instructables.com - 1/7/2009
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I wanted to make something to enter into the Craftsman contest that would be challenging for me to make, but really cool and unique to have once it was finished. This was what I came up with.
edge-online.com - 1/14/2009
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edge-online.com —
Atari has revealed to Edge more details of
the amendments made to Silent Hill Homecoming for it...
to be granted classification in Australia. News emerged last week that the title had been resubmitted to the Australian Board of Classification (meaning ...
(more)
Atari Explains Silent Hill Content Cuts
technabob.com - 1/13/2009
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technabob.com —
This wild looking analog synthesizer gets its body
from a classic Atari 400 computer - but none...
of its brains. Created by Paul Rothman’s Fridgebuzzz Electronics (yes, that’s supposed to have 3 “z’s”), the simply ...
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fridgebuzzz atari 400 synth has buttons, knobs galore
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Build Your Own Giant Atari Joystick Lamp [DIY]
Gizmodo —
... This DIY project seems a bit time consuming—so you really have to want it. However, the man behind it was able to get the job done with only a small supply of basic tools. If you have some decent equiptment like a band saw or a scroll saw, you should be able to get this one done in record time using the instructions provided in the following link. [instructables] ...
Atari Joystick Lamp
Fashionfunky.com —
... The Atari 2600 Joystick Lamp isnt for sale, even better its a DIY project that any of us can create over the weekend. Full DIY tutorial here.
The Most Beautiful Atari 2600 Lamp Ever Created [Arts & Crafts]
Kotaku —
... the awesome from this piece. Created by Instructibles.com user Seamster, the lamp functions as both a giant, non-working replica of an Atari 2600 joystick on it's own, but take off the top, screw in a light bulb, add a box art-covered lampshade and hit the big red button - yes, the button is functional - and you have the fanciest lighting solution a gamer could ask for. Hit the link for instructions on how you can go about hurting yourself while trying to replicate what Seamster did. Giant Atari Joystick Lamp [Instructibles.com - Thanks Tony!]
Atari 2600 lamp will light up your life
Tech Digest —
... . And now you can remember it by lighting your room with a supersize joystick. It's been created by Instructables member Seamster, and although I'm a little too young to have owned a 2600 myself, I can appreciate the lamp's best feature - the big red button will turn it on and off. Awe-inspiring. Now to craft a lampshade shaped liked a Pac-man ghost... Giant Atari 2600 Joystick Lamp (via ...
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