerse themselves completely in the game experience.”
“Venture Arctic is a fun game that provides responsibility and information by the barrelful to anyone that may stick the DVD into the player.” - Full Review