September 14, 2018

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Mike "The Legend"

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Ludicrous Leadoff:

YouTuber Is Collecting Every Time Team Rocket Has Blasted Off In Pokémon Cartoon
(watch what they’ve collected so far here)
New MIT Robot Can Delicately Handle Objects It’s Never Seen Before
(see the gripping robot action here)

News Of The Week:

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who thinks that Alex Trebek has earned the right to grow whatever facial hair he damned well pleases without being hounded by the internet

Blast From The Past:

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July 13, 2018

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Mike "The Legend"

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Ludicrous Leadoffs:

AI-Powered Software Can Extract Individual Instruments From Videos With A Single Click
(read the original article here)
Nvidia Taught An AI To Flawlessly Erase Watermarks From Photos
(read how Nvidia made it happen here)

News of the Week:

ESPN, Disney Sign Deal To Broadcast Overwatch League
(read the press release here)
Overwatch Raised $12.7 Million For Charity Thanks To Pink Mercy Skin
Summer Games Done Quick Raises Over $2 Million For Doctors Without Borders
Epic Games Announces Fortnite Summer Competition Series
Atari Indiegogo Campaign Update
(a worthwhile read from tech site The Register about the Atari VCS is here)

Dennis’ Nickname:

The air-conditioned man

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January 13, 2017 – 2016 Year In Review (Part 2)

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Mike "The Legend"

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Friends, this week The Arcade continues its look back on the past year with part two of our 2016 Year In Review. On this episode, we’ll focus our attention on lighthearted topics from the last 12 months with a discussion on the ludicrous topics we saw come up during the year.

The Ludicrous Topics of 2016:

2016 Brings Us Closer To The Robot Apocalypse
Completely Unnecessary Kickstarter Campaigns
Out Of Control Price Tags In The Video Game World
Both Silly & Impressive Video Game Accomplishments

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who thinks the first workout is why most workouts don’t work out.

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July 8, 2016

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Mike "The Legend"

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Ludicrous Leadoffs:

MIT Researchers Develop A.I. Capable Of Predicting Events In Videos
(read the research paper here)
Story of Christ Coming To VR Headsets This Christmas

News of the Week:

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who wonders if you really Gotta Catch ’em All?

Blast From The Past:

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June 5, 2015

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Mike "The Legend"

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Ludicrous Leadoffs:

News Of The Week:

Fallout 4 Officially Confirmed
(if you haven’t already, watch the debut trailer here)
Activision Officially Announces Next Skylanders Entry
(watch the first trailer here, and a gameplay trailer here)
LEGO Worlds Announced, Now In Steam Early Access
(you can see the reveal trailer here)
Steam Machines Now Available For Pre-Order
Steam Now Offering Refund Policy
World Video Game Hall Of Fame Announces First Class Of Inductees

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who is going to try to live as much of his life as he can…. until Fallout 4 comes out.

Blasts From The Past:

Also Worth A Look:

ArnoCorps playing their Total Recall-inspired song, “Total Recall”

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February 20, 2015 – Hooray for Science Special

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Mike "The Legend"

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Ludicrous Leadoffs:

Temple Run 2 Adds Bruce Lee As Playable Character
Pac-Man Themed Restaurant Set To Open In Illinois In 2015
(see more of the restaurant here, here, and here)

News Of The Week:

Chinese Scientists Create A See-Through Eggshell
(see video of a transparent eggshell here)
California Researchers Can Now Unboil Eggs
(read the official press release here)
Researchers Develop Rub-On Tattoo To Read Blood Sugar
MIT Scientists Create Algorithm To Find Images Hidden In Reflections
(see additional images here, and read the official paper here)
Human Cadavers Provide Possible New Skin Treatment Option For Patients
(check out the tl;dr article here, or the official release here)

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who criticizes anybody who took their significant other out to a sports bar for Valentine’s Day

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August 22, 2014

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Mike "The Legend"

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Ludicrous Leadoff:

MIT Scientists Figure Out How To Eavesdrop Using A Potato Chip Bag
(watch a demonstration here)

News of the Week:

Sony Reveals Next Silent Hill Game
Blizzard To Create World of Warcraft NPC To Honor Robin Williams
Nintendo Petitioned To Honor Robin Williams In Next Legend Of Zelda
(view and sign the petition here)
Blizzard Says Next World of Warcraft Expansion Coming November 13
(watch the opening cinematic here)
Microsoft Admits Next Tomb Raider Is Timed Exclusive
Sharlito Copley To Star In “Powers” Series On PSN
Kano Announced For Mortal Kombat X
(watch the announcement trailer here)

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who is preparing for life as a Vegas Card Shark thanks to Casino Kid

Blast From The Past:

Monty Python’s Life of Brian (Movie / Aug. 17, 1979)

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August 15, 2014

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Mike "The Legend"

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Ludicrous Leadoffs:

Danish Team Reaches Transfer Speed Of 43 Terabits Per Second
US Research Team Collaborates To Create Self-Assembling Robots
(watch a demonstration here)

News of the Week:

Microsoft Announces Halo Channel, Halo 5 Multiplayer Beta At Gamescom
(watch the teaser trailer here)
Tomb Raider Sequel Announced As Exclusive To Xbox One
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Getting 1TB Xbox One Bundle
Sony Bringing Tearaway To PS4
(watch the announcement trailer here)
Sony Announces PlayStation TV Coming In October
Sony Announces PS4 Has Sold 10 Million Units

Dennis’ Nickname:

The Man Who Will Sorely Miss Robin Williams

Blast From The Past:

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension
(Movie / Aug. 15, 1984)

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May 16, 2014

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Mike "The Legend"

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Ludicrous Leadoffs:

News of the Week:

Microsoft Announces Kinect-Less Xbox One, Removes Paywall For Streaming
(watch the video announcement here)
Danish Government Recreates Entire Country In Minecraft, Gets Destroyed
(download the maps here)
Washington State Suing Kickstarter Game Creator
Nintendo Announces Mario Kart 8 Bundle
New Adventure Time Game Announced

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who bids a fond farewell to summer

Blast From The Past:

Maverick (Movie / May 20, 1994)

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