Hanging with Garriott

"How do game developers spend their Saturdays? They probably gather at Richard Garriott's lakeside estate, feast on BBQ, listen to live music, engage in padded sword fights, toss water balloons, and start very small bonfires."

Cats That Look Like Hitler!

"Does your cat look like Adolf Hitler? Do you wake up in a cold sweat every night wondering if he's going to up and invade Poland? Does he keep putting his right paw in the air while making a noise that sounds suspiciously like 'Sieg Miaow'? If so, this is the website for you."

The Carina Nebula: Star Birth in the Extreme

"In celebration of the 17th anniversary of the launch and deployment of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, a team of astronomers is releasing one of the largest panoramic images ever taken with Hubble's cameras. It is a 50-light-year-wide view of the central region of the Carina Nebula where a maelstrom of star birth - and death - is taking place."

Katamari Wallpapers - a photoset on Flickr

"OFFICIAL Katamari Damacy wallpapers. ENTIRE COLLECTION! The Katamari wallpapers were taken from the official Namco Katamari Damacy website before it was taken down."

I am 8 Bit opening draws the best of LAs chic geeks

"There is something about being surrounded by video game art and jamming out to chiptunes that makes me feel at home. Apparently I am not the only one, as Gallery 1988 on Melrose had a line wrapped around the block last night to see this year's I am 8 Bit premiere. There wasn't an inch of room to spare among the throngs of geek hungry attendees."

Dark Lord of the Sky: Darth Vader Balloon

"When the Belgian 501st Legion FanWars Garrison first suggested that one of its members, Benoit Lambert, create a Death Star-shaped PVC helium balloon, he was not only thrilled but already envisioning a chance to show off his artistic talents as well as his love for Star Wars--and his skills as a hot-air balloonist."

Atomic Sonic

Awesome collection of retro electronics equipment.