Misleading Sexvertisments – Online Game Evony’s Ads Deceivingly Imply Sexual Content (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The online game Evony (formerly Civony) has slowly changed it’s advertising to blatant sexual misrepresentation.  The images are in the reverse chronological order, degrading to the point that there is…

Gamer-Centric Sushi – Laura Bento Creates Xbox Controller Bento Box (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Laura Bento created this Xbox controller Bento Box for her husband, who is an avid video gamer. The tribute to Xbox 360 features white rice to create the shape of the controller with colorful and yummy…

Classy Gamer Weddings – Couple Ties the Knot With Nintendo Accessories (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Themed weddings can sometimes be on the outrageous side and let’s face it–they can be downright tacky. This couple, however, gave their classy wedding a little geektastic touch without turning their big…

People as Video Games – Patrick Runte Captures Cute Gaming Images (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Video games and computer games can easily become an addiction. The love for these games can also spill over into other aspects of life, as we have seen extensively on TrendHunter.com. Although there have…

Iconic Video Game Illustrations – Richard Michaud Ends ‘Resident Evil’ Series With Awesome Tribute (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) All good things must come to an end, and after over 10 years of mainstream attention that has included 5 games and 3 major motion pictures, ‘Resident Evil’ looks to be closing up shop on what is the most…

Top 50 Video Game and GamingTrends in 2009

(TrendHunter.com) This countdown features the top video game and gaming trends in the last year… and when I say gaming, I’ve expanded my definition to make room for the water balloon gun (because it’s awesome). So……

Untooning Video Game Characters – Anthony Jones Designs Real-Life Mario, Luigi, Bowser Princess (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Conceptual artist Anthony Jones is creating a fanfic spinoff of the Super Mario Bros. called ‘Mario,’ and he’s designed untooned versions of Princess Peach, Mario, Luigi, and Bowser to accompany the piece.…

In-Game Ads to Boost Revenue – Yahoo! Games Now Ad Supported

(TrendHunter.com) Yahoo! Games are now ad-supported, integrating advertisements for real companies within the virtual worlds of interactive play. With the help of Double Fusion, a firm specializing in casual game video…

13 Customizable Commercials & Animations (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) To create your own cartoons you don’t have to be a graphic artist, or any artist for that matter, thanks to new computer technologies that let you customize your own animations. This is most frequently…

3D Social Networks – Google “Lively” (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Google has launched Lively, a 3D social network! At first glance it looks like Second Life, but SL is all virtual. In Lively, everything besides the graphics is real, from the IM’s to the chat rooms and…

DIY July 4 Fireworks – Interactive Fireworks (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Do you have July 4 fireworks fever? To help tie you over until tonight, try playing with virtual Interactive Fireworks. You can choose a city skyline to celebrate the Fourth of July, and create your own…

Uber Geeky Food DIY – Nintendo “1UP Mushroom” Burger (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) If you thought the “1UP Mushroom” in the Super Mario Nintendo games looked tasty, here’s your chance to bite into one! This how-to guide shows you have to make your very own vibrant green 1UP Mushroom…

Debunking Gamer Hoaxes – Diablo III Is Real (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Gaming fans, brace yourselves, because your addiction is about the get much worse. Blizzard announced the release of Diablo 3 today. The first trailer, which can be seen above, was released at the Worldwide…

Big Band Video Games – Guitar Hero Aerosmoth (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Guitar Hero Aerosmith has just been announced by Activision and the 5 members of Aerosmith

In the past Guitar Hero has featured many of the hottest bands, but this will be the first to focus exclusively…

Personal Media Pods – Customizable Ovei (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designed by Lee McCormack and engineered by McLaren Applied Technologies, the Ovei pod is the hottest new personal entertainment center. Launched at CEDIA in the UK on June 24, the pod offers you an enclosed…

Retro Gaming Meets Scenic Photography – Cartoon Characters in Real Life (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This fun series of images depicts retro cartoon characters from games like Donkey Kong, Yoshi Island and Street Fighter embedded into actual photographs. The series is quite well done and the graphics…

Mega Gadget Hybrids – X-Box 360 Handheld Is Microsoft Zune + X-Box 360 + Cell Phone (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) We all know that Microsoft’s Zune did not live up to its hype and hasn’t come close to being an ‘iPod killer’. And with the success of the iPhone, it’s certain that Microsoft will be tapping into a handheld…

Virtual Bicycle Racing Against Real People – Expresso Fitness (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The Expresso Fitness is not, by any means, an ordinary exercise bike. The stationary bicycle has an LCD screen that lets cyclists compete with other Expresso users, whether they’re in the same gym, or…

Control a Real Submarine Over the Internet – Fosters ‘Ride the Scuba’

(TrendHunter.com) To promote a new product called Foster’s Scuba, Foster’s has launched a new campaign where internet viewers can control an actual submarine over the internet. Visitors to the website can also watch all…

Top 30 Video Gaming Posts in 2008 (so far)

(TrendHunter.com) From gruesome PSP shockvertising to untooning video game characters, this list ranks our top 30 posts related to Video Games and Gaming in 2008.

Guitar Hero, Wii and GTA make the list, but so do games…