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A first-person voxel-based open world RPG. It’s like Minecraft, but with more role playing elements. Its crafting system is also focused on weapons and vehicles. You can also explore other planets, each made of billions of blocks.

Another look at the Crusader, the new class included in Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. The expansion also adds Adventure Mode, where you can go anywhere you like and at any difficulty right from the get go. Gameplay starts at 1:20.

Two metal heads combine forces to form… a smooth jazz band. A very good one. Zack Ordway makes the music while Elliot Coleman sings his lungs out. Sadly, they’re on indefinite hiatus. Listen to Elliot sing live here. (Thanks Joe!)

English Words That Don’t Appear on Tests (試験に出ない英単語) is a series of Japanese books that teach English through hilarious sentences accompanied by silly illustrations. They’re available at Amazon Japan and E-Hon.

Creation clashes with destruction in this amazing stop-motion video made by Oh Yeah Wow. It serves a music video for Elliot The Bull’s single Colourblind. Whether or not you like the song, the animation is top notch.

For a stunt to promote California tourism, pro-skater Bob Burnquist’s skated on one of the most awesomely scenic skate parks ever built – a set of ramps that was floated onto the beautifully blue/green waters of Lake Tahoe.

Like Hydrofloors, Agor specializes in building swimming pools with moveable floors. The pools are equipped with hydraulics that raise and lower the floors. The company can also make hidden whirlpool tubs and hot tubs.

A bite-sized tactical turn-based strategy game with both single and multiplayer modes, similar to Hero Academy. Duelyst features 5 factions, each with 100 units and spells. Coming to Windows, OS X, Chrome and Firefox. More here.

Frank Ocean sings over a reggae-punk beat made by super producer Diplo together with The Clash’s Paul Simonon and Mick Jones. Download the track for free at Converse Music’s blog. Check out the behind-the-scenes here.

Chockful of diagrams and explanatory text, Richard Hallett’s visually impressive book provides an in-depth look at not only every detail about how modern bicycles function, but also how they came to be. Informative and beautiful.

(NSFW) The music video for Braindead, a single from Jarell Perry’s White EP. The up-and-coming LA-based singer and songwriter fuses classic R&B with minimal bass-driven beats. You can stream the EP on Soundcloud.

What do you get when you mix QWOP with soccer? Goofball Goals. Gravity Sensation’s hilarious physics simulator features ragdoll players who are looking for the slightest excuse to make a fool of themselves.

Florian “Venom” Kohler is a master at pool table trick shots. In this clip, he tosses out a series of bonus tricks on a tiny version of his instrument of choice, before moving on to the full-size version for a demonstration of his true capabilities.

“Always keep your foes confused. If they don’t know who you are or what you want, they can’t know what you plan to do next.” The Starks are scattered, the Lannisters are afraid, the Martells want answers and Ramsay is still creepy as hell.

Enter now for a chance to win Game Golf (valued at $249). This digital tracking system helps monitor and perfect your game by automatically measuring and recording your shot location, distance, club choice and score. (Ends 3/17/14)

(SPOILERS) Captain America, Black Widow and SHIELD operatives infiltrate a hijacked ocean liner while trading witty banter in this clip from Captain America: The Winter Soldier. It Looks like they’re underestimating GSP’s Batroc.

When we heard there would be a Fargo TV series, we were doubtful. But since we heard the Coen Brothers were writing, and then saw the cast list, our hopes have gone way up. Coming to FX 4/15/14. Be sure to watch the whole playlist.

A documentary about audio dubbing Hollywood films for non-English speaking audiences. Featuring interviews and a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of international George Clooneys and other voice actors. Trailer here.

Revolights Arc is a fender-mounted nike taillight that’s more affordable than Revolights’ wheel–mounted lights. It also acts as a brake light. Its battery lasts up to 8 hours and charges via USB in just 2 hours.

In this quirky indie flick that pokes fun at being quirky and indie, Michael Fassbender plays Frank, an enigmatic alt-pop musician who hides himself inside a giant head. Maggie Gyllenhaal looks brilliant as his hostile bandmate.

Pastry artist Dominique Ansel, the man behind the Cronut, has a new creation – shot glasses made from chocolate chip cookie dough, lined with chocolate and filled with milk. Premiering at ALLISON+PARTNERS’ SXSW 2014 event.

Brass Ballas and a group of Redditors used GTA V to recreate the epic train fight sequence from Skyfall. While you can’t get the same cars or characters in the game’s engine, it’s still an impressive effort. But where’s the excavator?

Based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For sees a straight-edged man plunged into trouble by a former lover. Stars Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Josh Brolin, Jessica Alba, Eva Green and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.