In anticipation of an upcoming 8-bit rap I heard a rumor about, here is a link to a full-length documentary about people who make new 8-bit music using old NES hardware. - Hurry over, that link goes down at the end of the week…

It’s pretty cool shit. Of course, you can also just get the idea by watching the trailer:

[Got the link from Chris Zab]

You may be wondering why I haven’t posted anything yet this morning. I blame the Fantastic Contraption



MIDAFTERTNOON UPDATE: Seriously. I’m still playing this game.

Nerdy. Really nerdy. But if you want to test your typing against complete strangers, or friends, head on over to typeracer.

I’m a writer, so I’m always proud when my typing skills are put to the test and pass with flying colors. I’m not gonna tell you how many times I played before I took this screencap though…

Pretty good internet rap. I laughed. I cried. I soiled my pants. Then I went and googled myself.

Wow. I mean I don’t really know what to say. He’s just so twitchy and awesome and you really need to watch this.

Thanks Alex!

The code for 30 lives in 2-player contra? Or the way to give a girl a really good time? Maybe both? Maybe?

[Thanks to Complex for this great, great find.]