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New Mario and Zelda Games Hitting the Wii

GeekSugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:00:10 -0700

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 Galaxy for the Wii, which I have to totally agree with, since the sub-par mass of third party games and movie tie-ins are getting a bit old. Although he didn't reveal any other info, I'm totally stoked already! Bring on more Mario!

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Zelda Quilt: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:00:42 -0800

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 for years and passed down to your future geek generations, it seems pretty appropriate. What do you think of this crash of video games and crafting?

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

GeekSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:00:35 -0800

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 titles, so it's the perfect starter kit. The new gold edition (seen here) comes with The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, while the metallic rose Nintendo DS comes with the "Best Friends" version of Nintendogs. The DS is one of my favorite gaming devices because of its portability and game selection so I was thrilled to check out the new colors (the gold device features Zelda's signature Triforce logo on the lid - how geek chic is that?). The bundle makes gift giving easier because you don't have to buy a separate game in order for the recipient to have something to play with as soon as you give it to them.

For more about the bundle and additional pictures, read more

According to Nintendo, Legend of Zelda, which comes with the gold edition bundle, has already earned high marks with female gamers but this edition of Phantom Hourglass makes the saga available for a portable console for the first time ever. Forget the hourglass. I'm totally addicted.

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

GeekSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:00:27 -0700

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 Up, but priceless nonetheless!

video via College Humor
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Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Legend of Zelda Map Belt

GeekSugar — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:00:39 -0700

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.

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Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Zelda Cup Cake Display

GeekSugar — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:21:30 -0800

Flickr user linkcake recently made what I think is a prize-worthy Zelda Cake display for her daughter, who having become a new Zelda fan thanks to the Wii, asked for a themed birthday surprise this year.

Being a Wii fan myself, and having recently started an Ace of Cakes addiction, I think this is adorable.

Wondercon 2009: Chuck Is a Gaming Geek On and Off Screen

GeekSugar — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:00:42 -0800

On Sunday, Buzz got the chance of a lifetime for any Chuck fan: she hung with the cast backstage and moderated the panel at this year's Wondercon! Since I don't watch the show on a regular basis (um, where have I been?!), I totally geeked-out when Adam Baldwin took the stage. He plays super spy John Casey in the show, but of course I (and apparently the rest of the audience) love him from his time on Firefly. But that wasn't the only surprise of the day: BSG's Number Six, Trisha Helfer, will be guest starring on a few new episodes, and Chuck star Zachary Levi is a total gaming nerd.

When asked about how similar he is to his character, Zachary started chatting about his gaming skills, how he plays Fear 2, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and how excited he is for Resident Evil 5 to hit store shelves. He also went off about how the controls on Street Fighter IV were a little too wonky for his liking. With his previous displays of geekiness at the TCAs, and now knowing that he's also a gamer, Zachary Levi may just be the dark horse that swipes the crown of Celeb Geek King from Ashton! He better watch out.

Get Your Game On: October Releases

GeekSugar — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:00:46 -0700

The weather may be getting cooler, but not in the gaming industry where things are certainly heating up! With so many new titles being released in the latter months, it's sometimes just a question of where to begin. In between answering all those emails, trying to get to the gym and stocking up some some much needed Fall gadgetry, you may feel like you don't have the time (or the cash) to get in some good gaming. But come on, games are good for you! Promise me you'll take a time out and try these on for size.

**New Video Game Releases (October 2007)**
Why You'll Love It	Console/Price	Release Date
Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - With Phantom Hourglass being the first Zelda game to hit the DS, it takes a bit of practice adjusting to the touch screen and control Link. Picking up where Wind Walker left off, this classic Zelda game is fresh, innovative and most of all, addictive!	Nintendo DS, $34.99	Out now. Purchase it online.
Project Gotham Racing 4 - The PGR series has been known for its visual style and great controls that bridge the gap between arcade fun and simulation driving. The newest edition takes that concept even farther with enhanced vehicles, new and amazing cityscapes and weather conditions. Lots of Weather.	Xbox 360, $59.99	Out now. Purchase it online
Folklore - After stumbling into a town that bridges the gap between the living and the dead, in this game you attempt to solve a series of murders. An interesting game to play, that definitely requires strategy based fighting rather than hand to hand combat skills.	PS3 and PSP, $59.99	Get it October 10.
Beautiful Katamari - For this installment of the Katamari series, the King of All Cosmos is causing trouble and creates a black hole with his powerful tennis swing. If nothing else, it's a fun puzzle game where you roll around and collect "stuff" to fill up the hole in the universe. Crazy, huh?	Xbox 360, $39.99	Out October 16.
Viva Pinata: Party Animals - Using the same lovable characters from the original Viva Pinata, this Party Game version has over 40 mini-games and 12 race games for you and your friends to battle it out party style.	Xbox 360, $49.99	Pick it up October 30
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - This installment of Guitar Hero ups the anti with online multi-player action. Wireless controls allow you to shred to tracks like "Barracuda", "Paint it Black" and "Welcome to The Jungle" without tripping over any cords.	PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, $49.99 and $59.99, Wii, PC and MAC	Coming October 28th

Want more choices? Check out our Fall and Summer previews for more great games to catch up on!

Daily Tech: iPhone 3G Already Sold Out in Britain

GeekSugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:00:20 -0700

Let the iPhone 3G mania week begin: iPhone 2.0 sold out in the UK in one morning, and Apple has started putting up their giant iPhone 3G cutouts to entice you - Gizmodo
T-mobile is rumored to be rolling out its 3G service nationwide - Engadget
Robin Williams has done a fine job raising daughter Zelda - his young one loves her iPhone, Xbox 360, Bose headphones, and Halo! - Switched
Google Street View is having some issues in Britain with privacy laws. - CrunchGear
What's this? Pictures of a rumored new MacBook Pro case have popped up on the blogosphere. - The Boy Genius Report

Wii! Your Pick for Gadget Of The Year Reviewed

GeekSugar — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 09:15:37 -0800

Last week, I asked you what your selection for 2006 Gadget of the Year was and an alarming 50 percent of you said the Wii. The remaining votes went to the MacBook with Intel Core Duo chip, 22 percent; the new tiny iPod Shuffle, 10 percent; the Nike + iPod Sport Kit, 6 percent; the Playstation3, 5 percent, and finally, the Xbox360, 3 percent. The rest of you thought it was something else.

For My Top 10 Reasons Why geeksugar Voted the Wii Gadget of the Year, just read more

It's girl friendly.- Unlike the more masculine Xbox360 and Playstation3, the Wii offers "sporty" games, instead of violent, blood-soaked testosterone-fests. It's pretty, petite and a lot smarter than the other consoles on the market.
It forces you to get active.- Because of the design, which includes the wireless remote, gamers play most Wii games, standing up. Who doesn't want to do a little jig when they beat their opponent?
It's innovative.- The wireless remote is a real step toward the future of video gaming. No one wants to be tied down.
Can you say chic?- The console is as sleek as our other favorite gadgets, the MacBook and the iPod. It looks charming next to any TV and will make everyone you know drool.
Wii Sports- When was the last time the game that comes along with a console was actually fantastic? Wii Sports offers five sporty games - tennis, baseball, golf, bowling and boxing. The games teach you to use the Wii-mote, and show off crisp and clean Wii graphics.
Killer remote controversy- Despite reports that flying Wii remotes have destroyed TV sets, and Nintendo's recall of 3.2 million remotes so it can provide sturdier straps, everyone is still raving about the remote's amazing powers.
The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess- Oh Zelda my love, how I have missed you.
It's inexpensive- Don't want to spend your entire rent on a Playstion3? Don't worry, the Wii is a fraction of the price.
You can create your own mii-Miis are cartoon avatars, which represent you in some games, and will hopefully be used online too. You can make it look like yourself, or Clay Aiken. It's up to you, Wii-meister.
The Wii browser- There's nothing greater than seeing geeksugar on the Wii Opera Browser. Enough said.

Why do you love the Wii? Tell us below!