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flatluigi — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:41:47 -0800

The Top 5 Game-Inspired Music Videos (via, with one more)

Videos: Architecture in Helsinki - Do The Whirlwind Junior Senior - Move Your Feet Cadence Weapon - Sharks Xiu Xiu - Boy Soprano Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication

By: bunnytricks

bunnytricks — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:10:34 -0800

That Xiu Xiu video is my new official Favorite Thing Ever.

By: wendell

wendell — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:13:15 -0800

Speaking of game-inspired (I didn't think this was quite front page material, so I'll drop it here...) 12 Cover Versions of Jonathan Coulton's "Still Alive", including various musical computers, Coulter himself, a video set in a playground and a guy in a fursuit playing piano. Don't say I didn't warn you.

By: flatluigi

flatluigi — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:18:58 -0800

The "Do The Whirlwind" video might be my favorite video of all time, by the way.

By: flatluigi

flatluigi — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:19:09 -0800

*might now be

By: shortfuse

shortfuse — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:22:51 -0800

One more: Golden Shower - Video Computer System Great (if dated by now) bit at 1:51.

By: roll truck roll

roll truck roll — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:25:19 -0800

Wintergreen on E.T. The Go! Team on Ms. Pac-Man

By: Sailormom

Sailormom — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:40:11 -0800

Ellen McLain singing Still Alive.

By: mattoxic

mattoxic — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:48:51 -0800

Since when were Architecture in Helsinki a super group?

By: kandinski

kandinski — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:51:35 -0800

Wot, no Air's Kelly Watch The Stars?

By: kandinski

kandinski — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:54:17 -0800

Die Ärzte featuring Lara Croft - Männer sind Schweine ("Men are Pigs")

By: kandinski

kandinski — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:14:20 -0800

Die Ärzte featuring Lara Croft - Männer sind Schweine ("Men are Pigs") Yes, I know I should have used the preview, but it's late, and we are all tired

By: flatluigi

flatluigi — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:16:24 -0800

mattoxic: "Since when were Architecture in Helsinki a super group?" Since the definition was a band made up of members from other bands.

By: Kattullus

Kattullus — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:18:09 -0800

Xiu Xiu have been popping up on my radar a lot lately. I think I may need to start investing in their albums.

By: bunnytricks

bunnytricks — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:38:34 -0800

Boy Soprano in higher resolution with commentary by Jamie.

By: painquale

painquale — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:43:00 -0800

Xiu Xiu is amazing. But that video frustrated me. The game looked like it controlled terribly. And the collision detection... ugh. I love the Junior Senior video.

By: RokkitNite

RokkitNite — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:49:42 -0800

That Architecture in Helsinki vid is beautiful. The Metal Slug nod made me disproportionately happy. Thanks for such a massively awesome post!

By: churl

churl — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:54:59 -0800

DJ Format - 3 Feet Deep.

By: griphus

griphus — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:22:09 -0800

Paul Robertson, the guy that made the Architecture in Helsinki video is also responsible for Pirate Baby's Cabana Battle Street Fight 2006. Which is a glorious piece of work. YouTube Full Rez links (113mb and worth it)

By: griphus

griphus — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:23:25 -0800

Whoops, messed up the Wikipedia linka

By: griphus

griphus — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:24:19 -0800

...and the YouTube link. Goodnight, everybody.

By: Grimgrin

Grimgrin — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:08:46 -0800

I've allways liked this Super Furry Animals Video Which seems to be an homage to Metal Slug.

By: Slithy_Tove

Slithy_Tove — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:50:07 -0800

Royksopp: Remind Me. Sims-like.

By: creeky

creeky — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:56:31 -0800

OK, it's not strictly game-inspired, but Jed's Other Poem (Beautiful Ground) by Grandaddy is one of my favourites.

By: Uther Bentrazor

Uther Bentrazor — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:34:26 -0800

It may not be specifically game related, but I know we're all thinking that something is missing.

By: Glow Bucket

Glow Bucket — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:20:37 -0800

MC Frontalot - It Is Pitch Dark

By: jscott

jscott — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:17:49 -0800

Thanks, Glow! You saved me the embarrassment of linking to it myself.

By: bunnytricks

bunnytricks — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:51:53 -0800

Err... Boy Soprano with commentary. Fixed that for me.

By: squarehead

squarehead — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:51:27 -0800

Tandem by Halcali I'm always looking for an opportunity to show this to anyone who hasn't seen it. And I think it's apt here.

By: squarehead

squarehead — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:55:48 -0800

if only for the 16-bit backing hook and the bit just after the first bit.

By: Rock Steady

Rock Steady — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:51:15 -0800

I am shocked -- SHOCKED -- that no one has mentioned what might be my favorite music video ever. Charlotte Hatherley - Behave