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PlayStation Vita Popping Up on AT&T Next Month

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:36:56 PST

AT&T revealed that it will be providing data plans for the PlayStation Vita beginning next month. Prices will start at $15 for 250MB or $25 for 2GB, and will be term-free, meaning you don't have to worry about cancellation fees after you sign up. The Vita itself has been given a street date of Feb. 22, with two models being made available at launch: $250 for WiFi-only, and a $300 3G version. Gaming online from anywhere has never been easier!

Source: AT&T Instagram

How Many PlayStation Move Controllers Were Sold in First Two Months?

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:00:58 PST

I've been going on and on about the Microsoft Kinect lately, but you shouldn't discount the power of PlayStation. Sony has moved - no pun intended - a boatload of PlayStation Move controllers in the first two months of its availability. Can you guess how many?

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PlayStation Announces PlayStation Move Controller, New Games

GeekSugar — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:35:44 PST

At their GDC press conference this afternoon, PlayStation officially announced its new motion controller, the PlayStation Move. Previously known as the Arc, this controller will give gamers a more interactive experience on the PS3. The Move is said to be precise and accurate when paired with the PlayStation Eye, and will get you off the couch and into the game - use it as a golf club, a sword, or as a pointer. PlayStation seems to be taking advantage of the casual gaming movement, and is releasing new games for the younger set alongside the Move, as well as releasing the new controller in a gaming bundle for under $100.

Check out the demo video that was shown at the GDC press conference, which highlights some of the games that will be available to use with the new controller, when you

Get Your Game On: November Releases

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:00:15 PST

Hopefully in the midst of sorting through your must-have list for November and preparing for your annual Thanksgiving feast, you have also been gearing up for a feast of a different kind. The kind that involves the return of a certain plumber, a large helping of a new band, a serving of an interstellar society, and a side order of a pimped-out race car. It's November friends, and that means gorging yourselves for the next month on some of the hottest games to hit the market all year. Please, please-help yourselves!

**New Video Game Releases (November 2007)**
Why You'll Love It	Console/Price	Release Date
Super Mario Galaxy - Bowser is at it again and this time has taken Princess Peach's entire castle into space! With the help of Princess Rosalina, Mario must venture out into new worlds to save Peach.	Nintendo Wii, $49.99	Out Nov. 12. Order online.
Rock Band - Were not talking just a guitar here. Were talking guitar, drums, bass, and a mic for the ultimate band experience. Online action lets you compete against other bands, post band photos, blogs, and bios. You better start getting your band together now, cause there's sure to be a lot of competition out there. Now just to settle on a name....	Playstation 3, Xbox 360 $59.99 for the game, $169.00 for the bundle	Rockin Out Nov. 20
Mass Effect - One of the most anticipated games of the year. Incredibly customizable, this role playing game thrusts you into an emotional battle with many species of aliens while trying to maintain the trust and respect of your crew. With you at the helm, you must help save human kind from a force that is hell bent on destroying a colony called Eden. Developed as a trilogy, plan on investing in this one for the long haul.	Xbox 360, $59.99	Coming Nov. 20
Mario and Sonic at the Olympics - With games like fencing, archery, shooting, gymnastics, swimming, and table tennis, this multiplayer game is sure to have you and your pals squaring off for hours. A great game to get the family together after Thanksgiving dinner to work off all that turkey and stuffing!	Nintendo Wii, $49.99	Out now. Buy it.
Need for Speed: Pro Street - Lots of challenges, lots of cars, and – most of all - lots of speed. With all the custom options you can get on your brand new 2009 Nissan GT-R, you may want to take those turns a little slower so you don't scratch up your killer paint job. Or on second thought, maybe not.	Xbox 360, Playstation 3 $59.99 and Playstation 2, $29.99	Out Nov. 14
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 - In this around-the-world installment, RRR2 is packed with 50 minigames in single or multiplayer mode. One game that brings back thoughts of the playground has you out-burping your opponents and causing damage to their surroundings. Let the games begin!	Nintendo Wii, $49.99 and DS, $29.99	Out Nov. 13

Tune in later this month for geekalicious reviews of Super Mario Galaxy and Rock Band! Want more games now? Check out past game releases.

Sony's PSP: A Must Have At Amsterdam's Fashion Week

GeekSugar — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:02:03 PDT

Sony's PlayStation Portable handhelds made a rare appearance on the catwalk during Amsterdam's Fashion Week. As fashionable and sleek as they are, I'd like to know who, what and why Sony used these runway models to showcase the PSP- especially in the Netherlands! Maybe it's self-explanatory (duh), but at least they were taught how to use the new Go!Cam, and by the looks of it had some fun taking it for a test-drive! The Go!Cam is a small PSP add-on that fits right on the PSP and has a built-in mic. And with a 4GB memory stick, you can store up to two hours of video or 40,000 photos. Not too shabby!
The PSP portable system can handle multiple applications like music, video, photo, internet, and wireless connectivity. It also boasts a library that combines more than 135 games and more than 430 feature films, TV programs, videos and downloadable content. Priced at $170.

via Kotaku

Gaming Is 40 Years Old - Do You Feel Old Yet?

GeekSugar — Sat, 26 May 2007 08:00:13 PDT

Most of today's Xboxers, wii-meisters, Playstation players and portable video game junkies flip on their consoles and handhelds with little knowledge of the gaming legacy that came before them. This month marks the 40th anniversary of the day Ralph Baer, a German-born inventor who fled to America from fascist Germany, built and played the first home-video game. While I didn't know much about Baer's "Brown Box" before reading Magazine's retrospective, Console Portraits: A 40-Year Pictorial History of Gaming, I can't help but get a little nostalgic for the days of Atari, Nintendo and even Gameboy.

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For the full story, visit Wired.

Video Games That Girls Love

GeekSugar — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:06:42 PDT

This year at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival, a panel of experts came together to discuss Getting Girls Into The Game: Designing and Marketing Games for Female Players.

As the population of female gamers continues to rise, game developers and media enterprises are reportedly working hard to create games that women will love. To do this, they are striving to tap into the female player market in order to understand what the latest trends and expectations are of this new demographic.

The experts of the panel agreed that the Nintendo Wii is brilliant because " it's cutesy and for girls, but because it makes gaming fun for everyone, not just the hardcore console crowd." I am not of the camp that video games need to be tailored to women in order to appeal to them, but I know it does help. I also know this is a touchy subject for both men and women.

I once asked the editor of Play Girlz what she'd say to someone that assumed women hate or aren't interested in video games and she said: Well I probably wouldn’t say anything. I’d email them, or IM them, or send in-game tells with disapproving emotes. And then it’s likely that I’d challenge them to a “friendly” PvP duel, pwn them, and then do a little victory dance … and then I’d do my nails.

read more To see what else the panelists had to say about designing video games for women, check out the story on Joystiq. Oh and boys, I know that is a PlayStation controller in the photo by the way. I may not be Ingrid Diaz, but I've been around the game room! Source

Virtual Trainer: Maya Yourself! Fitness

FitSugar — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:30:00 PST

Personal trainers are a great way to get motivated. Problem is that some of us can't afford one, or that we are just too shy to even go there. Well, what about a virtual personal trainer?

Maya, the Yourself!Fitness ($24.99-$34.99) personal trainer, will help you choose your health and fitness goals and then she will work with you to achieve them. Virtual Maya will guide you through workouts (there are over 500 exercises) and you're not supposed to ever have the same workout twice. You get to choose everything from your music to your mood to your focus areas, and Maya will take care of the rest.

Once you set up your preferences Maya guides you through your workout, giving you step-by-step coaching from warm-up to cool-down, all in the comfort of your own home. You can buy Yourself!Fitness for your Playstation2, xBox or PC directly from the Yourself!Fitness site. I think I am more of a people person when it comes to training, but this is definitely a great concept!

Sony Unsure If Your PSN Credit Card Numbers Were Stolen: How to Protect Yourself [Updated]

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:34:26 PDT

Update: Sony has confirmed that PlayStation Network users' personal information has been compromised (including names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, and email accounts), so be sure you take the necessary steps to protect yourself from phishing scams, change all of your passwords, and alert your banks for potential fraud.

You may have noticed by now that the PlayStation Network is down. There's no time frame as to when it will be back up and running, and Sony is still unclear as to the nature of the "external intrusion." Another thing Sony is unsure of: whether or not your credit card numbers have been stolen during the hack and subsequent outage.

Keeping your credit clean is important, so having a hacker go wild in your name could spell trouble for you down the line. I asked credit expert Emily Co of SavvySugar what gamers can do to protect themselves while Sony investigates the outage. Here are three ways you can keep your credit safe from possible fraud:

Monitor charges: The most basic thing you can do is to keep an eye on credit card charges. If you see any suspicious activity going on then it's time to call to your bank or credit card company.
Give banks a heads up: Be proactive and give your bank or credit card company a heads up on the situation. This way, your bank knows to be on the lookout for suspicious charges, and you'll be protected if things do go awry. Pro tip: it's best to use a credit card for all online charges (verses a debit card), since credit cards offer the most protection against fraud.

One last tip after the break.

6 Ways Couples Can Tell They're Financially Ready to Live Together

Business Insider — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:15:47 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy!

Moving in together as a couple is more than deciding who gets the "good side" of the bed and finding the best spot to stash the PlayStation.

Not only will you be sharing household bills and probably setting up a joint bank account, but you'll also get up close and personal with your partner's money demons for the first time.

"A husband or wife, even a boyfriend or a girlfriend, is not a financial plan," says Dr. Taffy Wagner, CEO of Money Talk Matters. "We've seen enough drama on Court TV shows."

As a certified personal finance educator and author of Bride and Groom Money Talk FAQ, Wagner's an expert on all things relationships and finances.

Before you start building a bigger closet, make sure you're both ready to merge your finances by checking for these six signs:

1. You can talk money without arguing. Per Wagner: "When you can openly discuss finances without arguing and blaming the other person when there is a financial issue," you're on the right track. "The people in this situation would also be able to discuss a financial issue and reach a viable solution that is best for the overall relationship."

Read on for more.