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3d Video Game Pixel Art by Sevens Heaven is 8-Bit Heaven

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I’m just going to get this out of the way up front. I LOVE these 3D pixel illustrations of classic video games by artist Metin Seven of Sevens Heaven, and I want an entire wall covered with them.

I can’t decide if I like his Inside Galaga or Inside Dig …

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December 14th, 2009 by: Technabob

8-Bit Resident Evil Brings the Pixelated Gore

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Who says 8-bit can’t be graphic? I’m guessing they’ve never seen anything quite like this Resident Evil… tribute.

Leon Kennedy can apparently tear up unfortunate farmers even when he’s been broken down to his most basic elements. Also? His jacket remains chic and stylish. Is there nothing this man can’t

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December 13th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Cube Works Rubik’s Cube Portraits: Geeky and Classy

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Before I go on, let’s get it out of the way. Yes, Rubik’s Cube art is nothing new, and in all likelihood Nick Hall and the rest of the Cube Works team are following on the footsteps of earlier Rubik’s Cubists. But that doesn’t make Cube Works’ pieces any less…

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November 30th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Recording Artist Makes NES Cartridge Music

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Do you still have your old NES console? Do you love electronic music? Then I know what you’re getting for Christmas. This new cartridge for the old Nintendo Entertainment System features a bunch of new “chiptunes” by electronic recording artist Animalstyle (or is that 4NIM4L57YL3?)…

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November 25th, 2009 by: Technabob

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The Many Faces of a Space Invader

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Classic 8-bit Space Invaders as re-imagined by designer Logan Walters. Brilliant. Nuff said.…

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November 24th, 2009 by: Technabob

Everything is Portable With a Super Mario Box

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If you own multiple gaming consoles, you already know that keeping everything organized can be a pain, particularly if you sometimes pack up and take it all to a friend’s house. Nightmare? For most of us, sure. But not for anyone crafty enough to whip up a MarioBox.

Definitely awesome…

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November 10th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Rubik’s Cube Pixel Art: the Ultimate Geek Art Form

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What do you get when you’ve got a crapload of Rubik’s cubes lying around the house, and some serious artistic talent? You make some major pixel art, that’s what.

These Rubik’s pixel portraits by Irish artist John Quigley are truly mind-boggling. Not only did he have to map out the…

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November 7th, 2009 by: Technabob

Stained Glass Mario Mushroom Powers Up Ordinary Windows

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Who here among us doesn’t like super mushrooms? After all, they’re red, delicious and give you plenty of extra strength. This handmade stained glass power-up mushroom is sure too remind give you a jolt of happy whenever you look at the light of day through it each morning.…

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November 2nd, 2009 by: Technabob

This is a Tribute: LED Mega Man

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Mega Man fan Nicholas may not have scored the top spot in Capcom Unity’s Mega Man tribute contest, but he has certainly won my heart with his colorful and pixelated light-up figure.

Now, at this point, you may be thinking “colorful? huh?” I know, the two shades of blue does…

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November 2nd, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Cherkassy Motherland Statue’S New LED Torch Still has a Touch of Retro

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I’m a bit surprised that this isn’t in Japan. Look at them pixel flames burn! That’s the new “torch” of the Motherland statue in Cherkassy, Ukraine. The statue is one of several Motherland statues built in several locations across the former Soviet Union to commemorate the people who fought or…

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October 22nd, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

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