Are you the type who can’t enough of coffee tables? I shouldn’t really be talking about new coffee table options – I am actually getting rid of the stuff I have now as I won’t have space for furniture in the near future, but this coffee table from Surface Tension is too good not to share. Dubbed the Arcane Arcade Coffee Table, this beauty can be made according to your own unique preferences. It can function as a “real” coffee table, of course, so anyone can justify the purchase (well, maybe). The kicker comes in the gaming functions. Get ready… Read more »
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Tabletop Pong: turning a classic video game into reality
What happens when you try to turn the classic arcade game PONG into a real life tabletop game? Evil Mad Scientist has done just that and come up with Tabletop Pong. It’s a definite work in progress, but you can read the fascinating journey including photos and descriptions of the construction process. Check out the video of it in action: Obviously, some real world elements have crept in to the design — because the table isn’t quite level gravity takes its toll on the ball. Perhaps this makes the game even more playable (or fun, at least)? In order to keep the ball moving (or to encourage it along) the Read more »
Retro arcade gum
Topps, the company famous for their baseball cards, released in 1983 a series of awesome “Video Arcade Gum’. The boxes were shaped like video arcade games. If these were still available they would be on the shelves among the Pockies, Wispas and Pot Noodles in the indie coffeeshop I _also_ manage. Via Jason Liebig who does an awesome job archiving pictures 80s packages on his Flickr. Read more »
Experience ultimate racing with the VisionRacer VR3 gaming seat
If you’re serious about gaming then you’ll be wanting to get the best hardware to go with the latest games for your PC or console, and the VisionRacer VR3 could be just what you need for the ultimate driving and racing experience. VRI Technology built in Logitech’s force feedback wheels and pedals to the smart seat chassis constructed from polished stainless steel, anodised aluminium fittings and a fully-adjustable seat. Read more »











