ROSA is an epic sci-fi short film that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where all natural life has disappeared. From the destruction awakes Rosa, a cyborg deployed from the Kernel project, mankind’s last attempt to restore the earth’s ecosystem. Rosa will soon learn that she is not the only entity that has awakened and must fight for her survival.
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A musical celebration of the importance and inspirational qualities of space exploration (human and robotic), as well as a look at some of the amazing worlds in our solar system. Featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson, Brian Cox, and Carolyn Porco.
“Onward to the Edge” is the 12th installment in the Symphony of Science series.
A fun look at what Skyrim might have looked like if it would have been developed in the 80s.
My remix of voices, chords and sound effects from Spielberg’s ‘AI: Artificial Intelligence’. Enjoy!
If you liked this video, be sure to visit the links below for other remixes by Pogo:
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Many people (myself included) have been impressed by the Laser Ball so I wanted to share it with the world. I originally envisioned the Laser Ball as a upgraded LED poi but after several variations its gone well beyond just another poi ball. Now it reminds me more of a lightsaber training droid…
Want to build one for yourself? Just follow these… ahem… simple instructions on instructables.com.
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If you’ve always wanted to have a machine gun leg, just like Cherry Darling’s one in Planet Terror, blogger EtsyBrook has you covered with this awesome tutorial on how you too can make yourself one at home!
Ok, that doesn’t look too comfortable, especially if you plan to walk on the thing all day, but darn, it certainly looks authentic, doesn’t it?
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Oh if only…
I don’t think such a glorious project will one day see the light of day, but in the meantime, you can always enjoy this awesome illustration by artist Otis Frampton.
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The world of gaming is no stranger to complaints about excessive violence, and there are certainly critics of sexism and misogyny, but it turns out that even Mario isn’t immune to criticism.
No, it’s not a string of complaints about Italian stereotyping, but rather a protest from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). They are objecting to Mario’s appearance in Super Mario 3D Land on the 3DS in which he brings back an outfit from Super Mario Bros 3.
The outfit is a Tanooki suit, based on the Japanese tanuki, which Westerners would know as a raccoon dog. According to PETA, while the outfit may appear cute, it wrongfully sends a message that wearing fur is OK. The group notes that in the real world, tanuki are treated cruelly: they aren’t simply killed for their fur, but skinned alive.
To promote their cause, the group has produced a spoof “Super Tanooki Skin 2D” game in which a skinned tanuki has to chase down Mario, and reclaim its blood-soaked fur.
Nintendo Life has a different take on things, giving a lengthy history of how the tanuki is part of Japanese culture: “a mischievous animal that is full of joy, but it’s also thought to be capable of being a master of disguise with legendary shape-shifting abilities. It notes that statues of tanuki are popular across Japan and are common in children’s toys and cartoons.
The Nintendo “Tanooki” appears in at least four other games, though admittedly in those cases the creatures are somewhat more intact than with the latest release.