Back when I was a whippersnapper, I wrote about a charming puzzler called A Virus Named TOM, which seemed a bit like a more excited Pipemania. I continue to be particularly excited by the multiplayer modes, which offer both competition and cooperation, and the possibility of combining the two by ruining a teammate’s day. The game is due out in March and pre-orders are now open, with a 50% discount off the final price of $10, access to the beta and, if the order is before Valentine’s Day (hurry!), an extra copy of the game. It’s not a gift, more of an infection. Isn’t that what Valentine’s Day is for? Or is that New Year’s Eve? I forget.

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