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DanceDanceRevolution Universe2 Song Lineup Released

GeekSugar — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:01:00 -0700

All you DanceDanceRevolution fans will be pleased to hear that the creators of DanceDanceRevolution Universe2 have released the artists and song list for the game, which is set to release this winter. It will include fun songs by Franz Ferdinand, Outkast, Herbie Hancock, Ferry Corsten, Kool and the Gang, Men Without Hats and my favorite, The Bangles.

DanceDanceRevolution Universe2 also introduces a Freestyle Mode that allows you to dance without the use of directional arrows, which is great for people with two left feet, or those of us who like to use DDR as an intense workout! A new Quest Mode lets you build your own character use it in online play via Xbox LIVE, challenging fellow online players, unlock new songs and download new music for the game. To check out more songs and artists on the list, read more

"Take Me Out" - Franz Ferdinand
"The Way You Move (House Mix)" - Outkast
"Walk Like an Egyptian" - The Bangles
"Rockit" - Herbie Hancock
"Safety Dance" - Men Without Hats
"He's The Greatest Dancer" - Sister Sledge
"Jungle Boogie" - Kool and the Gang
"Akiba Drift" - Ko Kimura
"Cosmic Cowgirl" - Toshio Sakurai
"Do It Right" - AFD feat. Ashley
"Don't You Love Me" - Andy Caldwell
" Dorset Perception" - Shpongle
"Get Up! Give Up! Move On!" -The Divys
"Gradiusic Cyber (Downloadable)" - Taka
"I Know You Got Soul" - Jason Nevins vs. Eric B & Rakim
"I Wanna Be Your Star" - Melody & Mezzo
"I Wish I Could Be Beautiful" - Rithma
"Steppin' Out" - Kaskade
"Summer Girl" - Neverakka

Konami's Skin Software Makes Your DS A Beauty Guide

GeekSugar — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:00:21 -0700

If I've learned anything at all about the Nintendo DS this year it's that Americans aren't using the handheld device to its fullest potential. Sure we aren't afraid of covering them with Swarovski Crystal Covers or giving them out to VIP airline passengers, but we haven't started using them as portable life coaches, yoga instructors and wine guides like the Japanese have.

Konami, the company that brought the wondrous DDR into our lives, has created a virtual beauty adviser game with real life beauty adviser Chizu Saiki (see her picture in gallery).

The game, which is appropriately named Dream Skincare, will release this fall in Japan. It's being marketed as a fun, easy beauty experience. Apparently, the game checks your physical and emotional health every day through a series of questions, allows you to input your meals, body temperature and body weight daily, stores a personalized daily schedule and provides dietary advice and healthy recipes. Who doesn't want that?

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Google Reader Has a New Special Surprise Hidden Inside It

GeekSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:05:17 -0700

Google recently just announced the "Like" feature for Google Reader. But did you know that there is a ninja mode with a secret konami code? This code not only makes ninjas appear in the left-hand sidebar, but it also turns your Like button heart into bursting hearts when you click on it (and into a broken heart with the unlike button). Watch below to find out how!

The Tokyo Game Show Kicks Off Tomorrow!

GeekSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:01:05 -0700

Fall is the best time of year for games, not only because it's crunch time for holiday releases, but because of all the yearly gaming conferences! And the biggest one of the year is about to start - the Tokyo Game Show!

Although I couldn't travel to the Land of the Rising Sun for the annual game blowout, I'll still be doing my best impression of being there to round up all the hot and juicy gaming news this expo has to offer. From Capcom to Konami, from games to music, everyone is showing their stuff this week. I can't wait to see what's in store.

What are you looking forward to in gaming this year? Tell us in the comments below!

Nintendo DS Now With Camera and 'Face Training'

GeekSugar — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:00:42 -0700

The Nintendo DS has been making a lot of news this past month. First, Japanese game maker Konami, who also happens to be the maker of the ever popular Dance Dance Revolution game, announced a new skin software program that turns your DS into a beauty guide, next Nintendo announced actress Nicole Kidman as the new face of their "More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima: How Old Is Your Brain?" game, and lastly, the love of all things DS was celebrated in the form of a delicious Jello DS Lite Cake. So what's next?

Apparently, the company has moved on from training our brains to training our faces with the release of Otona No DS Kao Training, or Face Training, a set up which includes a camera that plugs into the Game Boy Advance slot on the Nintendo DS and records your face as you play the game. According to Wired, the idea is what the Japanese call "facening," or facial exercises. They hope that by doing certain facial exercises, you can make your skin more elastic and in turn have a prettier face. Sure, there's absolutely no scientific proof, but it sure is entertaining. (The woman in the picture at right seems to be stretching her cheeks in order to make them more flushed.)

Face Training ships on August 2 for 4800 yen or about $38.97 USD.

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This Week On Geeksugar - Jessica Alba Talks About Being A Gamer

GeekSugar — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:00:31 -0700

Her past as Dark Angel and current role as Sue Storm from the Fantastic Four movie and video game makes Jessica Alba a TV, movie and video game star. Jessica Alba Talks About Being A Video Game Character
If you haven't used "blamestorming" or "chips and salsa" yet you're so behind the times. New Office Slang: A-C
The iPhone parodies have been rolling in since day one. There's the New York City ad, the Conan O'Brien take on the iPhone and even a Steve Jobs goes mad skit. The Onion's Faux iPhone Ad
Sure, I can dig Tetris magnets and even fancy pants Tetris wall installations, but this real life Japanese Tetris game conjures up freaky dreams of being stuck in a perpetual video game. Do Think You Could Win The Japanese Tetris Game?

What do you do when you've got a hot first date and you drop your BlackBerry into the toilet? Turns out, it may be easier to fix than you'd think. Man Drops BlackBerry In Toilet, Saves It
Apple's iChat can be quite addictive when chatting with friends and family, but who knew that an Oscar winning director could use it for work? Martin Scorsese Is A Big iChat Fan
If I've learned anything at all about the Nintendo DS recently it's that Americans aren't using the handheld device to its fullest potential. Konami's Skin Software Makes Your DS A Beauty Guide
If you are reading this right now you are no stranger to digital communities - be it Myspace, Facebook, TeamSugar or Flickr. Now consider a type of software that is capable of taking images from kindred communities, analyzing them for similarities, and grafting them together into an interactive three-dimensional space that puts the "networking" idea of some social sites to shame. Future Tech: Mind Blowing Photosynth Demo

Get Your Game On: Video Game Release Roundup

GeekSugar — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:00:25 -0700

Tis the season for great new video games and with the recent revelation that active gaming can actually aid those of us who are working on our fitness - I am guessing more and more of you are going to consider picking up the Wiimote, controller or joystick and getting in on the hardcore gamer action going on out there. In case you haven't been in the loop lately (as in the whole spring), an entire army of great games have been released for every console. Can't find anyone to join you? Remind them that 1 hour of PS3/Xbox on the couch burns 204 calories. Which means all you have to do is sit your bootie on the couch and not pick up the Cheetos. Ready, set, game!

**New Video Game Releases (Spring/Summer 2007)**
Why You'll Love It	Console/Price	Release Date
Cooking Mama: Cook Off - Love cooking, but hate the mess? Slice, dice, mash, chop and stir your ingredients to make the perfect meal with your Wii remote.	Nintendo DS and Wii, $19.99 or $49.99	Out now. Purchase it online.
Super Paper Mario - It's a classic! By holding the Wii sideways, you can run to the right and left, smashing blocks, collecting coins, bopping goombas and koopa troopas and avoiding bullet bills and hammer brothers.	Wii, $49.99	Out now. Purchase it online
Guitar Hero - You sweat as the rumbles of an anxious crowd rattle the stage. This is your big moment. You'll be rocking out all day and night.	Xbox 360, also available for Playstation. $89.99	Out now. Purchase it online.
Dance Dance Revolution Universe - It's the bestselling video game in the music game category for a reason. It will make you sweat - and it's fun. In fact it's so great, PE teachers are using it in schools. One hour of playing burns 900 calories. Need I say more?	Xbox 360, $49.99 or $79.99 with pad	Out now. Buy it online from Konami
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Swords, swashbuckling and Captain Jack Sparrow. It's the third installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series.	Xbox 360, $59.99	Out now. Get it online.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - Each Fantastic Four character has special powers and you can combine them all for powerful combos. Who doesn't want to be Jessica Alba?	Playstation 3, $59.99	Out now. Order it online.

Not An American Idol? Karaoke Instead

GeekSugar — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:39:07 -0800

Japanese video game maker Konami Digital Entertainment has released a Karaoke game that will have you busting out with your Human League impressions daily. Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol works when you plug it into your Sony PlayStation.

The game lets you sing along to 40 new songs, including hits from the show, and compete from auditions to performances on center stage in your quest to become the next American Idol. My favorite part is, after you sing you can be critiqued by digital versions of the American Idol judges.

You can customize your character, or use the EyeToy USB Camera (for PlayStation 2) to put yourself into the game. I'm not an American Idol fan, but I could do karaoke all day long. Get Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol for $39.82.