PIMP SNEAKERS: PEPPEREDCAT’S BOMBERMAN/CASTLE CRASHERS KICKS
A finer sneaker-based tribute to both Bomberman and Behemoth’s Castle Crashers will probably be impossible to find, now that deviantart user “pepperedcat” has done her thing.
bomber man-castle crashers by ~pepperedcat [deviantart, thanks .tiff!]
Previously:
Sceene-age Kicks: NES inspired footwear – Offworld
You will know it by the piles of dead: building Behemoth's …
Castle Crashers gets Kinged – Offworld
The Behemoth talk Castle Crashers balance, ladies – Offworld
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THE REMARKABLY MARIO ROCK FORMATION
Fresh back from a recent holiday, One More Go columnist Margaret shares this vacation snap of a real-world woeful version of Mario 64‘s deformable face.
The formation was spied during a tour of the aptly named ‘Remarkable Rocks‘ on Australia’s Kangaroo Island, which, she adds, “couldn’t sound more like a lost Super Mario 64 level if it tried.”
It’sa me, Mario. [Flickr]
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GET YOUR DEGREE IN CREATURE BUILDING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SPORE
Spotted while perusing the developer’s corner forum of the recently opened Spore API, the University of Spore is a fan run site to help teach the art of Spore creature/building/ship creation. If the truly heroic looking mascot creatures above are any indication, this could end up being a very valuable resource.
University of Spore [via Spore API]
Previously:
EA details Spore's 2009 PC, Wii, DS expansions – Offworld
Data-mashers at the ready: Maxis opens the Spore API – Offworld
EA tosses new parts into Spore patch – Offworld
Sporesculptor opens for 3D printed Spore creatures – Offworld
Pixel art Spore creations – Offworld
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TODAY’S GOOD WOOT: ETHERBRIAN’S SAVE ROOM FOR FRUIT
The best part about today’s ‘Save Room For Fruit’ Woot shirt by Brian ‘etherbrian‘ Basher: it’s not quite sold out yet! Move fast.
SAVE ROOM FOR FRUIT [shirt.woot]
Previously:
Only on Offworld: your first look at Panic's Noby Noby Boy T …
Losing my edge: 'Battle Fungale' evades all my art-nerd …
Serpentine, serpentine! Neil Gregory's Simple Plan T-shirt – Offworld
Get the Diablo III shirt that makes the hardcore weep – Offworld
Imperial Junkie & Kiser: pixel fashionistas – Offworld
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WHAT I’M WAITING FOR: THE PHOENIX WRIGHT GODOT MUG
Proving once again that Capcom does know how to do merchandising right, this pitch perfect coffee mug starring the cuppa-obsessed prosecutor Godot from the DS adventure Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Trials and Tribulations.
The mug was formerly sold (and continually sold out) at 2008’s Tokyo Game Show, but Capcom is giving it wider release via its e-Capcom store on April 16th, where it (with any luck) will make it to the usual import retailers.
If the reference is lost on you, I highly recommend making the acquaintance of all of the games in the series — they’re the best case anyone’s made (hyuk) for the interactive novel-type genre that’s for the most part stayed locked away in the East, with some of the sharpest writing and localization in recent memory.
GODOT BLEND No.107 mug [e-Capcom, via Siliconera
Previously:
Capcom stirring up Monster Hunter pork ramen – Offworld
A Felyne of your very own – Offworld
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MAKE MEGGY MUSIC: DARIUS KAZEMI’S MEGGYSYNTH
More Meggy goodness from Darius Kazemi, creator of the DIY handheld gaming kit’s first Rogue-like, this time a handheld synth that would do Tenori-On creator Toshio Iwai proud. After you’re friendly with the concept, also have a look at Kazemi’s just posted second video jamming the MeggySynth with an iPhone beat-maker.
Kazemi hasn’t stopped progressing with the TinyRogue, either, as seen in this video demonstrating newly added multiple dungeon map support, rhythmic battles and more.
First demo, MeggySynth [Tiny Subversions]
Previously:
Pixel on with Meggy Jr RGB – Offworld
Wonderfully Door-key: Darius Kazemi's Meggy Jr RGB Rogue-like …
More Meggy Jr. mini-masterpieces: Make magazine's Dot – Offworld
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SPACE INVADERS EXTREME: HEXSTATIC/KRIS MENACE ARCADE MASHUP VIDEO
Thought you were only getting one dose of invaded music videos this week, didn’t you? Sorry to disappoint: above is the latest from LCD Soundsystem/Air/Moby remixer Kris Menace and Ninja Tune videoholics Hexstatic, doing the hyper-color arcade mashup ‘Invader’.
See also: Hexstatic’s Street Fighter II video remix done in celebration of the recent release of Capcom’s Street Fighter IV.
[via Matteo Bittanti]
Previously:
Earth invaders: Röyksopp's Happy Up Here video – Offworld
Only on Offworld: Dublab debuts Adventure's vintage arcade video …
Glorious retro carnage: Wyld File's hallucinogenic video for …
Caveat Enzo: The Lost Levels' Early Sheets video – Offworld
Pixelz are so small: Deerhoof's new 'Buck and Judy' video – Offworld
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DATA-MASHERS AT THE READY: MAXIS OPENS THE SPORE API
Fantastic news over at Maxis, where they’ve just opened the Spore API to let developers create their own Flash / php / Python / Processing / Mathematica / anything apps utilizing their database of creature creations:
Here at Maxis, we’re working on some features to help the community create their own Spore applications. We’re collecting these features into a web-based Spore API. Using simple web services, you can access our huge database of creations and creators. Check out the gallery to see apps made with the Spore API. The documentation section has reference sheets and samples to get you started.
Currently on display: a creature aquarium, friend activity monitor, Google gadget and Kittenwar-esque Creature Battle for cute supremacy. They’ve also just opened the first API contest to win Nvidia cards and copies of the game and its forthcoming Galactic Adventures expansion.
Keep us abreast of what you build!
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LITTLEBIGWATCH, PART 2: PATAPON SACKBOYS IN-BOUND
Fully aware that the real story here should be the first localized video footage of Sony’s upcoming sequel to brilliant rhythm/warfare PSP game Patapon, I still can’t take my eyes off of these monocular Sackboys that will be coming soon to LittleBigPlanet to celebrate Patapon 2‘s stateside release.
I’m almost tempted to say owning the digital version might just make up for not having been able to get my hands on the original Patapon Be@rbrick used as a promotional tool for the first game.
But either way, let’s also have a look at that trailer:
This does have potential to be a brilliant year for the PSP, doesn’t it.
PATAPON 2: It’s Pata-Pata-Pata-ON!!!! [PlayStation.Blog]
Previously:
New Rolito toy: Patapon X our one true heart – Offworld
Rolito unleashes new Patapon toy – Offworld
Patapon: the tattoo – Offworld
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8BITPEOPLES/BLIPFEST PREP DATA POP 09 SXSW CHIPTUNE PARTY
Just when I was beginning to worry this year’s SXSW might not repeat the last 8Bitpeoples showcase, local favorite theater chain Alamo Drafthouse has just announced Data Pop 09 party, a free ‘celebration of the Gameboy music movement ‘ that will bring together Bit Shifter, Nullsleep, IAYD, Anamanaguchi, 8Bk OK, Graffiti Monsters, and Sievert for a March 18th show.
Alamo will also be screening 2 Player Production’s Reformat The Planet chip-scene documentary — which debuted at SXSW last year — on March 10th and 11th.
With any luck, I’ll be showing up at both with cameras at the ready for future BBtv footage — anyone else planning on making it to either?
Data Pop 09 [2pp/8bp/Alamo]
Previously:
BBtv: Jellica, Mr. Spastic, and Nullsleep at Blip Festival 2008 …
BBtv: Bubblyfish at Blip Festival 2008 – Offworld
Blip Festival '08 daytime activities sound like a blast – Offworld
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