With tropes as, err.. 'timeless' as the 16-bit games that inspired it, Studio Joho's Dan the Man animation — its moral seemingly somewhere along the lines of 'don't waste your extra life' — shows us what fate awaits the hero after the boss has been defeated and the princess is rescued. [via David Surman]
99 16-bit problems: Studio Joho animation on the post-princess epilogue
Giant playable replica of Nintendo Game and Watch system
Connor Gottfried made a 3-foot wide playable replica of Nintendo's classic Game and Watch version of Legend of Zelda—complete with a normal-size controller to play it with. 18 inches tall and 5 inches deep, the wallmounted installation is made with seven layers of corrugated plastic, a 21" LCD panel, a Raspberry Pi 4B, and a… READ THE REST
Valve Steam Deck teardown
The Steam Deck is a handheld PC good enough for gaming duty—not the first, by any means, but clearly in a league of its own when it comes to power and price. Valve posted a video showing a teardown of the device. While asserting that "you own it" and can make your own repairs—a welcome… READ THE REST
Kickstart SLAUGHTER PARTY, a one-shot RPG inspired by slasher films
Do you ever wish you could live in a Slasher Film? Do you really think you'd be the one to make better decisions, like not splitting up, and not going down to the basement, and not sneaking off to for a little death (that's a sex joke)? Slaughter Party is a new RPG that lets… READ THE REST
Channel your inner artist with these epic $30 drawing lessons
Whether you love to sketch figures now and then or can't do much more than "paint by numbers," there's no denying the therapeutic effect drawing and creating art has on your mind and soul. But if you're looking to take your drawing skills up a few pegs, whether it's for fun or to strengthen your… READ THE REST
This 4-in-1 device targets allergens and uses white noise to lull you to sleep
Why do some people experience incredible sleep while others suffer? The Allergy Institute has answers, noting that allergies are triggered by nasal congestion. It's harder to breathe when you're congested, which is why many people either wake up frequently or feel as if they aren't fully rested. Eliminating those nasty allergens is an easy way… READ THE REST
Electrical engineering has never been more fun with these build-at-home robotics kits
The world of electrical engineering and robotics is exciting and full of endless possibilities. In fact, getting kids hooked early will boost their problem-solving skills, stimulate their creativity, and better prepare them for the future. They just need the right push to get started. These kits are the perfect place to start whether you want… READ THE REST
