Motherload Used as a Tool for Brain Rehabilitation

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (April 11, 2006) -- In October of 2005, XGen Studios received an E-mail from a forty-five year old woman in California who was using Motherload as a tool for brain rehabilitation. Mrs. M.V.B.*, a former Fortune 500 Executive before being diagnosed with Lyme Disease, has been using computer games to assist in her recovery:

"My name is [M.V.B.]. I am a forty five year old woman and former executive for a Fortune 500 company. In 1996 I began to lose my balance, my ability to walk, my speech became slurred and I could not stay awake. I thought I had a brain tumor. An MRI of my brain showed numerous large brain lesions, cause unknown. After two years I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, which had gone to my central nervous system and into my brain. I had lost my ability to read most everything and my comprehension skills had evaporated. After medical treatment with massive doses of antibiotics (it continues today) I began a slow recovery process.

I entered a brain injury program in Northern California to improve memory skills, coping techniques and life adjustments. Computer games were a part of the schedule, Tetris being the most modern. I found the Miniclip site on my own and relayed the site to the teacher. Soon other games were found to help. After one year in the program my skills were improved enough to no longer need the intensive retraining of my brain. However, I do play word and puzzle games for at least an hour each day to keep sharp.

When I saw Motherload, I was curious. The graphics were simple, instructions clear and the object of the game fun without some of the usual complications of other games. I decided to purchase the game and was extremely satisfied with the results. The individual challenges are a bit difficult for those like me but the overall game play is tremendous. The game is outlined simply. The goal is clear. You are able to save the game without losing everything except your tunnel. There are flashing lights but not enough to give you a seizure.

Success in even small things is a tremendous step for those just learning to cope with an injury. This game offers that and more. Thank you for your interest. My story is one of thousands. I consider myself lucky. It has taken me five days to write this e-mail. Six years ago I could not have replied. I don't know if you get a lot of e-mails from 45 year old disable execs with an inner geek but I appreciate your reply.

Thanks again,

[M.V.B.]"

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*Mrs. M.V.B. requested the use of only her initials.