Posts by Category: Fun & Games

So maybe it’s pointless, but at least it’s happy!

Fun & Games April 16, 2009 posted by

Tagball – the indoor paintball simulator

The Tagball Indoor Paintball Simulator shoots tiny velcro style ammo balls which will leave you looking clingy rather than splattered. Some would say that’s a good thing, and who are we to argue? It’s rubber band powered too, so you could say it’s sort of eco novelty fun tech, if that’s your bag. Comes with a handy target if there are no people from payroll available. $29.99.  Get two and turn the cube farm into your own private military proving grounds. Or…setup some…


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Bookmark This! April 6, 2009 posted by

Jam Legend – Guitar Hero online

Jam Legend is a re-working of Guitar Hero done completely online. Strum with the enter key (or use an external USB controller like the Riff Rocker), play against other wannabes and get yourself on the Legends wall of fame. You can even share the song on one of those ever present social networks (you know who we mean). It’s gotta be more fun than an evening in with Auntie Mildred.   Like the games Guitar Hero1 and Rock Band2, JamLegend…


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Cool Web Apps & Sites April 2, 2009 posted by

Small Worlds – ignore life, play game

Small Worlds is an online role playing game. It’s kind of a cross between the Sims and Habbo, with bigger more realistic avatars and various locations to hang out in. It’s nice looking, and seems as if it could be addictive but at the end of the day to get the most out of it, you’re going to have to spend money, because shopping is the reason for living. Right? It’s free to join, and seems to be fairly well populated…


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Fun & Games April 1, 2009 posted by

Tauntaun Sleeping Bag – stay warm without the mess

This Tauntaun sleeping bag just popped up on Thinkgeek and it’s what every budding Star Wars fan Dad should get for their littlies. It’s stylish and has all the trimmings you’d come to expect on a real tauntaun. There’s a saddle, intestine patterns on the inside and even a light sabre zipper pull! Hopefully it doesn’t come with genuine Tauntaun smell though. $US39.99. UPDATE: Yeah I know, April Fool. Where’s my editor? Isn’t he supposed to pick these things up?…


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Tauntaun Sleeping Bag – stay warm without the mess
Fun & Games March 11, 2009 posted by

Nerf Vulcan Hack – turn yourself into the Boss of Bosses

These $49.99 Nerf Vulcan utensils are all very well for stodgy, conventional cubicle wars, but the fact they rely on battery power is a distinct disadvantage, no? Cue the Nerf Vulcan Hack, which supplies 9V power pack continuous rate sponge dart barrageness and does away with battery fail. Perfect, as they say, for ‘fixed position defense’.  The goal of this mod was to move away from a battery pack and make the Nerf Vulcan EBF-25 a stationary assault or defense weapon. This…


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Fun & Games March 11, 2009 posted by

Writeonit – just another friendly fake image creator

Writeonit is a fun picture editor which allows you to play fast and loose with images in different ways. Put yourself on an advertising billboard, on the front cover of a famous magazine (like Time, Wired or *yawn* Playboy), you get the…ahem…picture. Once done, you can share it with your MySpace, Facebook or Windows Live buddies. Or not. Jolly fun.  Welcome on WriteOnIt. Here you can easily create your fake pictures, captions and fake magazines and other funny jokes for…


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Bookmark This! March 4, 2009 posted by

20 Best Free PC Games – proper entertainment on your computer screen

ExtremeTech has compiled their list of the 20 Best Free PC Games around at the moment, and it’s pretty good. Flash games are specifically excluded, so there will be some games here that you’ve not seen before. Good to bookmark for those rainy Sundays.  We’re here to help you separate the wheat from the chaff. What follows are some of the best free PC games you can get online. Our rules are simple: 1. It must be an honestly free…


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Free Software February 27, 2009 posted by

Yo Frankie! – open source 3D game points to the future of game development?

Yo Frankie! is a free open source 3D cross platform computer game which has been developed by the community, off the community, for the community. Or something. The gameplay is somewhat simplistic, but hey, it’s free and a solid effort which may point to a new business model for the  beleaguered video game industry. Perhaps. It’s available on Linux, Mac and Windows via a hefty 200MB download, so hurry on over and check it out.  Starting february 1st 2008, a small…


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Fun & Games February 25, 2009 posted by

Money To Burn Firelighters – the perfect gift for one of our banker friends, perhaps?

Money To Burn Firelighters look just like a roll of £50.00 notes, but they’re not. At least not yet. [insert suitable credit crunch joke here]. They’re made from wax and paper, burn for 15 minutes, are NOT manufactured in Harare and are perfect for those dinner parties where the conversation is likely to be boring and predictable. £9.99.  These 6 novelty fire lighters are made from paper and slow burning wax and will stay alight for 15 minutes. Should you not…


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Fun & Games February 24, 2009 posted by

Sky Cutter Flying Lawnmower – literally cut to the chase

The Sky Cutter Flying Lawnmower looks like fun. If only it could actually cut grass as well. Wowee! The video is also hilarious. $149.99 for complete kit.  Take offs are a breeze as the Sky Cutter takes to the air with ease. Simply apply power and pull up slightly on the controllers once speed has built up. High speed or slow, the Sky Cutter can fly at any speed and still retain a constant and steady flight path. Landings require…


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Fun & Games February 19, 2009 posted by

Soy Doh – as in d’oh! Why didn’t I think of that!

Play Doh has been a staple of children’s playtime for years. Able to be squished into any shape and fun for hours, it’s also non-toxic and safe to eat should any “accidental” tastings happen. Non-toxic, unless you’re one of the many children with an allergy to wheat or gluten. Soy Doh is a wheat-free version of Play Doh discovered by a group of university students trying to brew wheat-free beer using soy flour. Just like the original Soy-Doh is fun,…


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Soy Doh – as in d’oh! Why didn’t I think of that!
Fun & Games February 13, 2009 posted by

Games

Bored? You want games? You got ‘em. Lots. Tags: keep+busy, games, online+games


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Bookmark This! February 13, 2009 posted by

WikiTrivia – fun online trivia game generated from Wikipedia entries

WikiTrivia is a neat online trivia game based around Wikipedia entries. It’s simple to play and fun. Some of the questions can be a little bizarre, which you have to forgive (machine parsing is far from an exact science), but it’s a great effort all round. Try doing that with the online Britannica, and see how long you last before the lawyers arrive. [Via Metafilter]  WikiTrivia, the trivia game freshly generated from Wikipedia articles. Tags: wikitrivia, online+game, trivia


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Fun & Games February 12, 2009 posted by

Sakadachi Lucky Robotic Puppy – real puppies consult their lawyers

This Sakadachi Lucky Robotic Puppy is yet another demonstration of just how seriously the Japanese are taking their robot making destiny. The thing can respond to 13 different voice commands and barks out Twinkle, Twinkle for Pete’s sake. Pretty soon those Shiba Inu you were so lucky to get hold of will be old news and Lucky and his cohorts will have taken over the world. You have been warned. Ruff! $132.00.  You’ve never had a pet, or a toy,…


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Fun & Games February 11, 2009 posted by

Tabletop Baseball – neat retro gaming fun

Ooh look ma, no batteries. This Tabletop Baseball game looks like a bundle of laughs if you’re a big diamond fan. But be warned, there’s no flashing lights, no whizzy sound effects or vibrating feedback. Can you cope? All the high class wood trimmed craftsmanship comes at a price however, which is $329.00.  Ballpark Classics brings together everything you love about baseball into a beautiful tabletop game everyone can enjoy. Whether you are a lifelong fan or just looking for a…


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