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Japanese Woodblock prints of video game characters 1

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I really enjoy another perspective of game characters in traditional Japanese woodblock prints. It's an interesting take. MegaMan looks like a yakuza.. >o<

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Nintendo Game Characters As Japanese Woodblock Prints | Geekologie
This is a small (but growing) series of Nintendo game characters (games for Nintendo, not all made by Nintendo) as traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Geekologie reader Ezra's illustrato…

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I do miss the arcades in Japan…can't play for beans but the set just seems… 2

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I do miss the arcades in Japan…can't play for beans but the set just seems to mesh so well there.

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What are some of your favorite memories of arcades?

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What ever happened to the American arcade?
Why do video arcades continue to prosper and flourish in Japan while struggling on life support in most other countries? We talked to one of the men behind a new documentary about the Japanese arcade …

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This looks to be a pretty interesting exhibit

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Never thought it would be in the Smithsonian. There's a wide range from early Atari consoles to today's.

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2012/04/ars-at-the-museum-the-art-of-video-games-at-the-smithsonian.ars?src-ggl

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Ars at the Museum: The Art of Video Games at the Smithsonian
Join us for a virtual stroll through the Smithsonian American Art Museum's new exhibit, the Art of Video Games.

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After reading about Blizzard's firm release date for Diablo III 2

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I went back to see Guild Wars 2 difference between the collectors edition / Digital version / Standard…

https://buy.guildwars2.com/collectors-edition

Then I got to the system requirements…that's a hefty amount of disc space given the amount of storage I have in my box. I have the space but I like to keep that for media and my raw photo files. Perhaps it's time to upgrade storage but the price for HD are still pretty steep from the flood in Thailand in late 2011. My poor poor wallet.

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Guild Wars 2 Collector's Edition
Are you a true Guild Wars 2 fan? Then you deserve the Guild Wars 2 Collector's Edition — a feast of both physical and digital treasures worthy of a true fan to aid you in your journey through Tyr…

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