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Which Is Your Favorite New Video Game of 2009?

GeekSugar — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:45:32 PST

Now that you've cast your vote in some of my other Best of 2009 polls, we can focus on the games we played this year. There were a ton of shooters and multiplayer titles that hit the shelves in 2009, but that doesn't mean there was a shortage of brain busters and fun musical games for you to rock out with. It was a tough job to narrow down the field down to 10, so check them out and tell me - which is your favorite new video game of 2009?

And don't stop voting there - check the rest of my Best of 2009 polls, too!

Assassins Creed 2

7%(20)

DJ Hero

4%(13)

Resident Evil 5

4%(12)

Super Mario Bros. Wii

26%(76)

Uncharted 2

4%(13)

The Beatles: Rock Band

11%(31)

Batman: Arkham Asylum

9%(26)

The Sims 3

27%(78)

Scribblenauts

6%(18)

EA Sports Active

2%(5)

Total votes: 292

7 Gifts For Your Tech-Loving Brother

GeekSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:33:15 PST

If you're in need of some gift-giving suggestions, I've got you covered! Next up on the list is your tech-loving brother. You know, the one who has his nose in his laptop for as many hours as you and can challenge your records on Super Smash Bros.? Hey, he's your brother, so treat him right this holiday!

Sgt. Pepper Headed to the Rock Band Music Store Tomorrow

GeekSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:50:21 PST

September was a big month for The Beatles in the gaming world when The Beatles Rock Band hit the market. I went crazy over it during a sneak peek at E3, and was not disappointed when I got my own copy. Although The Beatles have not always been so chummy with tech, times are a-changing as Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band makes its way to The Beatles: Rock Band music store tomorrow for your Xbox 360 and Wii systems, and will be available on your PS3 on Nov. 19!

Although I'd love to, I can't really throw down for their special edition digital collection, so I'm stoked at least to get to play along on one of my favorite games. To see how much each track from the album will set you back, just

Individual singles from the record like "When I'm Sixty-Four" and "Lovely Rita" can be purchased for $1.99 each (or 160 Microsoft Points on your Xbox), while the entire album can be downloaded for $13.50 (1080 Microsoft Points). Wii owners can rock out with The Beatles tomorrow as well, but you'll be paying $2 a pop or 200 Wii Points for the tracks.

Daily Tech: Apple Releases Some Redesigned Goodies

GeekSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:15:21 PDT

Apple has redesigned the iMac and 13-inch MacBook and spiced up the Mac Mini - Apple
The Beatles have helped boost the music video-game industry - Reuters
Barnes & Noble expected to unveil reader - AP
Droid lacks Apple's secret weapon . . . iTunes - CNET
Google tweaks Voice to keep voicemail out of search results - PC World
Can you read your robot's emotional state? - Crave
Why not carve a geeked-out pumpkin? - Unplggd

Daily Tech: Why the iPod Touch Didn't Get a Camera

GeekSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:20:15 PDT

Steve Jobs tells David Pogue why the iPod Touch didn't get a video cam - The New York Times
Six video games that give you permission to be naughty and bad - Green Pixels
The iPhone and iPod Touch OS 3.1 is now available for download - The Boy Genius Report
The Chip Chick ladies check out Beatles Rock Band - Chip Chick
Thanks to Oprah, we can all get $100 off a new MyTouch 3G - Engadget
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game ever bracket! - GeekSugar

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Must Haves For September

GeekSugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:43:00 PDT

As much as I love the sun and the fun that Summer brings, the Fall season has a special place in my heart. My must haves for August were definitely fresh for Fall, but this month brings exciting new games, consoles, cell phones, and operating systems - oh me oh my! And I can't help but think about Christmas, which seems to be right around the corner. Some of my picks this month are certainly going to be hot this holiday season, so make sure you pick one up before they are sold out!

Sing/Dance/Rock: 5 Upcoming Music Video Games

GeekSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:50:38 PDT

I hope you're ready to get your groove on because the next few months are bringing with it the promise of brand spankin' new music-based video games. And there's going to be something for everybody, whether you're into rapping, rocking, or scratching. Everybody who can feel the music, that is.

Beatles Rock Band to Have an All Singing Mode, No SingStar

GeekSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:35:07 PDT

Until Sept. 9, I'm fairly sure I won't not be freaking out about every little tidbit of information on Beatles Rock Band, and the following is no exception: Kotaku reports that the game will feature an all-singing mode.

This news comes after previous rumors of a Singstar version with Beatles songs, which have also been dispelled.

While that would have also been awesome, the all-singing feature still sounds hot; in fact, there may even be special microphone packs for the Beatles game. Stay tuned.

Watch the Latest Beatles Rock Band Music Video

GeekSugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:47:39 PDT

The countdown to September 9 has begun. That's the date Beatles Rock Band is released, and until then, I can't get enough of the stunning videos of the game that are serving as teasers.

The latest is this "music video" for "Ticket to Ride" - which also gives you another look at what game play will be like. Screaming, freaking out fans? That's so going to up my game.

Were You Ever Afraid Beatles Rock Band Would Let You Down?

GeekSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:03:55 PDT

So I can say this now, but I was really, really nervous that Beatles: Rock Band was not going to do my favorite band of all-time justice. Then I saw the trailer and was bolstered with hope. And then of course, I experienced it at E3 and all my potential disappointment wasted away. I will be buying this game, and my neighbors will be banging on my walls to get me to stop singing Hard Day's Night.

If you still have any doubts, check out this gorgeous new video - a veritable history of the Beatles, in animated form - that IGN created. However the game turns out, IGN has been working hard to please legions of devoted fans.

So for hard-core Beatles fans like myself, tell me - did the Rock Band game ever give you pause over whether it would live up to the band's legacy?