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Mario Kart Wii Coming April 27

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:01:34 -0700

For those of you waiting oh so impatiently for the Wii edition of Mario Kart, you'll have to hold your breath for only another month. Mario Kart Wii will be hitting shelves on April 27 here in the states, but lucky Japanese Wii fans can get their hands on it a whole two weeks and some odd days earlier. I hope we don't have a repeat of the delayed Super Smash Bros. Brawl release where it gets pushed back at the very last minute! I just don't know if my little heart could stand it.

Thankfully, Mario Kart Wii is coming stocked with the Wii Wheel (cause who would want to drive with the Wiimote? Not me!), although there's already sightings of some pretty impressive third-party steering wheels out there. Plus, this time we can race motorcycles and compete online with up to 12 players worldwide. Can't wait for some sweet Mario Kart action? Check out the trailer below when you read more.

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Get Your Game On: January Releases

GeekSugar — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:00:31 -0800

Welcome to 2008! Hopefully by now you've caught up on all the awesome titles that are coming your way this year. This time, let's switch gears and focus on the games that will be available sooner rather than later since I know you're all itching to get started on expanding that game collection. I can't think of a better way than to start off a new year than spending those holiday gift cards on some great games that you can enjoy all year long!

**New Video Game Releases (January 2008)**
Why You'll Love It	Console/Price	Release Date
Endless Ocean: Dive, Discover, Dream - How would you like to spend some time exploring what's under the sea with an endless supply of oxygen and a camera? I know I would. Just think of it as a virtual vacation!	Nintendo Wii, $29.99	Coming January 21st.
Samurai Warriors: Katana - Playing through a game wielding a samurai sword (or long range rifle, cannon, or boomerang if you prefer!) an all-in-one hand has never been more satisfying!	Nintendo Wii, $49.99	Out January 15th
Burnout Paradise - The joy of destruction is back with this Burnout installment, only this time Paradise City is open and free for exploration! Fun stuff like online play and license photo capabilities make it worth the $60 price tag!	PS3 and Xbox 360, $59.99	Get it January 21st
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games: DS - Mario and Sonic's Olympic fun comes to the DS!	Nintendo DS, $34.99	Out January 23rd
Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice - A band of hell raising villains have plotted a major takeover - while you're at the altar! Good thing for you, you're a chopper pilot and your fiance is a super cop. Oh, and did I mention that you are both members of the crime fighting crew Pursuit Force? Never mess with a woman on her wedding day!	PSP, $29.99	Coming January 29th
Bomberman Land - Battle Modes and now Story Mode - where you make your way through various levels - bring this classic to life on the Wii. Look out for "wii mode" where you take full advantage of the Wii remotes point and shoot capabilities.	Nintendo Wii, $29.99	Get it January 30th

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Get Your Game On: Video Game Release Roundup

GeekSugar — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:00:25 -0700

Tis the season for great new video games and with the recent revelation that active gaming can actually aid those of us who are working on our fitness - I am guessing more and more of you are going to consider picking up the Wiimote, controller or joystick and getting in on the hardcore gamer action going on out there. In case you haven't been in the loop lately (as in the whole spring), an entire army of great games have been released for every console. Can't find anyone to join you? Remind them that 1 hour of PS3/Xbox on the couch burns 204 calories. Which means all you have to do is sit your bootie on the couch and not pick up the Cheetos. Ready, set, game!

**New Video Game Releases (Spring/Summer 2007)**
Why You'll Love It	Console/Price	Release Date
Cooking Mama: Cook Off - Love cooking, but hate the mess? Slice, dice, mash, chop and stir your ingredients to make the perfect meal with your Wii remote.	Nintendo DS and Wii, $19.99 or $49.99	Out now. Purchase it online.
Super Paper Mario - It's a classic! By holding the Wii sideways, you can run to the right and left, smashing blocks, collecting coins, bopping goombas and koopa troopas and avoiding bullet bills and hammer brothers.	Wii, $49.99	Out now. Purchase it online
Guitar Hero - You sweat as the rumbles of an anxious crowd rattle the stage. This is your big moment. You'll be rocking out all day and night.	Xbox 360, also available for Playstation. $89.99	Out now. Purchase it online.
Dance Dance Revolution Universe - It's the bestselling video game in the music game category for a reason. It will make you sweat - and it's fun. In fact it's so great, PE teachers are using it in schools. One hour of playing burns 900 calories. Need I say more?	Xbox 360, $49.99 or $79.99 with pad	Out now. Buy it online from Konami
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Swords, swashbuckling and Captain Jack Sparrow. It's the third installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series.	Xbox 360, $59.99	Out now. Get it online.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - Each Fantastic Four character has special powers and you can combine them all for powerful combos. Who doesn't want to be Jessica Alba?	Playstation 3, $59.99	Out now. Order it online.

Get Your Game On: April Releases

GeekSugar — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:30:10 -0700

The time has come for the start of the video game "dry" season. . . a gaming drought, if you will. Although there are a few games being released this month that are worthy of your time and cash - like one of my April Must Haves: Mario Kart – truth be told, some are just filler until we get to the next batch of great games. Fortunately, we had a huge Winter, and my console is still humming to the likes of Rock Band, Mass Effect (will I ever get the time to finish!?), and of course Super Mario Galaxy. Scope out my picks for this month and tell me what you think in the comments below!

**New Video Game Releases (April 2008)**
Why You'll Love It	Console/Price	Release Date
Iron Man - You may already know how stoked I am for the movie, but I'm equally excited for the game as well.	PSP, DS, PS2, PC, Wii, $40 to $60	Coming April 22
Summer Sports: Paradise Island - Virtual volleyball, darts, horseshoes, and mini golf, all in a virtual resort? Sounds virtually perfect to me! Kinda like Wii Sports, just with a lot more sand.	Wii, $40	Out April 9
Mario Kart - Not only can you race your fave characters at home and online, but add in motorcycles and a Wii Wheel to the mix and you have an awesome racing party! Just be careful - those little kids that play online can be pretty good drivers. You better practice first!	Wii, $50	Racing into stores April 27
Arcana Heart - A gaggle of eleven heroic females are fighting to save the Earth from evil at all costs. Talk about some geeky girl power!	PS2, $30	Out April 8
Let's Pilates! - I know this one is kind of a "stretch" (ha ha), but it does fall nicely into place with the upcoming Wii Fit and the DS Weight loss coach. Just getting you ready for swimsuit season!	Nintendo DS, $10	Get it April 29.

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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: 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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Get Your Game On: January Releases

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:00:00 -0800

Are you seeing a few more titles in your game closet after the holiday season? I know I am, which is great, since it's so cold, I don't want to leave the heat of my Xbox 360 to go outside! This month, it's all about the DS, with three out of five of my picks going to the portable system. Check out which games I'm contemplating on adding to my collection in this slideshow.

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Get Your Game On: December Releases

GeekSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:00:35 -0800

The year is coming to a close, and all my most anticipated titles came out in the last quarter of 2008. So as you may have guessed, I'll be submitting a pretty long wish list to the North Pole in the coming weeks! Although there are only one or two big headliners hitting your consoles this month, it might be nice to explore other smaller games you may have overlooked. Check out my picks for December - hopefully you're on Santa's good list and will find some of these under your Christmas tree!

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Get Your Game On: August Releases

GeekSugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:01:31 -0700

Hey there. Yup, it's August and boy am I ready for Fall! Not 'cause I hate the warm weather and BBQs but because we're getting closer to some pretty hot titles set to hit the shelves in the final quarter of the year. There are a few games I'm stoked about now, but not as excited as I am to play Spore and Little Big Planet! But keep your chin up, my picks for this month are worth a look. Check 'em out in the slideshow!

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