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

GeekSugar — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:35:53 PDT

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 just your imagination) and get to work! We'll select a winner from all entrants on Oct. 27. Want to hear more about what's included in the prize (of course you do)? Then keep reading!

Included in the prize pack (worth over $430) will be a Powerbag Backpack that will easily carry your books, games, and gear, and even charge your gadgets, a Nintendo DS Lite, five Nintendo DS games, including Kirby Mass Attack, Mario Kart DS, Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, Mario Party DS, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem, along with a Pac-Man Fleece Blanket to keep you warm while you game.

Sound like something you'd be interested in? Then enter now! If you need help uploading your pics, check out our community tutorial, and be sure to read through the official rules here. Happy Carving!

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

GeekSugar — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:30:03 PDT

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 can't resist a little Mario flare!

Meant to protect your Nintendo DS Lite and DSi from scratches and scrapes, this kit comes loaded with a plumber-style overall padded case and a Mario block stylus for easy gaming. If you don't have a Costco in your area, you can also order one for your kids, nieces, nephew, or yourself (I won't judge) on Amazon for $15. But before you whip out your credit card, tell me - do you love it, or would you rather leave it?

Get Your Game On: March Releases

GeekSugar — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:47:39 PST

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!

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

GeekSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:06:44 PDT

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 Underworld for example - although the game is entertaining on both the DS and Wii consoles, when push came to shove, I much preferred the DS version of the game for its controls and fun factor. So where do these two versions of the same game stand? Find out when you

read more. Everything I love about the Xbox 360 version of Mini Ninjas - the painfully cute graphics, the music, and the easy and intuitive control system - is missing on the DS version. It's a given that the graphics on the DS will never match up to that of the Xbox, but honestly, this is a major part of what gives Mini Ninjas its charm. Even the music of the Xbox version (a nice and calming soundtrack) gets ramped up to a beat-driven tune in the DS version. I'm not sure why this particular change was made, but I'm not sure I like it. Overall, the Xbox version of Mini Ninjas is superior in nearly every way (well you gotta give some credit to the DS here - at least you can take it with you on the road), but if I were investing and had a choice, I'd go for the Xbox version here.

Portable Chic: My Favorite DS Cases

GeekSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:50:29 PDT

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!

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

GeekSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:20:23 PDT

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 changes - TechCrunch
Apple has just brought back the matte-finish screen option on the 15-inch MacBook Pro - Wired
Predictive texting is making kids more prone to impulsive and thoughtless behavior - DailyMail

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

GeekSugar — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:05:39 PDT

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 band-centric game to hit the market, and she wasn't just emulated in Band Hero, she was duplicated. Taylor spent hours in a motion capture stage to get her performance just right so you can play along as if you were on stage next to her.

Check out the labor intensive process of capturing Taylor's movements for the game, and look for Band Hero to hit the shelves just in time for the holiday shopping rush this November.

A DS Stylus Fit For the My Favorite Gadgets Group

GeekSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:45:25 PDT

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 booths, I did make a mental note for future birthdays, Christmases, and heck, even anniversaries. There's never really a bad time for Star Wars.

Do you have a favorite gadget you can't live without? Post it to our Favorite Gadgets Group! Find out how to get started when you

The Other Side of E3: Shopping!

GeekSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:25:03 PDT

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 fave), Best Buy, and even Kmart.

The tri-fold organizers not only hold your DS, but three game cartridges, and some extra styli just in case. Although I haven't seen these in my Target (trust me, I'd know), I did find them online for $15 bucks.

Must Haves For May

GeekSugar — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:01:57 PDT

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!