Tamagochi

Some of you might not understand that “in color” reference, but if you watch enough reruns of shows from the sixties, you will often see an intro with “Show name” in color. Yeah, back then, color television was like high-def. Pretty soon I’ll be saying that back then, color TV was like 3D.

It would appear that everyone’s favorite virtual pet from the late nineties has finally got a color upgrade! Yes, it took almost a decade before Game Boy got color, and it took Tamagochi just about that long. … Continue Reading

Street Fighter 4

The Star Wars Snuggie might be fake as shit, but the Street Fighter VI Snuggie, yup, it’s the real deal.  Capcom won’t say if it will be bursting onto Walmart’s endless stack of shelves but at least die hard gamers and deuce bags can find some common ground.

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Splinter Cell – The Xbox 360

My buddy can really get engorged in gaming hype.  Especially when it comes to Sam Fisher related news.  Hopefully this nugget of hype will do something for him.

What we are hearing today is that when Assassin’s Creed 2 arrives tomorrow, there will be an exclusive demo voucher packed inside for Splinter Cell Conviction. … Continue Reading

Nintendo GameBoy Finally Inducted Into Toy Hall Of Fame

Not knowing that there even was a Toy Hall Of Fame, I’m pleased to announce that the Nintendo GameBoy has just been inducted.  Officially called Strong National Museum of Play’s Toy Hall of Fame, this black and white portable gamer was the final choice among 12 finalists of culturally important toys.

Many of you gamers around for the advent of the Gameboy will remember clearly just how cool this thing was.  I actually never had one.  I did have the Atari Lynx which was awesome for back then too.

Also recently inducted was the ball.

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Classice Nintendo Icon Rubik’s Cube

Not too long ago we posted on the touchscreen expensive but cool Rubik’s Cube and today we have a version of the Nintendo classic. Although I did not recognize all of these icons, I’m sure there are fanboys out there who have this tattoo in specific places.

Designed by deviantARTist r4r3truffle, this item is not for sale right now. I’ve never been a big puzzle and I would never solved Rubik’s Cube. I’m not so sure this version I’m interested.

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