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Dirty Dancing, the Facebook Game?

Kelly Schwarze — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:33:00 PDT

Understandably, Dirty Dancing is the gold standard for '80s romance movies. The coming-of-age story about a teenager's last Summer before college involves rebellion from parents, an older man, and some intense dance scenes. Are you ready for the film's 21st-century incarnation? Presenting, the Dirty Dancing Facebook game.

With over 10 million page fans, Dirty Dancing is the ninth ranked movie on Facebook, a fact that the game designers hope will drive fans to play as part of Baby and Johnny's world. Taking a cue from Farmville, players in the Dirty Dancing game act as managers and caretakers at the Kellerman's Resort, the film's Summer vacation setting. Build the resort into a bustling, romantic destination and offer guests the same activities as in the film. The major events for players to host and up their overall score is, you guessed it, a dance show. Sound like something you're into, Facebook gamers?

Daily Tech: Playboy Diving Into Games Market

GeekSugar — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:00:53 PDT

Playboy moves from under your mattress to your gaming console - Joystiq
Eight ways to take advantage of free calls in Gmail - Lifehacker
Fiber optic tapestries bring us closer to living in a sci-fi movie - Urlesque
MIT's floating seaswarm robots could clean up oil spill - Switched
10 greatest accidental inventions of all time - Gizmodo

How Many Hours a Week Do You Game?

GeekSugar — Sun, 02 May 2010 07:00:04 PDT

Although my job sometimes requires me to play video games (tough, I know), I find that my game time decreases during the Spring and Summer months. Maybe it's the warmer weather, or the fact that it's traditionally a dry spell in the gaming world, but I'd say that I log a good three to five hours a week playing video games; hardly any of that time is spent playing online.

But a recent study shows I'm in the minority. According to the report, out of the 20 million gamers that have online accounts, most Xbox Live gamers spend an average of seven hours a week playing games, while PC gamers log in six hours, and only 5.5 hours for PS3 gamers. Although that may not seem like a lot, after you factor in work, sleep, and errands, it certainly seems to take up a big chunk of your free time. Well, for me anyway. It got me wondering - how many hours of your week is devoted to playing video games?

Source: Flickr user Dave_B_

Website of the Day: Button Hero

GeekSugar — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PDT

Guitar Hero and Rock Band are fun party games when you are surrounded by friends and a kit, but what's a geek to do when you're at your computer and supposed to be working, but feel the need to rock out? Put on your headphones and test your Button Hero skills and you'll have the answer.

The online game (I use the term game lightly) features a Last FM player and a single button you are supposed to rhythmically click along to the music. You just start up the tunes and then tap along with the space bar. As you click you'll be treated to encouraging messages. It's silly and pointless, but it's supposed to be.

To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group,

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I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Blog" and “Regular Post.”
Give your story a “Title.”
Fill in the “Body” with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Click “Next."
Choose the audience for your story to “Website of the Day” in the drop-down menu
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day").
Change channel to “Technology and Gadgets.”
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Click “I’m done” to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

Website of the Day: Kongregate

GeekSugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:00:32 PDT

Time totally stole my Website of the Day when they listed Kongregate as one of the top 50 websites of the year. On a side note, did you happen to see a little site called PopSugar on that list? Maybe you've heard of it?

Anyway, I was going to tell you to add Kongregate to your bookmarks toolbar right now for those times that you just can't bear to sit there and analyze one more excel spreadsheet, or crunch one more number. With over five thousand flash based games submitted by indie developers, there's something for everyone to dive into: from typing games to shooters and more. My favorite game today? Super Crazy Guitar Maniac Deluxe 2 - it's like Guitar Hero for my keyboard! And if that's not enough, there are ways to earn cash and prizes. To see how,

read more. If you're a developer, you can earn cash if your game is the highest rated by months end, plus there are points to be earned by players to customize your profile pages, and up your status within the community. And of course, that's the best prize of all.

Play Indiana Jones Online!

GeekSugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:07:23 PST

It seems all geeks love Indiana Jones. Maybe it's his fly hat, maybe it's his guy-next-door yet heroic persona, and maybe it's just because he's a professor of archeology and an adventurer (read: Geek God). Combine that collective love for Jones with Legos and you get an awesome Lego Indiana Jones Adventure, a free (and fun!) flash game I can't get enough of this week. The game takes you on a journey from America to a Peruvian temple. You "play" a Lego Indiana figure and search for treasure and avoid the perils of the jungle.

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Tell Us "What Is Your Love End Game?" and Enter to Win the Ultimate Valentine's Date Package!

TresSugar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:24:35 PST

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, love is in the air. But while February 14 always conjures up images of roses and chocolate, new research suggests that modern relationships are less traditional. Fewer Americans are getting married and those who do are waiting longer. For Valentine's Day, we partnered with AskMen.com and want to ask our readers if and how their ideas of love and goals for their relationships are changing. And we want to see if the attitudes of men and women about their "love end game" are evolving in the same or different ways. So whether your a man or woman, single or taken, fill out our short survey about love and marriage. You'll be entered to win the ultimate Valentine's date package from Limos.com complete with luxury car service, dinner for two, and flowers! Click here for official rules.

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How To: Get Your iPad Ready For Resale

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:48:28 PST

If the rumors are true, the iPad 3 should be announced in March. If you're ready to upgrade from your first-gen iPad or iPad 2, now's the time to start thinking about selling. But before you post a listing on Craigslist or eBay, get all your ducks in a row first. Here's a few tips on how to prep your gadget for resale, and get top dollar for your efforts.

Back up your data and do a clean sweep - First thing's first - make sure you connect your iPad to iTunes and back up all of your data. You'll be able to sync it with your new iPad after you bring it home. And just like a computer, before you sell your old tablet, you'll want to wipe it clean of any sensitive information, apps, and contact lists. Erasing all of your content and settings (go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings) is great, but go ahead and perform a full restore in iTunes as well.
Polish the exterior - Cleaning your old iPad is kind of like cleaning your LCD monitor - you don't want to use any harsh chemicals or, even more damaging, water. Using a tried-and-tested cleaner like iKlear ($30) will ensure you won't damage your iPad's sensitive bits. Use the included microfiber cloth (or one of your own) and shine that baby up.

To see the rest of my list, including tips on how to get your gadget sold quickly online, just keep reading.

Geeky Proposals Caught on Film

Kelly Schwarze — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:05:05 PST

With Valentine's Day creeping around the corner, we're caught up in the season of love. If it's marriage we're talking, these days, to make a serious statement of your heart's intentions it's all about adding some geeky personality for an unforgettable proposal. We've seen dozens of these proposals memorialized on the web to send our hearts aflutter. The latest: the below video combines binary coding aptitude and Futurama fanaticism. Yes, that is a proposal spoken exclusively in binary.

Follow the break to watch our favorite geek-tinted proposals.

Daily Tech: Google Offers Survey Incentive

GeekSugar — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:05:59 PST

Let Google track you, earn $25 - Geek.com
Want to fulfill your game show dreams? Follow these tips - Cracked
Online dating causes bad decisions - Newser
Federal judge rules in favor of customer's right to resell MP3s - Tecca
Gorgeous and geeky tattoos - GeekTyrant
How a meticulous Lord of the Rings family tree came into existence - CNN Geek Out!