Fashion & Style

Video games are more popular than ever this generation but such a thing has had a negative impact since it’s simply tougher for games to stand out or even survive. If a game isn’t the third or heaven forbid fifth entry in a core series then not only will it possibly not make a huge impact at release but it may become a distant memory a few months later. Back in the day it was relatively easy for certain games to stand out seeing as how we weren’t inundated with dozens of releases every month and we didn’t have addicting devices like smartphones during the PS1 generation.

Making films based on video games still seems to be a popular thing to do these days but what’s even more popular is adapting classic retro games into films.  We may still be a few years away from seeing Pac-Man be turned into a major motion picture, but with studios planning film adaptations of video games like Asteroids (that’s not a joke) I guess we can expect way more classic games to make the celluloid jump, the latest of which is Rampage.

I’m a proud gamer. I have been for years. It’s not uncommon to see me rocking a video game themed t-shirt, sporting a slick branded hooded sweat-shirt or carrying my gear around in a series-specific bag. I, like most proud gamers, gladly fly the flag of video game nerd-dom and more specifically get a little excited at the prospect of a sexy new piece of video game garb.

Dead Space fans should take note that they can know partially look like protagonist Isaac Clarke when they’re on the go if they pick up this new Dead Space backpack.  Officially released by EA, the backpack mimics the spine apparatus that’s so prominently featured on Isaac’s armor in Dead Space.  As is always the case with video game merchandise, such cool things won’t come without a steep price tag but EA is holding a special promotion for those who want to get their Dead Space style on.