Pixel Runner Gifts

Sometimes I wish I were a character in a video game. What? Why? Because they can run for miles, jump, tumble, spin, kick and punch, and never get out of breath. I can't run more than 100 feet without getting winded

The Computer Bore

'3 Second Loading Zone.'

'It was love at first sight, although he was very pixilated and I was out of focus'

Homo Gamus

His family thought he'd been wasting his life, but Steve Wiebe was about to prove everyone wrong.

Geek fairies

Gamers

'I've got one week to master this program. The boss is threatening to hire an eight year old.'

'Hand over the last one now kid or you're getting my fist for Christmas!'

"I've diligently spent the last eight hours saving an entire colony of elves from a pack of vicious dragons and your only concern is that it is 2 am?"

Haven't Rented a Game in 2 Weeks.

'I got caught in a blogstorm.'

'I know I can't take it with me, but what about computer simulations?'

"Wi-fi....Wi-fi...WI....FI!...."

'Swing?! I'll drop my handheld!'

'That seating section is for video gamers only.'

' I see Brad's playing his new video game again.'

Videogame Employment Agency.

Another entry from the encyclopedia of gaming: Pixel sprain - any physical injury incurred from intense video game play.

'Dinnertime!', 'Not now, Mom -- the fate of the Galaxy is in my hands!'

'Please pardon the inconvenience while this web page is under construction.'

'I am playing outside, Mom -- look at the graphics.'

STRIP Hambone: Computer games in the office

New Year's Resolution.

'Video games don't seem to have done my dad any harm.'

TV tie-in book signpost.

'Dude, I think your memory card is full.'

'Here's a twist. Before you go on your quest, an insurance salesman tries to sell you life insurance. If you buy a lot you can date prettier girls.'

"What's your New Year's Resolution?"

'My name is Kerry and I'm an email-aholic...'

"He's in training for the 'E' Olympics."

Video game

"No way, Mom, this is my favorite game!"

When Mr Cool also turns out to be Mr Right.