Writer and illustrator Jesse Eisemann, of College Humor and Dorkly fame, meticulously recreated a playful 8-bit map of New York City. Consider this your reward for trying to follow Michael Arrington debacle. Scroll around a larger version on Mr. Eisemann’s blog. In case it isn’t already etched in your brain, here’s the appropriate soundtrack.
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<3 you Nitasha. Reward accepted and earned.
Here’s a link to Jesse Eisemann’s blog: http://jesseeisemann.tumblr.com
Oh thanks, Michael! Forgot to include the link. It’s added now, but here’s the scrollable version: http://jesseeisemann.com/MarioNYC.html