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Category Archives: Games
Evil 8-Bit Force Descends on Skate Park
This short video called “Gnarcade” features the performance of various skate/snowboarders as they make their way through an environment that is half real and half virtual. Check it out: [Via Gizmodo]
Geeky Twists on Classic Games
While standing around and waiting at the happiest place on earth with really long lines, our group eventually got tired of playing “what’s that smell”, had already decided which 3 books we’d take to a desert island, (Starship Troopers, Lamb: the gospel according to Biff Christ’s childhood best friend, and The Hobbit) , and had […]
Walmart bundle confirms $60 tag for Kinect games
Microsoft’s motion control system Kinect won’t be released until early November, but Walmart has become the first store to take pre-orders on bundles with games. The deal reveals that the games won’t be cheap. While several retailers, including Microsoft, are taking pre-orders on the device itself at around the $150 mark, Walmart is offering the […]
The Gamer’s Alphabet [Pictures]
So, being the loyal readers that all of you are, you’ve seen our awesome Geek Alphabet, right? But what about the Gamer’s Alphabet? Made by Artist/Project Manager/Penny Arcade user ElJeffe as a book for his daughter Madilyn, the Gamer’s Alphabet illustrates each of the letters of the alphabet and pairs them with something related to […]
Scorpion Plays Mortal Kombat Theme… On an Accordion!
Yep, as insane as it sounds, this is exactly what the following video is about: a man dressed as Scorpion playing the Mortal Kombat theme on an accordion. [Via Neatogeek]
If Games Had Super-Easy Mode [Vid]
If at first you don’t succeed, just try lowering the difficulty setting…
Little Big Planet in Real Life [Video]
If you’ve ever played Little Big Planet (which is one of the best games on the PS3, especially if you have kids), this video will remind you of the giant skateboard challenge located early in the game. However, riding a giant skateboard all alone looks much more dangerous in real life than it is in […]
Playing Mario – Sidewalk-Style
Now that is really cool. German Vimeo user Surfap used a projector and a motion tracking system to play Mario on a sidewalk. Check it out: [Via TechEblog]
Xbox Live revenues top a billion bucks
If one estimate is correct, Microsoft’s Xbox Live has become a billion dollar business. Bloomberg made the estimate after failing to get a precise figure from Microsoft. It did, however, get two points confirmed by the company: Around half of Xbox Live users are on the paid Gold subscription. In the 12 months to the […]