News

Kids Don’t Want Toys For Christmas, They Want iPhones, iPads, Kinect

Video games like LEGO Harry Potter and fancy new controllers – Kinect and PlayStation Move – are among the most wished-for items this Christmas, according to a new survey. But it’s Apple’s iOS-based devices that kids are demanding most.


December 29, 2009
In Real Life

Not Exactly A Quote That Inspires Hope For Retail Season

The New York Times took a first look at holiday sales and, while finding that it didn’t suck as bad as last year for retailers, found someone to remind us that stores aren’t the only ones deserving of concern.


December 23, 2009
In Real Life

Here, Have A Sonic Racing Xmas Video

I cannot express in words just how sick I am of the 12 Days of Christmas song. And I’m not saying that just because I’m Jewish and Hanukkah is over — I really can’t stand that song.


December 21, 2009
News

New Year’s Theme Is Free On Xbox Live

Xbox Live Marketplace has been running Deal of the Day promotions since Friday; today’s is completely free. Pick up a New Year’s Theme for the rock bottom price of zero Microsoft points.


In Real Life

The Advent Calendar Of Indie Games

Little doors and fun-sized prizes aren’t just for the kitchen wall. The Indie Games Advent Calendar reveals a new game each day counting down to Christmas. It’s a neat way to see what’s out there and support indie devs.


December 20, 2009
In Real Life

Tetris Around The Christmas Tree

Seen at a home in San Diego, by reader Jon S. Happy Holidays.


December 17, 2009
In Real Life

Happy Holidays From Home

Spotted on the PlayStation blog — Home has a giant Christmas tree. But how you would open the Home icon-shaped presents? Start at the top or search for a panel on the bottom? Maybe just stab it in the middle.


December 16, 2009
News

Seasons Greetings From Earth Eternal

Earth Eternal, an adorable massively multiplayer online game, brings you Santa suits and snowmen to celebrate the holiday season. That’s great, so… where’s my menorah?


December 15, 2009
In Real Life

A Star, Not An Angel, Atop This Tree

Largely Nintendo-themed Christmas tree (with some Sega and arcade), as seen on 8-Bit Fix via Hawty McBloggy.


December 13, 2009
In Real Life

Christmas Lights Hero 100 Percents The Holidays

Ric Turner, a former special effects specialist with Disney Imagineering built this, a 21,268-bulb Guitar Hero holiday display that plays “Cliffs of Dover” by Eric Johnson.