N.E.R.D’s own, Pharrell, takes to the design world again, this time in the form of jewelry.  He has created a line of necklaces using a Mario Kart aesthetic, but far more posh.  Seeing him wear these makes me want to sing, ‘ooooooh, I think I love you….’. via high Snob

Check out these hand made fossils created by Christopher Locke, an artist with an affinity for the constant evolution of technology.  Going green, Locke used a local computer/electronics recycling program to make sure there was no harmful waste from this installation.  He shows everything from gaming controllers to boomboxes to make his point, in a most curious way.  via This Blog Rules

Super Mario Bros. Fire Flower Fleece Pillow

I have no shame saying that I’m a Mario Brothers fan. In fact, I just purchased the New Super Mario Bros. Wii game for myself for Christmas. I have been playing it ever since. But that is neither here nor there. The reason you are here is for this one of a kind Super Mario Bros. Fire Flower Fleece Pillow. Here is some info from the site:

This pillow is completely made of fleece and features the fire flower from the The New Super Mario Bros. game and The Flower Cup from Mario Kart Wii. Pillow measures approximately 18×18 inches and is stuffed with Poly-fil. The background and back is light blue. This would make an awesome addition to any gamer’s home or gift for the gamer in your life. A definite must have for any fan of the Super Mario Bros. A handmade, one-of-a-kind item. Made in a pet and smoke free home.

For this giveaway, CrazyOwl will be giving away one of these hand-made Fire Flower Fleece Pillows.  They are quite popular in his shop and are sold-out at the moment.

Do you want to win the Fire Flower Fleece Pillows from CrazyOwl?  Well good news!  One NerdLike winner will win the set, valued at $20.00!

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The  giveaway runs until January 11, 2010. Good Luck!

Instead of Friday, Amazon is having their Black Friday all week.

We’re searching for the best Black Friday deals everywhere–including deals other stores are planning–so we can meet or beat their prices and bring them to you even earlier. These limited-supply offers will go quickly but we’ll add new ones throughout the day, every day this week, so you can skip the long lines and still save a bundle.

[Amazon]

If you have ever bootlegged a movie, or ripped one on your computer, then you are familiar with the DivX format.  For a short time, you can get Batman Begins, Green Lantern or one of the other Hollywood Blockbusters from DivX for FREE.  You don’t even need to buy a device, just download the free player, or register your PS3 or the one you are currently using on their site, and the movie is yours!

GearFuse got their hands on one of the streaming discs for PS3 to NetFlix, making it uber simple to Watch it Now.  Check out how seamless the process is.  Do you have yours reserved?

Cooked or Be Cooked is probably one of the only video games out right now that prompts you to prepare a five-course meal after playing it. Avid cooks can whip up recipes taught by cooking connoisseurs from Food Network.  And if you can’t cook, don’t worry, this game is absolutely a fun way to learn how.

Peeped at Nintendo.com

He’s the mouse that banks $5 billion annually. That’s a lot of cheese, but Mickey Mouse is a brand, and the little guy Disney has built an empire around.

But many argue the cherished icon is outdated. And Disney is listening. The giant is remaking Mickey and giving him an edgier, cunning new style. The first glimpse of him will come in the form of a video game next year – Epic Mickey — a Wii experience that looks promising. Peep the full story in the NYT What do you think about a whole new Mickey?

Remember the whole “iDon’t” campaign that Verizon is running? I think I know where they got it from. The VO is classic.

I personally don’t remember these commercials, and I was around for both of these machines.

Hey now, we don’t name the games…we just promote them.  Check out these new screenshots to hit the web from the upcoming expansion pack, The Ballad of Gay Tony, which features a character that made several appearances throughout the game by the name of Luis Fernando Lopez.  Get yours on Oct. 29th. via VGChartz

Anyone who is a gamer, especially those who appreciate the likes of Rock Band and Guitar Hero, is waiting for DJ Hero to come out.  Check out this cinematic intro that was quite an undertaking to produce.

Using a team of 25 3D artists, they worked on 76 shots in HD over a solid 15 week period. Apart from the central work of rebuilding and polishing the 5 main DJ characters (Cooky, GMF, HHH, Itch & Shadow), there was also a plethora of props, vehicles, environments, and other characters to create – the final scene alone boasting a retina-clenching 4800 individual dancers. via Hypebeast

Maybe it’s just me, but I love finding Easter Eggs in the most unusual places…to find out how to find the Tetris Egg, do the following:

1. Open the finder
2. Open Applications
3. Open Utilities
4. Open Terminal
5. type “emacs”; click Enter
6. Press ESC + X at the same time
7. Type “tetris”; click Enter
8. Play Tetris! Use the arrow keys to move and rotate the blocks, and press the space to make the blocks fall.