Pekka's
“Freefall”
Some say George W. Bush is in freefall, plummeting like
a ragdoll in space. Others say he is agile and able to
bounce back. Now, thanks to this extraordinarily kinetic
animated toy, you can decide for yourself. (For best testing
results, grab him with your cursor.)
Patrick
Smith's “Vector
Park”
Delightful and wordless, this elegantly interactive environment
has its own logic, as if it were residing in another universe.
The mood is the exact opposite of videogames: you unravel
meditative scenes simply by clicking, and sometimes
dragging, in the right sequence. Comments
on our On
The Radar blog
Academy Award-nominated Director Alex Jovy has made a
nearly-perfect short film about the price of a few, memorable
moments between a lovely woman and her husband's friend.
Be sure to listen for the punchline. Comments
on ourOn
The Radar blog
After making each week’s
Net selections, we select some
related books, games, DVDs, etc.
This issue: George W. Bush
action figure, “Improve Your
Memory” CD-ROM & more in... The
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Tony
Buzan's
“Memory Challenge”
In this well-designed challenge, you'll need to pair up
images, remember cards, and…as prep for your next party…match
names to faces. And, thanks to the initial survey, you're
representing your country, gender and age group. Comments
on ourOn
The Radar blog
In PingRay's On
The Radar blog: About Director Alex Jovy, plus more commentary. Next Issue:
Alien life, an optical illusion, life in the desert,
and mechanical creatures. Please take our 1-minute Audience
Survey.
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