video games

Raspberry PiBoy Mixes Walnut, Carbon Fiber, and Retro Gaming

Raspberry PiBoy Mixes Walnut, Carbon Fiber, and Retro Gaming

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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This handheld mixes walnut and carbon fiber, maintaining the 80’s charm of the original Nintendo GameBoy but looking more dapper.

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This Week in Making: Geeky Pumpkins, DIY Video Game Console, and Halloween Projects

This Week in Making: Geeky Pumpkins, DIY Video Game Console, and Halloween Projects

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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Halloween is right around the corner! Are you ready? If not, we’ve got some last minute Jack-o-Lantern designs and project suggestions.

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8 Cosplayers Share Their Tips, Tools, and Ingenuity

By Bonnie Burton

Bonnie Burton

Author of the books: Art of Abominable, Live or Die: Survival Hacks, Crafting With Feminism, The Star Wars Craft Book, Girls Against Girls, Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars and more! Previously worked for Lucasfilm, Discovery and Hunt A Killer Games.

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These cosplayers have been practicing their trade for years. We asked them if they had any advice for aspiring creators. Turns out they did!

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This Week in Making: Secret Prison Computers, Destiny Sparrows, and a Invisible Girl

This Week in Making: Secret Prison Computers, Destiny Sparrows, and a Invisible Girl

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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This week, computers are found in a prison’s ceiling, Destiny Sparrows are brought to life, and a cosplayer dresses up as an invisible girl.

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This Week in Making: Sword from RWBY, Paper Lamps, and Video Game Maker

This Week in Making: Sword from RWBY, Paper Lamps, and Video Game Maker

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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This week check out a sword from RWBY get brought to life, lamps that are made entirely from paper, and a cheap way to design a game.

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This Week in Making: Musical Lightning, Makey Pixel Art, and More

This Week in Making: Musical Lightning, Makey Pixel Art, and More

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

View more articles by Caleb Kraft

Watch lightning arc across the stage and create music, pixel art come together to create Makey, and the other stuff that happened this week.

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