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When Mario Enters the World of Contra

Fri, Jul 3, 2009

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This new Mushroom Kingdom Fusion clip “shows off a Contra-themed level in a future version of the game, called “The Energy Zone) — made by MKF development team member Obreck2.” Continue reading to watch.

Battlefield 1943 Guadalcanal Trailer

Fri, Jul 3, 2009

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Available next week (July 9th) on the 360 / PS3 / PC, Battlefield 1943 takes place during World War 2 and has players siding with either the US Marines Corp or Imperial Japanese Navy. Continue reading to see the latest trailer.

Gamer Pays $17,500 for Nintendo World Championships Gold Cartridge

Fri, Jul 3, 2009

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Remember the $25,000 NWC gold cartridge from a while back? Well, this gamer offered $17,500 and was fortunate enough to win it. However, the journey wasn’t without a few bumps, as the first FedEX shipment was canceled (wrong address), and the seller reneged. Continue reading for one more picture. Here’s what happened after the seller decided to ship it again:

The next morning at 7:30AM the FedEx man comes to the door. I quickly open everything up half expecting some other problem. Nintendo World Championships Gold is neatly packaged inside with a custom built display case and looks just as good as I imagined it would.

[via Kotaku - Vgpricecharts]

Land Rover S1 is World’s Strongest Cell Phone

Fri, Jul 3, 2009

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Made by Sonim and Land Rover, the S1 cell phone strives to be the most rugged handset ever, at least when you accidentally place it in a 300-degree oven, mud or beer. Continue reading for a video demonstration.

As for the specs, it has 1500 hours of battery and a 2-megapixel camera. And, most notably, it has an “extra loud” ringtone so you can hear it under elephants.

[via Gizmodo]

eBay Watch: Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 Replica

Fri, Jul 3, 2009

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At $36,000 on eBay, this Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 replica is based on a Pontiac Fierro GT chassis and painted a slick black metallic charcoal. According to the seller, everything mechanical has been serviced or replaced on the donor car and it runs perfectly.” Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

[via eBay]


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Self-Portrait Machine Makes Drawing Yourself Easy

Fri, Jul 3, 2009

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If you love self-portraits, and prefer hand-drawn versions, a self-portrait machine is probably your best bet. Put simply, it “snaps your photo and then forces you to draw your own face by dragging your bound hands around until the portrait is complete.” Video after the break.

Jen Hui Liao’s project is the result of an observation that “our personal identities are represented by the products of the man-machine relationship.”

[via Engadget]

Top Gear: Vietnam Motorbike Special - Part 2

Fri, Jul 3, 2009

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In part 2 of Top Gear’s Vietnam motorbike special, Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are “challenged to convert their hard working motorbikes into amphibious machines and find a bar in the middle of a Vietnamese bay.” Continue reading to watch — click here for part 1.

Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker

Fri, Jul 3, 2009

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Paying tribute to the late “King of Pop”, ScrewAttack takes a look back at Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker by SEGA. This game was released in 1990, powered by the SEGA System 18 hardware (arcade). Video after the break.

Deal of the Day: $449.99 Archos 5 250 GB Internet Media Tablet for $279.99 Shipped

Fri, Jul 3, 2009

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Amazon has the Archos 5 250GB Internet Media Tablet for just $279.99 shipped, originally priced at $449.99. Featuring an “ultra-thin design and a black stainless steel body, a high-resolution 5″ touch screen, combined with the horsepower of a laptop from the world’s first implementation of the ARM Cortex superscalar microprocessor.” Product page.

[via Amazon]

6 Innovative Gadgets You Don’t See Everyday

Fri, Jul 3, 2009

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As gadgets have grown more plentiful, many have developed reputations for putting novelty over function. These creations, like the Condiment Gun (above), aim to add some innovation. Click here to see more.

[via Toxel]


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