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maxed-out steampunk pc being given away to promote damnation video game

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Bring out your Victorian costumes and steam-powered, brass-colored…stuff: Destructoid are giving away a steampunk PC with specs as awesome as it looks. All they’re asking for in return is a video, photo or art installation of yourself with a steampunk theme.

The PC was made by steampunk artist Jake Hildebrandt to promote the release of the PC video game Damnation.…

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May 26th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: computing hacks + mods strange + wonderful technology

tokyoflash watch contest answers, winners announced

The results are in for our just completed Tokyoflash watch giveaway, and I can now reveal the answers and winners. Read on for the answers, the winners’ names, and some really special watch designs in case you’ve never seen them before.
S-Mode Oberon IPB: 11:36

Tokyoflash Infection: 3:56

Nekura Progression: 10:45 (PM)

Tokyoflash Shinshoku: 9:37

Tokyoflash 1000100101 Black: 10:19

Nekura…

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August 12th, 2008 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: timepieces

tokyoflash watch giveaway: do you know what time it is?

[UPDATE 8/12/2008: The contest is now over. You can check out the answers and winners here].
How’d you like to win a really cool modern watch from Tokyoflash? Well, if you can tell time, you could win a free watch! Read on, and learn how.

So here’s the deal: Head on over to the Tokyoflash website and find the product…

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July 28th, 2008 stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

win free passes to web 2.0 expo [caption contest]

Web 2.0 Expo Caption Contest Photo

Thanks to our friends over at Technorati, I’ve got my hands on a couple of full passes to next week’s Web 2.0 Expo to give away to two lucky Technabob readers. The show runs from April 22-25 in San Francisco, CA and is a great opportunity to learn about the latest Internet trends and technologies, and to interact with thousands…

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April 16th, 2008 comments (13) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: technology

nintendo memories contest winners announced

Mario Collage by Chris Lange

Earlier this week, we wrapped up our Fondest Nintendo Memories Contest, which asked Technabob readers to share their favorite Nintendo moments of all time. I just finished tabulating the results in the old Bat-computer, and I’m happy to bring you the winning entries now.

Grand Prize Winner
Original Nintendo Mini Collage by Chris Lange
Posted by Jack: “My brother and I…

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April 4th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun video games

nintendo memories contest: only 3 days left!

Nintendo Koopa Collage by Chris Lange

Attention Nintendo addicts! Don’t forget to submit your entries to Technabob’s Fondest Nintendo Memories contest, which ends at the end of the day on Monday, March 31st.

We’re looking for you to share the best, brightest, funniest, and generally most creative Nintendo-inspired memories. The grand prize winner will receive a super-cool original Nintendo collage by artist Chris Lange, while five…

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March 28th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

contest: your fondest nintendo memories [win prizes]

Nintendo Collages by Chris Lange

[Update 4/1/2008: The contest is now closed. Thanks for all the great entries. The winning entries have been posted here.]
Nintendo fanboys and fangirls, here’s a chance for you guys to win some awesome prizes. Just share your fondest Nintendo-related memories (by posting a comment below) and you could win an original custom Nintendo collage by fan favorite artist Chris Lange.…

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March 17th, 2008 comments (109) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft video games

win a home theater makeover

old console tv

Denon Electronics and Boston Acoustics have announced a contest which gives you a chance to dump your crappy old home theater and replace it with a brand-spankin’ new system.

The Makeshifters contest asks entrants to submit videos, photos and an explanation of why their current home theater setup sucks. The Grand Prize winner of the contest will take home a…

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May 30th, 2007 comments (7) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment just plain fun

sierra giving away 100,000 microsoft gamer points

Assault Heroes Microsoft Points Giveaway

In celebration of the release of the new Xbox Live Arcade title, Assault Heroes, Sierra is giving away 100,000 Microsoft Gamer Points to a single lucky winner.

The best part of the contest – all you need to do is fill out this form to be entered to win. With 100,000 Gamer Points (worth about $1250 USD), you’ll be set…

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December 14th, 2006 comments (9) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games