At GamesCom 2010, a certain publisher (let’s call them Schmarner Schmothers) gave out a few free t-shirts to publicise a popular video game that never got released in Australia (let’s call it Schmortal Schmombat). It was so ugly that one games journalist (let’s call her Schmacey) said: “Man, I would give this shirt to someone I really hate.” Well, Christmas isn’t about hate, so here’s our pick of aesthetically-pleasing t-shirts worth giving this Christmas.
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ARCADE EXPRESSIONISM
This is a fantastic gaming t-shirt for so many reasons: aside from being aesthetically pleasing, it’s subtle and only those familiar with Donkey Kong would pick up on the design – everyone else will just think you need to start wearing an apron.
Threadless.com, $US20
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MICKEY THE HEDGEHOG
I am dizzy with confusion: Is it a mouse? Is it a hedgehog? Is there such a thing as a medgemog? Schmedgeschmog? Whatever. This Meat Bun shirt (Meat Bun is the t-shirt company founded by former Kotaku US editor, Michael McWhertor) is a delightful collision of two icons – it’s clever enough to not be obnoxious and confusing enough to inspire words like schmedgeschmog. We like it!
Meatbun.us, $US24
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HALO TEABAG
First thought: “What a delicious hue of blue!” Second thought: “Oh hey it’s Master Chief!” Third thought: “And he’s… oh.” This may not be the classiest of t-shirts in terms of subject matter, but it is certainly the most pleasant depiction of teabagging that we have seen on a t-shirt. Which is to say that this can probably be worn to grandma’s house without inducing any heart attacks.
Nerdyshirts.com, $US13.49
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HISTORY OF ZELDA
If your gift receiver enjoys Zelda but would feel like a bit of a doofus wearing brightly coloured graphics of a pixie-like Link, then this subtle design may be the key! I have seen people wear this shirt in the Real World and they don’t look like psychopaths, so that is an encouraging thing!
80stees.com, $US20
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DIABLO RAINBOWS
When Diablo III screenshots were first revealed a few years back, there was outrage on The Internet about the rainbows in the game. Because, y’know, the worst thing a developer could possibly do to a game is give it a bit of colour. In response to The Internet’s Reaction, Blizzard printed a bunch of these t-shirts. You can still buy them!
Us.blizzard.com, $US22
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World of Warcraft Alliance Hoodie
So a hoodie is not a t-shirt, but I felt that this was worth including because it actually looks like a wearable item of WoW clothing. In fact, some might suggest that it is quite a stylish hoodie! Available in male and female sizes, it is a little bit pricey, so you probably want to give it to someone you really like. In my case, I will be gifting it to myself (lol).
Jinx.com, £58.49
Do you know of any gaming t-shirts that would be good stocking stuffers this Christmas? Share them with us in the comments!
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