Submit Your Tricked-Out Geeky Pumpkins to Win a Bag of Treats From GeekSugar!


Updated 11/02/11 4:04 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Win a Nintendo DS Lite, Video Games, and Powerbag

Costumes are great, but carving pumpkins is one Halloween tradition we'll never skip. Feeling creative? Get out your carving tools and create the geekiest pumpkin of them all — you could win a bag of sweet treats that won't rot your teeth. We're giving away a fun prize pack for the geekiest pumpkin photo submitted to our Geeky Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest group. So grab a template (or Read more

Mario DS Lite Character Kit: Love It or Leave It?


Updated 07/13/10 9:38 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Mario Nintendo DS Lite Case

Stocking up on a few World Cup final party supplies over the weekend, I came across this Mario DS Character Kit at my local Costco store. Truth? I squealed like a little NES junkie when I saw it. Looking back, it was kind of embarrassing since the two ten year olds that were browsing video games alongside me laughed out loud, not to mention my boyfriend's mortified reaction. What can I say — I Read more

Get Your Game On: March Releases


Updated 02/26/10 5:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

March Video Game Releases

If you haven't been drowning in the amazing titles that were released in January and February, then get ready to start swimming — March brings us another wave of top-notch games, along with a few fun time-fillers. Check out my picks for March right here! Read more

Mini Ninjas DS vs Xbox 360 Smackdown: Which Is Better?


Updated 10/18/09 11:13 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Pitting Mini Ninjas DS Version Against the Xbox 360 Version: Who Will Win?

You already know about my addiction to Mini Ninjas, which I played on the Xbox 360 at this year's E3, but did you know that this game also came out on other platforms? I haven't tested out the Wii or PS3 editions, but I have been able to get my hands on both the Xbox 360 and DS versions to test and play. As you may know, not all games are created equal on all platforms. Just take Tomb Raider Read more

Portable Chic: My Favorite DS Cases


Updated 10/07/09 3:55 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Stylish Nintendo DS Lite Cases

Since Nintendo releases a new DS model every few years or so, I gotta keep mine covered and clean (so I can recycle or donate it later once I upgrade). But really, I just want to add a touch of style to my gaming to show off on the bus, plane, or wherever the need to play strikes. Check out a few of my favorite DS cases, including a few I just recently saw at the Tokyo Game Show in Japan! Read more

Daily Tech: The Nintendo DS Lite Is Now Only $89


Updated 08/11/09 12:25 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Daily Tech: The Nintendo DS Lite Is Now Only $89

The Metallic Rose, Cobalt/Black, and Crimson/Black DS Lite is on sale for $89 at Target — CrunchGear The new $400 Logitech Harmony One remote comes with a charging dock and RF to IR control adapters — Gizmodo Ice-T decides to take a hammer to his old aluminum G4 laptop — Switched Now that Facebook has scooped up FriendFeed, Facebook is already showing off some feature enhancements and Read more

Taylor Swift Joins the Band . . . Band Hero, That Is


Updated 08/10/09 4:55 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Taylor Swift Makes Appearance in Activision's Band Hero

If you just can't get enough music games in your life (what, like Rock Band, Guitar Hero and all those DJ games weren't enough?), then make room for Band Hero. Activision's answer to all those other hero games ups the ante by including a motion captured country superstar, complete with three hit songs (along with a few other pop favorites) to rock out to. Taylor Swift makes a cameo in the latest Read more

A DS Stylus Fit For the My Favorite Gadgets Group


Updated 06/12/09 12:44 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Star Wars Nintendo DS Stylus Pack Found at 2009 E3

I'll admit it, I haven't shown that much love to the My Favorite Gadgets group lately, but trust me, it's not due to lack of options! Worthy of its own entry, I found this DS Stylus pack at E3, and couldn't get over how I haven't seen them anywhere before. I mean, a light up Lightsaber-shaped stylus? Come on, that's too easy! Although I didn't grab a pack for myself while hitting up the merch Read more

The Other Side of E3: Shopping!


Updated 06/10/09 2:41 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

Power A DS Lite Cases

Although my eyeballs were plastered to LCDs for the majority of E3, I managed to take some breaks and head on over to the merch booths. I picked myself up one of these DS Lite organizers, which caught my eye from their resemblance to the one that comes with the lime green DS bundle. Brought to you by Power A, who makes tons of portable gaming accessories, you can get your own case from Target (my Read more

Must Haves For May


Updated 05/01/09 4:05 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Must Haves For May

With Mother's Day right around the corner, you may be looking for some ways to spoil mommy dearest. Now I can't say these are the most inexpensive options, but they will make a gadget girl drool and are guaranteed to grab the attention of a geeky guy. Each item is brand spanking new, or will be released later this month, so you'll be fresh on the tech scene — just in time for Summer! Read more