Do we need to cotton on?

In an article today actress June Brown, who plays Dot Branning in Eastenders, admitted she used to play Myst. "It was absolutely fascinating", she said. For those who don't remember, Myst was a slow-paced puzzle game that involved solving mysteries rather than mastering the mouse. Stunning graphics, for its time, bought it huge attention, with many people buying new PC's to play it on. While traditional gamers regard the likes of Myst as a joke, it's clear there is a sizeable market for more cerebral titles, especially if gaming is going to become truly mass-market. Brains, not brawn then - the future of gaming?