Posts tagged opposable thumbs 
Alcohol and micropayments mix all too well
Micropayments are already flowing freely on Xbox Live and are becoming increasingly popular in MMO circles. However, Opposable Thumbs points out an unfortunate problem with any micropayment-based system that stores your payment details--it's all too easy to buy things when intoxicated. Of course, th...
Gamer pride: a special kind of fashion
Your eyes meet across a crowded room: she's drawn to your "Frag the weak" t-shirt, and you smile appreciatively at her "WTB [Epic Wang]" babydoll. Like it or loathe it, gamer apparel enjoys a particularly cosy niche in the clothing market, but it's reaching the stage where you do...
