Yesterday, Regan introduced me to Braid. It's a platform brain-teaser, in which you manipulate time and alternate realities to gather and assemble puzzle pieces:

One of the reviewers quoted on the Braid website described it as "One of the most interesting, satisfying, beautiful game experiences I've ever had."

I'm in 100% agreement with that. It's an absolutely beautiful gaming experience. Everything just gels ... the gameplay, the music, the artwork ... it feels a little like a cross between a good popular science book, Firefly (think of the music), and a Diana Wynne Jones novel.

Now I'm hanging out for Christmas when I'll have the time to get some serious gaming in ...