In Real Life

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Sweetheart

Kotaku AU

The last time I posted links to Valentine’s Day cards a few readers cried lonely tears. Well, let me say right now that Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. For example, this Valentine’s Day I’m going to feed my dog a whole bunch of cookies and we’re going to frolic in the grass together. I will probably make my puppy a card, too. So here are some gift ideas for your significant other (or the adorable canine of your heart).


December 28, 2011
In Real Life

The Gaming Gifts I Gave This Holiday Season

As a gamer that regularly reviews big titles and otherwise has the means to procure his own video game entertainment, it isn’t often I get to experience the joy of a thoughtful video game related gift. Instead, I give things to my family and live vicariously through them. What did they get this year?


December 7, 2011
In Real Life

Wear Your Xbox Live Avatar On Your Chest, Water Bottle Or Coffee Mug

Do it yourself clothing and crap company CafePress has teamed up with Microsoft to give Xbox Live users the ability to print and purchase stuff starring their own personalised avatar. Let’s go Voltron force!


December 4, 2011
Nintendo

US Club Nintendo’s Platinum Gift? Not So Bad

Announced back in July, the pin set the US Club Nintendo is giving free to its platinum members this year was met with the usual round of griping and complaining. One of our readers just received his and, you know, it’s actually a pretty decent gift.


November 25, 2010
In Real Life

Join These Cute Fluffy Star Wars Mice… It Is Your Destiny!

We can’t resist cuteness of this magnitude! These Star Wars mice are the sort of thing you’ll buy as presents for your friends… and then wind up hoarding them for yourself. Plus check out Harry Potter and Hermione mice!


April 28, 2010
In Real Life

Pac And Blinky, Paired On A Paring Board

This cutting board runs $US165, but it’s perfect for cutting vegetables – or strawberries, oranges, apples and melons. But not Galaxians or keys. Seen on Etsy by reader Cameron O.


December 30, 2009
News

It’s Not Too Late For An 8-Bit Christmas

Christmas 2009 may have come and gone, but you’ve still got two days two days to order the perfect gift for the retro gamer in your life – RetroZone’s 8 Bit Xmas 2009.


December 20, 2009
In Real Life

The Quilted Quicker Picker-1Upper

1Up Mushroom Quilt, birthday gift to reader John R. from his girlfriend.


December 8, 2009
In Real Life

Funny Book For Little Kids Helps Real Ones

Done in the style of a toddler’s first book, “A Gamer’s Alphabet” pairs letters and important words from video gaming. And, seriously, profits from the sale of this clever gift go to help kids suffering from a rare epileptic disorder.


November 17, 2009
News

It’s A Very Video-Game Christmas Season

A survey conducted on behalf of the Entertainment Software Association this month shows that 42 per cent of American adults plan to give or hope to receive video games as presents this Christmas. Where do you stand?