New Spanish Neighborhood Gets Video Game-Inspired Streets


Updated 11/10/10 5:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Spanish Town With Video Game Street Names

You know that game where you put together the name of your first pet and the street you grew up on to form your porn name? Well, if some of the residents of Arcosur, Spain tried this, it wouldn't have quite the same effect. See, the growing Spanish town is undergoing a big transformation, building out a portion of the city to bring in over 60,000 new residents. City officials wanted to make Read more

New Mario and Zelda Games Hitting the Wii


Updated 07/17/08 3:03 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 10 comments

Mario and Zelda Wii Titles in the Works

If you've been wondering what's next for the Wii after conquering Super Mario Galaxy and Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, then wonder no more. The E3 Summit kicked off this week, and the President of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata, revealed yesterday at a press event that new titles for both Mario and Zelda are in the works. Iwata admitted there is a dire need for quality games like Super Mario Read more

Zelda Quilt: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?


Updated 06/09/08 2:57 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 18 comments

Zelda Quilt: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

I have a soft spot in my heart for handmade geekery because it reflects an almost old-fashioned devotion to all things geek. Spending the long hours making a quilt of this magnitude has to say something about Etsy seller CarolinaPatchworks — is it she herself or a treasured love one who adores The Legend of Zelda? The price is steep ($425) but for what you get, a geeky heirloom to be enjoyed Read more

Black Friday Must Have: Gold and Pink Nintendo DS Bundles With Games


Updated 06/23/08 2:02 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 12 comments

Black Friday Must Have: Gold and Pink Nintendo DS Bundles With Games

Have you made your Black Friday wish list yet? Nintendo will release its special edition Nintendo DS bundles on Friday and after a preview I can attest that they are an awwww-inspiring gift for the kid, teen or grown up gamer in your life. Each of the special Nintendo DS bundles, which will be priced around $160, pairs a custom-color Nintendo DS system with one of the platform's most popular Read more

Paul Rudd Puts The 'Super Geeky' in Super Nintendo Ad


Updated 02/20/08 1:37 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 12 comments

Paul Rudd Puts The 'Super Geeky' in Super Nintendo Ad

Who knew that cutie patootie Paul Rudd's early career featured a painfully geeky gamer ad! This Super Nintendo advertisement from the early '90's was used to promote the popular entertainment system and old-school games like Zelda and Football. In this "action-packed" commercial, you see Rudd getting his game on in front of a JumboTron-like screen. Maybe not as entertaining as his role in Knocked Read more

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Legend of Zelda Map Belt


Updated 12/30/08 4:56 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 17 comments

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Legend of Zelda Map Belt

I can think of few things that are more geeky than the Legend of Zelda Map Belt, but I also happen to think it's adorable. The belt is quite literally an original Legend of Zelda map that's been turned into a belt. It's the perfect geek apparel for next year's E3 conference. Source: Notcot Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Legend of Zelda Map Belt Totally Geeky Geek Chic Read more

Adorable: Robin Williams Waxes Poetic About Zelda


Updated 06/15/11 11:58 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Robin Williams Stars in Legend of Zelda Ad

I'm a fan of funnyman Robin Williams, but add in the fact that he's a big gamer, and named his daughter after the classic Zelda franchise? Magic. Check out Nintendo's latest spot for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, which stars the bearded comic, his (gorgeous!) daughter, and of course, the game, below. We do wonder though: is that his real house? That's quite a view. Read more

Daily Tech: LG Gets Serious About 3D "Ultra Definition" TVs at CES


Updated 12/29/11 10:23 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

84-Inch 3D Ultra Definition TV at CES

Get ready for the 84-inch 3D "ultra definition" TV at CES — Dvice Succeed at your New Year's resolutions by avoiding these blunders — Cracked Finally, Nintendo releases a definitive Zelda gaming time line — GeekTyrant The year in amazing pop culture GIFs — Best Week Ever The world's most important spacecraft — Tecca Thousands of GoDaddy customers expected to cancel the service today Read more

5 Concerts to Geek Out Over


Updated 06/09/11 5:12 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Geeky Concerts

I've been to a few shows in my day, and experiencing good music live can be a million times better than listening on the best sound systems, especially when it's music from your favorite video games and geeky movies. Check out these live concert series that will take your geekiness to a new level. It's nothing to be ashamed of, really. Read more

Geek Shot: Stars at the 2011 Spike TV Video Game Awards


Updated 12/12/11 1:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

2011 Spike TV VGA Celebrity Pictures

Geeky stars flooded the stage during Saturday's 2011 Spike TV Video Game Awards. Zach Levi played host for the night, Felicia Day looked fantastic in an orange mini dress, Mario Bros., Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong creator Shigeru Miyamoto accepted the Video Game Hall of Fame Award, and deadmau 5 was on hand to make a musical appearance. Read more