The entire thing is worth a read, but the standout detail is probably that in Amodei's office hangs — and no, we are not joking — a framed meme of a "giant robot ransacking a burning city." ...

Credit: Mashable So, at the end of the day, Team USA and Japan drew 1-1, in the world's first giant robot duel. "I think it's time to make this a sports league," said a victorious Cavalcanti. Agreed.

For many of us, our Saturday mornings and weekday afternoons were defined by the high-kicking, giant robot riding, Super Sentai adaptation Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The classic kids series ...