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

First Look at Doctor Who PlayStation 3 Game


Updated 01/19/12 5:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Doctor Who PlayStation 3 Video Game

Ready the controllers and clear some room in your personal TARDIS, the Doctor Who PlayStation 3 game is inching closer to a place on the retail floor. Below is the first look at Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock, slated for release in the first half of 2012. As you'd expect, players travel through space and time as the Doctor and River Song, it's not so easy though — the actions of one era Read more

5 Fitness Games to Help You Burn Off Holiday Bulge


Updated 12/26/11 9:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Fitness Video Games

The family binging events are over, so now it's time to talk resolutions and fighting off some of that bulge you may have picked up during the holiday season. Good news is there are plenty of ways to burn some calories without spending half an afternoon in the gym. Fire up your favorite gaming console and pop in one of these titles that will have you working up a sweat in no time. Your Shape Read more

Back-to-School Gaming Deals: Free Xbox With Laptop Purchase


Updated 08/05/11 4:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Xbox and Playstation Sales

Good news gaming fans: major tech players Sony and Microsoft are tempting you to buy their products this Fall by throwing gaming units in with the purchase of qualifying computers. Students who are also Xbox 360 fans can select from a nicely priced ($700 or more) Windows 7 Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, or Toshiba laptop or desktop to qualify for a free Xbox 360 console. Better yet, you don't even have Read more

5 Fitness Games to Help You Work Your Wedding Day Bod


Updated 05/02/11 5:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fitness Video Games

You're already stressed out about your wedding day details, but worrying about how you'll look in your wedding gown shouldn't be one of them. The good news is there are plenty of ways to burn some calories without spending half an afternoon in the gym. Fire up your favorite gaming console and pop in one of these titles that will have you working up a sweat in no time. Read more

Couple Up: 5 Games For Valentine's Day Fun


Updated 02/12/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Video Games For Couples

Rather than going broke on the usual Valentine's Day dinner for two, why not stay home, cook a meal together, and play a few video games? Not only will you save some cash (and calories), but you'll also heighten the mood with a bit of playful competition. Check out five of my favorite games, perfect for couples. 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

DJ Hero 2 Mixes It Up With DJ Battles, Vocals, and Party Modes


Updated 10/19/10 1:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

DJ Hero 2 News and Extras

You guys were pretty psyched about the first DJ Hero, and with DJ Hero 2, there's even more reasons to get excited. Available today, DJ Hero 2 allows you to mix some of music's hottest tracks (Lady Gaga, anyone?), but you can also battle it out with another DJ, add vocals with a mic, and have pals hop in and out of gameplay in the party mode. The DJ Hero 2 Party Pack ($150) includes everything Read more

Sony Offering Free Scary Movies Every Saturday on Your PS3


Updated 10/15/10 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Free Scary Movies on the PlayStation Network

You've got your Halloween costume on lock, your pumpkin all set to carve, so now all you have to do is sit back and wait for the big day to arrive. While you're waiting, may I suggest watching a few scary movies to get you in the mood for All Hallows' Eve? If you're a PS3 owner, this will be a super easy (and free) task for you to complete, especially now that Sony has set you up with free Fright Read more