Save the dead pixel and stop this high definition, anti-aliasing, filtering and blurring nonsense! Give me old school pixels any day of the week.
source: No i Tego
Retro Gaming Culture
Cosplay: MCM London Comic Con
Seems like London cosplayers were spoiled in October! Not only did they have the Winter London Film and Comic Con event, but there was also the equally awesome, MCM London Comic Con.
From the videos floating about on the MCM event, I thought these two were some of the best to depict the event and its cosplayers.
Cosplay Time-Lapse
source: Geek Fever
Awesome Cosplayers
source: sneakyzebra
NES: The Awesome Facts
Rather than writing paragraphs of NES facts, watch this video! The video provides all the vital stats and facts you would ever want to know about Nintendo’s much-loved 8-bit system.
source: Vsauce3
Game Theory: Mario On Trial
If you only thought there were JFK conspiracy theories, think again. That moustachioed plumber from Nintendo has possibly swindled us all. Mario, who also goes by the aliases Jump Man and Super Mario is finally facing the music. Matthew Patrick from The Game Theorists brings Nintendo’s superstar to trial – what will the jury rule? Is Mario really insane? Watch and find out.
Part 1: The Trial Begins
source: The Game Theorists
Part 2: The Trial Concludes
source: The Game Theorists
GTA V: Super Mario Edition
Not strictly a mash’em up of sorts, this GTA V Super Mario Edition has some cool Super Mario effects and tunes. For those that take offence to simulated video gaming violence, please skip this! For the rest of you, enjoy!
source: GamersTakeover
Super Smash Wars: Nintendo Buys Star Wars
Nintendo buys Star Wars? Before you have a coronary, relax – this video by James Farr depicts what would occur if the Japanese video gaming giant procured the Star Wars rights from Disney.
The story goes something like this (in typical Star Wars roll-up-the-screen fashion):
Super Smash Wars
Quest Log IV: A Link To The Hope
When Phantom Lord Ganon-Darth unveils his latest weapon, it will be up to Link Skywaker to learn the ways of the TRIFORCE, and lead a rag-tag rebellion against the Empire.
You know if Nintendo was involved with Star Wars, it would be nothing short of SUPER!
source: James Farr
Mario And The Power Glove
Add Mario, a successful video gaming character, and then add the Power Glove, the coolest and most useless peripheral on the NES, or is it? This silent serial film (by Nerdist) finds a cosplay Mario thrust into a wild adventure when he is given an enchanted Power Glove by a mystical hobo (Parenthood’s Jason Ritter) and must do battle with an overzealous security guard and an evil Luigi (Alphas’ Ryan Cartwright) after sneaking into the San Diego Comic-Con to win the heart of his cosplay princess, Peach.
Mario And The Powerglove – Part 1
source: nerdist (part 1 of 2)
Mario And The Powerglove – Part 2
source: nerdist (part 2 of 2)
Artwork: Video Games vs Real Life
We have seen an increase in video gaming mash’em ups in the recent past (Contra vs Paperboy being one of my favourites) . I am glad to say that this mash-up concept has now converged to the artistic field.
Aled Lewis Studio creates brilliant artworks that you would be proud to hang on your wall. We recently contacted Aled Lewis Studio and requested to show-off some of their impressive artworks from their ‘Video Games vs Real Life’ collection. They were very much obliging.
If you like what you see here (Ed: I am still drooling!), then head over to their store and start browsing for your ultimate video gaming art piece!
All images used with permission from Aled Lewis Studio Limited, London
A big thank you to Aled Lewis Studio for allowing us to show-off some of their awesome images.
Seven Video Game Costumes For Halloween
Stuck for ideas on what to wear this Halloween? If you don’t want to dress up like a zombie or other hideous creatures from the dead, how about going as your favourite video gaming character or theme? Go Cosplay!
If you are an avid gamer (retro or not), you can take inspiration from these seven costumes. I guarantee these will get tongues wagging. Happy Halloween!
images sourced from: Heavy.com
Grape64: Build Your Own Portable N64
If you are good with your hands and are technically oriented, you may want to check out this Instructables article on how to build your very own portable N64 unit!
Imagine playing Goldeneye on this baby! Since I do not have the necessary tools (or skills), I’ll just wait for someone to build this and sell it on eBay.
