4 Reasons We Can't Wait to Play Harry Potter For Kinect


Updated 05/26/12 5:05 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Harry Potter For Kinect

There's a book series, a film series, a Florida amusement park, a London studio tour, and, coming this Fall, there will also be the Harry Potter For Kinect video game! Based on the eight films, the game gives diehard fans a chance to experience the movies' most memorable moments for themselves, whether as a character or as their own avatar. Check out the top four reasons we're excited to Read more

Game Boy Gear For iPhones


Updated 04/26/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Game Boy and Video Game Controller iPhone Cases

If we weren't so used to gaming on large and colorful smartphone screens, you bet we'd still be playing a Game Boy on the daily commute. Now we can have the best of both modern and retro worlds with these Game Boy and video game controller iPhone cases from Yamamoto Industries, purveyors of everything cool in Japanese electronic accessories. Even better? They're currently on sale through Read more

New Super Mario Bros. 2 Launching in August


Updated 04/23/12 7:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Super Mario Bros 2 Screenshots and Release Date

Nintendo announced that New Super Mario Bros. 2 will launch in the US in August for the 3DS. There were few details given for the next level in the Super Mario Bros. series, but we know that it will feature Mario, Luigi, and "loads of other favorite characters." It's likely that we'll get a peek at the game in action at this year's E3 expo, but until then, check out the few screenshots in the Read more

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

Score Big With These Vintage-Inspired Video Game Movie Posters


Updated 04/10/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Video Game Propaganda Posters

The idea of video games getting the feature-length treatment isn't revolutionary, but these video game movie posters from Etsy artist Ron Guyatt are. Combining a vintage feel with a propaganda-inspired esthetic makes titles like Tetris, Halo, and Deadspace look like they'd be pretty badass on the big screen. The prints are 13 inches by 19 inches, which can make a nice addition to your wall, but Read more

5 Movies We'd Like to Play On Kinect


Updated 04/03/12 7:39 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kinect Star Wars Video Game and Other Movies on Xbox Kinect

Our long wait for the Kinect Star Wars game is finally over! Landing on store shelves today, non-Jedis can now use the Force to battle Darth Vader himself, fly through pod races, and dance the Clone War battles away in groovin' competitions. After months of waiting, we're excited for the motion-based Star Wars game, but it has us wondering what other movies would make thrilling Kinect games. Read more

Forget Online Dating, Try Online Gaming Instead


Updated 03/22/12 11:24 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

World of Warcraft Helps Find Dates

If the promise of more sex more often doesn't get you into online games, maybe this will: gaming could be a great way to meet guys. According to a new study by Online University, the odds of you scoring a date with someone who is committed and honest are higher if you're playing World of Warcraft than if you're trolling through hundreds of "matches" on dating sites. The study shows that online Read more

Digital Motivation: 3 Social Games to Inspire Working Out


Updated 03/10/12 8:02 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Social Fitness Games

Many women love social gaming and spend countless hours watering their virtual crops via Farmville or taking care of their Sim. Prominent brands are attempting to tap into this digital game obsession by providing customers with games that reward them for their physical activity. Take a look at the social games that Striiv, SELF magazine, and Nike have developed to motivate you to train, and let Read more

6 Retro Board Games For Your iPad


Updated 02/16/12 5:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Retro Board Game iPad Apps

I don't know about you, but board games were an important part of my childhood. Hours and hours could be spent sinking battleships, spinning wheels, and passing go outside on hot Summer days and indoors during the rainy Winter months. Needless to say, these new iPad versions of my favorite retro board games pull a bit on my heartstrings and take me back to simpler times when I could take all your Read more