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Archive for June 2009

Fuzzy Wuzzy Wookiee Cookies Are Sadly Inedible

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There’s absolutely nothing sadder than a cookie that’s not for eating (except perhaps the level of hyperbole in this sentence). We could be talking about the best cookie ever–and these would make the list, if there was a list, and being edible wasn’t a requirement–but if it’s not for eating,…

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June 11th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Wield Carrots, Hack Up Childhood Icons in Fairytale Fights

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Fairytale Fights… will almost certainly be remembered. It’s all about using one fairy tale legend to beat up other fairy tale legends, in crazytown stages based on fairy tales, all while wielding the most ridiculous weapons imaginable. But will it be known as the point at which the hack-and-slash really

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June 11th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

This Guitar Hero Uses a Real Guitar

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This isn’t about being amazing at Guitar Hero; lots of people are amazing Guitar Hero players. No, this little patch of the internet is dedicated to being amazing at doing the obvious (and I mean that in a good way). It’s Guitar Hero…… with a guitar.

The genius

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June 11th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Polonium, Oxygen, Phosphorus Mousepad: Now That’S a Deadly Mixture

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Breaking news: chemists have stumbled upon the recipe of doom: Polonium, Oxygen and Phosphorus, or PoOP.

Problem is, the price stinks: the PoOP mousepad sells for $16 USD at Mousepad Warehouse. There’s no way I’m paying $16 for a mousepad. And it doesn’t even mention the deadlier Sulfur Hydrogen Iodine…

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June 11th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

No Psp Trophies Because of Absence of 2nd Analog Nub *Kidding* Because of Piracy.

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Joystiq asked Eric Lempel, Director of PlayStation Network Operations, if Sony would ever bring Trophies – the equivalent of Xbox 360′s Achievements – to the PSP. Upon hearing the question, Lempel fell on his knees and screamed, “Daaaamn youuu Salazaaaaaar!” No. He did not; Lempel only said: “You’re not going…

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June 11th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Panasonic Dmp-B15, World’S First Portable Blu-ray Player : is It Worth $800?

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Digital Trends have reviewed Panasonic’s DMP-B15, The world’s first portable Blu-ray player. So is it worth the $800 USD price tag? Well, the player does get a 7 (out of 10 I guess), but after reading the review my short answer has to be NO.

I’m not saying that Digital…

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June 11th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Matches Are So 2000: Mag Fire Metallic Firestarter

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Put an end to the frustration of lighting up your grill or starting a bonfire with the Mag Fire firestarter. It’s capable of producing white-hot 3000ºC (5500ºF) sparks, even in humid, stormy or freezing conditions. You can even use it as a flare of sorts to call for help.

This…

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June 11th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Super Nintendo Pc Casemod Runs 32-Bit Os in a 16-Bit Box

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Check out this clever casemod which combines the shell of an old SNES console with the brains of a modern PC.

Modders quangDX and DuPPs took an old Super Nintendo they had lying around, splayed open its guts and married it with the internals of an Acer Aspire One A150…

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June 10th, 2009 by: Technabob

Giant Gundam Statue Fully Constructed: J*Zz in My Pants

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The RX-78 statue – 8th Wonder of the World, King of all Statues, Future Prime Minister – is finished. It’s done. It’s awesome. It’s bitchin.  Japan the best. Japan is the Michael Jordan of nations. Japan is the knees of the bee’s knees. They make giant robot statues. GIANT! ROBOT!…

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June 10th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Playstation 3 Price Cut Rumors Part 5 Bajillion: $100 Cut Coming in Mid-August?

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Sony revealed a lot of things at E3, but a price cut wasn’t one of them. Now I don’t know if this new-old rumor has anything behind it, but Sterne Agee analyst Arvind Bhatia is claiming that “industry sources” are claiming that “a $100 price cut on the PS3 in…

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June 10th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

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