The Brainiac doesn't deplore blood and gore, but you aren't going to find her bludgeoning old folks, GTA3-style, unless there's a good reason for it. She prefers games that make her cogitate rather than liquidate.

EverQuest Gold (PC)
Sure some people hack and slash their way through online RPG's, but EverQuest is so huge, and so community-based, it can be just as much of a cerebral experience as an action-oriented one. This box has the original game and all the add-ons, including the new Planes of Power.
$44.99 [BUY NOW]

Shenmue 2 (XBX)
The hunky Ryo returns in another epic adventure in which his search to solve the mystery surrounding his father's murder. This blend of action and adventure will keep the Brainiac occupied for hours on end.
$49.99 [BUY NOW]

Neverwinter Nights Collector's Edition (PC)
This highly accessible role-playing title takes Dungeons & Dragons to the nth degree with its 80-hour campaign and create-your-own adventure, among other elements. Neverwinter is chicken soup for the brainy gamer's soul.
$69.99 [BUY NOW]

Splinter Cell (XBX)
The latest and greatest in the ever-growing "stealth" genre. We like the game's slow, deliberate pace and that it's possible to complete almost every mission without killing anyone.
$49.99 [BUY NOW]

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Syberia
Take a few automatons, a type-A woman and a few complex puzzles, and you have a game fit for any gal with a Mensa mentality.
$26.99 [BUY NOW]