Anything and Everything that is cool, hot, fresh and classic.
I’m honestly surprised that John Nouanesing’s Geekini is not something that already exists.
The concept bikini, which features strategically placed buttons from the original Nintendo control pad, is sure to send any geek’s heart fluttering, and is a definite win at the next gaming convention.
[Via: Kotaku]
Any Super Mario fan will definitely appreciate the humor in Bowser’s Minions.
For me, the sounds and the long lost characters brought back flashbacks of childhood gaming, and I loved the idea of Mario’s enemies grouping together and revolting against the restrictions placed upon them by Bowser/Nintendo to keep the game playable.
Definitely another CollegeHumor classic.
Here’s an interesting idea: Take an NES cartridge, rip out the guts and replace them with an NES console.
Then you can play Nintendo by simply plugging your cartridge into another cartridge!
The end result, called a Fami-Card, features an NES cartridge slot, power and reset buttons, a pair of joystick ports, and composite video and stereo audio outputs.
[Via: Technabob]
The minds over at ReadWriteWeb seem to think that with the announcement of Exchange support and the iPhone SDK, Apple has set themselves up to become the dominating force in next gen computing, and I must say that I agree.
Here’s why:
The list goes on and on.
Basically, as long as Apple can ride its current wave of iPhone success to conclusion, it will set the bar far beyond what anyone else is even striving towards at this point. The iPhone has created a whole new game, and currently, Apple is the only player.
Does this mean Apple will surely dominate next gen computing?
Time will tell, but all signs currently point to yes.
[Via: ReadWriteWeb]
Though the unlicensed-ness of it all may mean that this never makes it to store shelves, I think this John Cena 8-Bit T-Shirt is a fantastic bit of retro chic.
The front features a modern interpretation of the cover of the Nintendo classic Pro Wresting, and the back features a potential combo for the 8-bit Cena, including a button mashing guide.
Can you see him?
[WWE - John Cena 8-Bit T-Shirt]
[Via: Kotaku]
Super Mario Fusion might be the best Mario to date.
Created by a fan, it will feature guest characters, widely varied worlds, and a completely new weapon system in addition to the standard Mario weapons (shell, fireball, etc.).
To quote the creator: “Think of this game as Mushroom Kingdom Hearts of sorts.”
Planed worlds include Sonic, Megaman, Castlevania, Halo, SHMUPS, Nintendo, and more, and each one will be unique.
For an idea of the end result, check out this video of the Halo level:
Very cool.
It’s going to be hard to hide the fact that you’re a classic gaming nerd with a tattoo like this on your back.
Featuring the full roster of classic characters, a larger than life NES controller, and the English translation of Nintendo: “Leave Luck To Heaven”, there’s not much that didn’t make it into this design.
Want to stop people from making MP3s of your music and then passing them around?
Just do what Alex Mauer did, and release your music on an NES cartridge. The album, called Vegavox, comes with its own menu, and plays through classic Nintendos. You’re still going to have to blow in it to get things to work though.
[Via: Music Thing]
For those still clinging to the NES glory days, and for those still developing homebrew games for the classic system, RetroZone has released the PowerPak, a compact flash based cart that can be loaded with a variety of games and then played through a built in file browser. In addition, there is also built in storage for game saves, and the ability to add in Game Genie codes for God Mode style rampages, though power like this doesn’t come cheap. For some 8 biters though, price is no object for blow in the system bliss.
[Via: Kotaku]
Give your music 8 bits of style with this custom Nintendo drum set from Phattie Drums. You might not have rhythm, but that’s what post production is for, because you don’t need rhythm with style like this (though you will need cooler hair).
[Phattie Drums - Classic Series]
[Via: Kotaku]
