Steal That Style: Niko Bellic [Game Daily]

Check out those shoulder joints. DREAMLAND, no?

Hit the jump for another Pikacap.

Pikachu Cap [Strictly Fitteds]

Oh. Wait. Sorry.

Anyway, hit the jump for two more pics and zero disgusting shirt sex puns. Promise.

Stickers, buttons and awesome labels — the little touches are just great.

I can't friggin wait to lay about in my house wearing nothing more than a pair of LittleBigPlanet whitey-tighties under my silk God of War smoking jacket while I sip cognac and pass judgment on the gaming world.

IV Gear already has their list of games up, but no product pics yet.

So excited. List of companies and silly quotes on the jump.

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LAUNCHES NEW LICENSED APPAREL PROGRAM
Companies Work Together to Showcase Top PlayStation® franchise titles

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) today announces four new industry leaders in apparel and accessory licenses for the PlayStation® brand and various game franchises, including God of War®, Ratchet & Clank®, Resistance Fall of Man®, Heavenly Sword™ and Little Big Planet™. IV Gear Inc. will develop an extensive line of t-shirts, headwear and other apparel for the specialty and mid-tier market. Fortune Fashions will also focus on the mid-tier market as well as mass retail channels for t-shirts and hoodies. Bioworld will produce headwear, bags and accessories. MJC will round out the program with boys and young men's boxers and loungewear.

"PlayStation is an extremely strong and well-known brand" said Shelly Gayner, Director of Licensing, SCEA. "We feel that this is a great opportunity for us to satiate our core fans and extend and capitalize on PlayStation name recognition by creating a new line of apparel in connection with the PlayStation brands and our top franchise titles."

John Leonhardt, President of Dimensional Branding Group, who is leading the DBG PlayStation licensing team, adds, "With the addition of this diverse roster of creative and passionate apparel partners this marks the initiation of PlayStation as one of the most innovative and cutting edge licensing programs."

It might be a bit too late to buy these as presents, but that doesn't stop you from just picking one up for yourself. If you're interested hit up the site below, but make sure to contact them directly at info [ at [ idolwear.ch if you want a custom pattern.

Idol Wear

I found this gem while shopping at a outlet Jeans West story here in Australia. It may not be the coolest gaming shirt I own, but at $5 Australian it sure is the cheapest. I just wish there were more Pac Man ghosts on the shirt.

If there were a competition to make the ugliest shoes in the world. And if that competition had an entry that was so good at being ugly it was disqualified to give the other entries a chance: The Gamer would be that entry.

I can't figure out which I find more disconcerting. The sheer overwhelming fuglatude of these shoes or the fact that just don't make any sense what so ever. What the hell was going through their minds when they came up with this?

Brent: I know, let's take a pair of sneakers and slap the gutted remains of an Xbox 360 controller to the sole.

Frasier: Wow, grand slam Brent! Now, lets go roll around in the pool of money we made off of kids who like to skate on the back heels of their shoes.

I mean the complete stupidity of this idea makes me question the company's success with the Heely. Was it just pure luck? Do these guys have two buckets, one filled with shoes and the other with objects and then just pick one from each bucket and make things with them?

My new pair of Legacy X Nintendo 2007 shoes just hit the house. Yes, I ran out and ordered them the second Mike posted that they 400 limited run shoes were available.

I've only been wearing them for a few minutes so I can't really say how they will break in. They look quite nice and distinct up close, but mostly average from afar, which is what I like. They smell like someone emptied a can of spray paint into them, maybe two. In fact, they're right now giving me a headache, but I assume that will go away over time. The only other thing I should not is that while I ordered my shoe size, they feel slightly tight, so they may run a little smaller than normal.

While they're no replacements for my poor, worn out Space Invader shoes, they're still decent stand ins and I expect that once they're broken in they'll be fine. I particularly like the Mario and Yoshi buried under the rubber of the sole on the bottom of the shoes. Nice touch.

An assortment of UK fashion designers have teamed up to create an assortment of MySims-inspired fashions to sell for charity starting next week.

Each of the creations are meant to capture the "self expression, customization, creativity and collectiability" of the My Sims world with 100 percent of the profits going to the Great Ormond Street children's hospital.

The items range from a Wii bag to a really neat t-shirt with a build in pouch to carry your DS around in.

Giles Deacon - Eek Wii-mote/Bag talisman - based on Giles' signature avatar Eek will come with special My Sims elements designed to stimulate the mind or just act as good luck. RRP £35

Cassette Playa - Stuck on My Sims - Cassette Playa puts a unique twist on the MySims world with a series of vinyl and foil artworks rooted in customisation - give your DS that My Sims make-over or simply customise your phone, laptop, nails or notebook. RRP £15

House of Holland - My Sims Pouch Tee - designed for DS on the go, with a seamed in DS pouch/pocket - this limited edition tee bears the cult signature of Henry Holland's irreverent take on life - with the slogan 'Life Begins With MySims'. RRP £40

Tatty Divine - My Sims Sushi Bag - designed to perfectly carry your Wii mote on the go, Tatty Divine's exclusive bag takes design inspiration from MySim's sushi chef, and features hundreds of glittering Swarovski crystals. RRP £150

The goodies go on sale on Oct. 8.

My Sims Capsules [The Sims 2]

There was an entire hall chock full of merchandise at Tokyo Game Show: dolls, figures, toys and shirt. Mostly shirts though, tons and tons of T-shirts. While I love gaming shirts, they really have to be something special to get me to buy one. Mostly because I don't have the room in my house for anymore. When I was walking the halls last week checking out the merch this black Doki Doki Majo Shinpan shirt caught my eye.

Not only was it down right bizarre, it was for a game no one in the U.S. will probably ever seen. So yes, I bought it. What I didn't buy, though, was that shirt next to it. I mean, that's a finger there sneaking up her skirt and check out those freaked out eyes.

I like the idea behind this t-shirt much more than the actual finished product. Maybe it's just the fact that it's printed on that bright blue shirt. I think it would look much better with a smaller design and on white. But yes, I can totally see Mario as a pusher.

Mushroom Dealer [Threadless]

Besides low prices, UNI-QLO does offer nice t-shirts thanks to the big name talent it ropes in. Take Final Fantasy and Vampire Hunter D character designer Yoshitaka Amano, who created this above shirt just for UNi-QLO. It might not be to everyone's tastes, but it's still very cool of UNI-QLO to bring in actual names artists to design its tees — at, like I said, a low price for consumers. Brian Ashcraft

Amano Shirts [UNI-QLO, Thanks Matthew!]

Just a quick note to point out that I've listed gaming auctions on eBay for a DS Lite Gift Pack, a Wii Gift Pack, a Swag Gift Pack and a Seagate 750 GB external hard drive.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from the auction will go to Jennifer Ann's Group, the charity my brother started in the wake of his daughter's murder to help others through the education and prevention of teen dating violence.

Hit the jump for a listing of each auction and a link if you're interested in bidding. And a special thanks to Nintendo and Seagate for the donations. Brian Crecente

The Wii Pack
A brand new still-in-box Wii (which comes with the Wii console, a remote controller, a nunchuk, a stand, a sensor and a copy of Wii Sports.)
An extra nunchuk controller
Wii Play game (which comes with Wii Play and an extra remote controller.)
A Wii Messenger Bag
WarioWare Smooth Moves game
Excite Truck game
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess game
A Nintendo notebook
Nintendo paper shopping bag

The DS Lite Pack
A brand new still-in-box black DS Lite
A DS Lite carrying case
A Nintendo WiFi USB Connector
Elite Beat Agents game
Wario Master of Disguise game
Brain Age game
New Super Mario Bros. game
A Nintendo notebook
Nintendo paper shopping bag

The Nintendo Swag Pack
Brand new Nintendo Collector's Edition of Monopoly
Mario Kart DS 3D puzzle
Resizeable red Mario ballcap
Resizeable white Wii ballcap
Wii Rock sticker
Green Zelda Triforce T-shirt size Large
Pink Princess Power T-shirt size X-Large
Glow in the dark Mario Power-Up Boxer short size Large
Nintendo noisemaker which makes the "Start" sound
Nintendo noisemaker which makes the "Big" sound
Two blue rubber "Player" bracelets

Seagate Harddrive
A Seagate 750GB Pushbutton Backup External Hard Drive

That's right baby: I got my new kicks today. They're a little tight, but I'm sure they'll break in just fine. And the look, the look's so spectacular even my game-hating wife had to admit that they were "pretty cool."

Just what I needed after a long, stressful day at the house. Brian Crecente

Crecente's New Space Invader Kicks [Kotaku]

Our first Kotaku shirt has officially arrived.

This first swing at the Kotaku t-shirt is only available in a limited edition run, so to ensure you get yours, order now. Keep in mind when ordering that the sizes are way off.

We are in the process of figuring out which slogan shirt to go with as well. As soon as we select a slogan and it hits our store, I'll make sure to let you know.

Alright, proceed to whining. Brian Crecente

The Kotaku Logo Shirt [Gawker Store]

Remember those fancy Nintendo shoes that Pandamanda made with fabric pens and a pair of plain white shoes? I loved the art so much I paid her to make a pair just for me featuring what else but Space Invaders.

I haven't received them yet, but she just sent me a slew of pictures and I nearly passed out from how amazing they are. I like how from a distance they almost look like those checkered Vans. I had a pair of checkered Vans when I was in high school, but the cool just didn't take. Maybe it will this time around.

These set me back $130, which includes the price of the shoes. A very fair price for such ass-kickery. Pandamanda says she is taking orders, so if you're interested hit her up at PandaSneaks [ at ] gmail.com

Now the only question is will I have the nerve to wear these in public. And I think you know the answer. Brian Crecente

If you're a shirt whore (I'm talking to you McWhertor) you better set you clock for 11 a.m. Eastern on Friday.

That's when The King of Games will start taking orders for their new Super Mario Kart shirt as well as a slew of reprints including the Zelda 20th Anniversary shirt and the Mother shirt. K0G teases us by saying this "may" be the last time to buy these shirts.

Hit up the site for the full list of reprints. Brian Crecente

Reprints [King of Games, via Jean Snow]

Okay! The contest is finished, and now we've got to pick a winner. Here's the vital statics so you know your chances:

• 1,627 entries were received
• 233 of those entries were either apologies for entering twice, random questions about the contest or just incomplete.
• 1 forfeited for being under 18 years old.
• 1,231 of those entries were incorrect.

Yup, only 162 of those entries got all of the answers correct. The killer missions? Mission #1 (answer: Wal-Mart, not any of the Japan launches!), mission #3 (answer: Six pika-faces) and the evil mission #4 (there are sixteen hats — they are sold in packs of eight!). So how are we going to pick the winner? We've ("we" being my wife and I) have written the names of those who got all the answers correct on post-its in pencil. The three year-old child you see above will pull one of these out of a Doraemon popcorn bucket. That's right, the fate of the winner hinges on Doraemon popcorn bucket and a kid in a monkey jacket. With Ultra-man and Gamera figures.

Check back later in the day when he announce the winner. Oooooooh, the suspense is killing me! Brian Ashcraft

Now these homemade shoes are hot. HOT! Kotaku regular Gils0n sent us these pictures of shoes crafted by co-worker Pandamanda with fabric pens and a pair of plain white shoes. A-friggin-mazing. Now if she would only make a pair of Space Invader shoes... and sell them... to me. Brian Crecente

Pandamanda

Some people should wear funny costumes outside. Some should not. Others shouldn't even venture outdoors. A Japanese thread has popped up laced with truly standout costumes. Yes, there are worse, way worse, but this is a good start. Part of me feels like a cruel bastard posting these pics. Not so much because all those Japanese commenters are laughing at this folks, but because of the visual pain I am inflicting on our lovely readership. For that, forgive me. Brian Ashcraft

Koitsu... Yabai! [2 Log]

Movie stars get grilled by the fashion police so why not game stars? Christian Nutt has a feature up at Games Radar that does just that. Stephen Pierce, grad of The London College of Fashion rates the fashion sense of Bullet Witch's Alicia. Stand out quote:

The directional choice of the 'Pantkerchief' is brave, and would take the wearer from a Parisian cuddle party to a trailer park chicken-chase with ease. The studious specs suggest a woman who could lecture on quantum theory, before going to town on your ass with a fist-full of Chinese Love Eggs.

Pantkerchief? This Stephen guy is a hoot! Brian Ashcraft

Alicia's Clothes Rated [Games Radar via Insert Credit]

Game Love and Berry is so big in Japan that its arcade machines not only draw lines of little girls, but lines of little girls wearing official Love and Berry threads. And now, Sega's fifty-four "LB Style" stores across Japan will be selling formal wear. There will be six different kinds of outfits, perfect for kindergarten entrance ceremonies! This leaves us wondering where will Sega's Love and Berry money train stop. Not at socks apparently, because girls can choose from six different kinds. Brian Ashcraft

Formal Wear LB Style [Famitsu]

That's Kotaku's-man-in-Tokyo Jean Snow in that killer The King of Games 20th Anniversary Zelda hoodie. It went on sale January 9th. Fret not, the Japan-based KOG site ships internationally. Yes, that means you too can wear this! Just like Jean Snow! And like all good things, these hoodies come at a price: 9,800 yen (US $80) plus shipping. We've featured KOG's Nintendo licensed goods before, and you know, we'll probably do it again. 'Cause game threads don't get any cooler than this. Brian Ashcraft

20th Anniversary Zelda Hoodie [Jean Snow]

Ok, I'm right on the line with these. I love the shoes, can't get enough of the gaming shoes, but the baby blue color and hardcore Nintendo fanboyism of these sneaks leave me a little hesitant to buy.

On the flipside, these particular shoes have translucent soles that give you a peak at a gel-obscured Yoshi on one foot and a yellow-cape wearing Mario from Super Mario World on the other. Maybe they'll come out with a nice black or grey version of these.

Of course it's also going to depend on for how much Run Athletics is going to sell these Super Trainers.Brian Crecente

Super Trainers Nintendo X Run Athletics Legacy [Urban Retro Lifestyle]

The charity auction for Nike's ultra-exclusive Playstation 3 shoes just ended. Bluesole.com, which sold the shoes for charity, managed to raise $4,530 for the single pair, which is one of 24 pairs made by Nike. None of them were released to the public. Brian Crecente

PlayStation 3 Air Max 90 Hybrid Nike Kicks [Blue Sole]

Apparently there is a limit to what game-related shoes I like. These Godfather the Game shoes have got to be the ugliest things I've ever seen. And yes, I'm including the Xbox shoes on that list. Brian Crecente

Fuck, they made Godfather the Game Shoes Now [Geek on Stun]

Remember those Playstation 3 shoes I was lusting over last week? The ones made by Nike? Well the unattainable shoes are, it turns out, attainable after all. Someone is auctioning one of the two dozen kicks with 100 percent going to some unnamed charity.

Currently, the price is hovering at just over $4,000. Oh, and those shoes are size 10, so even if I was rich, they wouldn't fit my tiny feet. Dammit! Brian Crecente

Playstation 3 Air Max Shoes [Blue Sole]

Our very own Geek on Stun posts about some damn cool Osu! Tatakae!! Ouendan shirts that popped up on the backs of the developers for the game, also known as Elite Beat Agents here in the U.S.

The come in three fancy colors, midnight, lime and banana, and feature a little bubble that reads "Agents Are..." on the front and god knows what on the back. The suspense if killing me. Brian Crecente

Inis Made Elite Beat Agents T-Shirts! [Geek on Stun]

It's no secret to the avid Kotaku reader that I have a bit of a shoe fetish. I love the shoes. And yes, I know that makes me a big girl. My favorite pair, for the past year or so, are my limited edition Invader Sneaks which by some bizarre twist of fate happen to be number one of 4,500 pairs made.

While I think they will never be toppled from their perch, these super limited edition PS3 shoes are pretty damn nifty as well.

There are exactly 24 of these Nike Air Max 360/90 Hybrid shoes made. They sport the launch date on the heel and tongue, diagrams of the console on the inside and Play Beyond as well as a partial picture of the Sixaxis on the insert.

My guess is that they are, for all practical purposes, totally unattainable, which of course is why I want them. Brian Crecente

First Look at PlayStation 3 Kicks New Pics - Pg 1 ISS Forums]

When Florian wears dress shirts (heck, when he wears clothes), he, she, it always makes sure to cover his/her/its freakishly pale body with puffy pirate shirts that require cuff links. What's Florian currently wearing in Kotaku Tower? Hardened chewing gum and a paperclip. If dear Flor ever thinks of springing from something "better," we do recommend these rad sterling silver Space Invaders ones on Etsy at US $35 for a set. Brian Ashcraft

Space Invader Links [Boing Boing]

For me personally, any threads that scream video games are out. Game wear should be playful, subtile and everything these jeans are not. It's also the artist whipped up a buffet of retro gaming heros and slapped them on a pair of denim. Are the characters skillfully and brilliantly executed? Absolutely. Wearable? Well. Brian Ashcraft

Gaming Jeans [The Girl Gamers]

DIY Japanese blogger Takuronyan's previous denim wonder was Mario. This go round, he's done a pair of jeans with Zelda's Link right on the seat pocket. Link just loves it when you sit on his face. Brian Ashcraft

More Here [FAMIcomplex]