Archive for the ‘Pop Culture’ Category
Limbo
Just grabbed this game on Xbox Live Arcade, and it’s really awesome. Full of good little puzzles with beautifully dark art direction. Playdead has created a world that’s creepy, atmospheric and a load of fun to play. If they had kept making side scrollers like this, maybe we wouldn’t get the same load of bad [...]
My Pez Collection
Since every designer is only as good as his/her toy collection, I present for your consideration: my Pez collection! I’ve been collecting Pez off an on for the past ten years or so. At best estimate (I haven’t counted them up for a long time), I’d say I have over 400 different Pez dispensers, valued [...]
Starting Pitcher: You, Sucka!!
Fantastic animated piece, the wild story of Dock Ellis and the LSD No-No. Really a landmark event in the history of drugs and baseball (and their long sordid relationship): Ellis pitched a no-hitter on June 12, 1970 (while high on acid) versus the Padres. Brought to you by No Mas and artist James Blagden. Enjoy!
Smile On Your Brother
There’s a fantastic looking skateboard art show travelling across Canada right now (Calgary September 4-6 at Livestock) called “Smile On Your Brother”. Conceived by Mike Giles and Annie Lam and co-curated by Bob Kronbauer of www.clubmumble.com fame, “Smile On Your Brother” , is an art show centered around the original shape of skateboards when they [...]
Best Picture Ever
Even at 72, Jack still knows how to vacation. Fully submerged in the ocean with a cigarette going…now that’s talent.
Xbox’s Project Natal on Jimmy Fallon
Check out this impressive demo of the Project Natal Xbox add-on from Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Looks like the Wii killer is here! This controller-free concept makes the Wiimotes look clunky by comparison – I especially love the driving demo, absolutely blew my mind.
