We here at Gearfuse would like to wish you a happy new year and a healthy 2009! We’ll be off today (January 1st) but don’t let that stop you from curing your hangover! Thanks for reading Gearfuse and we look forward to a new year full of shenannigans.

This is perhaps the most depressing t-shirt design I’ve ever seen. I can’t think of a better time to come across it than right before the New Year. This way, I can wipe the slate clean of any desire to start up my own arcade right here in my own town. This shirt reminds me that no matter how enticing the idea of owning your own arcade is, it will never feed the kids. Link [via]

Seeing this video makes me hope that one day I’ll be flying in a giant robotic butterfly. Researchers in Japan are working on this small ornithopter, a flying device with wings that are modeled after those of a butterfly. The idea is to one day have commercial airplanes with flapping-wing flight just like birds. Above is a high speed video demonstrating the small scale design of the ornithopter. It turns out that the most efficient forward flying wings are wings... Continue reading

Looking for a way to impress all of the females at your New Years party but not tech savvy enough to make your own robot? Well, there will be plenty of champagne at your party, so why not turn those wasted corks into miniature chairs. The girls will think they’re cute and by showing them your creative side — the girls will think you’re cute, too! Listen, dude. You’ve never had a better shot of getting laid on New Years... Continue reading

Our contest wraps up today, so make sure you enter. We’ll be taking off tomorrow like everyone else, so enjoy the New Year and welcome to 2009. Heh. A Zelda messenger bag Get your hands on the Killzone 2 demo early When netbooks go robotic Details on how to get a free PS3 Blu-ray remote Stylish radiators Zunes are dying all over the world Have great links you want showcased on Afternoon Linkage? E-mail us: tips AT gearfuse DOT com.

If Mario and Peach settled down one day and bought a castle in the countryside, I’d imagine this is what their garden would look like. Though I’m not sure how Mario would feel about a Piranha plant growing in his own backyard. I would imagine a little fire would take care of the job…

Zero Cool and Acid Burn battle it out in Wipeout in the movie Hackers. Why let the fun stop there? Sebastian Arts created this beautiful LEGO Wipeout Racer that’s full of detail. Think you could do better? Tough call. Link

Late night. Your girl is over. You’ve made it to first base and it’s been wonderful watching Wild Things but now you need to step it up. Grab the gel remote your cousin at Panasonic R&D sent you. Pause the movie right when Denise Richards is getting naked and look your babe right in the eye. Take the remote, slip it in and you’re an all-star now, kid. Link

When you combine beer and tools, men just can’t help but get excited. That’s why this cheap $18 bottle opener set is the perfect gift for your boyfriend or husband. Watch the look of joy on his face appear as he realizes you haven’t gotten him the standard Craftsman fare, but a powerful set of beer-crackers. So crack a cold one, and toast to the things we do for love. And beer. Link [via]

The holidays have come and gone but chances are, you still have a few gift cards sitting in your wallet. Speaking of your wallet, we’ve got to talk. It’s simply too ratty and dull for a person of your stature to use for carrying business cards in. Do you want creases and bends all over those beautiful new cards you purchased? Of course not. Plunk down that $25 Amazon gift card you got in exchange for this circuit board card... Continue reading