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Gain High Scores For Tetris Fashion

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:33:03 PST

Looking for a last-minute gift for your cell phone Tetris-addicted sweetie? Leggings of her favorite game may be the winning score. Black Milk Clothing, the folks behind the R2-D2 bathing suit, introduced their latest geek-meets-chic daring design with the Retro Gamer Leggings ($80).

Granted these leggings have to travel across the world from Australia to North America, so they'll make a belated gift. Still, set up the anticipation for fabulous geek gear by sending this photo. We love the look but wonder if they're as great in action as they are perfectly styled on the website. Would you be excited to receive the Tetris leggings or are they a little too literal for your closet?

Happy 27th Birthday Tetris!

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:35:36 PDT

I don't know a single person that hasn't played a version of Tetris at some point in their lives, so today we're celebrating the 27th anniversary of the game with Tetris-themed goodies. I love the look of these little Falling Blocks Wall Decals ($25) for a work or kids' room. The Tetris Mug ($10) and themed ice cube trays would be a welcome addition to any geeky kitchen while the ceramic planters are something I'll be keeping on my wish list. Don the Tetris Stud Clusters ($75) in your ears and the Tetris Decal ($8) on your iPad, and for your real pad there's the movable Tetris Couch. Swoon.

Appropriate and Hip Geeky Gifts For the New Guy in Your Life

GeekSugar — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:00:40 PST

Finding the right holiday gift for the new fella in your life can be a tough game. You want him to know you like him and have been paying attention to his cues and interests, but you don't want to overdo it. Reality check: he probably won't buy you diamond studs or an iPad, but you can still get him something (or a small collection of somethings) that's hip, useful, and properly celebrates his inner geek. Here are some suggestions for this season of giving.

Clockwise from left: Kindle ($139), Power Shelf ($50), Tetris mug ($13), Eye-Fi card ($100), Lego cufflinks ($16), and Battlestar Galactica Complete Series ($120).

Tetris Couch: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 07:00:30 PDT

I don't know if this Tetris Couch could top the amazingly stylish Pixel Couch, but it could definitely come close. Made to move and rearrange, the Tetris Couch was designed by Stefano Grasselli and could definitely find a home in any geek's living room. What do you think?

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Pixels Take Over the Planet in This Animated Short

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:30:56 PDT

Talk about retro gaming - this amazing animated short by Patrick Jean at One More Productions (a Paris-based visual effects company) envisions world domination by pixelated vintage video game characters like Pac-Man, Space Invader, and Donkey Kong. Not to mention Tetris taking over our skyscrapers! It's a two-minute video, but there's so much to look at - check it out after the jump

A Little Bit of Tetris-Themed Geek Humor

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:47:05 PDT

I'm a huge fan of web comic xkcd. It's a wealth of geeky humor, from relationship woes to computer frustrations and workplace issues. Since I'm also a big Tetris fan, the second I saw this comic I knew I had to share it:

Check out the full library of comics at xkcd.com, and share your favorites!

Daily Tech: The Tetris-Inspired Radiator

GeekSugar — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:15:13 PDT

This Tetris-inspired radiator gets hot, but it's oh so cool - Unplggd
Auto Smiley software inserts a smiley when you're actually smiling - Switched
Netflix Instant Streaming is now available on the Wii - Joystiq
Revel in the retro-goodness of this Saved By The Bell mashup - Urlesque
The universe is getting harder, better, faster, stronger - io9
Peace out, Segway! I've got a Taurus now - LikeCool
CS5's new magical Content-Aware tool - TechEBlog
NYC getting free Wi-Fi thanks to Time Warner Cable - UberGizmo

Etsy Finds: Tetris Goodies

GeekSugar — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:00:48 PST

By now you know the best place to find unique and handmade items is online retailer Etsy. Here are 15 of my favorite finds celebrating one of the best video games of all time - Tetris.

Daily Tech: Sony Unveils a White Final Fantasy PS3 Slim

GeekSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:31:37 PDT

Sony has just announced a Final Fantasy PS3 Slim which will be released in Japan on Dec. 17 - CrunchGear
Phew. Twitter's soon-to-be-announced location-based tweets will be opt-in only for security reasons - Mashable
Motorola's line-up of pre-loaded apps for the Cliq is actually quite impressive - Engadget
AT&T will start offering MMS for the iPhone tomorrow - Wired
Some skateboarders in San Francisco put neon Tetris shapes on their head and made this neat video - Switched
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game Ever bracket! - GeekSugar

Colorful Ceramic Pots, Inspired by Tetris

GeekSugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:42:57 PDT

During a ceramics course in the Estonian Academy of Arts, French product designer Stéphanie Choplin decided to get creative with Tetris shapes and came up with these 3D Ceramic Tetris Pots. It's such a shame that these beautiful indoor or outdoor home accents haven't made it to retail outlets just yet, because I could see them being a hit with both geeks and nongeeks. As you can see, they make the perfect planters, and if you're not the green type, I think it's safe to say they'd double as decent chips, salsa, guac, and sour cream bowls!

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