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“The Most Interesting Man In the World” Gets One Way Ticket To Mars

The Most Interesting Man in the World is heading into space, Dos Equis’ equivalent of riding him into the sunset. But don’t dismay, ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorMarch 9, 2016

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Penguin Swims 5,000 Miles To Brazil Each Year To Meet With Rescuer

The Penguin Returns. No, it isn’t a Batman movie, just a heartwarming story of a penguin that makes an incredibly long swim each ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorMarch 9, 2016

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DOOM Multiplayer Video Brings Destruction; Closed Beta Dates Unveiled

A new multiplayer trailer for DOOM is out just in time for Bethesda to reveal the closed beta dates for the game. We ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorMarch 9, 2016

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If Games Were Honest – Classic Games Get New Titles

We always talk about “truth in advertising,” so sister site Smosh thought it would be fun to go after some classic games from ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorMarch 7, 2016

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Offworld Trading Company Preview – Financial Empire Building on Mars

I’ve always enjoyed playing real-time strategy games, but one of the most frustrating aspects can be resource management. Make sure you have enough ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorMarch 5, 2016

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Astronaut, Cosmonaut Return After 340-Day Stay On Space Station

#Thanks for following our #YearInSpace The journey isn't over. Follow me as I rediscover #Earth! See you down below! pic.twitter.com/7byNy6fMG4— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorMarch 2, 2016

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Oscar “Losers” In Top Categories Still Get $232K Goodie Bags

Don’t cry for the actors who don’t win one of the top 5 awards. a marketing company has come up with a gift ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorFebruary 23, 2016

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Gorilla “Invades” International Space Station; Hijinks Ensue

Um, @StationCDRKelly, I thought you said you had things under control up there on @Space_Station? #ApeInSpace pic.twitter.com/wYu1auoA6W— Mark Kelly (@ShuttleCDRKelly) February 23, 2016 ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorFebruary 23, 2016

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The Escapist Celebrates 20 Years of Pokemon – Update

Updated with new links daily through February 27. The 20th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise is coming on February 27th, an The Escapist ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorFebruary 22, 2016

Morning Caffeinated

NSA Spying, North Korean Supremacy and the Spector of a God

Good morning, Escapists. There was a lot of interesting news this week, with overseas intrigue, spying on citizens, new movie teases and even ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorFebruary 20, 2016

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Scientists Model New Search and Rescue Robot After the Cockroach

Scientists at the University of California Berkeley have created a new robot that could be used for search and rescue in very tight ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorFebruary 18, 2016

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What Would Happen If You Crossed Star Wars and Back to the Future?

Imagine, if you will, in a galaxy far, far away, a young jedi must travel back in time to ensure his father Anakin ...

By John Keefer Legacy AuthorFebruary 15, 2016

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