The idea sounds simple, but unlike many of the other Tron clones available, Armagetron portrays lightbikes in 3D. You are able to choose the color of your bike and wall, as well as your ‘nickname’.

The game allows you to play locally, against a group of smart AI bots, or online, against the rest of the world. With some tweaking of settings, the online community has separated servers into different game modes. For example: racing servers have bikes with no trailing walls, and you must avoid the obstacles ahead of you, fortress servers make a strategic game in which members of teams have to either defend their fortress or attack the enemy’s, and of course, high rubber servers, which brings the rubber (a setting that adjusts the amount of time before you actually die before you hit a wall) up, creating a fast-paced game with trapping, digging, and unfortunately, camping.

Whether you are an avid gamer or just a procrastinator, Armagetron Advanced is a wonderful game to play in any situation. And perhaps it will give you some nostalgia!

The name basically describes it. It’s shaped like a sphere and is colored white (there are different colors available). The packaging contains a tripod on which you can set the microphone, and it is quite sturdy, although the microphone sometimes gets loosened accidently. The microphone is heavier than it looks, though, so it may not be efficient for holding.

Nonetheless, this is a great microphone. On my Windows 7 computer, it was immediately recognized when I plugged it in. The USB cord is long, so there’s room if you would like to move it around your desk. The sound quality is incredible; I had crystal clear calls when I tested it on Skype. Sometimes the volume can be a bit quiet, though, and you might need to tweak some settings.

There is a switch on the back that lets you choose between three different settings. The first setting is default. You must be talking in front of the microphone, or it won’t pick up your voice. The second setting is suited for recording music or putting it next to an amplifier. The third and final setting records from all directions. This means that it will pick up sounds from all around the room. This is great if you need to record a conference.

The price is affordable for only $100, but you can get it for even cheaper (around $70) off Amazon.

To sum it up, this microphone is a great buy and I recommend it for use under all circumstances.

http://bluemic.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-White/dp/B000EOPQ7E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1267511416&sr=8-1

-Austin Berke

-Austin