Comments on: 11 Housewarming Gifts for the Dedicated Gamer

By: Matt Kittoe

Matt Kittoe — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:30:17 +0000

I just became so nostalgic that decided to get out the old SNES so I could play Earthbound.

…Then I remembered I don’t have an SNES.

I’m very upset.

By: Rita

Rita — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:06:50 +0000

I’m a gamer married to a gamer and I was not offended by Ian. I laughed. Stop crying folks! I do wonder though… if you need a girlfriend and a hooker– isn’t it time for a new girlfriend!!!

By: Rainbow Gamer

Rainbow Gamer — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:06:58 +0000

That Mario quilt is just amazing. Hands down, one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.

And @Ian, do I need to tell my girlfriend about the hooker?

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:50:32 +0000

I wonder who needs the grilfriend/hooker/gun/life, the gamers, or the guy who feels the need to insult gamers?

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:32:36 +0000

I bought my little brother the pac man oven mitt when he bought his first house last month. Even through my parents bought him all new furniture and such, he still thought my gift was the best :)

By: Amauriel

Amauriel — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:05:47 +0000

Doug, there are several places that you can find the sprites broken down to help you to make something for that table. I suggest climbing into the forums of the Sprite Stitch site that I mentioned earlier, but here’s two that I use for my projects:

1. The Shyguy Kingdom http://tsgk.captainn.net/

2. The Spriters Resource http://spriters-resource.com/

Starting with the sprite of the character is the best place I’ve found for many crafts, including the Perler beads (the coaster material) and cross stitch, and many others use the sprites to start stained glass projects as well.

I hope you fine something that makes a great table, and if you do, submit it to one of the geek craft sites out there and spread the crafting love!!

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:02:22 +0000

Can anyone suggest a good website to find other potential pixel art for a table project like that?

By: holly

holly — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:23:28 +0000

I wonder what the soap smells like. Hand sweat? Cheetos?

By: gamer's wife

gamer's wife — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:52:40 +0000

So when are these going to be added to mentalfloss.com’s store?

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:33:25 +0000

As a gamer myself, who has a life outside of gaming, I found Ian’s comments insulting. As Jerad said, perhaps he can’t get that gaming has gone mainstream.

Personally, I liked that Mario tabletop and quilt. No love for Link and Zelda, though?