I'm not really a converse fan. Eternal emo Avril Lavinge ruined them for me (and continues to do so). But these Limited Edition Super Mario Converse might just win me back over to the brand. The shoes have been created as a continued celebration of 25 years of the hairy plumber. If you fold … [Read more...]
Doctor Who Adventure Games: TARDIS – Dork Review
Nearly two months after Doctor Who disappeared from TV until Christmas, a new Adventure Game appears! With no other Who product of late, at least until Sarah Jane Adventures starts back up in autumn, this prospect excited me a little. The last two were decent, after all, and it’s always pleasant to … [Read more...]
Frackulous: Scott Pilgrim app fix, Samsung Galaxy Android-brillity and Angry, Angry Birds
Where else can you get a show to hook you up with both time-wasting and time-saving apps? Scott Pilgrim and canada cialis no prescription Stephen Fry-related apps? A review of possibly the best Android phone available right now? Nowhere. We don't think. Watch on for a bumper omnibus edition of … [Read more...]
Nokia Conspiracy For Good hits London
The weekend before last saw the first live action instalment of Nokia-backed augmented reality game Conspiracy For Good. The brainchild of Heroes creator Tim Kring, it’s an umbrella project harnessing the power of technology and gaming that is as much about pushing the boundaries of interactive … [Read more...]
Get geeky-clean with game cartridge soaps
Proper gaming fans scoff at the idea of luxurious long bubble baths. Why waste valuable ass-kicking time, right? Because you can wash with a retro games cartridge soap! I came across these Games Cartridge Geeksoaps on Craftster. The range includes an 8-bit, 16-bit and 64-bit cartridge, and … [Read more...]
Doctor Who Adventure Games: Blood Of The Cybermen review
It feels like the BBC have read the reviews of their maiden voyage in the field of Doctor Who Adventures Games. Many of them, including our own, said that it was a good outing, nice presentation, but an over-emphasis on stealth and sneaking. I’m not arrogant enough to believe our mewling was … [Read more...]
Doctor Who Adventure Games: City Of The Daleks review
As if a whole new series of Doctor Who wasn’t enough value for your licence fee, the Beeb is also ladling out free video games this year. You can download the first ‘episode’ from the BBC Doctor Who site now, and three more will follow. It seems a bit churlish to launch into a detailed critique … [Read more...]
Free Lemmings Amigurumi crochet pattern
You know you're a child of the 80s if you....spent hours addicted to the platform game Lemmings. For those of you who didn't whittle away large chunks of your day playing this PC game, the concept was to persuade a line of green-haired little people to make their way to the target whilst avoiding … [Read more...]
Dork Craft: Mario Amigurumi
Mama Mia! One of the most famous gaming characters on the planet has been recreated in crochet form. This Mario Amigurumi has been created by WolfDreamer off the Hook as part of a set of SuperMario characters including Goomba, Luigi and the Mushrooms. This is a free pattern, so you can get … [Read more...]
Dork romance: A Mario Kart love song
You can keep your Marvin Gaye, Westlife and Whitney Houston love songs. This Valentine's Day, I only want to be serenaded with one romantic jingle. The Mario Kart Love Song The song is a YouTube sensation, written by a gaming fan who incorporates his love for Mario Kart with the object of his … [Read more...]