Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[The Sims 3 DLC packs some bellbottoms]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/the-sims-3-dlc-packs-some-bellbottoms/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/the-sims-3-dlc-packs-some-bellbottoms/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/the-sims-3-dlc-packs-some-bellbottoms/#comments Miltidecade Sims 3 DLC hits steamThe Sims 3 "70s, 80s and 90s" DLC pack says it has "all-new outfits, crazy hairstyles, and facial hair," but considering each of these "new" looks comes from a decade long since past, that description is a bit of a stretch. The 70s, 80s and 90s pack is available now on Steam for $20.

The 70s portion includes bellbottoms, halter top catsuits and platform shoes, along with minimalist furniture and a disco ball. The 80s bring legwarmers, leotards, headbands and shoulder pads, and the decor portion includes arcade machines and an entertainment system. The 90s remind us why "grunge" generally isn't a complimentary term, with tattered jeans, layered tops, asymmetrical handkerchief hemline skirts, and furniture in distressed and industrial metal styles. Each decade comes with the related hairstyles and facial hair.

Remember, in 20 years we'll all look back on the 2010s with just as much revulsion, but with more photographic evidence of our absurd tastes.

JoystiqThe Sims 3 DLC packs some bellbottoms originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>70s80s90sdecorDLCfashionpcThe-Sims-3Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Think Geek's latest is an arcade light switch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/31/think-geeks-latest-is-an-arcade-light-switch/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/31/think-geeks-latest-is-an-arcade-light-switch/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/31/think-geeks-latest-is-an-arcade-light-switch/#comments Think Geek's latest is an arcade light switch
Because literally everything that exists in the world could stand to be a little nerdier, Think Geek now sells the "Power-Up Arcade Light Switch Plate," which is pretty much exactly what it sounds like.

As shown in the demonstration above, the replacement light switch cover attaches to the wall over your existing light switch, rather than replacing the entire assembly altogether -- helpful for people who enjoy retro gaming sensibilities but aren't super keen on being electrocuted to death.

Two double-A batteries power the button-triggered sound-effects and night light, but the increase in your electric bill from switching your lights on and off all day probably isn't factored into the kit's $30 price tag.

JoystiqThink Geek's latest is an arcade light switch originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcade-light-switchdecordecoratingpower-up-arcade-light-switchthink-geekFri, 31 Aug 2012 04:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dragon's Lair wall graphics demand to be put up, up, up]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/dragons-lair-wall-graphics-demand-to-be-put-up-up-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/dragons-lair-wall-graphics-demand-to-be-put-up-up-up/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/23/dragons-lair-wall-graphics-demand-to-be-put-up-up-up/#comments
Click to save the princess see a gallery To some, their home is their castle. Now it can be a dragon's lair. LTL Prints - the Philadelphia company that introduced an eye-popping lineup of Jet Set Radio Future wall graphics back in December 2009 - is unveiling its latest cling-on art today, based on the classic 1983 arcade game Dragon's Lair by animator Don Bluth and designer Rick Dyer.

The graphics have been taken straight from the legendary laserdisc-based game, cleaned up and include the bumbling-yet-heroic Dirk the Daring, the hapless Princess Daphne and her captor, Singe the dragon. LTL Prints is offering the graphics starting at $14.95 for versions sized to fit laptop lids, all the way up to more expensive, 7-foot-tall prints. The look absolutely amazing -- we're just sad we can't order a 1:1 scales version of Singe. Then again, we'd need a really tall wall ...

Gallery: Dragon's Lair Wall Graphics

JoystiqDragon's Lair wall graphics demand to be put up, up, up originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The only thing better than playing video games is pretty much living in one. When Antoinette sent this one into us, it was an immediate lock for today's fan spotlight. Not only is redoing a room all in Mario Bros. decor the ultimate in fanboyism, it's also just really cool -- and this particular take on it is tremendous. Forget the decals, folks; this is the real deal, complete with 3D blocks you can slam your head into.

Check out a selection of shots from the project, or hit up her page for even more! And don't forget: we're still looking for all your Final Fantasy swag. Figures? Game collections? Cosplay? Snap a few pics and send 'em in to us at showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. Of course, we're still interested in regular submissions, too.

Show and Tell is all about your stuff, so long as it's Nintendo-related. We love to see your collections, your crafts, your frosted creations, your t-shirts and swag of all sorts. Just snap a few pictures, tell us what's up, and send it all to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest.

JoystiqShow and Tell: It's-a room! originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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