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  New Car’s Headlights Are Supposed To Look Like Thor’s Hammer

  The Volvo XC90’s headlights are supposed to look like Thor’s hammer: Symbolising this historic day in Volvo’s 87 year history, the new XC90 will be the first of its cars to carry the company’s new more prominent iron mark, which has the iconic arrow elegantly aligned with the diagonal slash across the grille. Together with…

  By John Struan Published September 8, 2014
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  The Set of Friends, Perfectly Recreated in The Sims 4

  Someone’smade the cast and apartment from friends and it’s like the sequel we all hope will never happen, except Chandler, Monica and the gang are all perfectly preserved in digital amber. Ross is still struggling though. It never works out for Ross. (via Lucy) This post originally appeared on Kotaku UK, bringing you original reporting,…

  Leon Hurley Published September 8, 2014
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  Japanese Pop Group Causes Super Smash Bros. Criticism

  There’s a new Super Smash Bros. for 3DS commercial for Japan. The ad introduces the game’s Mii Fighter function—how you can create your own fighters for the game. To do so, customized Miis of Japanese pop group AKB48 appeared in the ad. Online in Japan, some were not happy about this. AKB48 is probably the…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014
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  Street Fighter II: The Official Curry

  In Japan, “Dhalsim curry” recently went on sale. Dhalsim, of course, is the fire-breathing fighter from Street Fighter II. Curry, of course, is delicious. Website Gigazine tried out the curry, which it described as extremely hot, causing the site’s reviewer to break out in a sweat. As you can see, the box says the curry…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014
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  LEGO Team Fortress 2 Sentry Gun Is Just As Tough As The Real Thing

  This is two-foot tall replica of the engineer’s sentry gun from Team Fortress 2, created from hundreds of LEGO bricks. ZaziNombies did a good job on this one, and the mounting doesn’t even look like LEGO. Now do the level 3 version of this with the twin-mounted gatling guns. That’d look badass. LEGO Sentry Gun…

  By Gergo Vas Published September 8, 2014
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  Insanely Popular Game Is Drawing Long Lines at McDonald’s in Japan

  Yokai Watch is incredibly popular in Japan. The anime, the toys, and the 3DS games are all smash hits. They are the biggest thing going at the moment. So, you know if McDonald’s rolls out a Yokai Watch Happy Meal, then that’s going to be popular, too. As noted by Buzz News Japan, the recently…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014
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  How To Defeat Dark Souls Bosses with a Guitar Hero Controller

  I know what you’re thinking. Dark Souls is a bit easy. If only there was some way to up the challenge. [Crash zoom to Guitar Hero controller in the corner.] This is crazy man Bearzly (and by that I mean crazy awesome) who’s been playing Dark Souls using the Guitar Hero controller. You can see…

  Leon Hurley Published September 8, 2014
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  Cuddle Up with This Sega Genesis Plush Toy

  Well, this is adorable. And look at cuddly console’s little hands! They’re controllers. Aww. That’s so friggin’ cute. Going on sale in Japan this November, the “Mega Drive Plush Toy” is priced at 4,500 yen (US$43). Of course, Sega called the Genesis the “Mega Drive” in Japan and Europe and numerous other regions. According to…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014
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  Sadly, Japan Doesn’t Have Horror Themed Road Signs

  But, just think if it really did have creepy children signs like this. Earlier today the above image from Twitter user @ Asu_Hiyama began making its way through Japan’s expat community. The sign appeared to feature the silhouette of a young girl, and @Asu_Hiyama stated it was spotted in the mountains in Saitama Prefecture. Looks…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2014
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  Teens React (Surprisingly Well) To An Ancient Nintendo Console

  Oh look, another “Teens React” video, this time about the venerable Nintendo Entertainment system. You may come in expecting a clip full of laughter and confusion, but in these kids’ defence, loads of them not only knew what it was, but have played some its games. Well…newer versions of the old games. On their DS.…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 8, 2014
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  EA Made A Trailer Out Of The Tiny Madden Glitch

  Remember that awesome Madden glitchthat rendered one of the game’s players – LB Christian Kirksey – as a tiny little man? Taking the joke and running with it, EA Sports have released a trailer telling the story of “Tiny Titan” (who actually plays for the Browns). Well played, all involved. Well played.

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 8, 2014
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  You. Can. Be. Groot (For Just $50).

  It would be easy to assume that cosplaying as Groot, from Guardians of the Galaxy, is way out of your price range. All that detail! That scale! Turns out, nope, you can do it for just $50. Remember: twigs are free.

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014
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  Edwina Kenway, Scourge Of The Spanish Main

  This is Othien, a cosplayer based in Poland who not only makes her own outfits, but is able to craft her own steel blades You can see more of Othien’s work at her Facebook page and personal site

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  Destiny’s Tower Built In Minecraft

  The interior and exterior of Destiny’s Tower made in Minecraft You are now looking at Screenburn, a Kotaku blog dedicated to the best gaming images, videos and GIFs online.

  By John Struan Published September 7, 2014
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  The Art Of Guardians Of The Galaxy

  I finally got around to seeing this movie on the weekend. Loved it. So here’s a bunch of the concept art that helped shape both the look and tone of the Guardians universe. We’ve actually featured some of these artist’s work before. Maciej Kuciara, one of my favourite artists on the planet, drew stuff for…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014
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  Long-Lost Cassette Tape Reveals Unheard Chubby Checker Atari Song

  The great Chubby Checker once recorded a song to be used for a Dig-Dug commercial, only it wasn’t, and the song hasn’t been publicly heard (or heard of) until this week. History is so awesome. Matt Osborne, son of former Atari vice president Don Osborne, found an old cassette tape the other day and from…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014
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  Reminder: The Game Boy Was Almost Indestructible

  Yes, a Game Boy survived a bombing raid. But as famous as that story is, who’s to say it wasn’t a fluke? So Wiredgot Nintendo’s old handheld and did some slightly more scientific study on it. I say slightly because that test involved dropping it a couple of times then having a giant man smash…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014
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  Documentary Thought TF2 Poster Was Actual War Propoganda

  Last week documentary about the First World War was released in Russian that, as you can see, got its Allied propaganda posters a little mixed up. While it’s easy to make fun of the show’s producers for getting it wrong, it might be nicer to view it as a compliment to Valve’s art team for…

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014
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  Robin Williams Tribute, Drawn Using A Nintendo Wii U, Is A Work Of Art

  Using Art Academy for the Miiverse, Wii U user Craig has drawn – using a stylus on a small, smooshy touchscreen – this wonderful Robin Williams tribute Here’s a shot of it as it appearson Miiverse.

  By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2014
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  Time To Crack Open The Mad Catz Xbox One Racing Wheel

  I’m not a big fan of unboxings these days. There’s a lot of cardboard involved, and if shot incorrectly my hideous feet might get in the frame. But in the case of Mad Catz’ $400 Force Feedback Racing Wheel for the Xbox One, unboxing it on video was a necessity. Otherwise I might have left…

  By Mike Fahey Published September 7, 2014