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GeekSugar's Gift Guide For Gamer Guys
Now that I've got younger brothers, sisters, moms and dads taken care of in the gift guide department, what about those hard to buy for guys that are addicted to their gaming goods?
No need to fret, because I've got a wide range of options that fit a variety of budgets and are guaranteed to make even the biggest gamers happy during the holidays.
Sgt. Pepper Headed to the Rock Band Music Store Tomorrow
September was a big month for The Beatles in the gaming world when The Beatles Rock Band hit the market. I went crazy over it during a sneak peek at E3, and was not disappointed when I got my own copy. Although The Beatles have not always been so chummy with tech, times are a-changing as Sgt.
7 Awesome Gifts For Your Kid Brother
I'm counting down the days to the holidays by sharing my picks for the best geek-approved gifts for your entire family. Check out my previous picks for your parents and your sister here, then check out all the cool goodies I would choose for your younger bro in this slideshow!
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8-Bit Wedding Invite Makes Me Want to Pop the Question
We may be smack dab in the middle of holiday season here on the Sugar Network, but I can't help but share with you this crazy-fun find to whet your palate for next year's wedding season. We already have enough geeky wedding ammo to fuel an entire ceremony, so this 8-Bit wedding invite is the icing on the cake (pun intended).
Complete with binary code speech bubbles, the vintage feel of this wedding invitation I spotted on BuzzFeed has me longing for my arcade days.
Hot Holiday Item to Pre-Order: New SMB For the Wii
I'm not gonna lie, after getting a sneak peek of New Super Mario Bros. for the Wii back in June at E3, I've been secretly counting down the days until I can pop this game into my shiny white console.
In less than five days (this Sunday!) SMB for the Wii ($50) will be released across the country, and I can tell you this much — it's going to be on many wish lists this holiday season — heck, it's already getting rave reviews.
Name That Video Game!
It's time for another edition of Name That Video Game! This is one of my favorite old-school video games — and the cause of some of the biggest fights in my house as a kid. Hint: this was the third highest-selling game in SNES history.
Spend $20 at Old Navy on Black Friday, Get Lego Rock Band!
The Black Friday fun has just begun! To get the ball rolling, I've just learned that when you spend $20 on Nov. 27 at Old Navy stores across the country, you'll get a free copy of Lego Rock Band (retail value is $44)!
No Doubt Suing Activision For Splitting Up the Band
Although Band Hero was just released with a star-studded lineup yesterday, and there's already word of legal trouble. No Doubt has filed suit against Activision, the maker of Band Hero, for using their likeness for songs they didn't record, as well as splitting up the band in different scenes which weren't approved. No Doubt's band manager Jim Guerinot explains:
The band [members] are bitterly disappointed that their name and likeness was taken and used without their permission.
Name That Video Game!
Ready to play Name That Video Game? All you have to do is identify this game from its screen shot. Hint — this may not have made it to the top of our Best Video Game Ever Bracket, but it's got some very familiar characters!
Taylor Swift, Travis Barker, and Pete Wentz Talk Band Hero
Available in stores today, Band Hero is Activision's latest game, which lets friends and family members rock out with their Guitar Hero instruments to favorites like "ABC" by the Jackson 5 and "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls. You can even sing along with other famous singers including country superstar Taylor Swift who performs some of her most popular hits like "Love Story," "You Belong With Me," and "Picture to Burn."
Here's some footage from the making of the Band Hero commercial, which includes mini-interviews with Taylor and her musical heroes including Travis Barker, and Pete Wentz.
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