Belly dancing, a Middle Eastern dance that focuses on the pelvic and hip area, is typically a very sensual art form where the dancer expresses the emotion of a song through primarily circular movements. Some dances are more lighthearted than others, and this Super Mario routine is an example of just that. This particular interpretation is a very creative way to pay homage to everybody’s favorite classic video game. The beginning is rather slow; my favorite part doesn’t start until about 1:45 so hang in there at least until then. And don’t worry, it’s completely tasteful and safe for work so enjoy!
I have come to realize that any time Adam Grumbo appears in my inbox, it is a great day. For the past several months he has been collaborating with Spase to create a phenomenal set of Halo 3 Marine Armor. While they don’t consider it 100% completed (they plan on adding detailing, strapping, and ammo pouches among other things), it was finished enough for a photo shoot in downtown Austin. Adam is sporting his Master Chief armor while Spase is making a special appearance as a Marine. They are so lucky I don’t live in that area, otherwise they would have had a rabid fangirl on their hands. Now if you’ll please excuse me, I need a cigarette just from looking at these pictures.
The official Rock Band drum set is noisy, unattractive, and flimsy at best. Thankfully there have been an abundance of mods designed for both aesthetic and durability purposes. This particular mod is definitely one of the most impressive ones I have seen to date.
Featuring beautiful window screen mesh heads, this wooden Rock Band drum set is more than easy on the eyes. EDrums.info has a complete tutorial with detailed instructions (including pictures) both for the drum kit and also the drum rack so you can try your hand at making it if you so desire. While I have the desire, I certainly don’t have the skill so I will just have to picture these gorgeous drums while I pound furiously away on my less than optimal ones. Curses.
When I was wading through the wastelands of YouTube this morning looking for a Halo related Mother’s Day video to post, I ran across this little gem. It’s not hilarious, it’s not high quality machinima, it is nothing that will blow you away. However it perfectly captures the essence of Mother’s Day in my opinion. It is a video that someone lovingly made for their mother on a medium that they are familiar with. You can hear a little sister in the background giggling away towards the end of the video. It just makes my heart happy. Plus, I kinda have a thing for towers of men.
Is your Xbox 360 headset a mangled mess from being your dog’s favorite chew toy? Have you always wanted that useless text messaging kit just so you can spam the hell out of your friends list but couldn’t justify the $30 price tag? If so, you may want to whip out your plastic card of money making magic because Amazon is running a special through May 24th (11:59 PST) on select Xbox 360 accessories. Specials include :
If you liked the Mario theme song played on wine bottles by a carefully controlled RC car, you will love this version of the Tetris theme song energetically performed by an informal three person bottle band. I was enthralled by the guy in the black hoodie, but I am sure the other two people are worth watching as well. I just haven’t done that yet. Nor do I plan to.
There is nothing I love more than wearing my video games around my neck. Sometimes I will even wear them in my nose. I have yet to wear them around my wrist though, but this bracelet just may change that.
This video game controller-themed bracelet features handmade polymer clay charms. Receiving some love on this adorable piece of jewelry are miniature versions of an Xbox 180 controller, an Xbox 360 controller, an NES controller, an Nintendo gun controller, a Wiimote, an X-plorer guitar, and an Atari joystick. Noticeably absent is anything even remotely PlayStation related. I guess it scores points for accuracy, eh?
Dust off your favorite long range weapon because it’s time for Halo 3’s Double EXP Weekend. Until Monday you will have the opportunity to play Team Snipers while simultaneously scoring a hefty dose of experience. I may be an expert at handling the long barrel but I certainly can’t snipe worth shit so you may see me in this playlist simply trying to get some practice. Then again I don’t enjoy dying repeatedly without being able to take a single step so I may try to find something to do this weekend that I actually like. If you hop into this cursory sharpshooter heaven, enjoy your headshots. Just not on me.
I woke up this morning, made the startling realization that today was Friday, and breathed a gigantic sigh of relief. I’ve had a busy week so my electrifying plans for weekend include climbing into bed and not coming out until Monday morning. Before I bury myself in a sea of blankets, let’s revisit last week’s rather humorous captions.
“That fateful weekend it wasn’t the EXP that Bungie mistakenly doubled.” (petetheduck)
“You should see what he’s packing UNDER his armor.” (-S-)
“Caboose from RVB didn’t realize the tank was cheating on him until he saw her first kid.” (Michael Dardis)
“You know what? I’m sick of this ‘the H3 battle rifle isn’t strong enoughhh’ whining - I hope you enjoy the new PERMANENT game update, you MLG jerks” - Frankie (-S-)
“You should see the sniper rife…” (NsU Soldier)
“Bungie’s last-ditch effort to overtake CoD4 on the XBL charts.” (R2-JL)
I woke up this morning, made the startling realization that today was Friday, and breathed a gigantic sigh of relief. I’ve had a busy week so my electrifying plans for weekend include climbing into bed and not coming out until Monday morning. Before I bury myself in a sea of blankets, let’s revisit 
