Friday I’m In Love: Moon Intern & Gaming With OCD

Felt Dalek Purse

Dalek purse available on Etsy

These super cute laser cut game controller necklaces by Geeky Glamorous have totally won my heart. I don’t even care that they’re pink!

Sight is a new short film about the future of the gamification of our life. Is it wrong that I actually want most of the tech is this “cautionary tale?” via Kill Screen

Looking for more Nerdy Fashion DIY‘s? How about d20 and d12 handbags of holding kits?! That’s right, online retailer Evil Mad Science sells kits to help you sew your very own 12 or 20 sided satchel for all your geek-chic needs.

Apparently the indie band I Love Lightning Bugs also really loves indie game Limbo, and to prove their love their video for the song Not the Hopeless Kind is a wall-to-wall homage to Playdead’s black & white puzzle platformer. via G4TV

Somebody needs to get me this crocheted Beemo Coffee Cozy, okay?

Hitting a wall with your game design? Try this random game mechanic generator.

I’ve known a lot of people with varying degrees of OCD, so I was particularly interested in Ryan Clements editorial over at IGN about gaming with obsessive-compulsive disorder. I know some people with OCD like games because they have control over their environment and consider playing games to be therapeutic, which others like Clements can be crippled by the need to search every nook and perfect every achievement.

Game to watch for: Moon Intern

http://youtu.be/rilTkl7rnUo

Ingenious game design, a cute sprite art style and an intriguing story style make this 2D RPG one to watch. Complete random quests with action or puzzles and the game will evaluate your proficiency and adjust the missions depending on your play style preference. For $10 you get a full copy of the game, for $40 or more you can be a character in the game! What are you waiting for? Give them your money!

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