Keyboard Cat VS. 8-Bit

If you don’t know already, I’m a big fan of the 8-bit pixel guru, Doctor Octoroc, who, partnered with Jude Buffum, decided to make an 8-bit version of the Internet meme, Keyboard Cat, and there is much smiling to be had while and after watching the short clip, which, while not entirely original (There is another version, though not as high quality, and frankly, crappy at best), shows off great and simple 8-bit animation and music by the masterminds behind the small project. You can even download the mp3 for it on “Doc Oc’s” blog!

Play Mario Off: 8-Bit Keyboard Cat Video via Doctor Octoroc & Jude Buffum

8-bit Jesus: My Only True Savior

So, about, not even a day ago, I posted something about Foundation 9 and 8-bit Christmas music. Well, as awesome as that one-song preview was, I was not satiated. So I went digging around for some more 8-bit holiday tunes, and I have found my savior, in the form of 8-bit holiday tunes from Doctor Octoroc. Today he released his Christmas album, 8-bit Jesus, for FREE, but not on the happiest of notes as he has a 6-month old pup in need surgery for some bladder stones. Painful stuff, man.

So get in the giving spirit of the holiday and help a fellow game-enthusiast out! I know I have $15 around here…somewhere…

[8-Bit Jesus: Full Album Release at Doctor Octoroc]

8-bit Music + Christmas Tunes == Win

So, long time no see, right?  Well, whatever.  In the meantime, if you wanna follow me over to this great gaming blog, Kotaku, I’ll tell you what’s up. So I was scanning through the articles, as usual, and I came upon a little festive post that included 8-bit music.

Now, for those who don’t know me (all of you), I’m a big (huge), big (enormous) fan of 8-bit tunes. I love it with the fiery passion of 1000 burning suns. So naturally, after drooling for a second, I read up on the article.

Apparently, Foundation 9 doesn’t send out holiday cards to editors and whatnot. No, because they send out Christmas music. 8-bit Christmas Music.

That’s right, 8-bit remixes of classical holiday tunes. F$%@ yeah! anyway, you can check out 8 Bit Weapon’s remix of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (in MP3 format) here and for those curious, here’s a track listing.

Track Listing
8 Bit Weapon – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
ComputeHer – Deck the Halls
Leeni – Silent Night
8 Bit Weapon – Hanukkah
Bud Melvin – Toyland
Doctor Octoroc – We Three Kings
DJ Mike Haggar – The 8 Bits of Christmas
CCIVORY – Joy to the World
Melbot – O Christmas Tree
Unicorn Dream Attack – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Dauragon – Auld Lang Syne

Joy to the world indeed.

[Listen In On A Very 8-Bit Christmas Album on Kotaku]