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I haven’t heard of Robot Taekwon V up until now, but I think he’s about to become a lot more famous because of South Korea’s soon-to-be-built robot-themed amusement park, Robot Land. The park will have a statue of the 70s cartoon hero (who was known as Voltar the Invincible in the US). If you think…
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September 6th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun retro robots strange + wonderful technology

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What would happen if Pac-Man was on twitter? A whole lot of trouble, that’s what.
I laughed my ass off when I saw this hysterical illustration by Scott Hampson. Scott, will you please make T-shirts out of these? I’ll be first on your list.
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June 23rd, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: just plain fun quickpix retro video games
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Ok, how’s this for a concept? Take two moody lovers on a park bench. Put them inside your iPhone or iPod Touch. Shake them vigorously. Watch the sparks fly.
Yep, that’s the idea behind interactive artist Eric Loyer’s new iPhone app, Ruben & Lullaby. By jostling your iPhone, you’ll make the lovers angry. Give them…
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January 15th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: design interactive mobile tech strange + wonderful technology
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While Bioshock was one of the darkest and bone-chilling games I’ve ever played, this recent gamer fan art somehow manages to make those creepy Little Sisters just a little less imposing.
This Anime Bioshock illustration by Shuugo envisions the little sisters with those bright Anime saucer eyes, making them look more curious than ominous. Big Daddy…
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April 12th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft video games
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While I’m not a huge fan of many of those old full-motion-video (FMV) games, I have to keep a place in my heart for Space Ace, a surprisingly entertaining FMV laserdisc-based game created by some of the industry’s most respected animators.
While the game has been resurrected numerous times on everything from CD-ROM to DVD…
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February 6th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: retro video video games
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This USB hub out of Japan features the (approximate) likeness of everyone’s favorite animated rodent, Mickey Mouse.
When not attached to your computer, the connectors provide Mickey with his ears. When connected though, the Vincent van Mouse look is a bit disturbing. While the hub’s cartoon design might to appeal to Disneyanna collectors, it’s nothing…
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September 29th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: Uncategorized
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I’m not sure how you handmake temporary tattoos, but Etsy artist michibags seems to know how. (I’m guessing it’s done with special inkjet paper and ink). Her latest creation is these temp tats of everyone’s favorite little Italian plumber, Mario.
While they won’t exactly pass for the real deal, they’re a fun way to show…
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September 2nd, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: design video games
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Midway and Cartoon Network have revealed that they’re working on a new game based on the popular Adult Swim cartoon, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. The game, titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am, will be an action-adventure game featuring “combat golf” (whatever that means,) cart racing among other things.
According to ATHF series creators Matt Maiellaro and…
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March 22nd, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: just plain fun video games