To call yourself a gamer means you don't dabble in the occasional video game, you live it. But getting a tattoo of your favorite video game is a way to "level up" that not even I am ready for. Nintendo seems to hold a special place in the hearts of many gamers, probably because the NES was their entry into a life of all-nighters and tendinitis. It makes sense that if you're gonna immortalize a Read more

Shopping time is running out, but if you have a gaming fanatic on your list, you actually have plenty of time. Whether they have an Xbox, PS3, or Wii console at home, these gifts can be bought in-store any time. Well, maybe not on Christmas Day, but you get the picture. Read more

Game on! Not the sole territory of antisocial teenagers and reclusive 40-year-olds living in their parents' basement, video games have totally gone kiddie, with fun — even educational — options for tots. Whatever your family's gaming console of choice, read on for a fun selection of age-appropriate video games for even the littlest gamers. Read more

You don't need an excuse to spoil a good man, but these tech treats will hit the spot this holiday. Whether your guy is a dad, a gamer geek, or a photo nerd, there's at least one gift on this list that will get plenty of use in 2012 and beyond. Read more

Holiday shopping season is here, and if you're still struggling with gift ideas, Veronica Belmont has you covered. We asked the host of Tekzilla and all around awesome geek, Veronica Belmont, to share with us the items she'd like to find under her tree this year and the gifts she has on her shopping list for her favorite geeks. There's something for everyone — from parents to gamers and tiny Read more

During today's Apple "Let's Talk iPhone" event at the company's Cupertino headquarters, Phil Shiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, announced some exciting updates for the iPod Nano and iPod touch. The latest iPod Nano offers compact design, multitouch display, volume buttons, integrated clip, internal pedometer, and FM radio. As of today, Apple is currently Read more

This was a big week for geeks — not only did Steve Jobs take the stage at WWDC, but E3 unveiled lots of new titles and gadgets for gamers to look forward to. Catch up with all the important news in this week's Geek 5! Read more

The 2011 Guinness Book of World Records: Gamers Edition recently released its list of the top 50 video game characters of all time. While the complete list is sprinkled with names like Lara Croft, Kratos, Sackboy, and Nathan Drake, the top five characters are mostly vintage staples. Which is your favorite? Check out the top five according to Guinness, and vote for your number one in this Read more

Everyone loves a comic strip that pokes fun of current events and trends. We've gathered five awesomely geeky online comics that might make you snort like Urkel. We've covered our tech bases: the internet, smartphones, Venn diagrams, and gamers. Share your favorite online comic below in the comments. Read more

I get lots of emails and messages asking for help on picking out a new computer, sound system, and cell phone, but not too often do I get asked for help to prepare for a new addition – a new dog! Community member nxtannawintour sent me the following message: I'm in the process of buying a dachshund, which I've named Link - after Legends of Zelda, of course. Now I'm looking for gamer-esque Read more