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The Ultimate Video Gamer Baby Geek-Chic Collection

Netta Siach Lindenfeld — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:36:00 +0000

If you are a video gamer turned mom or dad, I’m sure you will love this ultimate baby geek chic collection.

What better way to show your love of the game other than to dress your offspring in a unique video gamer baby geek onesie.

The set is rocking 5 well known old school video game designs, so ...
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5th Grader Creates A Video Game For The Blind

Bernie Mota — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:39:15 +0000

An awesome ten-year-old from Martinez, California uses his smarts to create a video game for the blind.

What was I doing at the ripe age of ten? Most likely laying on the floor to my room as I played Mega Man X on the Super Nintendo, but honestly, that’s as far ...
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Ralph Baer Inventor Portrait Interview

Bernie Mota — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:00:19 +0000

The father of video games confesses all about his influential career, and what he thinks about gaming today, in this fascinating video interview.

How can you measure the impact of Ralph Baer on the video game world? You can’t. Without Baer and his fine contributions, which span a hard-working forty plus ...
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The Wife/Girlfriend vs Video Game Gamer Problem

Ehud Riven — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:10:52 +0000

It’s hard being a gamer, or semi-gamer, and keep a relationship with someone who doesn’t really get it. I’m speaking as a man here, but I’m sure there are a few (at least) ladies out there with the same problem. If that’s the case, call me. I’m serious.

Moving on to ...
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100-year-old Woman Loves Playing Nintendo DS

David Delony — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:35:57 +0000

When I was a kid, I’d never thought I would be able to play video games when I was a grown-up. Now it’s accepted as a thing for adults to do. One Scottish woman has made the most of it. Would you believe she’s a 100 years old?

Kathleen “Kit” Connell ...
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Video Game Coasters

David Delony — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:35:58 +0000

So you have your buddies over for some serious gaming, and some serious beverages. And then somebody has to spoil the fun by leaving a red ring of death on your coffee table. These cool video game-inspired coasters may be exactly what you need.

Etsy user iamadecoy has created these cute ...
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The 10 Coolest Animals In Video Game History

Federico Lo Giudice — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:59:08 +0000

It’s unbelievable how sometimes animals are more believable and likable than humans, and this holds particularly true for videogames. We don’t know about you, guys, but we never really ...
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Make a Style Statement with Tetris Bracelet

Jude Cavale — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:33:59 +0000

Of all the games that have survived till today, Tetris has to be the one that is the most intriguing. The game was originally designed and programmed in Soviet Russia, way back in 1984.

The game has now inspired not just geeks but also designers to create accessories that can be ...
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Does Gaming Scientifically Combat Depression?

Alexander Nachaj — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:30:34 +0000

We’ve known for a while that gaming is a great way to relieve stress, but according to a recent study it might help combat depression as well.

Here’s some good news for all you fellow gamers out there: gaming might be an effective way to combat depression. Not only that, but ...
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8 Superheroes That Should Get Their Own Video Game

Federico Lo Giudice — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:30:54 +0000

After the success of Batman’s “Arkham” series of videogames, how come game companies don’t understand there is a market for good games based on superheroes? We’ve seen plenty of cheap ...
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