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Google Maps 8-Bit Comes to the NES

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While we’re reasonably certain that the pranksters at Google have jumped the gun with one of their big April Fools pranks, we’re still the slightest bit hopeful that Google Maps for the Nintendo Entertainment System is a real thing. It’s almost surely not, but I still like the idea of…

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March 31st, 2012 by: Technabob

Google Shoot View: The World is Your FPS

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The events in modern military FPS video games often take place in real world locations. An enterprising ad agency crossed the line and used Google Street View to create a passive first-person shooter.…

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December 14th, 2011 by: Lambert Varias

Artist Turns Google Maps into Throw Rugs

I have never understood the need for rugs in a home; it’s like carpet for your carpet. Since hard floors are cold and never clean if you have pets or kids, I get why you might want a rug in that instance, though. No matter the type of flooring you…

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October 10th, 2011 by: Shane McGlaun

Japanese Dudes Invent Skydiving for Those Afraid of Heights

I always thought that skydiving would be cool, then I remember that being on the roof of the house is about as high off the ground as I care to go without actually piloting the aircraft myself. I think these guys from Japan have come up with a solution for…

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December 14th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

Nicaragua Invades Costa Rica, Blames Google Maps

If anything ever proved holding a high rank in any military the world over doesn’t mean you aren’t a dumb ass this does. Apparently, an error with a border on Google Maps has led to a bit of international scandal down in Central America. A Nicaraguan commander and his troop…

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November 5th, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

8-Bit City Maps: More Interesting (and More Pixel-Y) Than Google Maps

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This 8-bit map of New York City was made by Brett Camper for the 8-Bit Cities project. The goal is not to make your city look like a video game map, but to make it feel less foreign and more familiar.

I don’t know if they really achieve this goal,…

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July 22nd, 2010 by: Range

Map Envelope Adds a Bit of Google Magic to Snail Mail

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I can’t remember the last time I sent analog mail. Hell, I can’t remember the first time I sent one. Map Envelope makes me want to send one now. It lets you add a Google Maps image to the inside of an envelope, kind of like a visual address, along…

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April 14th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

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