Rejoice, fellow gamers. Thanks to French blogger Guiz de Pessemier, we can finally watch Donkey Kong being played the way it was always meant to played… as an intricate frame-by-frame stop-motion reenactment!

Using custom made pixel art constructed out of Perler beads, the dedicated Kong-thusiast recreated all the original 8-bit characters and backgrounds. He then painstakingly animated three levels from the game with such flawless precision that you’d think he must have been wearing a Power Glove while doing so. Don’t believe me? Check it out for yourself!

I’ve seen impressive high scores and speed runs and perfect games before, but even the likes of Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, and that creepy little kid from The Wizard can’t compete with this. No, I think it’s safe to say Guiz is the real “King of Kong” now.

And it turns out, he doesn’t just stop there.

As an added bonus, here’s some Final Fantasy stop-motion for your viewing pleasure as well. Watching characters politely taking turns to attack their enemy has never been more exciting!

And be sure to check out Guiz’s website and YouTube channel for more cool video game related videos, news, and reviews. I can’t wait to see what 8-bit classic he tackles next. My suggestion: the NES version of Hudson Hawk. Why? Because, somehow, that’s a thing that exists.

Out of Quarters? Watch this Amazing Stop Motion Version of the Original Donkey Kong

Want to see the quickest and coolest way to get carpal tunnel syndrome without button mashing? Of course you do.

In his stop motion animated short, Maker vs Marker, artist Jonny Lawrence has pitted his Street Fighter inspired drawing against the only opponent that stands a chance: his own hand.

Also taking inspiration from Dragon Ball Z and Super Smash Bros., the video features a full on battle of creator versus creation, complete with punches, kicks, special moves and hadoukens!

But will unusually nimble dexterity be enough to overcome the deadly doodle? Find out for yourself below…

It may be less than two minutes long, but it’s still easily better than either Hollywood Street Fighter flick, proving that even disembodied hands have more charisma and acting prowess than poor Chris Klein.

Be sure to check out Jonny Lawrence’s website for more animated shorts and illustrations from the talented artist. Maybe the next round will feature a new challenger. My suggestion: his foot. After all, even an animated black belt is no match for the mighty big toe!

An Animated Warrior Takes on his Creator in Street Fighter Inspired Short

Sure, we’ve all heard of short films, but how about a microscopic one? Using individual carbon monoxide molecules, the geniuses at IBM have made the first atom-ic movie and despite all the heady scientific implications… it’s adorable!

Though the team’s primary research uses atoms to explore more efficient forms of computation and data storage, the group channeled their inner Spielberg to help demonstrate their work to the masses. By moving isolated molecules frame by frame through a device called a scanning tunneling microscope, the scientists-turned-filmmakers captured atom images at one hundred million times their size. While carbon monoxide molecules were used to create the film, only the oxygen atoms are visible in the finished shots. The result?  A piece of stop motion animation like no other.

Comprised of 242 animated frames and running about a minute long, A Boy And His Atom chronicles the age old tale of boy meets atom, boy falls in love with atom, and boy jumps on atom like a trampoline. Like I said, a classic story. And while IBM might not be ready to give Pixar a true run for their money, the sheer technical feat here is mightily impressive and the animation rather charming. But please, don’t just take my word for it. Check out the full movie below!

How long do you think it will take before Disney co-opts the technology, re-brands the oxygen atom as “Molly the Molecule” and casts Selena Gomez as the voice? My guess: calls are already being made.

For more information about the the film’s incredible production, check out the “making of” featurette:

Of course, the IBM researchers didn’t stop there. No, sir. If you’d just pioneered the absolute geekiest way to create images, then there’s really only one place left to explore: The Final Frontier.

That’s right, the team also used the same technology to create several images for an upcoming mobile app set to coincide with the release of Star Trek Into Darkness —  proving that, as far as I’m concerned, the world’s top minds clearly have their priorities straight.

IBM Creates the World’s Tiniest Movie Using Atoms