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6 Creep-tastic Video Games to Play on Halloween

GeekSugar — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:15:34 -0700

I have to admit - I sometimes like watching scary movies and playing creepy video games in the dark! It just adds to the already cringe-inducing nature of the games, and with today being Halloween, it's the perfect time to freak yourself out with one of these six scary video games. Round up a few of your friends and play on . . . if you dare!

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Get Your Game On: October Releases

GeekSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:33:51 -0700

Gaming season is here, and after all the sneak peeks we got at this year's E3, I'm more excited than ever to start playing. October means we're well into game-release mania - so it's only fitting that I list for you my top ten picks for the month of October. Check 'em out!

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Get Your Game On: April Releases

GeekSugar — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:33:00 -0700

It's the calm before the gaming storm! Spring is not just for flowers and showers, it's the time for game companies to put the finishing touches on their work and prepare to show them off in the coming months. Look out for lots of new gaming news from now until late Fall - it's crunch time! So while we wait for the goods, check out these titles that will be hitting the shelves this month.

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Get Your Game On: March Releases

GeekSugar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:02:49 -0800

You know, I'm actually thankful that the past few weeks have been cold and rainy here in SF, cause I realized how behind I was on my game queue! I must be missing out on something good, so while I play catch-up, check out my gaming picks for March. I'll just toss a few of these into my pile. It never ends!

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Get Your Game On: February Releases

GeekSugar — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:03:07 -0800

Traditionally, when I think of February, I think of love and chocolate. But this year I'm also thinking about snowy mountains, supernatural powers, space exploration, and kicking butt old-school style. Before you start calling me insane, find out why I associate those things with February - click through my slideshow of all the games hitting shelves this month!

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Coraline the Game Looks As Creepy As the Movie

GeekSugar — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:04:03 -0800

If you haven't seen the amazing (and kinda creepy) movie trailer for Coraline, you're missing out. Made entirely of stop-animation (which I love), I'm pretty excited to see it when it hits theaters February 6.

And although there are many movie-based games that totally bomb, I think this one has a good chance of making an easy segway onto your consoles, mainly because the story has such great play value. In both the film and game, you're sent out to explore your new house and you find yourself in a totally surreal alternate life after crawling through a tiny door hidden behind some boxes. Creepy stuff ensues, and there you have it. Honestly, I can't wait to see both of these in action! Check out the trailer above and don't forget to add Coraline to your game shopping list - it's out now for your Wii, DS, and PS2 consoles for $30.

10 Games to Play With Your Family This Holiday

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00:07 -0800

After I've stuffed my face with a full Thanksgiving meal, I can't think of a better way to make room for dessert (mmmm. . . pumpkin pie) than to play some fun and interactive games with the family. Sure, not everyone is going to be able to pick up the controls and become a rock star on Guitar Hero, but it'll be pretty hilarious to watch Grandma attempt Bon Jovi, right? Check out my ten essential games to have on hand this holiday season to not only keep you occupied, but to get in some good QT with Aunt Erma - besides, you don't see her that often. Source

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Aly and AJ Design Guitar Hero and Rock Band Guitars

GeekSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:15:42 -0700

I'm not overly familiar with this female duo, but popular to to the tween generations, teen pop band Aly and AJ, will be coming out with their own guitars for games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band for the Wii and PS2 in a few weeks. Each guitar will cost a cool $70, and fans will be able to choose from Aly's Guitar, which will feature a heart and cross bone print in a pink and brown color, or AJ's pink Guitar that features a purple zebra print and is in the shape of a heart. Performance Designed Products, the makers of the guitars, will create one of the guitars specifically for tweens, ages 8 to 12 while the other will be targeted for teens and older. Wonder if they have one in my size?

Space Chimps Review: It's Fun Monkeying Around!

GeekSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:05:23 -0700

Remember the days of Super Mario where running, jumping, and spitting fireballs was the ultimate in fun? Space Chimps brings a bit of that nostalgia back, with this easy, breezy game based on the movie of the same name, but doesn't quite make it to Mario levels of awesome.

It's obvious that this title was aimed at the kiddie gamers with its endless life stock and simple controls, but I have to give Space Chimps credit - it is kinda fun. If you want to play a game that's easy on the mind (and not to bad to look at either). SC comes on a number of consoles including the Nintendo DS, which makes this a perfect game to shove in your kids' hands on car trips.

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What do I like least about Space Chimps? And what to learn more about the game? Just read more.

You will play as both Ham (voiced by Andy Samberg) and Luna, two of the main characters in the animated film, who have been stranded on an alien planet and are enlisted by locals to help save their world from the evil Zartog. Using your superior jumping and swinging skills, Ham will battle it out with robust melee moves, while Luna flies with wings, defends herself, and shoots targets with goo from a sidekick alien that's been strapped to her arm. (On a side note, why can't Luna take down enemies with butt-kicking moves, too, instead of flying around on butterfly wings? Just asking.)

Although this platformer looks nice and is good for some easy fun, you can complete this game in about four hours. And unfortunately, its replay value isn't very high. It will take some time to collect objects that refill your health meter, complete the puzzles, and overcome foes, but all in all it's a game that you might want to rent, or possibly buy for one of your younger nieces/nephews to take a crack at. I know dropping the cash for the $30 - $50 price tag seems a bit high for such a short-lived game, but the kids will love it.

Space Chimps is out now on the PS2, XBox 360, Wii, and Nintendo DS. Pick it up online.

Get Your Game On: May Releases

GeekSugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:56 -0700

May is yet another month packed full of movie-to-game titles that I hope (fingers crossed) will be as awesome as the films are. I've been putting in mega OT with Mario Kart and GTA IV, and I hope to add a few more to my schedule this week to give you more in depth reviews so that you can make an informed decision on which ones are worth dropping some cash on! Which games are you looking forward to? Are they not on my list? Let us know which are on your must have list in the comments below!

**New Video Game Releases (May 2008)**
Why You'll Love It	Console/Price	Release Date
Iron Man - I got a sneak peek of the film, and I'm hoping the game is as jam packed with action as the movie! Plus, with Robert Downey Jr. lending his voice, the game should transition from the big screen just fine!	XBox 360,PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, DS, PC, $30 to $60	Out today! Get it online.
Speed Racer - The film of the same name starring Emile Hirsch takes to the small screen with this fast paced racing game. Bonus - you get to use the Wii Wheel!	DS and Wii, $30 and $50	Coming May 6.
Chronicles of Narnia - Prince of Caspian - The next installment of the Chronicles has the Pevensie children traveling back to Narnia, which is ruled by an evil tyrant in this movie tie in.	Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, Wii, DS, PC, $30 to $50	Out May 15.
Wii Fit - Not only is it one of my May Must Haves, but it's on Fit's list as well! Wii Fit is finally hitting the shelves this month after much anticipation so you can work, balance, and sculpt your way to fitness, the Wii way!	Wii Fit, $90 with Balance Board	Work it out May 21.
UEFA Euro 2008 - Players from over 50 European soccer teams that are realistically modeled? Sign me up! Not to mention that this is one game that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, just as you are when Manchester plays Chelsea.	Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, PSP, $60	Out May 19.
Myst DS - The classic PC puzzle game from the '90s comes to the DS where you figure out puzzles to unlock a mystery on a deserted island. One of my all time faves when I first started playing games!	DS, $30	Get it on May 20.