Must-Have Accessories for the Gamer at Heart

Question Mark RingThe die-hard gamer breathes all things related to reliving their on-screen persona. Although playing Zelda or World of Warcraft is enough to wet a true gamers appetite when it comes to thriving in cyberspace, reality soon hits and the chance of serious withdrawal is no laughing matter. To help these individuals cope with the severance between the offline and online spheres, gamer accessories have been pushed into the limelight by those who understand this dilemma. From Pokémon bowties to Super Mario guitars, these items offer game-lovers just the right amount of pizzazz to never fully let go of their onscreen avatar.

 

 

Video Game Bow Ties

Crashed Hope Designs
After playing a cutthroat round of Super Smash Brothers and dominating Kirby with your sword-wielding Zelda character, you realize that the time has come to cut all onscreen ties for the day and face the real world. You hit the off button, and feel a pang of withdrawal instantly, like your lifeline is slowly draining. Thankfully you look down to see the one piece of clothing to get you through the next 24 hours: a gaming bowtie. The small item is no more than a tiny section of folded fabric, but the Pokémon decorations provide the perfect boost to fuel your batteries until the next epic battle. Thanks to Crashed Hope Designs, you now have a number of themed bowties to choose from.

 

 

Game Boy Watch
While some individuals will continue their love of gaming throughout their lifetime, others move on until the days of playing Duck Hunt become a distant memory. Although not everyone regrets dropping this popular pastime, it’s hard not to feel a pang of nostalgia upon seeing a SNES with Super Mario Kart on repeat. To avoid these sudden hits of pastime memories, proud gamers can hang onto a keepsake at all times with the Game Boy watch. Picture an old-school Game Boy, but in miniature timepiece form. Although you won’t be able to play any games on the device, you can still reminisce about the good times while maintaining a punctual schedule.

 

 

Question Mark Ring

Although the traditional gamer stereotype is an adolescent male who spends an excessive amount of time online, ladies are now starting to show their gaming love with geek-chic accessories. Men may show their passion with bowties, but women can also boast their interest with these Super Mario-Inspired rings. The pixilated Question Mark ring is made from silver and can add a bit of bling to any outfit, even if your gaming days are now over.

Jamie Munro
Jamie Munro
Jamie Munro is a McGill University graduate and Brand Manager of TrendReports.com. She joined the Trend Hunter team on a full-time basis in September 2011, and hasn't looked back since. As a Vancouver native, she finds it utterly perplexing to look up and not see mountains in the background of the Toronto skyline, but she's adjusting. To help her adapt, she enjoys a glass of full-bodied pinot noir every now and then, along with any book by Bill Bryson. When she's not spending time in the office of the largest trend-hunting site on the planet, she's enjoying the great outdoors (minus the mountains of course), and playing the piano.  Follow her on Twitter @jamiemuns, and she'll follow you back. #FACT. TrendHunter.com is the world's most updated, largest collection of cutting edge ideas, fueled by 80,000 Trend Hunters.

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  • Courtney

    Geek chic at its best!

  • http://twitter.com/FindinNico Nikki

    This is so awesome! I think even if you aren’t a gamer you are able to admire the craftsmanship of these products. I definitely wear that pixel question mark ring

  • http://www.facebook.com/shelbyleewalsh Shelby Walsh

    The Question Mark Ring is the best. Remember the good ‘ol Mario days?

  • http://www.facebook.com/alexandratserrano Alexandra Serrano

    Geek can be chic too! Very into these adorable accessories.

  • Jaime Neely

    My favorite is the question mark ring.

  • http://twitter.com/efoxyyy Erin Fox

    So adorable! Secret nerd!

  • http://twitter.com/vodkacaviar Gil♥you

    Love these accessories

  • http://www.facebook.com/cindy.whetstine Cindy Whetstine

    Love the Mario guitar!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000669667563 Dorothy J Boucher

    definitely a must have