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Chinese Live Action Street Fighter Kicks Ass
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06.11.2010
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This video is two years old, but we’re guessing very few people outside of China have seen it.
The vid was created by students at the China Central Academy Of Fine Arts, one of the most prestigious arts schools in China. It’s not only an homage to Street Fighter, it’s also an homage to famous contemporary Chinese artists.
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Michael Jordan On Cover Of NBA 2K11? [Updated]
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06.08.2010
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Unless you’ve been living on another planet, you’re familiar with Michael Jordan and his basketball legacy.
The Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Fame inductee has six NBA championships, five MVP awards, and an Olympic gold medal. Jordan has never received one of the greatest honors in geekdom. He’s never been featured on the cover of a single video game.
Now, that’s all set to change, according to Estee Portnoy, his business manager.
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Top Five Gender-Bending Game Characters
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06.07.2010
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Critics often call gaming a straight man’s world. But in a virtual realm when women can play male characters and men can play as females—when we simply have fun connecting through an identity not centered on sexual orientation—video game players may unintentionally create a genderless community.
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Foursquare’s Jon Crowley At Handshake Headquarters
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06.03.2010
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Foursquare’s Jon Crowley recently sat down with Handshake magazine’s Erica Sanderson. He talked about Foursquare’s (good) chances of beating the “it’s just a trend” label, the company’s future, and what goes into making a great Foursquare app.
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Three Reasons The Bachelor: The Videogame Won’t Work
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06.01.2010
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As if the world of reality television wasn’t disturbing enough already, Nintendo Wii and Warner Brothers have partnered up for the July 2010 release of The Bachelor: The Videogame. Now, we at Handshake can think of a few TV shows and movies that made great video games. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, Goldeneye [...]
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Avatar Days from Piranha Bar on Vimeo.
“Avatar Days: Online Roleplaying in Dublin” a new documentary short by Piranha Bar
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05.29.2010
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Piranha Bar, a Dublin-based post-production and animation boutique recently posted this short documentary. From the film’s description on Vimeo:
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