Do You Turn Off Your Gaming Consoles?


Updated 04/19/12 12:29 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gaming Console Power Usage

A new study shows that 68 percent of the consumed US game console energy happened while in idle mode in 2010, meaning players simply walked away from the console instead of powering down after a session. While this may be more convenient for you, it's costing you an arm and a leg in energy costs; $1.24 billion total nationwide. Even better than powering down your consoles? Unplugging them Read more

Are These Tech Trends Overhyped?


Updated 01/28/11 3:35 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Are These Tech Trends Overhyped?

Recently, VentureBeat identified five overhyped tech trends of 2011, effectively predicting their demise. From the surge of tablets to Internet TV, here's what they had to say. Do you agree? Click through and share your thoughts on whether or not these trends and products are here to stay. Read more

The Fight: Lights Out Delivers a Calorie-Burning Knockout


Updated 10/29/10 9:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Fight: Lights Out Review From Sony Premiere Event

I was pretty excited when PlayStation announced the release of its new motion controller, the PlayStation Move, for the PS3. It's Sony's chance to compete against the fitness- and family-friendly Wii, without sacrificing its audience of hardcore gamers. Being an avid Wii player, I was excited to attend a preview party for The Fight: Lights Out ($37), Sony's fighting game that uses the PlayStation Read more

PlayStation Move Launches on Sunday: You Buyin'?


Updated 09/17/10 1:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

PlayStation Move Controller

Sony announced earlier today that the PlayStation Move controller system will finally be made available to the masses this Sunday, Sept. 19, but you can actually purchase it now on Amazon in a starter bundle for $99. The controller, which was first announced back in March, is used much like the Wii controllers, but with the addition of a camera to track your movements. In order to get the most Read more

Reader Redux: What Are Your Favorite PS3 Games?


Updated 08/24/10 6:05 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Best PlayStation 3 Games

Last week, one reader asked the community to share their favorite PS3 games to help her stock up her supply of games. Here's what you had to say: "Uncharted and Uncharted 2, 3D Dot Game Heroes and a game I imported from Japan called Hakuna Matata, now available here as Afrika. It is a great non-violent game that you take photos of African wildlife." — AlisonMcg67 "Red Dead Redemption. SO Read more

What Are Your Favorite PS3 Games?


Updated 08/25/10 4:16 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 14 comments

Best PlayStation 3 Games 2010-08-21 14:00:27

Time to help a reader out! Bethinabox needs help deciding which games to purchase for a new PS3. She posted the following question in our Ask a Geek Girl group: I'm thinking of getting a PS3 in the next couple of months. Partly because I want a shiny new gaming system, partly for the Blu-Ray capabilities without buying a dedicated Blu-Ray player. But I don't know what games are good. I know I Read more

Bigger Hard Drives and a New Controller For the PlayStation 3


Updated 08/19/10 8:35 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

PlayStation 3 News

Sony's PlayStation 3 is getting another update, and it's in the form of a bigger hard drive and comes boxed with the Playstation Move controller. The first new model — which is available now — contains a 160GB hard drive and retails for $300, the same as the current 120GB model. The second will be hitting stores on September 19 and feature 320GB of storage space and include the Move wireless Read more

Netflix Ditching the Disc on PS3s


Updated 08/29/10 7:36 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Netflix PS3 Updates; Netflix Service Expands to Canada

It was a big deal when Netflix announced that you would be able to stream your instant queue over your PS3 (and Xbox, and Wii, and iPad, and soon your iPhone), and soon you'll be able to check out your movies without popping in that Netflix disc. During its quarterly earnings call yesterday, Netflix announced that it would be launching dedicated software for the PS3 in the next few months. What Read more

Get Your Game On: July Releases


Updated 07/01/10 9:35 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

July Video Game Releases

It's true that when Summer hits, there's also a dry spell in the gaming industry. But look on the bright side — once the drought is over, you have so many awesome titles and new accessories to look forward to! You should be outside enjoying the weather anyway. Here are a few games that may keep you occupied this month. Read more

Get Your Game On: June Releases


Updated 06/02/10 5:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

June Video Game Releases

Although a plump little plumber took over much of my game time over the past few weeks, I'm ready for a change of pace. And with this year's E3 on the horizon (along with plenty of gaming announcements), I'm even more excited for June to commence! Pass the time with a few of these games that are sure to keep you occupied all Summer long. Read more