Hawty McBloggy Invites You to Play

Do you find yourself losing intense beat down battles on a frequent basis? When staring straight into the scope of an enemy sniper, is your face always obliterated before you even have a chance to pull your trigger? After the initial double clashing of swords where neither person dies, does the other person usually kill you with that “B” button slash before you can even get your thumb on the same button? If any of these scenarios depict a situation you commonly find yourself in, perhaps your reaction-times are less than stellar. Now you can get your game back into tip top shape with this totally cool bionic hand looking contraption.

Called the Xtensor Gamer Hand Exerciser, the use of this product claims to make your reaction-times much quicker and also reduce the occurrence of those pesky hand cramps you get after a marathon session of gaming. “Repetitive gripping and squeezing of your game-controller or mouse forces extended isometric contractions of the flexor muscles of the hands and fingers producing an unnatural imbalance over time as the hands operate in a mostly closed position.” To counterbalance that, this device stimulates muscles and tendons in the hands, wrists and elbows that usually lie dormant during typical gaming activities. The Xtensor Gamer Hand Exerciser, the 2007 winner of the Medical Design Excellence Award, is available at ThinkGeek for $39.99 (plus shipping). I just want one so I can pretend I am the Bionic Woman.

If you see someone wielding this marshmallow assault rifle, you should look for cover. If you see someone dual wielding these bad boys, I recommend immediate retreat. The bottom barrel shoots mini marshmallows (the mini marshmallow magazine holds 12 of those confectionery treats) but you should be more worried about the top barrel. That sucker pumps out regular sized marshmallows. Oh yes, I am talking about the big ones. Luckily for you the reload time is a bit longer since it can only hold one at a time.

So why am I talking about this sweet weapon? (See what I did there? I said sweet when its ammunition is marshmallows. I am stunned by my brilliance sometimes.) ThinkGeek currently has this weapon of mass sugary destruction on sale for $14.99 (it originally goes for $39.99). Assuming I don’t buy the rest of their stock, you should head over and snag a few. Think of it this way, at least you will have some snacks on hand mid battle when you get the munchies. And I really have no idea what this marshmallow assault rifle has to do with video games. I’m just excited to score a headshot in real life. Actually I’m gonna go for the mouth shot instead.

Have you ever wished you could make your Xbox 360 instantly double in size? Perhaps gain an extra life? Or maybe even give it the ability to shoot red hot balls of fire at incoming enemies? Well, these mushrooms won’t do that but we can still pretend.

These USB powered mushroom lamps are compatible with your Xbox 360. Simply plug it into your 360’s USB port, turn off the lights, and enjoy the warm glow emitted from the mushroom. It is sure to bring back many fond memories of afternoons spent attempting to save the beautiful damsel in distress.

Purchase here : USB.BRANDO.COM.HK
Price : $13 for one
Colors : Red, Green, Blue
Features :

• Mushroom Lamp
• White LED x 2 pcs
• Powered by USB port or powered by Batteries (AA battery x 4 pcs)
• Mushroom Size: 13 cm, Base Size: 10.8 x 14 cm
• Weight: 161g

Go get that Mario crazed gamer in your life an adorable USB powered mushroom lamp. The green one could ward off a Red Ring of Death, you never know.

What keeps you buzzed with a steady bubbly stream of beer that you can also play with all night long? For once I am not talking about your mom.

Packing a massive 187 classic arcade games and also housing a refrigerated compartment large enough to hold a pony keg of beer, The Gamerator Arcade Cabinet is looking to provide you with the full gaming experience. With a 24 inch flat screen television that not only plays the 187 arcade games but that will also connect with virtually any video game system on the market, you are bound to experience hour upon hour upon hour of blissful pleasure playing with this thing. The Gamerator has lasting stamina your mom just can’t compare to. +1 for the Gamerator.

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TNGames has a product they are currently accepting pre-orders on that is expected to ship in November of this year. It is a FPS Vest/Game Bundle that has me extremely intrigued. About this bundle :

This kit includes the FPS Vest and 3rd Space Incursion game for the PC. The FPS Vest is an impact-generating device designed to enable you to feel the game’s action for the ultimate gaming experience. It contains eight active zones that simulate the direction and forces of bullet fire, crushing explosions, and fear-inducing finger taps as they occur in the game. The FPS Vest is bundled with 3rd Space Incursion, a futuristic first person shooter game embedded with 3rd Space technology and developed to showcase the FPS Vest.

Do I want to feel the “fear-inducing finger taps”? Well ok, sure. Do I want to feel the “forces of bullet fire and crushing explosions”? That part I am not so sure about. Without knowing exactly what it feels like, it is hard to decide if this is a product I would be interested in or not. I would like to assume the sensations it will provide won’t hurt but let’s face it, I’m a big baby and I bruise easily. *whimpers

As far as the vest itself, it doesn’t strike me as something that would be comfortable to wear. It looks rather rigid and somewhat weighty. The one good thing about its appearance? It comes in pink (along with black and camo).

Ultimately this is not something I have to ponder over because it is a game specific accessory that plays on the PC and I am not a PC gamer. But will it eventually become more mainstream and hit the console market as well? When I game, it is a sort of escape for me. I avoid any and all titles that seem realistic and keep my FPS focus on games that reside in the alien world. Do I want to make it seem more real? I just don’t know.

I stepped outside this morning and it smelled like winter. As I exhaled, I saw my breath and realized the freezing cold weather was taunting me with its impending extended visit. It’s time to put the electric blanket on the bed. It’s time to start turning on the heat in the morning. It’s time to stock up on the hot chocolate and Baileys for those late night gaming sessions. It’s also time for me to figure out how to stay warm when I game downstairs in the family room which is always cold since it is under ground level.

Thankfully the Xbox 360 has extra USB ports that you can plug stuff into since the controllers are wireless. Given the plenitude of USB powered gadgets that are compatible with the Xbox 360, I decided to hunt down some nifty devices that could keep you warm while you happily frag the night away. Here are four USB powered body warmers that you can plug into your Xbox 360 that will keep those shivers away.

USB Heating Blanket

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Halo-themed items are hitting the shelves at a frenzied pace right now. If you need to purchase absolutely anything under the sun, chances are you can find it stamped with a Halo 3 logo on it somewhere. The majority of these items are worth perhaps a cursory glance at best. These “Master Chief Designer USB Flash Drives” deserve a bit more in depth look. Why, you ask? Because they are freakin’ adorable.

Look at them. Are they not the most darling little Master Chiefs you have ever seen?! They remind me of the old school Coneheads skit on Saturday Night Live. Either these Master Chiefs are Coneheads or they are geniuses because they have the biggest brains ever. Either way, they are ridiculously cute.

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Have you ever wished you could control your significant other with a simple click of a remote? Imagine you could get your husband to stop belching and farting by pressing just one button. Think about if all it took to get your wife to calm down was holding the pause button for a few seconds. Sound good? If so you may be interested in a new product available at npw.co.uk. For approximately $5.50, you can be the proud owner of either a Control A Man remote control or a Control A Woman remote control. At such a low price you can rest assured this is a novelty product. Can you imagine how much a product that could really do these things would cost?

Control A Woman Controller

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My obsession for USB powered gadgets you can plug into your Xbox 360 is clearly established by this point in time. To me, it just doesn’t get much better than plugging in a little glowing porcupine and enjoying the vibrant changing colors while you are respawning from your buddy sniping your face off. Talk about relaxing!

While some of the gadgets like disco balls and lava lamps are all in good fun, it is time to get down to business. Serious business. The release of Halo 3 is quickly approaching. The countdown is currently at 24 days and some change. When some of you acquire this game, it means a few things : limited meals, infrequent bathroom breaks, restricted outside communication, and sometimes no showers (*holds nose). These particular gadgets are meant for the people those things refer to, especially if I live within visiting distance of you. Here are three cool USB powered fragrance burners you can plug into your Xbox 360 that will help mask some of that body odor you will have from playing Halo 3 for several days straight without a break. Your friends and family will thank you.

Illuminated USB Fragrance Oil Burner

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There are many components needed to host a successful LAN. Plenty of television sets. Enough consoles to go around. A network hub. A nice game selection. A MyFountain. Wait, a MyFountain isn’t on your list of must haves for throwing a LAN? It’s time to revise your list and add this nifty gadget I found. Having one of these is now a requirement for any LAN I attend. You may consider it indulgent, but I consider it a necessity.

The MyFountain is the first fully automated robotic beverage maker. This gadget allows you to touch place your order on a LCD screen, and then not only will it make it for you but it will also clean itself up afterwards. If you are thinking of replacing your wife with this machine, scratch that thought right now. It may make some fancy drinks but it has no bedroom capabilities. +1 for the wives.

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