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Name That Video Game!

GeekSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:48 -0800

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!

GeekSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:53 -0800

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)!

With featured songs like "Song 2," "Kung Foo Fighting," "The Final Countdown," and Pink's "So What," it's worth spending the 20 bucks, just to get the game. Supplies are limited, so be sure to hit up your local Old Navy store in good time on Black Friday.

Oh, and you've still got one day left to get in on the buy two Wii games, get one free deal at Target!

No Doubt Suing Activision For Splitting Up the Band

GeekSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:20:40 -0800

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. They agreed to play three No Doubt songs as a band. Activision then went and put them in 62 other songs and broke the band up [and] never even asked.

I don't know about you, but I'm a little surprised that a band as popular as No Doubt would be complaining about being "split-up" virtually and having their characters performing other tunes. It sounds a little like the other lawsuit Activision was involved in earlier this year over Kurt Cobain's avatar. What's your take on this news?

Name That Video Game!

GeekSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:55:45 -0800

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

GeekSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:40:05 -0800

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.

Band Hero for the Wii costs $60.

5 Adorable Handmade Nintendo DSi Cases

GeekSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:05:10 -0800

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!

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6 Creep-tastic Video Games to Play on Halloween

GeekSugar — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:15:34 -0700

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 . . . if you dare!

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Pick Up Two Wii Games at Target, Get a Third For Free

GeekSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:31:35 -0700

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.

With more than 80 games to choose from, you are guaranteed to find all of your favorites - including classics like Wii Fit, Mario Kart, and The Beatles: Rock Band.

I'm usually more of a buy one, get one free kinda girl, but in this case, picking out three new games is more fun than work!

Yummy Links: From Rachael Ray to Cupcake Wars

partysugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:30:33 -0700

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. - Wall Street Journal
An inside look at the Food Network's new Cook or Be Cooked video game. - Eat Me Daily
El Pollo Loco responds to KFC's free chicken deal with their own free chicken promotion. - Eater
Learn how Heston Blumenthal cooks sous vide. - Serious Eats
Get a glimpse of San Francisco's recent Cupcake Wars. - Chow

Cast Your Vote Now For the Best Video Game Ever!

GeekSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:01:02 -0700

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! Is it Super Mario 3 or Tetris? Cast your vote by logging in and voting on our bracket or clicking the photo below. You'll be entered for a chance to win not only a Nintendo DSi and a Sony PS2 Slim, but also a brand-new G.I. Joe game!

You're entered one time for every round you complete, so the more rounds you play, the more chances you have to win. Remember, you must be logged into your PopSugar Community account to be entered. Check out the full list of rules here, and have fun voting!