GLaDOS T-shirt, £20
GamerPrint
GamerPrint, now in operation for more than five years, has a traditional offering of T-shirts and hoodies with prints designed to be recognisable only by those familiar with the game from which they draw inspiration. The customer favourite is the Fallout-inspired Nuka Cola T, though also popular are the Nintendo designs (inspired by the likes of Mario and Zelda) and this lovely Portal-inspired GLaDOS T.
Street Fighter Xmas Jumper, £29.99
Numskull
Numskull is part of Rubber Road, a company founded in 2012 by former Game executives. It produces licensed products from brands such as PlayStation and Ubisoft and has anew range aimed squarely at the Christmas shopper. Less subtle than the print T-shirts of other retailers, they include stocking fillers along the lines of PlayStation cufflinks and colourful Sonic the Hedgehog socks, as well as a range of Christmas jumpers: PlayStation, Sonic and Street Fighter.
Gym Veteran Badge Set, £15
Top Thread Clothing
Independently owned and run, all of Top Thread Clothing’s T-shirts are printed in the UK. As with other retailers, it offers T-shirts with prints designed to be recognisable only by those familiar with the games, but it also has some unique items like Sonic the Hedgehog customised Converse shoes and Pokémon-themed gym badges
Minecraft Creeper scarf, £16.99
Gamerabilia
Gamerabilia is notable for its huge range of licensed clothing and its extensive fancy dress section, which features an Assassin’s Creed hidden blade replica, Borderlands character masks, and a foam Minecraft replica sword. The long list of games from which its offerings draw inspiration includes older titles such as Space Invaders and forthcoming releases like Assassin’s Creed Unity. The most popular range is Legend of Zelda, but parents looking for Christmas presents might want to check out the Minecraft range, including the Creeper scarf.
Power Up Pac-Man leggings, £30
Insert Coin
Unfortunately, Insert Coin no longer produces many T-shirts in women’s sizes, but there is a large range of men’s/unisex T-shirts with subtle game-themed designs. It also carries women’s clothes like a The Last Of Us-themed Ellie vest and the Power Up Pac-Man leggings, as well as treats such as a PaRappa the Rapper-themed beanie.
La Liberté Assassin’s Creed jacket, £169
Musterbrand
Musterbrand offers high quality clothing for gamers not afraid to spend more for something special. La Liberté is its first Assassin’s Creed jacket for women. With a 100% moleskin shell it’s weighty and comfortable and has a tricolour lining and Assassin’s Creed logo buttons that will reward those who look closer. Then, of course, it has an oversized hood for those who want to play the stealthy vigilante.
