Gamerize your iGoogle
While trying to figure out Xi in Home last night (watch for more info on that soon), I noticed that Google’s customized homepages, known as iGoogle, are now able to sport game-based themes. Right now theme choices include Animal Crossing, Mega Man, Zelda, Street Fighter IV, The Sims 3, and Guitar Hero just to name a few. These themes aren’t just limited to one visual representation. An example is the Mega Man version has different setups for the bosses and characters. Pretty nifty move by Google to license, and/or get the copyright holders to build these nice themes for their site.
So now you can proudly wear your gamer cred on your web search engine, for all of your co-workers, friends, and family to view over your shoulder. I know I use iGoogle as my home page for my browser, since I can have all the nifty things I need prominently displayed Aeropause RSS feed, other RSS feeds, current weather, quotes, etc. If you do use Google drop a comment for the theme you use. If you don’t use Google, drop a comment about the theme you *would* use, and what search engine/customized homepage that you do use.
Tags: gamer cred, google, guitar hero, igoogle, mega man, Street Fighter IV, the sims 3, themes, zelda
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I'm currently using the Mario Theme.
Before that, I had a slick, black and blue one called “Encroaching Darkness” or something.
I prefer it, actually.
But I've decided to try one of the Gamer Themes just for a day or two. Out of respect.
“Out of respect”.
Of course.
Same here, right now I'm pimping the Mega Man on my main tab, and the SF4 on my RSS feed tab. I secretly switched my wife's to Zelda this morning, so I'll see if she noticed or not when I get home.
I liked my old theme, but I don't even remember what it was called. Is there a way to find out the themes you've used?
I'm using Google Chrome, so I never need to use Google as a homepage. All of the sites I regularly visit are plastered in front of my face in list form as soon as I open the browser. You should be happy to know that Aeropause is third on that list, after Yahoo Mail and, surprisingly, Xbox.
Ooooooo. Looking forward to the Xi stuff. I too have been trying to figure out Xi. Here's your article headline: “Xi bold attempt to make Home interesting”
Well, there is always Zi if Xi does not work out. Or they can just play the animated sequence from Xanadu over and over for a nice change of pace.
I'm currently using the Mario Theme.
Before that, I had a slick, black and blue one called “Encroaching Darkness” or something.
I prefer it, actually.
But I've decided to try one of the Gamer Themes just for a day or two. Out of respect.
“Out of respect”.
Of course.
Same here, right now I'm pimping the Mega Man on my main tab, and the SF4 on my RSS feed tab. I secretly switched my wife's to Zelda this morning, so I'll see if she noticed or not when I get home.
I liked my old theme, but I don't even remember what it was called. Is there a way to find out the themes you've used?
I'm using Google Chrome, so I never need to use Google as a homepage. All of the sites I regularly visit are plastered in front of my face in list form as soon as I open the browser. You should be happy to know that Aeropause is third on that list, after Yahoo Mail and, surprisingly, Xbox.
Ooooooo. Looking forward to the Xi stuff. I too have been trying to figure out Xi. Here's your article headline: “Xi bold attempt to make Home interesting”
Well, there is always Zi if Xi does not work out. Or they can just play the animated sequence from Xanadu over and over for a nice change of pace.