Monthly Archives: November 2012

Super Mario Bros. Decorate the Wii U GamePad

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While I’m still waiting for that killer app before I run out an purchase a Wii U for myself, you still have to hand it to Nintendo for the innovative thinking with their dual-screen gaming console and controller combo. If you’ve already got a Wii U or expect one under the tree this year, then here’s a fun way to adorn your controller.

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I spotted these cool New Super Mario Bros. U skins over on Japanese game import site NCSX, and they look great. They really add life and color to the otherwise bland white or black Wii U GamePad. They’re made by Hori, and come in a set that includes both the Wii U controller decal and a decal for your regular Wii remote. They also come with a protective overlay for the LCD screen on the Wii U controller. I especially like the red/yellow/green/blue design – it reminds me of that old electronic game Simon.

You can pre-order these decals over at NCSX for $13.90 a set, and they expect to start shipping them around December 8th.


Super Mario Bros. Decorate the Wii U GamePad

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While I’m still waiting for that killer app before I run out an purchase a Wii U for myself, you still have to hand it to Nintendo for the innovative thinking with their dual-screen gaming console and controller combo. If you’ve already got a Wii U or expect one under the tree this year, then here’s a fun way to adorn your controller.

wii u controller skins

I spotted these cool New Super Mario Bros. U skins over on Japanese game import site NCSX, and they look great. They really add life and color to the otherwise bland white or black Wii U GamePad. They’re made by Hori, and come in a set that includes both the Wii U controller decal and a decal for your regular Wii remote. They also come with a protective overlay for the LCD screen on the Wii U controller. I especially like the red/yellow/green/blue design – it reminds me of that old electronic game Simon.

You can pre-order these decals over at NCSX for $13.90 a set, and they expect to start shipping them around December 8th.


The Floppy Disk Table Provides Minimal Storage

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Do you remember the sensation of pulling back the metal slip on a floppy disk and letting it snap shut? No? What’s a floppy disk you ask? And why does this table look like a save icon? Shuddap you damn whipper-snapper! For those of you who were born in the 80’s or earlier, you’re gonna dig this table. Not only does it look like a floppy disk, it has a secret compartment built-in under the metal slidey part for storing remotes, coasters, or if you want to be meta about it—actually floppy disks.

Stern Pinball Announces Avengers Pinball

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Avengers assemble (at the pinball machine). Avengers fans get ready for some silver ball action because Stern Pinball just announced The Avengers pinball game. The game features the six superheroes: Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow and Hawkeye as they battle to defeat Loki. Let’s check out the playfield:
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There’s an animated twisting and pounding Hulk there, drop targets, a spinning cube bonus and multiball action. Did somebody say Hulk smash?!
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The game comes in 4 different styles with pricing from $5700-$8100 each. So cool.

Stern Pinball Announces Avengers Pinball

Best Buy Continues Cyber Week Pricing with $270 Windows 8 Laptop

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If you're worried that you missed out on all the best Cyber Monday deals, worry not as Best Buy is quick to save the best for last. This Toshiba Satellite C855D 15-inch laptop is one of the cheapest...

$270 Windows 8 15-inch Laptop from Best Buy Cyber Week

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If you're worried that you missed out on all the best Cyber Monday deals, worry not as Best Buy is quick to save the best for last. This Toshiba Satellite C855D 15-inch laptop is one of the cheapest...

Wil Wheaton’s Doodled-on Wesley Crusher Card up for Auction

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Wil Wheaton has a gnarly sense of humor. Maybe that’s something you sort of develop if you play a character that creators loved but audiences loathed on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Yes, folks, Wil Wheaton is the guy who played Ensign Wesley Crusher. He’s also a superstar among geeks.

Wil Wheaton CardHe also happens to have a big heart.

Wil was recently asked for an autograph by the friend of a friend who loved Star Trek. Wil happily obliged, but when he signed the card, he accidentally over-signed and left a huge black mark on his face. So he did what anyone would’ve done in the same situation: he doodled on a pair of sunglasses over his eyes.

Then to complete the whole thing, he added on a ‘Yeeaahh!’ on top to transform the sunglasses into the Sunglasses of Justice. Yeah, that’s all it takes.

Long story short, Wil’s friend forgot who the autograph was supposed to be for so he’s decided to put it up for auction instead – and all the proceeds go to charity. Bidding began at $1 but now it’s up over $1000, and the auction closes late tonight.

[via Mashable]


Wil Wheaton’s Doodled-on Wesley Crusher Card up for Auction

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Wil Wheaton has a gnarly sense of humor. Maybe that’s something you sort of develop if you play a character that creators loved but audiences loathed on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Yes, folks, Wil Wheaton is the guy who played Ensign Wesley Crusher. He’s also a superstar among geeks.

Wil Wheaton CardHe also happens to have a big heart.

Wil was recently asked for an autograph by the friend of a friend who loved Star Trek. Wil happily obliged, but when he signed the card, he accidentally over-signed and left a huge black mark on his face. So he did what anyone would’ve done in the same situation: he doodled on a pair of sunglasses over his eyes.

Then to complete the whole thing, he added on a ‘Yeeaahh!’ on top to transform the sunglasses into the Sunglasses of Justice. Yeah, that’s all it takes.

Long story short, Wil’s friend forgot who the autograph was supposed to be for so he’s decided to put it up for auction instead – and all the proceeds go to charity. Bidding began at $1 but now it’s up over $1000, and the auction closes late tonight.

[via Mashable]


Fiat’s 500e EV debuts at the LA Auto Show, we go eyes-on

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Fiat's 500e EV debuts at the LA Auto Show, we go eyeson

We've had ample opportunity to ogle the electrical version of Fiat's venerable 500 when the Italian firm fortold its US arrival years ago. This week at the LA Auto Show, the car finally made its official debut, so naturally, we had to swing by and check it out. While we've got plenty of eye-candy of the diminutive EV in our gallery below, allow us to first regale you with the car's specs.

Under the hood lies a 111HP motor powered by a 24 kWh battery that generates 147 pound-feet of torque -- not exactly the stump-pulling grunt of its new Yankee competition, but still plenty of power for such a small car. Range tops out around 80 miles in general use, while city drivers can expect an extra 20 miles per charge. Speaking of, the car gets all the juice it needs through a 240-volt outlet in just under four hours. Can't wait to get one? Well, Fiat's not telling how much the 500e will cost, but we do know it'll be available in California starting Q2 of 2013, and it'll come to the rest of North America by the middle of the year.

Gallery: Fiat 500e eyes-on

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Nintendo Wii Mini Is Canada Exclusive, $99, Out Dec. 7th

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Learn about the newest edition to the Wii family that’s only for Canadians.

The word “mini” seems to be in vogue lately. Apple branded its latest “Shrinky Dink” version of the iPad with the same moniker last month, and now Nintendo has decided to run with this naming convention with its ...
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