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US Election ‘08 depicted as Pokemon battle

July 1st, 2008

It’s not very effective…

When Megaman cosplay goes horribly wrong

June 15th, 2008

When Megaman cosplay goes horribly wrong.

What is it with blue video game characters and horrible, horrible cosplay?

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GH III: Through the Fire and Flames, Expert, 100% Full Combo

June 6th, 2008

Dragonforce’s “Through the Fire and Flames” has been conquered.

Chris Chike, better known to thousands of you as YouTube user iamchris4life, has achieved the ultimate Guitar Hero III accolade - a “full combo” of Dragonforce’s “Through the Fire and Flames” on Expert.

Click through for the video, with NSFW victory remarks.

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John Mayer on the Guitar Hero phenomenon

June 6th, 2008

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Bad car analogies? John Mayer loves them. After being asked how he feels about “the whole Guitar Hero-game phenomenon” in a recent interview, he responded:

I don’t ever want to be the kind of guy who rails against whatever progress has taken place. But Guitar Hero was devised to bring the guitar-playing experience to the masses without them having to put anything into it. And having done both, there’s nothing like really playing guitar. I mean, what would you rather drive, a Ferrari or one of those amusement-park cars on a track?

I take it you laugh to yourself when you see kids with training wheels on their bike too, John?

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The best video game wedding cake ever

June 3rd, 2008

The Super Mario Kart wedding cake.

I’ve seen plenty of video game cakes in my time - but they pale in comparison to this amazingly detailed piece of 100% edible art. I think I’d feel guilty eating a piece. Click through for close-ups.
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Japanese hacker turns his Roomba into Pac-man

June 2nd, 2008

“My Roomba have changed to shining PACMAN!”

via Botjunkie

Gears of War cosplay is about to get a whole lot easier

June 2nd, 2008

This is not a photo of the replica.

TriForce has announced the acquisition of a license to produce full-scale replicas of the weaponry and armor found in Gears of War. First to be released are the COG armor, COG helmet and the awesome, chainsaw-equipped Lancer Assault Rifle - which will be available for pre-order on July 8, 2008. Obligatory Suicide Girls photo shoot sure to arrive shortly after.

Amy Winehouse shows off her autographed Donkey Konga

May 28th, 2008

Amy Winehouse with her autographed Donkey Konga.

As to who it’s actually autographed by…that remains a mystery.

INF via Gawker

LEGO Team Fortress 2

May 26th, 2008

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Unfortunately not coming to a console near you.

Korn song inspired by Ubisoft’s Haze now available online

April 24th, 2008

Ubisoft and EMI today announced that Korn’s new song “Haze”, inspired by the upcoming game of the same name, is now available from online music retailers. The song is also available on the enhanced CD version of Korn’s untitled album, now available in Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.