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Behold! Classic Gaming Deaths Set to 8-Bit "Mad World"

Behold! Classic Gaming Deaths Set to 8-Bit “Mad World”

Remember the arcade? …no? It used to be a place where you would hang out and play games for a quarter a pop. This video will likely appeal to you older gamers out there. Continue reading

If Tetris Had a Final Boss…

It’s like trying to fit an alien sized peg in a round hole. Alad Lewis created this Tetris/Space Invaders mash-up with every intention of scaring the living shit out of traditional Tetris players. You think your tough because you can fit a few blocks into conveniently-sized spaces? Try this on for size. Keep in mind that to reach the final boss you’d have to reach level 99 with a maxed out score meter, so not many people would make it... Continue reading

Star Wars Space Invaders

While it took several months to obtain the rarer minifigs he needed to create the LEGO Star Wars Space Invaders plaque that now hangs on his wall, Chris McVeigh aka Powerpig finally finished his awesome mash-up creation. Mixing retro gaming with classic sci-fi action, the Star Wars Space Invaders combo smooshes together everything I love about being a geek. I really love the small touches, like the two rebellion gunners in the lower left corner, posing as the “extra lives.”... Continue reading

The Many Faces of Space Invader

Apparently the Space Invaders military is limited to only the solid colored aliens. So racist, I know. But there is a whole slew of Invaders we had yet to have seen up until now. They come in all shapes and sizes, though they seem to have not advanced to the point at which segregation is a non-issue. All the technology in the universe can’t even cure bigotry. It’s a damn shame. Hit the jump for more

Space Invaders Tights Introduce the Dreaded Cameltoe Boss

I never made it to this level, which I think might be a good thing. I never would have been able to conquer the cameltoe mothership. Grab your own cameltoe-inducing (or camel-knuckle if you’re a dude and planning on wearing these for yourself) Space Invader Tights for the very hipster price of $80. Or you can try to make your own cheap and very rippable version out of wrapping paper. Link [via]

Space Invaders Wrapping Paper

Spread the geeky Christmas cheer with this rad Space Invaders Wrapping Paper. If your present is strong enough to fend off an advanced galactic army, it must be the greatest present of the bunch. Hands down. Link [via]

Space Invader Shower Curtain Saves the Universe as You Shave Your Taint

The universe is in peril and you have a front row seat. Thankfully for you, the universe can’t see you back. So go ahead, massage those balls, shave that asshole, we’re not looking. The Space Invader Shower Curtain adds a level of geekiness usually unseen in the bathroom, other than that one turd that sort of looked like Iron Man. And, according to Technabob, the only way to grab your hands on a curtain like this is to go through... Continue reading

Retro Arcade Game Messenger Bags

For people who grew up on games like Pac-Man, Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders and Super Mario Bros. these Retro Arcade Game Messenger Bags are like a little piece of heaven. I’m a geek, which means I tote a lot of crap around with me wherever I go. My camera, a book or two, my various electronics, a moleskine, so on and so forth. A bag of some sort is essential for getting through the day. I might just have... Continue reading

Video Games Come to Life with Jump ‘n’ Run Photography

We’ve already witnessed a few examples of ultra-realistic video game creations, but nothing that mixes the gaming aesthetic with reality quite as well as this Jump ‘n’ Run photography series by Patrick Runte. The series features classic gaming characters in real-life scenarios, illustrating what exactly the games would look like if they were live-action rather than bit-tastic. Check out a bunch more after the jump.

Space Invaders Drink Coasters

(sung to the tune of ‘Copacabana’) If you are feeling, Feeling nostalgic Just mix a drink and get away There simply is no other way! Then you’ve got aliens Invading from space You’ve got to shoot them down If you don’t you’ll make them frown Down at the Space, Space Invaders You’ll be staying DIY With these coasters, they’re so fly You’ll get six Six of these coasters Just pay $50 today and Etsy will send them your way Link... Continue reading