Monthly Archives: December 2010

Tire firm enters video game world

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Andrew Edwards

The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin’s business page today carried my story about Kumho Tire’s hiring of a video game developer to create a game that doubles as an advertisement for its product.  The president of the development company, Austin, Tex. … Continue reading →

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Review: Tron – Evolution

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Reggie Carolipio

Tron: Evolution is the “prequel” to Tron: Legacy, Disney’s big sequel to the eighties movie that stunned crowds with its stylized idea of a world within your computer. Evolution preps fans for the film by explaining a little of what … Continue reading →

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Konami announces new DLC for “Castlevania: Lords of Shadow”

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Andrew Edwards

Konami announced today that two downloadable add-ons for “Castlevania: Lords of Shadow” are scheduled to be released early next year. From Konami’s press release: In ”Castlevania Lords of Shadow: Reverie,” players will return to the Castle as Gabriel to help Laura, the former servant … Continue reading →

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“Call of Duty” battles continue in legal system

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Andrew Edwards

News today on the legal battle between Activision and Electronic Arts over the former lead creators of the highly-lucrative “Call of Duty” series.  Kotaku.com reports a new legal filing from Activision reveals the publisher is demanding $400 million from its … Continue reading →

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Deal would lead to California mine supplying rare-earth metals market

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Andrew Edwards

Readers, As you may know, Tech Out is affiliated with the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and The Sun of San Bernardino. The writers who contribute to this blog usually post about games, movies and other topics related to consumer electronics … Continue reading →

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FCC approves new Internet rules, “Net Neutrality” arguments to continue

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Andrew Edwards

The Federal Communications Commission today approved controversial “Net Neutrality” rules that supporters claim will keep Internet access open for consumer, whereas critics claim the regulations are either a gift to broadband providers or a means for dramatic government regulation of … Continue reading →

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Review: GoldenEye 007 (Wii)

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Reggie Carolipio

Rare’s GoldenEye was a sharp reply to PCs of how exciting the FPS genre could be on a console – especially the N64 – in 1997. It also stands out as what is probably the only movie-based game to actually … Continue reading →

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Sony’s “Uncharted 3″ revealed in Hollywood

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Michael Sorba

By Michael Sorba Staff Writer HOLLYWOOD — Newly-unveiled gameplay footage shows Playstation 3 owners may have much to look forward to as they await the Nov. 1, 2011 release of “Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception.” The folks at Naughty Dog, the … Continue reading →

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Review: James Bond 007 – Blood Stone

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Reggie Carolipio

I’m a Bond fan. I love his films. Not all of the movies were great, but at least on the whole, they’re better off than his often polarized career in gaming has been. Blood Stone is the latest to punch … Continue reading →

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Dead Money, the first DLC for Fallout: New Vegas

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Andrew Edwards

Bethesda Softworks on Thursday released its trailer for “Dead Money,” the first downloadable expansion for this year’s “Fallout: New Vegas.” Judging by the trailer (and Bethesda Softworks press release) players and three NPC’s get to fight their way through the … Continue reading →

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