R2-D2 Birdhouse? R2-D2 Birdhouse
I Bet Birds Actually Understand R2 | Hand-painted R2-D2 birdhouse by Nirdhouse of Etsy. NirdHouse also has C-3PO and Mario designs. (via Neatorama)
You Can't Shoot that Damn Jackal, Either
Before Asshole Dog, there was Asshole Anubis | "The Hunting of Ducks," by Jenny Haines. This is the first of her "Games in Art" series, which is "inspired by my studies of ancient art history and my passion for gaming."
Duke Nukem's on a Roll
Duke Nukem's on a Roll | A games store employee applying price tags supplies this zinger. Not sure I'd pick that up used. (via Reddit.)
Street Cred
Street Cred | "In response to your latest post of the Mega Man collection
Fear Leads to Anger; Burgers Lead to Fries
Charbroiled Buns | Until March 1, Quick, a Benelux fast food chain, is serving sithburgers on black buns to commemorate the 3D re-release of Star Wars: Episode I. (h/t Kevin Butler.)
Huh-Huh ... You Said ... 'Bust'
Huh-Huh ... You Said ... 'Bust' | Lifelike busts of 1990s entertainment icons Beavis and Butt-Head. Seen via Geeokologie.
Lego My Mario
Lego My Mario | A childhood friend of mine fooled around with his wife's LEGOs and came up with this, working without any notes. (Full size here) Image and LEGO Mario by Richard Tysinger.
Dog Days of Christmas
Dog Days of Christmas | Kane & Lynch 2 evidently can be had at a stocking-stuffer price at reader Vincent K.'s local Walmart.
Get Item!
Get Item! | Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of The Legend of Zelda, accepts the Video Game Awards' inaugural hall of fame award on behalf of the game and Nintendo.
First World Problems
First World Problems | As seen and submitted by reader Seepheart.
Red Bird Baked in a Pie
Red Bird Baked in a Pie | No pork products on this Angry Birds pizza. Just red and yellow peppers, olives, mushrooms. (Seen via Neatorama)
Yesterday, When I was Young
Yesterday, When I was Young | The Nintendo GameCube display at the Toys 'R Us in Times Square on Nov. 19, 2001. The console celebrated the 10th anniversary of its North American release today. (Getty Images)
Kids Still Play Outside After All
Two kids enjoy playing their stickered-up DSes outside on a sunny day in Japan. (Image by Miki Yoshihito; seen via Tiny Cartridge)
Wham, Bam, Thanks M.O.D.A.M.
Wham, Bam, Thanks M.O.D.A.M. That's not M.O.D.O.K. in drag. That's M.O.D.A.M., and she's an alternate costume in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. You can see many more alternates through Marvel's and Capcom's blogs.
Oh, Deer
Oh, Deer | Wildlife officers in Florida killed a 16-foot Burmese Python that was a bit ... distended. Inside it was the intact carcass of a 76-pound deer. [South Florida Water Management District, via AP]
A Night at the Symphony
A Night at the Symphony | A 70-piece symphony and choir perform selections from The Legend of Zelda's 25 year history at The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony Concert in Los Angeles on Oct. 21, 2011. (Photo by Nintendo of America)
Objection Sustained, or Overruled?
Objection Sustained? Or Overruled? | A Phoenix Wright cosplayer joins the Occupy demonstration in Santa Rosa, Calif. yesterday. (Image submitted by Joel B.)
Team Fortress De-Booted
Team Fortress, De-booted | Low-resolution Team Fortress 2 classes, made cuter for older systems. By PixelBlock, an artist who's done these and numerous other demakes in the past month.
The Sith's Gonna Do It Again
The Sith's Gonna Do It Again | Graffiti spied on a utility pole on the Eugene, Ore. side of the Knickerbocker Bridge.
Would You Like to Pre-Order a California Roll?
Sushi Restaurant About to Get a Letter from Games Retailer | SushiStop of Los Angeles. You don't want to buy anything used here. (Image by Yelp, seen via Destructoid.)
The Golden Potato
Gabe and the Golden Potato | Valve boss Gabe Newell autographed this golden potato (both his signature and "Spaaaaaaaaace!" above it) for Kotaku reader Rodger A., who won a virtual golden potato during the Portal 2 ARG release event. As he already had all the games in the Valve Complete Pack awarded to Golden Potato…
Ninja Academy
But Is It Accredited? | A new school opened this week in Jonesville, N.C. Its faculty is a little young. If you have to ask where the entrance is you probably won't pass the admissions exam. (Photo: Katie Tysinger, used with permission)
Captured Tiger
Captured Tiger | His season ended when he missed the cut at the PGA Championship three weeks ago, so Tiger Woods is on the virtual links instead, doing motion-capture work for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 (Photo by brerwolfe/Flickr)
Anything with an Engine
Anything With an Engine | Jimmie Johnson made a rare appearance in NASCAR's Nationwide Series to tout his "Anything With an Engine" video gameThe Bud at the Watkins Glen, where he finished second. Finishing third? The GameStop No. 20 driven by Joey Logano
Samus' Silver Anniversary
Metroid Turns 25 | Yesterday, Aug. 6, marked the 25th anniversary of Metroid's debut. Although Nintendo has yet to formally observe the anniversary, that hasn't stopped lifelong fans of the series, who pay tribute in this 10-minute video by Shinesparkers.
How Are You Holding Up?
Because I'm a Potato | A reinterpretation of GlaDOS's famous line from Portal 2, by flickr user Chris McVeigh. The saying is also on a T-shirt for sale at Qwertee for the next 23 hours. (Photo: Chris McVeigh)
Adios, Comic-Con
So Long, San Diego | A mini-bust of Shae Vizla, of Star Wars: The Old Republic bids us farewell as Comic-Con 2011 comes to an end. (Photo: Michael McWhertor)
Japan's Cup Runneth Over
Japan's Cup Runneth Over | Homare Sawa celebrates her equalizer in extra time of a final won—with tremendous resilience and courage—by Japan. Congratulations! (Photo by Friedemann Vogel | Getty)
Take This ... Shot of Booze?
It's Dangerous to Go Alone | The Seattle bar Atlantic Crossing makes a familiar appeal to thirsty patrons. (Photo: So Seattle h/t Holly)
