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Best of OCRemix: Chill Out to These 5 Earthbound Remixes
Earthbound is one of those games that didn’t meet a lot of fanfare upon release, but slowly built up a fan base over time until today when it has become a cult classic. It’s known for being a whacky and unconventional RPG with a storyline that eschews swords and sorcery in favor of yoyos, bats, and psychic powers. The music for the game is just as outlandish, and the remixes are something to admire.
2 Exploration Games That Could Give Minecraft A Run For Its Money
As with every trend in games, there will be imitators and competitors. You may have heard of Terraria. It wasn't exactly like Minecraft, but it obviously took many of its gameplay elements from the success that Minecraft saw. It brought a unique flavor to this style of game, but ultimately it has been considered a failure in the gaming community. Development is dead and it's being openly pirated and picked apart. Let's look at two more games that have a shot at making a bigger splash than Terraria did and maybe even competing with Minecraft.
Try MindMup Mind-Mapping Via Google Drive
If you've ever tried to create a mind-map for your brainstorming sessions, you'll know that using the right tool is essential. There are many sites with mind-mapping tools to choose from, and choosing between them can be a huge hassle as they're all quite good in their own way. Today though, we'll take a good look at MindMup and show you why this should be the first one you try.
Which Game Consoles Can You Use as a Media Center?
Looking at Microsoft and Sony's next generation offerings, it seems that bringing video, TV, music and your photo collection (and probably social networking) into the mix of games and achievement unlocking is now part and parcel of owning a game console. It's a major selling point, one that should deliver the ultimate entertainment experience to living rooms and dens across the developed world. But hold on – why wait for an Xbox One or a PlayStation 4 when you can already stream video and music from computers across your home network and from the Internet into the existing Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo consoles?
A Conceptual Facebook Design That Gives Control Back To The User
Wouldn't it be nice if Facebook actually allowed you to organise the way you view updates? Art director and designer Fred Nerby from Brisbane, Australia came up with this rather impressive Facebook concept layout based on responsive grids. Do you like it?
Learn Basic DIY Skills Online With YouTube
While DIY falls in and out of fashion depending on the state of the economy, individual styles, and the availability of professionals and materials, there will always be someone, somewhere keen to learn basic DIY skills . The Web is an invaluable resource for anyone in that position, with a multitude of websites and experts eager to spread the word.
6 Accessories That Can Make You A Better Gamer
Most games are a test of skill. You either face the game itself, or other players, and in either case your ability to interact with and manipulate the game ultimately determines success or failure. Or that’s the idea, at least. Reality is a bit different. While skill is indeed the most important factor, it’s not the only one. The equipment a gamer has can make him more or less effective, and that might in turn make the difference between victory and defeat. Not all devices are equally advantageous, however; here are some of the most useful.
LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 Review and Giveaway
LEGO is a product that transcends generations - I still have a few boxes in the loft. It is one of those few brands that has adapted well to the changing times - introducing themed sets and more recently expanding to create the Mindstorms line. Today we'll be reviewing LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0, the next generation, version 2.0 of the core Mindstorms product. And we'll be giving this $280 set away to one lucky reader.
What Should Be Done About Online Piracy? [We Ask You]
People are sharing copyrighted files over the Internet every day and in every part of the world. It's a huge problem for record labels, film studios, TV companies, and the creative people behind the albums, movies, television shows that are being shared. We want to know, What Should Be Done About Online Piracy? Many of the laws being used to tackle the problem of piracy are failing to prevent piracy.
Restyle Your Resume For Instant Results On The Job Market
Today, I'm not going to share with you the golden secret to resumés that will guarantee you the job. That would be stupid. However, I can guarantee that your resume will be ahead of a few others. For the most part, I'm going to tell you the basics of what to do and what not to do. We'll cover a few topics that key in on current resume trends, old ones, and traits that will (most likely) never die out.
4 Games With Steep Learning Curves That Are Worth The Effort
Learning competitive games is no easy task. If the act of mastering them was easy, everyone would be playing professionally. However, even if you might never make it to that high level of play, you can become a skilled player at these games, and they seeing all your hours of practice translate into skill is so incredibly satisfying. Don't quit, and you just might find the most enjoyable gameplay experience you've ever had.