Every year, I usually ask for the same thing: games and game-related items. My wife never buys me any games because she knows that I will get them from someone else or I will buy them with gift cards or monetary gifts. This makes it difficult for my wife to decide what to purchase for her resident nerd. So, she suggested I write a Nintendo holiday shopping guide to help you (and to give her a hint of what I might like to see under the tree this year).
With so many different ideas and categories, I will
narrow it down to some of my favorites. Let’s start out by looking at old
school nerd ideas. The TravelBoy Backpack will surely let everyone know that
you’re a master of the 8-bit arts and make any parent from that era tear up in
happiness when their son or daughter sports it to school. At $39.99 it makes a
great gift to haul around books, overnight items, and yes, even games.
Who
wouldn’t want to lug games around, and one of the best ways to do that is to use
the Retro Duo Portable NES/SNES. This gem allows you to either play NES
(Nintendo Entertainment System) or SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)
titles on the go and is priced between $24.99 and $99.99 depending on the
accessories purchased along with it.
When video game enthusiasts decorate, we go against the
norm: no Hounds tooth drapes or chevron sheets; we want a place where we want
to make new memories but be reminded of old ones as well. Wall graphics have
always been a favorite of mine so having a scene from a favorite game come
alive on the walls of your home makes me smile. Pick up Nintendo Super Mario
Brothers Wall Graphics for the price of $69.99. You could get your friends or
family a nice poster and frame it or get some Nintendo Canvas Wall Hangings ($9.99
to $39.99). Another option would be a lovely still life painting of favorite
Nintendo worlds from Lizustration. Lizustration uses an old art style with modern gaming icons to put a classic
twist on gaming art. Brighten up your living space with wonderful lighting
décor from The Back Pack Shoppe. They feature
question mark blocks and triforce lamps. While
you’re enjoying the view of the newly decorated home from your couch, rest your
head on a variety of kneel throw pillows for $19.84.
While relaxing, I always want a few things to make it a
bit more enjoyable. First, I love listening to music from Nintendo games,
whether it is the original score or a modified track. One new album that has
caught my attention is an album called “Child of the Chozo” by William
Brueggemann. This 20-track album features a variety of tracks that pay tribute
to the Metroid series and offers a stroll down memory lane for a mere $5.00. If
you don’t think that this will quench your nerd’s thirst, then buy tickets to “Video
Games Live." This is a live show featuring the talented Tommy Tallarico who plays
amazing renditions of video game classics from his many unique guitars, along
with featured guests and a live orchestra. Plus, there are many contests and
merchandise galore. 
You cannot attend a gamer’s festival without sporting
some videogame gear. If you were to decide to go to Video Games Live or other
events, you cannot attend such a festival without sporting some kind of
videogame gear. You
can find an abundance of clothes and accessories at one of my favorite game
swag stores, 80stees, and
you will go bananas over the appealing selection.
Currently I’m reading a wonderful book that most Nintendo
fanatics and history buffs will enjoy: “How Nintendo Conquered America": SuperMario” By: Jeff Ryan. This Book takes you through the history of Nintendo and
its roller coaster ride over the years. Lastly, if you want to protect yourself and look cool doing so head over to SwordsSwords and get yourself a Master Sword and shield; if that’s not your style there are plenty of other beautifully crafted pieces for you to choose from.
All and all if all of these gift ideas look like a GAME OVER for
the person you’re buying for, you can always rely on Nintendo E-shop cards which come in a variety of artworks and amounts. Surely, your friends and
family can use this gift to purchase the right game or downloadable content to
appease their gaming appetite. May all of you have a wonderful holiday season, and enjoy what the gaming world has to offer.
By: Shane Kelley
(@stillsaneshane)
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