World’s Largest Nintendo Controller
Even if you haven’t played a video game in years there’s a good chance a lot of you have fond memories of playing Super Mario Brothers, Contra, or Tecmo Bowl (HUT! HUT! HUT!…) back in simpler times.
British engineering student Ben Allen took his love of nostalgia to a new level by creating a functional ten foot long NES controller that weighs a whopping 252lbs!
The controller was built for the Guinness World Records 2012 Gamers Edition and requires two people to operate. Up-up-down-down-left-right-left-right-B-A-select-start doesn’t sound so simple now, does it?
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Weekly WTF? – Cub Scouts to Offer Badge For Video Gaming
Remember when our young boys were taught how to build fires, set snares, identify poisonous berries, and help old ladies across the street?
Neither do the Cub Scouts, apparently!
The editors of Offbeat Earth are wondering how many multi-kills your 9 year old will need on Modern Warfare 2 to earn the Pwnage and l33t badges.
A Toast to Nintendo
Sick of toast? How ’bout turning your toaster into a video game console instead? With just a little wiring, you’ll be playing Donkey Kong before the sun rises. What a great way to start the day! (more…)
