Gifts

In Real Life

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Sweetheart

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4:00PM February 8, 2012 | Tracey Lien

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). More »


In Real Life

The Gaming Gifts I Gave This Holiday Season

3:00PM December 28, 2011 | Mike Fahey

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? More »


In Real Life

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

9:20AM December 7, 2011 | Mike Epstein

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! More »


Nintendo

US Club Nintendo’s Platinum Gift? Not So Bad

2:00PM December 4, 2011 | Owen Good

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. More »


In Real Life

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

5:21AM November 25, 2010 | Charlie Jane Anders

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! More »


In Real Life

Pac And Blinky, Paired On A Paring Board

11:30AM April 28, 2010 | Owen Good

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.


News

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

4:20AM December 30, 2009 | Mike Fahey

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. More »


In Real Life

The Quilted Quicker Picker-1Upper

12:00PM December 20, 2009 | Owen Good

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


In Real Life

Funny Book For Little Kids Helps Real Ones

10:00AM December 8, 2009 | Owen Good

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. More »


News

It’s A Very Video-Game Christmas Season

2:40AM November 17, 2009 | Mike Fahey

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? More »