You’d figure that if LEGO released a Wii Remote they’d do it right and let you build the whole thing from scratch. But seeing as there are small kids and even smaller geriatrics who regularly use the Wii, LEGO saw that it was more fitting to introduce a branded Wiimote with a little less need for technical know-how. So we ...
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Gamer Creates Massive Working Computer Using Virtual Minecraft Building Blocks
Craddock is not your average gamer. Better known by his online pseudonym “theinternetftw,” Craddock is one of a few crafty gamers in the process of creating a working virtual computer. In Craddock’s case, a 16-bit computer that will run entirely in Minecraft. That computer will be “Hack” compatible, meaning that it will run code meant for the Hack machine described ...
Read More »Halo 2600 Code Visualized
Much like any other game console, Atari cartridges contained executable code along with corresponding data. Much of Atari game code is in the language of mathematics – if x is true, go to y. In this visualization of the custom Halo 2600, a adaptation of Halo for the Atari 2600 we’ve posted about in the past, each time there is ...
Read More »Decisions, Decisions: Mario’s Dilemma
Let’s play a little game. You’ve spent your entire life killing the closest friends of Bowser. But how will you take action when your two most beloved are at the edge of death, and only one can possibly be saved. Neither path will be easy. You’ll have to choose. But be quick, the clock is ticking. Damn you, Jigsaw! Mario ...
Read More »Son of Manio
Inspired by Rene Magritte’s The Son of Man, Son of Manio is Jonah Block’s geeky little way of showing his admiration for both gaming and surrealist art. The Son of Manio design is available on a T-Shirt from Woot today only for only $10. You can check out this link for a refresher on Magritte’s original The Son of Man ...
Read More »Pac-Man Couples Outfit: The Cherry is About Two-Feet Too High
With a strong desire to show up at Video Games Live in Vancouver with a fresh idea, Zenboy decided to go custom, creating an outfit for him and his wife that would be remembered and envied. Their Pac-Man Couples Outfit not only flaunts his wife’s assets, but forces its way into the psyche of every gamer attending the event. Here’s ...
Read More »PlayStation Move Submachine Gun Controller Prepares Your Kids For Zombie Invasion
They’re going to have to learn eventually, so you might as well get them use to the feel of a submachine gun as young as possible. CTA Digital unveiled their new PlayStation Move peripheral, the Submachine Gun controller accessory. If you desire a little more realism out of your shooters, because exploding heads and blood splatter just isn’t enough to ...
Read More »Pixelated Glasses: Available in Both 5 & 6 DPI
The one thing that I’ve always loved about pixelated fashion is how it makes you look high-def in comparison. Wearing low-pixel items makes you stand out out in a crowd, even if said crowd isn’t stuffed pack with geeks. People react to pixels in a way that goes behind gaming. Pixels are an ultimate symbol of retro style. Samal Design’s ...
Read More »Limited Edition Pac-Man Moleskine Notebooks
There was a time where I thought Moleskine notebooks were the coolest damn thing on the planet. I would carry mine around with me everywhere I went. But then I realized, wait a second, I have nothing to write about in here. I go out, like, once a month. And when I do there is absolutely nothing eventful that happens. ...
Read More »TRON Motorcycle Suit
In a few short months, the film Tron: Legacy will hit theaters, reinvigorating a once lost franchise that seemed lost in the folds of gaming history. There’s only one way to survive the world of TRON, and that’s to have the proper gear. The lifespan of a digital light racer seems to be not so good. The Tron Motorcycle Suit ...
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