Robot fighting might seem just a teensy bit clichéd, but at least Real Steel is based on a 1956 short story from the sci-fi/horror writer behind I Am Legend (the book). And really, what you need to know is that it’s got big robots punching the heck out of each other. Video! More »
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What better way to ensure your robot can withstand the daily rigours of life than by punching it over and over? Watch as Anybots uses a mechanical boxing glove to beat the crap out of their $US15,000 QB robot. More »
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Thomas Edison and his friends were prone to recording short movies for amusement. This particular one reveals how the brilliant inventor was just like most men when it came down to it: He just wanted to watch women box. More »
Indeed, Nintendo and Everlast have tag-teamed in the retail ring to knock you out with these new boxing glove accessories. And while you’re down they plan to steal your wallet—because this is an obvious attempt to milk gamers for every last cent. The gloves are available for $US30, but I think I’ll be saving my pennies for the return of the Power Glove. [NYT via Kotaku]
You know that anger management technique where you punch a pillow? Imagine if instead of a pillow, you were punching shadows of a giant mattress on the wall… and instead of just punching, you were elbowing, kicking and headbutting as well. Now imagine that those shadows belong to your friends (or coworkers) and you get extra points the harder you hit them. You’ll have Remote Impact – the silliest, funnest looking interactive fitness game I’ve ever seen in my life.
