Enteractive

THE STONE
www.thestone.net
Remember the pet rock? That long-faded fad of the '70s now has a virtual equivalent in the '90s. To play the new interactive game "The Stone," participants must first purchase a stone bracelet that contains an engraving of four cryptic symbols. These symbols are used to unlock the secrets of an ambitious new Internet-based mystery game. Once inside the password-protected Web site, players must solve several logic and critical-thinking puzzles to advance within the game. In many cases, answers can be found by searching in obscure places on the Web. Though it is not essential to winning the game, participants are encouraged to find another player who has a stone bracelet with matching symbols. Only two exact matches of each symbol set are manufactured, and the Internet companion can be located anywhere in the world. "The Stone" is brain-bending fun, as well as a fun fashion accessory for Internet hipsters.

TUNES.COM: DOWNLOAD THIS
www.tunes.com
Tunes.com, which operates leading music sites RollingStone.com and TheSource.com, is now offering downloadable music from established and developing acts via its new "Download This" section. Unlike other download aggregation sites, "Download This" gives aspiring musicians a chance to get direct feedback from editors at leading music magazines Rolling Stone and TheSource. Each week, the music editors will post their opinions on some of the better grass-roots offerings in MP3 and other download formats. The site also features an introductory guide to digital downloading for newbies. Worth a look and a listen.