Midway Games Inc. announced today that Hot Brain, the new brain training game designed exclusively for Sony’s PSP (PlayStation Portable) system has shipped to retailers nationwide and is available for a U.S. MSRP of $29.99.

Hot Brain also features the unique humor of comedy legend Fred Willard (Best in Show, Anchorman), who provides the voice for Professor Ed Warmer, the head of the Hot Brain Institute.

“With comedic legend Fred Willard as your guide, Hot Brain not only teases the mind but tickles the funny bone,” said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. “Hot Brain is the perfect game for summer travel plans or just sitting around the house. It was built exclusively for Sony’s PlayStation Portable system and will be a great addition to any gamer’s library, no matter their skill level.”

Created to challenge the minds of both casual and serious gamers, Hot Brain features five categories that test logic, memory, math, language and concentration. Inside these five categories are a series of puzzling games that progress in difficulty from easy to hard.

About Hot Brain

Fire up your mind with Hot Brain™, a game that engages the mind through a series of puzzles and challenges designed to raise the activity and temperature of your brain. Hot Brain presents challenging and fun mental activities that help ignite your mind in areas like logic, memory, math, language and concentration. Exclusive to the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, the game allows you to test your skills in several single player modes or you can play with up to three people via ad-hoc connection. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, a robust tutorial mode makes the game accessible and enjoyable to people of all ages.