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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.
5 Adorable Handmade Nintendo DSi Cases
As if covering your cell and iPhone with amazing handmade goods wasn't enough, I went ahead and found five adorable DSi cases on Etsy that are worthy of a look-see, and maybe even a purchase if you don't already have your console protected. That DSi was an investment, no? Might as well keep it free of scratches and dings with one of these!
6 Creep-tastic Video Games to Play on Halloween
I have to admit — I sometimes like watching scary movies and playing creepy video games in the dark! It just adds to the already cringe-inducing nature of the games, and with today being Halloween, it's the perfect time to freak yourself out with one of these six scary video games. Round up a few of your friends and play on .
Pick Up Two Wii Games at Target, Get a Third For Free
Want to stock up on some Nintendo Wii video games before the holidays? Either to give as gifts or to play when guests come over? Well, for the next week at Target, when you buy any two Wii games for $50, you can get the third game for free.
Yummy Links: From Rachael Ray to Cupcake Wars
- To encourage kids to eat healthier, Rachael Ray is cooking her soft tacos for public schools in New York. — New York Daily News
- Your local mixologist may be earning a lot more money than you think. — Grub Street NY
- Why not make your own baby food at home?— The Epi-Log
- American cheeses are gaining popularity in Europe.
Cast Your Vote Now For the Best Video Game Ever!
It's down to the wire folks! We've put some of the best video games of all time up against one another, and it's time to pick the best video game EVER! In the last round we knocked out strong contenders Rock Band 2 and World of Warcraft so we're down to the final two!
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