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Game play is deceptively simple, as in all the best puzzle games. You control light-rays of sound by moving and extending orbs. Impact on the orbs alters the audio as well as the flow of the sound-rays, and solving a puzzle is simply getting from the origin point of the sound-rays to fill up all the “volume bars” in each level. What’s most interesting is that each puzzle can be solved in more than one way.

You can try it out for free, but be warned you will quickly become addicted. The demo has no save feature, so each time you play you start at the beginning and can only get as far as time & skill allow, but it’s a great way to reset the brain at lunch time.

The full game has 15 audio tracks and a whopping 70 levels of play, as well as a very sexy save feature that will let you bounce back where you last were. It’ll cost you only $10.99, but you pay for it via PayPal, and unfortunately have to receive an activation email to get your full-account access.

You can see why they need to program this gorgeous game to work on Live, where it takes far less effort to get into the game.

http://www.playauditorium.com/

1. SAMUS ARAN. Build your own suit of armor, and enjoy the reveal when you pull off the motorcycle helmet.
2. Bioshock Big Daddy – Extensive build time, expensive parts, and absolutely awesome.
3. Load of cash weighing you down? Get the ultimate in awesome – custom Sephiroth costume for MAJOR WIN.
4. Twilight Princess Master Sword – You’ll have to sew the Link Costume yourself.
5. If you’re feeling unimaginative you can buy this less-than-modest “Peach” outfit from the infamous Leg Avenue. It’s just their same outfit dyed a different color, but if you add some white satin gloves you’ll be alright.

But they cannot be any blah-blah fashion designer item, oh no. We must have Gamer Hoodies and FragScarves(TM totally pending). I didn’t find any good frag scarves, but all the retro finds make me happy.

BitsToDieFor has the most awesome Space Invaders and Pong scarves, made of Merino Wool. Being high fashion items hand-made in Germany, I’ve no idea what the conversion is to dollars, but they happily ship to the US. Only downside is that you’ll actually have to hand wash them. But really, how often do you need to wash a scarf?

UrbanPrincess crochets a Ghost hat and matching PacMan scarf. Best $180 I can think of spending this Halloween. Check out the rest of her store for more gamer-themed goods!

And finally, Jinx has tons of gamer clothing, since that’s basically their thing. I’m fond of the Alliance hoodie, since my best pal will be outraged to see me in non-Horde attire.

More fashion shenanigans to come!

The other night I was prepping strawberries to be out “good” dessert when he suggested drizzling magic shell all over them. Magic shell is like the stuff that makes a Dairy Queen chocolate-dipped cone have that yummy chocolate shell. We drizzled, stuck the bowls in the freezer and sat down to dinner. A little while after dinner was over we remembered our strawberries, and they were freaking awesome. Some were a little frozen (might be better to put them in the fridge, but we wanted hard shell goodness), but it was so tasty. And so much better than the icecream I normally would’ve put the magic shell on.

It’s not diet food, for sure, but it is a better alternative to the usual junk food desserts I tend to crave. 100 XP points for us.

1. A vast collection of gamer earrings, from mini-NES games to Boos!
2. WoW Hearthstone Cuff links. Dorothy’s shoes can’t even compare.
3. Pac Man Earrings, including the ghosts.
4. Original NES Wrist Cuff. 80s fashion is cool again.
5. Space Invader Magnets – everyone will be jealous of your fridge.
6. Stained Glass Window. Oh, how I wish I had a house.
7. Ok, Cthulhu isn’t really gamer stuff, but he’s too cute to leave out. COFFEE COZY. So adorable with those beady red eyes.

I’d love to see 18K gold & gemstone jewelry with things like the Triforce, so if you know of any, pop those links into the comments!

Learn About My Twisted Past! Ok, not really.

And to close, there’s no way I can beat the post I wrote last week for FuzzyTrouble, so I’ll just direct you this-a-way:

Read Novel Suggestions for Gamer Valentine’s Day

I’m considering alternatives – something comfortable that can endure the presences of rambunctious cats and handle the daily wear & tear of two gamers who often snack and always have a beverage while watching movies or playing an extended session of Lego Batman.

Two possibilities are available -  getting a bigger & more comfy traditional couch, or getting an oversized beanbag chair. What do you use in your gaming room?