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Guy Plays The Mario Theme By Snapping His Fingers

The Super Mario Bros. theme is the gold standard for gaming music covers. From jazz to classical to rock, it has appeared in almost every form under the sun. But finger snapping? That’s next level. In the video above, Swedish finger snapper Emil Axelsson covers the iconic theme using the power of his fingers. And…

The 80s Computer Game World I’ve Always Wanted To Live In

If you’re a scifi nerd, chances are you’ve dreamed of living inside a computer — those memories of Tron, ReBoot and countless other cyberpunk universes have been burned into your imagination. Fract OSC attempts to capture that magic and, for the most part, succeeds. In the video above, I give my take on Fract OSC,…

Dark Souls II’s Backstory, Explained In A Minute

Like in every game in the series, the lore of Dark Souls II is cryptic and obscured. Lucky for us, the Lore in a Minute guys have our back. Some spoilers ahead. Lore in a Minute teamed up with Dark Souls fan and video creator VaatiVidya to break down the basic events that lead to…

​The Pokémon Theme As An R&B Slow Jam

The Pokémon theme is an iconic part of many people’s childhoods — a perfectly catchy intro to a classic cartoon. But sometimes you gotta slow things down a bit and really jam it out. From Scott Bradlee (the guy who put together the sad clown version of Royals by Lorde) comes a ’90s slow jam…

​A Complete Guide To Dark Souls II’s Most Useful Skill

There’s no offense like a good defense, particularly when it comes to a game like Dark Souls II. And anyone who’s fought other people in Dark Souls II knows that parrying your enemies attacks is a clutch skill. Luckily, there’s a video for you. YouTuber Juutas has taken the time to create a half hour…

​Someone Made A Virtual Reality Tron Light Cycle Game

If you’re like me, the concept of a VR Light Cycle game from Tron was a dream you always had as a kid. Well now you’re in luck! Note: The video seems to cut out halfway through. The RiftCycles Project is a DIY Oculus controller from The Arcade Man, based on the cycle from Tron…

The Most Insane GIFs From Nintendo’s Weird New 3DS Game

Today Nintendo unveiled Tomodachi Life, a game that our own Jason Schreier described as “Animal Crossing on Acid“. I’m inclined to agree. That trailer was one of the weirdest things I’ve ever seen come out of Nintendo, complete with avatars of current executives and luminaries acting bonkers. How weird was it you ask? Let the…

​Metal Gear Rising’s Soundtrack On A Kazoo Is Still Badass

The soundtrack to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a lot like the game — totally insane, sometimes stupid but always appropriately fun. And not even the power of the kazoo can temper how badass it is. Youtube TheRealHonkmaster has taken the most iconic songs from the game and covered them on kazoo and guitar. The…

​A Game That Helped Me Cope With A Family Member’s Dementia

One of the conceits of adventure games that made them so strong in the 90s was their flexibility. By focusing on plot and puzzles, the range of subject material appropriate to cover expanded immensely. In that respect, Ether One is very much a 90s Adventure game. As I talk about in the video above, Ether…

Doraemon Meets Akira In This Bleak Vision of the Future

Japan has selected the adorable robot cat Doraemon as its special ambassador for its 2020 Olympic bid. And as we all know, Akira predicted the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. That can mean only one thing… From animator Aleix Pitarch comes a brief glimpse into the horrible, inevitable dystopia that will surely envelop Neo-Tokyo in a few…

​Watch People Demolish Dark Souls II In An Hour And A Half

Few things in life are as humbling and awe-inspiring as watching speedrunners do their magic, and few games are more entertaining to watch speedrun than the Souls series. With that in mind, let’s watch some people demolish Dark Souls II! (Big spoilers ahead) It’s worth noting that there are many ways to speedrun Dark Souls…

How To Find Pokémon On Google Maps

Today as part of an April Fool’s prank, Google updated Google Maps for iOS and Android to include Pokémon. Let’s try to find all of them! There are at least 150 Pokémon currently floating around on Google Maps. All you have to do is zoom in, tap on them and select “catch”. Here are just…

Google’s Early April Fools’ Joke: Hiring ‘Pokémon Masters’

It’s March 31st, and already the April Fools’ pranks are flooding in. One of the first? Google is hiring Pokémon masters. It’s not just a prank, though. Google actually has updated Google Maps today with Pokémon that you can catch. Go into the app today and search around for Pokémon. Check out this sweet Luxray…

Sonic The Hedgehog Rap. Need I Say More?

There are certain times where the less is said about something, the better. This Sonic the Hedgehog themed rap is one of those times. Labyrinth Zone Act 1 is just…fascinating. It’s like baffling outsider art about Sonic the Hedgehog. It’s no Unknown From M.E., but just let it sit with you, in all its strangeness.…

Most Cats Are Basically Bane

Cats are sneaky creatures — anarchists that live in the dark, prowl in the shadows and use theatricality and deception to get their way. Sound familiar? Sure he might be slightly less physically destructive than Wolverine Cat, but Bane Cat is no less dangerous. Watch as he uses the shadows to gain his way, sowing…

A Music Video With Some Ridiculous Ideas For Modern Arcade Games

What would happen if the news stories of today were turned into old video games? Probably like this video from the indie band Tokyo Police Club. In Hot Tonight (premiering right here!)—from their newest album that releases today, Forcefield—the band hangs around a bar playing some fictional retro games while drinking, having a good time,…

Roombas Love To Party

I love it when people take boring, everyday objects and use them to make art. And what’s more artsy than turning your house into a Roomba dance party? The folks over at Sunchaser Pictures did something very simple: Strapped some lights to their Roombas, set up a camera set to a long exposure and let…

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Science Explains How Much Thor’s Hammer Would Weigh

Thor’s hammer isn’t real, except in the hearts and minds of comic nerds everywhere. Thank your lucky stars, because if it was real just being near it would kill you. Jake Roper over at vsauce3 has a great video explaining exactly how damn heavy Thor’s hammer Mjolnir would have to be if it was actually…

The Latest In Dark Souls II Trolling

PVP in Dark Souls II is mostly a straightforward affair — You invade or duel, kill your target, and then finish with a condescending gesture. But what about when you pretend to be a friendly, neighborhood co-op partner? Hilarity, that’s what. Watch as Yogscast YouTuber Strippin’ trolls unsuspecting players into thinking they can totally trust…