Friday 1 November 2013

Gamer Spotlight #3

It's time for this months Gamer Spotlight, this month I bring you....


Markiplier




Markiplier is a horror game let's play-er on Youtube, but he also plays rage games, does some sketch comedy and plays minecraft with who other people. He's done colabs with several other Youtubers during his career and he is currently one of the fastest growing Youtube channels on Youtube. 

What earned Mark this spot in GS, is that he uses his gaming and his huge amount of followers in an amazing way. Mark does livestreams of gaming sometimes alone, sometimes with his friends, but these live streams are for charity, he sets a goal and almost always has hit this goal in record time. He as raised over $79,000 dollars for various charities thanks to these charity livestreams. He has my respect for that.

So I'm going to leave you with the first ever video I saw of Mark and I hope you decide to check out the rest of his channel.



Thursday 3 October 2013

Just Plain Geekery: The Gadget Edition

I'm back again, with this weeks edition of JPG, the blog feature where I post five things that I found cool/interesting/awesome/amazeballs on the internet, and share them here with you, you know, in case you like the same things I do.

The Gadget Edition

Feeling nostalgic? Why not hook up this NES controller to your computer and play some classic games. Mhm.
NES USB controller
ThinkGeek
Link



Honestly, I keep looking at this on ThinkGeek, for a while now. It looks like it would be a little bulky on your wrist but, worth it?
Universal Gadget Wrist Charger
ThinkGeek
Link
 "Oh no, GGP you're a Harry Potter freak too?" Yes, yes I am. So much so that you really don't want to know. But come on this wand is a TV remote, who doesn't want to wave a wand at your tv to change the channel? ThinkGeek has a few videos of it on the page, link below.
Magic Wand - Programmable TV remote
ThinkGeek
Link


This just looks awesome, but honestly I suck at telling time as it is, and I'm not sure I'd be able to use this for the actual purpose of being a watch. But it still looks good.
Abyss LED Touchsceen watch
ThinkGeek
Link

Who doesn't want to feel like a secret agent once in a while? With this phone case you can have a little taste of it. The only thing is, with phones getting bigger and bigger, I don't think this will be able to fit anything bigger an an Iphone minus the case.
Secret Agent Phone Holster
ThinkGeek
Link

Thursday 26 September 2013

Just Plain Geekery: The Zombie Edition

It's the time again, it's time for the weekly Just Plain Geekery post, where I share with you five things I found around the internet. I am not paid to do this by any of the shops or companies I share on here. These are just things I found that I think are pretty awesome, and want to expose you to them as well.

Do you have any awesome zombie geekery? Have you found any essentials while surfing the internet? Let's talk about it down in the comments.

The Zombie Edition

 I'm just going to come out and say it right now, I want this bag. Zombie's aside, this would just look awesome, plus thing of all the things you can carry in it? It's just...I love this bag, ya'll.
Plan-B Evac Sling Pack
ThinkGeek
Linky



Want to set up a zombie survival plan? Are you afraid you're going to forget something? Wear your list around your wrist with this amazing charm bracelet.
Zombie Plan Charm Bracelet
PlayBox
Item Link


 Everyone needs a little Daryl in the Zombie apocalypse.
Walking Dead Daryl Dixon Iphone 4 case
CustomCazeShop
 Item link


 Now look at these adorable zombies, they have bow-ties!
Zombie Plush monster doll
BANANAnutHEAD
Item link


I know, I know, I already did a bracelet above, but this one is different. Don't judge.
Zombie Survival Guide Charm Bracelet
PaperFarm

Thursday 19 September 2013

Just Plain Geekery: The Girly Edition

Hey, didn't I say that now and again there would be a specifically girly post? Well, here is this weeks JPG: the Girly Edition. Oh don't groan or roll your eyes, just think, gift ideas for that nerdy/geeky girl you love so much. 

The Girly Edition!



#1
How about this Hearthstone necklace? Simple and elegant for the girls who love playing WoW.
WoW World of Warcraft Hearth Stone necklace
EmmaDreamStar
Shop Link (FYI, you should really check out her shop, she's got tons of geektastic items)

#2

 Is she a console gamer? How about this 360 controller necklace. Warning: Make sure you know what console she games on or else you could end up with a console wars situation.
Girl Gamer 360 Video Games Controller Necklace
PlayBox
Shop Link

#3

 Now Ladyfaces, let's have a talk here. How can you not love this? Classic horror movie/comic book characters on a cute halter dress? What's not to love.
Movie Monster Dress Greek Sundress
Avantegarb
Item Link

#4
Ok, so back to clothes, I can't help it. Remember those console wars I mentioned earlier? You shouldn't have to worry about that with this skirt. Classic console controllers in this two tone skirt with red ribbon.
Old School Gamer Skirt
TootSweetSkirts

#5
And for the Playstation gamer girl, how about a nice pair of controller earrings.
Girl Gamer Pink Playstation Video Game Controller Earrings
PlayBox
Item Link

Wednesday 18 September 2013

Magicka

Review Time!


Magicka


You know, when the BF told me that Magicka would infuriate me I bought it anyway just to prove him wrong.

...

He was right.

Especially in the multiplayer, where more often than not you end up killing your partners. And in a huge battle where you're trying to bring them back and keep yourself from like exploding, it is annoying. I had issues with the multiplayer, now I'm not sure if it was because my internet connection was a picky little bitch that day, or because of the serves themselves. 

I ran in several glitches while playing Magicka, one of which was my character getting stuck. I could not move, could not cast, couldn't do anything. This happened a lot after cut scenes, and the only way out of it was to wait until I died, or jump out of the game and back in, which, as you imagine gets a little tiring after a while. Another issue I had was with the game randomly crashing, on single and multiplayer. 

Ok, so this review isn't going to be the greatest thing in the world, but this is just my experience with the game. I'm sure there are people who are much, much, better at this game than I am. Well, much much better than me at gaming period, but anyway.

The spell system confused me, maybe it's just because I can't memorize the spells or combine them quick enough or what. I'm not sure. But I found it infuriating, I'd try to cast a haste spell, and have to do it four times in order for it to get it right. I found that it reacted slowly to my key pressing and when it didn't it doubled up on earth when I'd pressed earth and fire. 

Needless to say, aside from the rage factor I did enjoy this game occasionally. But, I like rage games, so that could probably be it. I'm sorry this review is so short for once, but I don't have that much to say about this game, I'm sure other people liked it much more than I do. But, it passes the time. 

Thursday 12 September 2013

Just Plain Geekery: The Super Hero Edition!

It's time for this weeks edition of JPG!

The Super Hero Edition!

This week I found myself looking for some Super Hero apparel, and other things. This is what I've found. Have you found any awesome Super Hero items lately? Let me know down in the comments below.  

1.
Have you ever wanted to be like Ironman? I mean, I know I have, the money, the brains, the suit, Jarvis, but it's just not possible. You can however get a little closer with this T-shirt, it freakin' lights up!
Tony Stark Light-Up LED Ironman shirt
www.ThinkGeek.com
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e60f/

2.

This Etsy shop that I stumbled across has a whole bunch of these ties, this will announce your geekdom proud and loud and will match with almost any suit, as long as that suit into a tailed, double-breasted, powder blue one.
Marvel Superhero tie ready-to-ship
CreationsbySBDesigns
http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/CreationsBySBDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name



3.
Fan of LEGO? Fan of the Hulk? Or even just the Avenger's? Well here you go, a LEGO kit just for you to spend hours putting together. Though personally, these just infuriate me, they look cool after.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Hulk's Helicarrier Breakout
ThinkGeek
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f1d7/


4.

You never know when you might want a little superhero wrapped candy. I think these would be great for Halloween to give out to the kids, well, maybe only a few kids because wrapping an entire box of mini chocolate bars in this might take for ever.
Superhero printable miniature candy bar wraps
PrintablePartiesToGo
http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PrintablePartiestoGo?ref=l2-shopheader-name


5.

Are you afraid of the dark? Or have a child that is? Or maybe you are just a huge Batman fan like me. What's better than having the Bat-Signal light up your room at night? Nothing, that's what.
Batman Night Light
ThinkGeek
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ec19/

Thursday 5 September 2013

Just Plain Geekery: The Baby Edition!

While looking through for more Geekery, I kept seeing some adorable baby thing, which inspired this weeks JPG: The Baby edition. Turning your kids/nieces/nephews/etc into geeks early on.

The Baby Edition!


#1

Daaww now ain't that adorbs?
Funny Cute Starwars Onesie Stormpooper
TshirtCity
Link

#2

Now ain't this just adorable?
My Daddy is a GEEK but I'm living proof he scored at least once onesie
BreezyPrints
LINK

#3
Get your little girl this and she'll have all the boys bowing down to her, maybe. But you might not want that.
Funny Cute I'm not a princess I'm a Khalessi Onesie Game of Thrones Girls Onesie
TshirtCity
Link


#4
How about this cute Link onesie? Let your little one experience geekdom prepared with this traveling onesie.
Legend of Zelda Onesie
MamaGooseBoutique
Shop link

#5

Want to turn your baby into a Time Traveling TARDIS? This is the onesie for you.
Doctor Who TARDIS onesie
MamaGooseBoutique
Shop Link