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The Humble Indie Bundle 7 has been available for a week now, so that must mean it’s time for new games. Sure enough, a trio of indie gems has joined the already stellar Humble Bundle, bringing the total number of games on offer up to nine. The offer doesn’t just stop at games though, as Indie Game: The Movie and nine different soundtracks are also included in the bundle.

To get all of that loot, however, you’ll need to pay more than the average. Since the average currently sits at $6.45, we imagine that won’t be too difficult for most gamers. That’s especially true when you see the games that were just added to the bundle: The Basement Collection by Binding of Isaac developer Edmund McMillen, Offspring Fling, and Cave Story+. Cave Story+ has been featured in Humble Indie Bundles of the past, so veterans should be quite familiar with this game by now.

The Basement Collection is actually a bundle itself, bringing together a number of indie games made by Edmund McMillen. When you remember that Dungeon Defenders and Legend of Grimrock are both also beat-the-average bonuses, then you have every reason to shell out a little more cash. How can you possibly resist when so much great indie gaming is unlocked when you pay more than average?

Unlike the last Humble Bundle we saw, all of the games in this bundle are compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. With six days left to go, the amount the Humble Indie Bundle 7 has raised is closing in on $2 million, so it’s possible it could break $4 million by the time everything is said and done. Regardless of what happens in these remaining six days, we doubt it’ll manage to top the Humble THQ Bundle, which pulled in more than $5 million by the end of its run.

The Basement Collection, Cave Story+ added to Humble Indie Bundle 7 is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mercedes-Benz fanatics are in for a treat, as the company has apparently released new shots of its upcoming 2014 CLA-class sedan. We’re pretty sure these shots – which were originally posted on AutoMonthly – are official shots from Mercedes, and at least they look the part, showing off the exterior and interior of the car with a professional flare you won’t often find outside the realm of promotional images.

The look of the CLA might be a little jarring for longtime Mercedes owners, as the company is taking some leaps of faith with the louder design. The new car has a lot in common with the A-class series, and its risky design can be attributed to Mercedes’ desire to net some younger customers for itself. Gernot Bracht explained the shake up in design to Car and Driver, saying that the 2014 CLA is “Definitely not a typical Mercedes-Benz.”

“The CLA is clearly informed by Asian tastes, and it symbolizes yet another departure from the traditionally purist German approach to design,” Bracht said. “But this is becoming a trend, and in a way the CLA reminds me of Opel’s approach with the new Adam.” Will this new design rub those longtime fans of Mercedes-Benz the wrong way? Perhaps it’s too early to tell, but we could definitely see this kind of car getting younger drivers interested.

We’ll have to wait until next month to find out more about the 2014 CLA, but for now, we have these shots to gawk at. Expect the the 2014 CLA to get a lot of attention as Mercedes-Benz reveals more about it, given that the car signals something of a departure for the famous car company. What do you think of the 2014 CLA’s design?

Mercedes-Benz unleashes 2014 CLA-class promotional shots early is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Did you pony up $699 or more to the Kickstarter-famed Ouya in hopes of an early hands-on with the unreleased gaming platform? If so, you may want to keep an eye on your email’s inbox, because orders for the developer version of the Android-powered console are starting to ship out. As for the package itself, early adopters can expect a dev unit console, two controllers and a copy of the system’s “ODK” software development kit. If you went all-in on Ouya and have received your order or notification email, we’d love to hear about it via the comments below.

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Did you watch the Doctor Who Christmas special this week? Good stuff. And now that you are in the mood to watch more of the good Doctor – but have to wait – check out this piece of jewelry made by Josephine Ryan. It’s a classy TARDIS for your neck.

This TARDIS is made from sterling silver. Josephine is an artist in Norway. While she hasn’t yet figured out how to make it bigger on the inside, she has the outside looking amazing.

The Doctor should really give his companions gifts like this necklace before sending them back to their normal lives. Let’s be honest – He’s a bit cheap. Would it kill him to buy a lady some jewelry?

[via Neatorama]

On the 19th of February, 2013, a new entry into the always-excellent documentary series AMERICAN EXPERIENCE will take on the information age: Silicon Valley. This made-for-tv documentary entry into the series will take on rural Santa Clara County’s transformation into the “hub of ingenuity” of the modern age, also known as Silicon Valley by the whole entire planet. This film will begin back and the beginning: the creation of Fairchild Semiconductor and the rise to prominence of none other than Robert Noyce.

This movie will show how Fairchild Semiconductor made the integrated circuit which pushed the United States forward as the top superpower in both space exploration and personal computers – and the revolution therein. Back in 1957 is when this documentary begins, and straight forward through one of the most powerful of those directly influenced by Noyce, Steve Jobs, and the mobile age it will go.

This documentary follows Noyce and the “Traitorous Eight” who founded Fairchild Semiconductor: Gordon Moore, Sheldon Roberts, Eugene Kleiner, Victor Grinich, Julius Blank, Jean Hoerni and Jay Last. This documentary is directed by Randall MacLowry and will be making its first appearance on television in February 2013 (on the 19th, as mentioned previously). You’ll find that October 4th, 1957, will be much more significant in your mind from your first viewing forward.

“On October 4, 1957, the young founders of the newly minted start-up heard some startling news: the Soviet Union had just launched the first artificial satellite into orbit around the earth. With the United States scrambling to catch up, the timing couldn’t have been better for the upstarts at Fairchild. Eisenhower quickly launched NASA and the nation’s new obsession with technology provided the opportunity of a lifetime. In less than two years, Noyce would co-create a groundbreaking invention that would help put men on the moon. But Noyce’s innovation — the integrated circuit — would have an impact far beyond the Apollo program. The integrated circuit, also known as the microchip, would re-shape the future, making possible the invention of smart phones and digital video recorders, pacemakers and microwaves possible, and launching the world into the Information Age.”

Have a peek at the trailer above and make sure you tune in when the time comes. Let us know if you plan on picking up this epic journey on your antiquated television set or if you’re going to go mobile and see how easy it is to get this documentary about the future here in the past!

[via TechCrunch]

American Experience “Silicon Valley” special hitting PBS in 2013 is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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