Valentine’s Day

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 »


Nintendo

Because Nothing Says ‘I Love You’ Like A Pearl Pink Nintendo Handheld

12:30AM January 31, 2012 | Mike Fahey

Put down those chocolates, son! Delicious candy should be an everyday gift. And you, in the lingerie store! Has he really seen you naked so many times that getting dressed seems sexy? Look, all you need for Valentine’s Day is a pearl pink Nintendo 3DS, available February 10. More »


In Real Life

Skyrim Valentines Day Cards

4:00PM January 30, 2012 | Luke Plunkett

This Valentines Day, let that special someone in your life show them how much you really care, by giving them a card that actually shows they’ll always be #2 behind The Elder Scrolls series. More »


In Real Life

Be My (Geeky) Valentine

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2:30PM January 30, 2012 | Tracey Lien

One year I demanded flowers for Valentine’s Day before realising I don’t like flowers. Another year I demanded a card before deciding it was too mushy and stupid. Clearly I am not cut out for Valentine’s Day. But if you are, then these gaming-themed cards might work a treat in helping you woo the geeky male/female/genderless person of your dreams. More »


In Real Life

Breaking A World Record Seems Like A Fine Reason To Get A Virtual Marriage

4:30AM January 26, 2012 | Mike Fahey

Marriage, ladies and gentlemen. Marriage is a game mechanic, or at least it will be early next month when update 1.7 goes live for Trion Worlds’ MMO Rift. They’ll be celebrating the new feature on February 14 by attempting to establish the World Record for most in-game marriages in a 24-hour period. Where’s that Divorce Paper vendor again? More »


In Real Life

Bioware Dev Proposes With Minecraft For Valentine’s Day

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9:30AM February 15, 2011 | Mark Serrels

The power of love is a curious thing, makes one man weep, makes another man sing. But love sometimes compels a man to build an enormous proposal shrine in Minecraft, and have his wife play through it. Makes the big chocolate Zelda heart I bought at the last minute look crap! Thanks for nothing Bioware dev! More »


In Real Life

Happy Valentine’s Day From Valve!

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5:30PM February 14, 2011 | Mark Serrels

Happy Valentine’s Day folks – I’m off home to get the crap kicked out of me for forgetting to buy a present. Valve, however, have remembered us all, releasing this delightful video. More »


In Real Life

Video Game Valentine Cards My Wife Will Probably Hate

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1:00PM February 14, 2011 | Mark Serrels

As I mentioned before – I’m in dire need of a last minute gift to satiate my wife’s Valentine’s Day needs. I’ve had a bunch of suggestions – thanks for that – but I don’t think this one is going to fly. Here are a bunch of really cool video game valentine card, that my wife will almost certainly throw back in my face. More »


PC

This One Goes Out To All The Monday Night Combat Dreamers Out There

4:00AM February 13, 2011 | Mike Fahey

Uber Entertainment’s “Steamy Valentine” update for Monday Night Combat is filled with features and fixes, but this steamy love song is what’s really at the heart of the matter. More »


In Real Life

Nothing Says ‘I Love You’ Like Portals And Evil Robots

8:30PM February 11, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

Valentine’s Day may mean chocolates and flowers for most, but for Valve – and fans of its spatial puzzler Portal – it means falling through orange and blue holes and tender moments with maniacal AI overlords. More »