Mortal Kombat vs Donkey Kong

October 18th, 2009

Well, I certainly don’t remember Donkey Kong being like this… won’t someone think of the children? Viral video maker Danebow, previusly known to the authorities as the man behind Sonic the Hedgehog vs Pac-Man and Contra vs Duck Hunt, brings the events of Donkey Kong to a violent yet logical conclusion in his latest mash-up.

Speaking Piano

October 7th, 2009

If the borg played the piano, it would sound something like this…

Gotta catch ‘em all…

October 7th, 2009

Nice work from Randis Albion

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Blackhole

October 7th, 2009

Short but sweet vid and track…

blackhole from arjanM on Vimeo.

15 podcasts that will make you smarter

September 30th, 2009

They say the true worth of a man is what he carries in his mind…
but failing that, carrying it in your pocket in case you get bored on long journeys is okay.

CollegeCrunch have compiled a worthwhile list of 15 stimulating podcasts, which is nice of them… Here’s the link

Wayne Martin Belger

September 30th, 2009

BoyofBlue is the though provoking site of Calafornian fruitloop Wayne Martin Belger.

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The cameras he constructs are amazing…

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4”x5” camera made from Steel (3/4” plate found in the desert near Mexico), Brass (parts from an 1800’s gold scale and bullet shells), Bronze, Copper (Bullets), Aluminum, Antler and Ivory (carved hand from a 18th century Christ figure).

and the pictures he takes with them are mesmerising…

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I’m still hugely ambivelent about his work but that’s the mark of an important artist,
However, it’s safe to say that ethereal pictures taken with a camera made from a 13 year old girls skull, are not everyone’s cup of tea.

That said I wouldn’t be surprised if Wayne drank his tea from a matching skull…

Charlie Brooker’s Gameswipe

September 29th, 2009

Charlie is making a long awaited return to his first love of computer games tonight with a 50min special (10pm BBC4), be sure to watch and generate a bit of blogthusiasm because the BBC will need some encouragement to commission a full series…

Also, his column in yesterdays guardian was a return to form, It’s an old debate with fresh rage.

Rebecca Clements

September 29th, 2009

Here’s a lovely watercolour from the portfolio of Rebecca Clements

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she’s an interesting lady, here’s her blog.. KinkoFry

Russell Howard

September 28th, 2009

The excellent Russell Howard is recording a topical news series for BBC3, free tickets for the shows and warm up gigs have just been released so follow the link to see this outstanding comedian perform new material in an intimate venue…link

FYI. It will sellout fast so don’t procrastinate,

PS. Did you see E4 have started showing Demetri Martin’s series ‘Important things’? How’s that for a slice of fried gold…

Neon Freeboard Tetris

September 28th, 2009