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Cyborgs are totally in right now--Deus Ex: Human Revolution kicked it off last year, then the Syndicate reboot followed suit, and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is on the horizon. This is the perfect opportunity then to investigate how close the cyborgs of video game land compare to cutting-edge science. So, if you've grown tired of your silly fleshy body and want to know how soon you can apply for Adam Jensen-style augmentations, check out the video above.

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