It's good to see that inventive adventure game Fahrenheit debuted so highly, at number 3, in the latest UK games charts. Only two of EA's juggernauts - Sims 2: Nightlife and Burnout Legends - sold more last week. Hopefully Fahrenheit will hold or improve on this position next week, as word of mouth spreads. And then, just maybe, publishers will realise that the demand is there for games that require brain dexterity rather than just honed reflexes.
I think there is a silent majority of gamesplayers, usually PC owners, usually older, who want to play but are alienated by the shooting/driving orthodoxy. Give them a more cerebral challenge - look at Myst for a good example - and they will come. PC mags and gaming websites may sneer but brains, not brawn, are the key to getting everyone playing.
