Mar 13, 2010  •  In Geek, Personal, Video Games

The Reason for My Claw Fingers

(Also, a major reason I have been MIA and probably will be for the next week or so…) Final Fantasy XIII was released earlier this week. I have only had time to play two days, but in those two days I managed to log over 26 hours of gameplay. I officially reached the halfway point […]

Jan 9, 2010  •  In Funny, Video Games

Super Mario Texts from Last Night

Via CollegeHumor. On a related note, has anyone else been playing Super Mario Bros Wii? We’ve been playing it since its picking up a copy right on its release date and love it! Modeled after Super Mario Bros 3 (aka the best Super Mario Bros ever), it takes full advantage of the Wii system while […]

Nov 10, 2009  •  In Funny, Video Games

The COD Bug

Yesterday, J and our sister-in-law Annie were in panic because one of the most-anticipated games of the year was being released the next day (today) and neither of them had pre-ordered the game. “How could YOU TWO of all people not have pre-ordered it?” I asked. Neither of them had a good excuse. (And Annie, […]

Oct 26, 2009  •  In NYC, Personal, Video Games

Video Games Live

Yesterday J surprised me with tickets to Video Games Live at Beacon Theater! According to their website, Video Games Live is: An immersive event created by the game industry featuring the best game music performed by top orchestras and choirs combined with synchronized lighting, video, live action and audience interactivity. The first and and most […]

Sep 27, 2009  •  In Cute, Geek, Video Games

Thank You Readers!

When I saw this “Thank You Mario!” animated gif generator on haha.nu, I knew exactly what I needed to do… (If you’re viewing this on an RSS reader, please click on through to see the animation!) Go create your own at wigflip! You may also like: Guest Post: Geek Chic Decor Wedding Invites & Favors […]

Aug 22, 2009  •  In Cute, Funny, Geek, Video Games

Video Game Photography

I ♥ these video game photos by Patrick Runte! Aren’t they just so adorably, creatively geeky? Via Apartment Therapy Unplugged. You may also like: Life Lessons from Super Mario Brothers Angry Birds Solved The Secret Lives of Superhero Toys “3-CPO”

Aug 17, 2009  •  In Baby, Cute, Geek, Video Games

Knit Your Own Baby Link Outfit

Remember the adorably geeky baby Link outfit I wrote about last week? Well, there was much rejoicing in the geeky craft world today as the knitting pattern was released at Happy Seamstress! You can download the detailed PDF here. The bad news is that my knitting abilities are limited to simple scarves. The good news […]

Aug 13, 2009  •  In Geek, Music, Video Games

Video Game Quintet

I have studied the piano since 5 and the violin since 8. I guess the 20+ years counts as a different generation of musical study, because they certainly didn’t have geeky symphonies such as PLAY!, or talented, passionate, FUN choir teachers such as that of the famed PS22 back in my day. Earlier today I […]

Aug 11, 2009  •  In Baby, Cute, Geek, Star Wars, Video Games

Crafts for the Geeky Baby

I really need to take up knitting. First, there was that adorable Nintendo Baby Blanket. Now, there is an entire ensemble… via Neatorama Perhaps I’ll have better luck this these? They only seem to involve cutting and gluing… via The Official Star Wars Blog Alas, I am a klutz with anything that doesn’t involve computers. […]

Aug 6, 2009  •  In Funny, Video Games

Video Game FML

Today, I got through an entire dungeon, had fireballs shot at me, fought a giant turtle and the princess turns out to be in another castle. FML I agree, your life sucks (53252) – you totally deserve it (3551)On 07/17/2009 at 8:24pm – love – by Mario – United States (New York) Today, I found […]