Any gamer can appreciate the smell of a brand new video game, but there's plenty of game-related merchandize that easily take priority over the next big PS3, X360, or Wii title. Owning one of Bioshock's Big Daddy statues is almost as awesome as owning the collector's edition of the game itself, and who wouldn't want to relive their childhood with Super Mario ice cream? Here's our picks for the best gaming merchandise that you can buy -- And if we're missing your favorites, tell us what gaming goodies you guys would buy!
10. Metal Gear Solid 4's Headset
(Pssst. Get it here!)This slick item will set you back at least $60, but Metal Gear fans wouldn't want to answer their phone calls any other way. If you own Guns of the Patriots, you can even sync the Codec with this bad boy and listen in to Otacon's incessant ranting. The only problem is that it only LOOKS cool -- reportedly, the sound quality isn't too clear. Snake? Hello? Snake? Snaaaaaaaaake!
Ask any gamer why it is they play games for hours on end and they'll likely mention the fact that games, whether we're talking Metal Gear or Mario Bros., empower us gamers with the ability to do things and to play roles that we can't in real life. Imagine for a moment what you could accomplish if you were able to take those incredible game characters' powers out of the game itself and use them in real life. We've selected 9 video game super powers that we'd love to use in order to rule at real life.
Never Leave the Couch via Dhalsim's Yoga Stretch - Getting up to grab food and remote controls won't ever be a problem with a little yoga training.
While the gaming industry seems to have attracted a new fan base with peripherals and games that cater to fitness, it seems that the older, hardcore gamers are being forgotten and getting left out. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of future video game peripherals that would accommodate this passionate player and cater to what they truly want: to be lazier.
7: The Gaming Suit
How many times while enjoying an extended match of shoot-em-up has some whiner walked by, called you a slob and then complained of a strange odor radiating from you. And while we understand that you have a glandular problem and that it isn't necessarily your fault, they seem determined to blame your poor hygiene as the culprit. If this has ever happened to you, let me introduce The Gaming Suit. This skin tight, space-age polymer ensemble not only looks great but also contains tiny internal aqua jets that when hooked up to a water source will administer small spurts of H2O that thoroughly clean your body while also preventing annoying bed sores. Additionally, the airtight polymers not only trap and contain any noxious bodily odors but the suit's slick exterior sheen is reminiscent of dinnerware. This means you'll have a place to set all your favorite snacks and edibles without worrying about staining or ruining the suit's stylish aesthetic. And exterior clean up is a breeze: simply remove the water supply and hose yourself off. Presto! Good as new. Comes in 4 great sizes, including L, XL, XXL, and XXXL.
No wishful thinking here! In video games, it's rare to see an actual swimsuit on any female video game character that isn't fan art. The Slobs are saluting the swimsuit and its appearance in video games from Metroid to DOA Xtreme Beach Volleyball!
Let's get HOT.
7. Vice City's Latina Seductress
Ah, the GTA Latina. She drew us into the game right from the box art, and we all stayed for the actual game itself. It didn't hurt that GTA Vice City was one of the best titles on the block, either.
Sure, Sony's going to be riding high on the Metal Gear Solid 4 sales, but there's plenty of other games that could easily sell PS3 units. When IS Final Fantasy VII coming out again, anyway? Is it too soon for another Grand Theft Auto? And where in the Hell is my Mega Man Legends sequel? Sony... you have some explaining to do!
The SlobsofGaming have plumbed the depths of their PSX jewel cases and selected 20 games that need to be revived on the PlayStation 3...
Note: The box art for our #1 PS3 title is totally legit. We're 103 percent serious that it's the real thing. Ahh, we're just kidding. Or are we? Yes... Maybe.
#20: Def Jam: Parappa the Rapper
Everyone who played the original Parappa game is almost 10 years older, so it's time to put some blat-blat in this shitznit. This game would adapt new and classic hip-hop joints like Jay-Z's "99 Problems," the Ludacris hit "Move Bitch," and 50 Cent's "Candy Shop". Of course, this game would be rated M -- not just for the thug life and uncensored lyrics, but also for the strip-club bonus stages and badonkadonk booty girls.More features we'd like to see would include unlockable bling, console-exclusive tracks, and cameos from none other than G-Unit.
Awwwwwwwww yeah.
The only thing better than a good comic book is a good comic book dedicated to your favorite video game series. Anyone remember when the Nintendo comics were the hottest thing since Archie and Jughead? How about kicking back in the book shop with your favorite issue of Sonic the Hedgehog? From old gems to new upstarts, the Slobs are thumbing through the pages of the best video game-based comics.
Read on and check out the awesome art!
#13: The Street Fighter Series
Capcom & Udon's comic series spans a large cast of characters, and the complete collection would fill an entire bookshelf. Where the games give little in the way of character development, the Street Fighter comics illustrate a detailed back story for everyone: Ryu's rivalry with Sagat, Cammy's days as a Shadowloo servant, and Guile's quest for revenge against Bison/Vega. Also, the artwork is nothing short of stunning, which helps everyone forget other canon SF media, like the horrid-as-shit American cartoon series. I wonder when SFIV storylines are gonna show up...The Wii Fit is great for exercise, but the Balance Board harbors a hidden danger. The board peripheral can quickly become a fetid cesspool gathering a multitude of assorted fugal bacteria and foot cheeses if you don't take some proper precautions. Everything from athlete's foot to jungle rot may be seeping into your Wii Fit Board!
Fear not: the SlobsofGaming are here to save the day with 4 savvy tips for keeping your Balance Board clean!
DON"T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOUR WII FIT BOARD!
From Baywatch's C.J. and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' C.J. to Escape From New York's Snake and Metal Gear Solid's Snake, there really are a lot of amusing examples of well-known characters with the same name as game characters. Join Slobs as we name 8 of the best of 'em!
LEFT: The Berserker (Gears of War Beastie)
RIGHT: The Berserker (Former WWF Wrestler)
When great gaming cosplay mixes with beautiful girls, the hotness lasts for all eternity. From Tifa to Chun-Li, the SlobsofGaming are paying tribute to the most beautiful cosplay girls in history. Video games come and go, but hotness lives forever.
"MAI SHIRANUI" - From the costume to the cleavage, this mystery cosplayer is the best damn Mai Shuranui we've ever seen.
It's been said that Nintendo has already exhausted their franchises on the Wii and don't really have a lot up their sleeve for the next year or so since Brawl, Mario Kart Wii and other favorites have already made an appearance on the console, but we beg to differ. Join the Slobs as we dish out 20 games we want to see come to the Wii!
