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this was an old school triumph: asciiportal

joe larson asciiportal puzzle ascii

So, Portal was never a pile of eyeball candy or anything–it looked as good as it needed to look, with some really neat visuals that resulted from looking through portals, adorable turret buddies, and delicious cake, but it’s not like anyone was trying for a graphical feat there. However, this new take on Portal really can’t be…

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September 29th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: retro technology video games

aperture science radio gets the real world treatment

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While I wouldn’t say the Aperture Laboratories radio was as iconic as – say -  the weighted companion cube, it’s still got its own cult following from die-hard Portal fans. Now – thanks to the hard work of one enterprising modder, it’s been brought to life for all to enjoy.

Modder Flauzus handmade this precicely-detailed Aperture…

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August 18th, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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

hairsticks, for that subtle touch of fandom

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I love the less overt displays of fandom as much as I do the building of lifesize robot replicas, so I couldn’t possibly resist hairsticks decorated with little touches of iconic images from video games.

Can you imagine walking behind someone with the T-virus bobbing along in their hair? I’m not sure if I’d ask…

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August 14th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft video games

technabob quickpix: when a picture is worth 1000 words

where babies come from – portal wear for tots

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When the ESRB gave Portal a “T” rating, I don’t think they meant “T for Toddler”. But your tots can get this hysterical “Where Babies Come From” C-Section graphic on an infant body suit, tiny t-shirt, or a baby bib over at CafePress.

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August 13th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun quickpix video games

companion cube cabinet proves portal crafts are still alive

portal crafts furniture companion cube

Portal crafts will never die, and why should they? We’re all still deeply attached to our Weighted Companion Cubes (sniff)… so attached, in fact, that some of us build furniture in homage to our six-sided pals.

And there’s even cake… but I don’t know, something tells me it might be a lie. It’s just a feeling…

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August 12th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: cool toys design geek art + craft video games

aperture science van tooling around, scaring the hell out of people [portal]

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Somewhere out there, one dedicated Valve devotee is driving around in a sinister white Aperture Laboratories van, thrilling and terrifying random people. Imagine: you’re just walking your dog, minding your own, and suddenly, this van.

I can’t decide if I would run the hell away or start high-fiving random people. Each reaction is equally likely…

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June 18th, 2009 comments (18) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

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

portal cross stitch promotes safety in science

portal valve cross stitich

Oh, Portal, why can’t I quit you? The adorable Aperture Science safety diagrams probably have a lot to do with it. Keep your cute little Weighted Companion Cubes; I want to decorate my house with the signs. Apparently, all that’s necessary for this project is learning to cross stitch!

Cross stitcher tracethekat made this entire…

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April 26th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft video games

the latest device from aperture science: interactive portal shirt

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I’ve seen a lot of geeky shirts, but these ones take the cake. Or not. Think Geek’s April Fools offering for this year are “interactive portal shirts”, that mimic the portal effect popularized by Valve’s first-person puzzler. Each $100 shirt has a wireless 5.6 GHz video camera and a portal-shaped LCD TFT screen. The camera…

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April 3rd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

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

aperture science buttons for portal fans

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Valve’s twisted puzzle game, Portal, may sport the stark, empty environments of the title’s test center setting, but even with a minimalist backdrop, Portal’s rich with atmosphere. One of the most memorable things about the game? The wonderful Aperture Science safety signs.

Just in case you need a constant reminder not to walk in front…

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March 9th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

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

pair of portal ponies pops up

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Just when you thought it was safe to surf the Internet again without running into custom Portal gear working to lure you back into your addiction to Valve’s hit game, the fandom rush has returned in pony form. My Little Pony form, that is. Ah, when two fandoms collide!

The My Little Ponies have enjoyed a…

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February 6th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft technology video games

papercraft xmas tree is a colorful fire hazard

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There’s just something about most holiday decorations that screams fire hazard, but this one really takes that idea and runs with it. This Christmas tree, by deviantARTist Maire, is done up almost completely in papercraft. The few lone traditional ornaments look awfully forlorn (and seriously outnumbered).

The decorations are a real mix, from gaming icons…

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December 22nd, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: geek art + craft technology video games

weighted companion cube subwoofer is no lie

Weighted Companion Cube Subwoofer

Finally, there’s a Weighted Companion Cube mod that actually has enough heft to earn its name. This custom-built subwoofer bears a striking resemblance to that little cube that you had to euthanize the last time you played Portal.

Modder d_stilgar spent the last several months painstakingly recreating the details of the Companion Cube, carefully mounting…

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September 9th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio hacks + mods video games

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