Games & Gizmos

Sleeping under the stars: Discovery-style! If you thought The Discovery Channel was all boring science and history and what-not, you couldn't be farther from the truth. OK... so there is science and history and geography and more on it but it's not boring, eh? And here's proof... they've brought the night-sky to your bed! View the night sky as it would appear anywhere in the world with this motorized indoor planetarium. This amazing gadget, available only on the Discovery store (at the aptly named www.discoverystore.com) can project 88 constellations; 12 celestial objects, including 8 planets, Pluto and its moon, Charon onto your ceilings and walls. And it comes with a searchable database with over 600 star facts and myths. And an interactive talking computer with a backlit navigational screen. And it has several modes for various astronomical tours. What's more... it's also got a one-hour timer so you can fall asleep under the stars.

Made In Russia (Thanks, ThinkGeek!) Rule one of being a spy is never letting anyone know you are a spy. And part of that is never leaving evidence or incriminating documents behind. It sounds hard, but not if you have the right tools. And ThinkGeek is here to help you collect the right tools. With the KGB Disappearing Ink Pen, you'll never leave a speck of your handwriting ever again - because the ink in this pen will vanish without a trace. You've probably seen "disappearing ink pens" before, but you ain't seen nothing like the KGB Disappearing Ink Pen. This pen features a special gel ink developed by real KGB scientists during the Cold War (and made in Russia), that disappears completely. Because it is a gel pen, you don't need to press hard which prevents paper indenting. You'll notice the ink fading within a matter of minutes - and it will be completely gone within 48 hours. And not just faded - gone! Even UV scanners won't be able to detect that anything was ever written with the KGB Disappearing Ink Pen. Spies need the best (you need the best), and the KGB Disappearing Ink Pen is the best there is. Please Note: This is not a cheapo invisible ink sort of pen. This is real KGB science. Once the ink disappears, nothing will be able to tell there was ever writing on the paper. Nothing. Quick notes (read quickly!) Looks like a normal pen, but the ink will disappear completely within 48 hours. Special ink formula developed by KGB scientists during the Cold War. Even UV light won't be able to find a trace of your writing. Made in Russia. Dimensions: standard pen size - approx. 6" And it won't cost you a lot - just about 500 bucks to write nothing. Use it for the next exams! Log on to ThinkGeek and wipe the slate clean!

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Fans of the adventure franchise Monkey Island will want to get their hands on the final episode - Tales of Monkey Island - to once again help Mighty Pirate Guybrush Threepwood save his wife, Elaine, and defeat his nemesis, LeChuck. The twists and turns here are both unexpected clever and unexpectedly interesting. And as in all instalments of the series so far, the lead characters, the supporting cast and wacky environments provide ample opportunity for humour and engagement. This is a funny game, and even if there are breaks in the otherwise lively pace, the puzzles and the playful ways you have to go about solving them will keep you entertained for the duration. Tales of Monkey Island is a lengthy - but thoroughly enjoyable - adventure, a throwback to the earlier (and better) days of adventure gaming with a great storyline, engaging characters, and a lot of entertaining puzzles. If you've got a taste for Pirates (god forbid), then get this one. By hook or crook!