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rom check fail!… retro arcade games go berzerk

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Have you ever loaded up a retro arcade game with MAME, only to be greeted with an error message about those bad ROMs you downloaded 2 years ago? Well one enterprising developer decided to take that idea and actually turn it into a game.

The chaos that ensues in ROM CHECK FAIL! is one that really needs to be seen to…

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February 19th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: hacks + mods retro video games

8-bit video game neckties probably won’t pass as formalwear

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I’ve made it my goal in life to never have another job where I have to wear a suit and tie to work. But if I ever find myself in that situation again, I know exactly what I’m showing up to the office wearing around my neck.

These retro video gamer ties are perfect for making a statement when you…

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February 8th, 2009 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun retro technology video games

asteroid lamp hits living rooms: activate hyperspace!

Asteroid Lamp by Innermost

Pay tribute to one of classic arcade games of all time with these Asteroids-inspired lighting fixtures.

Each lamp is comprised of 24 facets, each slightly different in size and shape – which makes them look really cool when placed in multiples and set on different sides. They measure about 12″ in diameter and about 11.5″ high and their unique design…

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July 27th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design retro video games

asteroids coffee table blasts into hyperspace

Asteroids Coffee Table by C. Macintosh Morrison

If one of your fondest memories of youth is getting blisters on your fingers from zapping space debris and aliens, these most-excellent coffee tables belong in your living room.

Designer C. Macintosh (”Mac”) Morrison plans on creating a limited run of these tables (probably no more than 50 of them) for release sometime this Summer or Autumn. In addition to…

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February 1st, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design video games