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Making videogame weaponry real: Evolve’s Lazarus Device

Making videogame weaponry real: Evolve’s Lazarus Device

By Jason Babler

Jason Babler

I'm the Creative Director of Make: magazine.

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In case you didn’t see it last week, Make: magazine announced we are working with 2K to build real-world versions of some sci-fi guns for their upcoming game, “Evolve”. Prop builder extraordinaire, Shawn Thorsson, walks us through the first weapon he’s creating, The Medic’s “Lazarus Device”: The Medic Here is the medic class, explained by Evolve’s […]

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Make: Believe – Building Weapons for 2K’s “Evolve” videogame

By Jason Babler

Jason Babler

I'm the Creative Director of Make: magazine.

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It all started with a phone call from a buddy over at 2K:  “Do you know of anyone who can build four real-world props from an upcoming sci-fi videogame?” I quickly replied, “Are you talking about Evolve?” Before he could even finish saying “yes” I was already talking about how we could do it here […]

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Building Up to Maker Faire, Shawn Thorsson Brings ED-209 to Life: The Grand Reveal

Building Up to Maker Faire, Shawn Thorsson Brings ED-209 to Life: The Grand Reveal

Mike Senese

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is a content producer with a focus on technology, science, and engineering. He served as Executive Editor of Make: magazine for nearly a decade, and previously was a senior editor at Wired. Mike has also starred in engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, fixing cars, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza. You might spot him at his local skatepark in the SF Bay Area.

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Was he successful in creating this incredible build in time for the show? The answer is a resounding YES.

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