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Couple Up: 5 Video Games to Play on Valentine's Day

GeekSugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:10:42 PST

Whether you're playing with your BF or your BFF, video games are a great way to blow off some steam and get a little closer on Valentine's Day. Work on your team-building skills with a few of these games that are perfect for you and your favorite player two.

Star Wars LE Xbox 360 Bundle Finally Gets Release Date

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:56:20 PST

The Star Wars limited-edition Xbox 360 Kinect bundle we've all been waiting for finally (finally!) got a release date and price: April 3 for $449. Hurry on over to Amazon where you can skip the midnight release lines and preorder the bundle now.

Not only will this 320GB hard drive Xbox 360 bundle come packaged with Kinect Star Wars (and standard-issue ), but the console itself will be dressed in R2-D2 garb (complete with on/off and open/close sounds), a stormtrooper white Kinect sensor, a C-3PO gold Xbox controller, and a wired headset. Check out more images of the package in the gallery!

Nintendo 3DS Goes Pink For Valentine's Day

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:32:44 PST

Just in time for the most romantic holiday of the year, Nintendo announced the pearl pink 3DS hitting shelves on Feb. 10 for $170. If you've got a sweetheart with a gaming addiction, the 3DS provides the fun of the well-known DS gaming system with the extra added bonus of glasses-less 3D. Since amazing 3D games seem to be a little hard to come by, you might consider buying Super Mario 3D Land ($40) to go along with it.

First Look at Doctor Who PlayStation 3 Game

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:10:30 PST

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 directly impacts play in another era. In addition to PS 3, the game will be available to PlayStation Vita and PC consoles.

Watch PlayStation's trailer for the video game that is very much a tease featuring the voices of Matt Smith and Alex Kingston (who plays River) after the break.

6 Must-Have Video Games in 2012

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:48:35 PST

Don't let your Nintendo thumb go to waste - gear up for another year of video game action! 2012 brings some of the most anticipated sequels and conclusions, new ideas, and old friends. Check out six games you should have on your hit list.

5 Fitness Games to Help You Burn Off Holiday Bulge

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:22:56 PST

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 Fitness Evolved ($34) - Working with the Xbox 360 and Kinect sensor, this game provides a personalized fitness program based on your skill level, but the Kinect actually senses where your joints are to give you proper form tips while you're playing. Add in special martial arts and weight loss classes led by actual celebrity trainers, and you have yourself a pretty amazing fitness game that really isn't a game at all.
The Fight: Lights Out ($20) - I like The Fight (which works in conjunction with the PlayStation Move), and in comparison to other fitness specific video games it doesn't feel like a workout; it just feels like fun.
Get Fit With Mel B ($) - Another PlayStation Move title, Get Fit With Mel B seems like it would be a good alternative to the gym; mostly cause Mel B is ripped, and if this helps her stay fit, it's gotta work for me, right?
Just Dance 2 ($34) - Like DDR before it, the Wii-compatible Just Dance 2 lets you work up a sweat with some awesome moves, and sing along to popular music. It doesn't get any better than that!
EA Sports Active 2 ($45) - I'm already a big fan of the EA Sports Active titles, so pairing it with the Kinect system is sure to give me an even better, more engaging workout experience.

7 Accessories For Gamer Geeks

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:28:07 PST

Shopping time is running out, but if you have a gaming fanatic on your list, you actually have plenty of time. Whether they have an Xbox, PS3, or Wii console at home, these gifts can be bought in-store any time. Well, maybe not on Christmas Day, but you get the picture.

Lil Gift Guide: 10 Fun Gifts For Lil Gamers

Natasha Dantzig — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:55:33 PST

Game on! Not the sole territory of antisocial teenagers and reclusive 40-year-olds living in their parents' basement, video games have totally gone kiddie, with fun - even educational - options for tots. Whatever your family's gaming console of choice, read on for a fun selection of age-appropriate video games for even the littlest gamers.

Best of 2011: Which New Video Game Is Your Favorite?

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:27:37 PST

The end of the year is drawing near, so it's time to round up our favorites of 2011. First up - video games! We spent a lot of time on the sofa over the past 12 months playing all kinds of video games. From shooters to action adventure, to creepy puzzlers to platformers, which was your favorite new video game of 2011?

Also, don't miss all our Best of 2011 coverage across the PopSugar Network!

Xbox Live Pushes Major Updates Tuesday

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:17:16 PST

This Tuesday a major change (for the better) takes place on Xbox Live. With a revamp of the dashboard and the addition of media content partners, Microsoft hopes to turn the Xbox into the living room's primary entertainment hub. The free upgrade will push to all Xbox Live accounts Dec. 6, opening the gate to a larger world of media applications to be released in waves.

The initial media partners released alongside the software updates are Today from MSNBC, Epix, and changes to the Netflix and Hulu Plus dashboards. Look for other well-known partners and apps including TMZ, Verizon FiOS TV, Vevo, Vudu, and YouTube (finally!) to hit Xbox Live later this month. As with Hulu Plus and Netflix, many of these programming options will require a paid subscription.

The addition of a smartphone remote and voice-controlled Bing search bring an extra dash of competitive technology to Xbox. The Xbox Companion app for Windows Phone syncs to the larger onscreen console display and searches across the program partners for content, updates social statuses, and does something as basic as fast-forwarding through a movie. Kinect owners can also choose to speak their search queries and navigate the entire dashboard through voice.

Check out a gallery of images highlighting Xbox Live's new features and sleek dashboard here.