Polybius, the game in question, is an elaborate urban myth, perhaps even an outright hoax. It's been perpetuated over the internet by people claiming to have either worked on or own original ...

V. Subliminal messages don’t always work. ... Polybius was allegedly this very addictive game, but most of Americans probably couldn’t make it past level one to all the cool trippy shit.

The urban legend has Polybius as playing very similarly to Atari’s 1980 shooter, so it’s possible, however remotely, that it was a faulty Tempest cabinet - one perhaps inducing photosensitive ...

Subliminal Warfare | Mind Control and Invisible Influence The shocking truth about subliminal messages and their power to control minds. From advertising to warfare, there are hidden ways your ...

People are more confident about their choices if the message is negative People can perceive subliminal messages, particularly if the message is negative, according to a UK study. In three experiments ...

Subliminal advertising really does work, claim scientists who found that people subconsciously respond to flashed messages - especially if they are negative.