Mario Kart 8 Tracks Can Now be Found in Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Mario Kart Track
H/t: Kotaku
A Twitch streamer who goes by “llogicoma” decided that Mario Kart 8 tracks would be fun if enjoyed with various aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator, so he made it a reality. This mod is still a work in progress, so you’ll see in the short playthrough that not everything is as it should be. How was this made? Models of the Mario Kart 8 tracks were downloaded and then a Blender addon, called Blender2MSFS, was used to turn them into 3D assets for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Read more for a video demonstration and additional information.

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Bizarre One-Off Dodge Viper Limousine Fails to Sell for $135,000

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Custom Dodge Viper Limousine Limo
The 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10 is a formidable sports car that is a collector’s item in pristine condition, but what about one that has been converted into a bizarre-looking limousine? Well, it’s definitely not worth $135,000 USD, as it failed to sell for that much in a recent eBay auction. This may possibly be due to the fact that the engine is still unmodified 8.0L V10 engine making 415 hp and 488 lb-ft of torque from the factory.

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Apple Electric Car Project Could be Officially Unveiled as Soon as 2022

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Apple Electric Car Project Tim Cook Tesla
Photo credit: Lets Go Digital
Apple officials have made trips to South Korea for business talks with partners in the semiconductor and display sectors reportedly for their electric car project. Most specifically, meetings with LG, SK and Hanwha, but the talks are still in the early stages. Akira Yoshino, lithium-ion battery expert, speculates that Apple will at the very least share some information regarding its EV technology later this year. Read more for a video and additional information.

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Gamer Remakes SEGA’s Golden Axe Inside DOOM, and You Can Play the FPS Mod Now

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SEGA Golden Axe DOOM Video Game Remake FPS
SEGA’s Golden Axe, a side-scrolling arcade beat ’em up, was first released in 1989. Players control one of three warriors who try to take down the villain Death Adder. The dictator that has taken over the once peaceful land of Yuria, while killing their friend and partner, Alex. Several ports of the game were created, most notably on the SEGA Master System / Mega Drive / Genesis, but it has made its way into id Software’s DOOM.

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Estes Partners with Blue Origin to Unveil 1/66th Scale New Shepard Model Rocket

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Estes Blue Origin Miniature New Shepard Model Rocket
Priced at $69.99, the Estes New Shepard model rocket is modeled after its real-life counterpart, but at 1/66th scale. It’s fully reusable and follows the same flight profile as the actual rocket, which means that the capsule is payload-capable and separates from the booster near its apogee of approximately 400-feet. The rocket then safely floats back to Earth under a parachute for touchdown.

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