Gamertell

As a followup to the 2008 Pac-Man mini arcade cabinet ornament, Hallmark is sticking with the same theme. This year’s ornament is a miniaturized reproduction of the Galaga arcade cabinet (QXI1365) complete with mini buttons, mini joystick, lights and sounds. Press the buttons and you are treated to several seconds… Continue Reading »

The Toys ‘R Us Big Toy Book ad arrived in this past Sunday’s (November 1, 2009) paper, and while it is filled with a number of big and pertinent video game releases, there aren’t really that many items on sale at a reduced price. There is a nice coupon on… Continue Reading »

You’re likely seen that Lexus TV commercial with the kid playing Centipede on his Atari 2600, remembering it as his best Christmas ever. Until he gets a Lexus, that is. (If you have not, click through and give it a looksie). Sure, a car would be a pretty memorable gift… Continue Reading »

Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas and salutations for every seasonal celebration. We’re planning to spend some extra time today (December 25, 2008) with our family and friends celebrating the holidays by playing extra video games, drinking a moderate amount of egg nog and perhaps (accidentally or accidentally on purpose) consuming fruitcake.… Continue Reading »

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Ah Nexon - just when I’m starting to get weaned off of Mabinogi by some other game, or due to just general boredom, you lure me back in with shiny new features or items. The holiday season has come to the free-to-play MMO, and it seems like there’s a Christmas… Continue Reading »

Welcome to your weekly App Store gaming update for this week. For those keeping up with the App Store, you might have noticed a slight change in it as Apple succumbed to the cries of developers, pleading that they organize it better. So Apple did.  Sort of. All that really… Continue Reading »

For those of you who want to trim their tree with game-themed ornaments, you do have a few more options than the usual Hallmark stuff. A couple companies make cutsie, less recognizable and usually more affordable (and copyright-free) gamer ornaments and, of course, there are always a few at the… Continue Reading »

Archie McPhee, the company known for creating silly and unconventional amusements, has just created a new item for the holiday season - the inflatable fruitcake. Yes, for $9.50 you can send your family, friends or even yourself a life-size inflatable fruitcake. My favorite part is the Frequently Asked Questions sections… Continue Reading »

While in a scantastic mood, looking for holiday deals in various mailings, I noticed something rather curious in the November Dell catalog I received in the mail. It includes a page of video games. And not PC games. Yes, Dell, the company known for making laptops, desktop computers, monitors, printers… Continue Reading »