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Archive for the ‘Shopping’ Category

April 29th, 2008

Rock Your Cubicle With Guitar Hero Fashion

Father’s Day may be a way’s off yet, but if you’ve got a cool dad, or are a cool dad and are looking for a way to put a funky spin on a traditional gift idea (the tie), look no further than this Guitar Hero necktie.
Just don’t be surprised if you have co-workers grabbing your […]

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April 6th, 2008

Australian Retailers Lose Interest in the Xbox 360

Channel News and SmartHouse surveyed ten retail chains that operate over 2,000 stores in Australia and the results show that Australian retailers are shifting their support focus from the Xbox 360 to the PS3 and Wii. The survey reveals that in Australia, the PlayStation 3 is doing well sales wise due to its Blu-ray feature […]

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February 24th, 2008

Brain-Controlled Gaming Headset from Emotiv

In somewhat terrifying news, the neuro-engineering company Emotiv has created a headset that reads brain signals and translates them into video game controls.
Consider this the anti-Wiimote. While one encourages you to get off your lazy bum and move around for a change, this gaming headset invites you to sit back and do nothing.
Basically, strap this […]

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February 16th, 2008

Transformers Xbox 360 Skin

For those of you Transformers fans, here’s a nifty new Xbox 360 skin featuring Bumblebee. You can get it off Amazon for $14.99 and it’s a spiffy way to spruce up your gaming console.

 
But if Transformers aren’t your cup of tea, you can always get some more Xbox 360 skin ideas at Squidoo.

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February 16th, 2008

OMG Pwnies!

This tee shirt at ThinkGeek made me giggle for … actually, I’m still giggling. Ah, memories. I had the entire My Little Ponies world (stable, castle, you name it). But what I should’ve really asked for was a Pwnie. What little girl doesn’t want her own pwnie? Am I too old for this tee shirt […]

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February 2nd, 2008

Asteroids Table for the Classic Gamer

Fans of classic video games should get a kick out of this. A storm table inspired by the 1979 Atari game, Asteroids.

 
The designer plans a run of only about 50 of these, so if you’re really into it, get in line fast. Check out mostlythis.com for more info and contact details.
 
Via | Wonderland

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January 27th, 2008

Cool Nintendo Stuff

Am I too old to think this NES controller pillow is great? Nah. You can never be too old for such things.
It just makes me want to curl up in bed and play some retro games.

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January 27th, 2008

GoW Action Figure Emergence Day Approaches

Oh goodie! Now, to go along with your “Real Heroes” collection from America’s Army, you can have a “Totally Fake Heroes” collection consisting of the entire Gears of War squad. That’s right, Marcus Fenix and Co. will be hitting the shelves as mini renderings of their virtual selves late in the spring of 2008. Joining […]

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January 25th, 2008

Two-Tone Cobalt Blue Nintendo DS Lite

On its merry way to a retail store near you is the two-toned Cobalt Blue Nintendo DS Lite. Circuit City already has it under “coming soon” which could be any time between now and the end of the world.
I admit this isn’t my favorite of the Nintendo DS colors, but I enjoy seeing what new […]

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January 25th, 2008

“Real Life” Halo Energy Sword

It’s a shame you can’t really have a spiffy Energy Sword from Halo, but there’s always this:

This replica of the Halo energy sword is currently up on eBay and could be yours for the low low price of $255 (current bid). The sword comes “exclusively from Lionheartsrealm!” This is actually a real sword, ladies and […]

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