The Lost Ring is a new ARG that was created for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, it is sponsered by McDonald’s and the International Olympic Committee. For those who don’t know what ARG (Alternate Reality Game) is it is basically an online gaming where the gamer along with many other gamers around the world try to solve a mystery, using clues, puzzles, artifacts, pictures, and other real world facts via multimedia (websites, forum rooms, phone numbers ect..). 

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If the east coast vs. west coast debate ever comes to a tiebreaker, I’m pretty sure the number of incredible week long hardcore tours the east coast gets in comparison to the west coast will nudge us up over the top. Last night was a perfect example of just such a tour as Surroundings, I Rise, Meltdown, Wake Up Call, and the almighty Bane took the Ottobar stage as the perfect remedy to a serious case of the Mondays.

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This Saturday, May 3 marks what has become a virtual holiday for comics fans - Free Comic Book Day! That’s right your local shop will be giving away FREE comics from all your favorite publishers, not to mention other exciting promotions will be available all day. Whether you have dozens of long boxes tucked away in your closet, or you just saw Iron Man the night before and want to experience comics for the first time, there will be something sure to please you at your local retailer.

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The DC/MD/VA area has been blessed recently with a number of stores opening or expanding into the area. You can add yet another name to the list as the boys from Pedestrian have expanded their turf from Philly south of the Mason Dixon into Baltimore. The shop opened quietly this past Saturday with a grand opening event in the works for the near future. I checked things out today and was impressed with the clean look and custom shelving, not to mention the excellent stock list.

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While the arrival of Stussy Chapter Stores into DC, Toronto, and Vegas was highly anticipated and publicized, the brand’s arrival into the City of Brotherly Love has been a pleasant surprise. Stussy will take over the second floor of Ubiq, which has seen a serious return to form after reopening fairly recently themselves. Of course, no Stussy opening would be complete without a celebratory tee, and this one may well be the best of the recent bunch.

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Japanese art phenom Takashi Murakami has brought his wares to the Brooklyn Museum for a retrospective exhibition. The massive installation revisits older work dating back over 15 years, which allows new fans of his Superflat styling a rare opportunity to see some earlier work they might never experience otherwise.

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While Kidrobot prepares an updated (and hopefully roomier) New York location, they have set up a temporary Pirate Store, which has already played host to several events, with the most recent being a live painting of a massive 48″ Dunny by Tara McPherson. Tara created an awe inspiring figure in her trademark style and even stuck around to sign and sketch for fans who turned out for the event. It’s great to see Kidrobot encouraging people to appreciate the craft of the artists, since many seem to get more wrapped up in ratios and after market value. Check out some more pictures, including the finished piece after the jump.

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There is something to be said about faith. Once you have a hold of it, you’re either a slave or a motivator. Arif Gursel, who serves as a technical evangelist at Microsoft, interestingly tip-toes the line between those two worlds. His name is associated with Microsoft platforms such as Windows Vista, Xbox360 and Zune. With his tech savvy mind aligned with the culture of hip hop, Gursel looks to push the impact of digital media technology via the entertainment industry.

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WRG? in collaboration with Series Skateboards dropped a limited edition Black History month deck which features a crossword puzzle showcasing the names of 20 world class black skaters. The collaboration provides an exclusive package featuring one of only 100 7-ply Canadian maple deck, a limited edition poster and customized metallic silver sharpie.

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With high heels and paint…cans…(sorry) in tow, Insa has brought his in your face style to Glasgow for an exhibition at Recoat Gallery. Entitled “Buy My Love” the show features the fetishized imagery that Insa has become known for through his work with KidRobot, Nike, and Carhartt, not to mention his past street and gallery exhibitions. The show, sponsored bye Club Violate and Carhartt, opened last Friday to a line waiting at the door. Check out the rest of the article to get a taste of what Insa had up his sleeve.

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