Monthly Archives: December 2011

Review: Rayman Origins

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Rayman Origins is one of the best games of 2011, and it’s a shame that so few people have bothered to notice it. The game, a 2D platformer, succeeds in its absolute refusal to be anything like most of this … Continue reading →

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Sony unveils PlayStation Vita launch games

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

The PlayStation Vita will have 25 games available for sale on its release date, Sony revealed today. The Vita, Sony’s next handheld, is scheduled for a Feb. 22 release date in the United States. Sony revealed in a blog post … Continue reading →

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Review, Part One: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

By Jahmal PetersContributor What hasn’t been said about Bethesda’s latest installment in the Elder Scrolls series? Critical acclaim? Definitely. Game of the year candidate? Without question. A vast open ended environment with hundreds of hours of replayability? It’s been said. … Continue reading →

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Review: Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Remember what Yogi Berra said about the feeling of “deja vu all over again?” Check this out: Capcom released Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds in February. The game appeared in stores after a long wait for a … Continue reading →

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Another ten free games available for 3DS “Ambassadors”

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

As promised, Nintendo has released 10 free Game Boy Advance games as downloadable releases for “Ambassadors,” AKA the 3DS early adopters who bought the handheld before this past summer’s price drop As of now, the games are only available for … Continue reading →

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Review: Starfox 64: 3D

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Star Fox 64 3D is a decent remake that like Nintendo’s remake of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, offers cleaner graphics and few tweaked controls to a popular Nintendo 64 title. In the case of Star Fox 64, the … Continue reading →

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Review: Mario Kart 7

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Mario Kart 7 may not be the most essential release of the year, but it’s a fun diversion that carries on the ridiculous traditions of the Mario Kart franchise to the Nintendo 3DS handheld. For anyone who has somehow avoided … Continue reading →

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Review, Part One: The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Nintendo Wii is a worthy addition to the beloved Zelda franchise. In some in some ways, especially its emphasis on motion controls, release is one of 2011′s most ambitious games, although other elements … Continue reading →

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Admittedly late review: Dance Dance Revolution

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

A while back, Tech-Out received a review copy of Dance Dance Revolution. Sun staffer Mike Cruz shared the game with his brother in law Chris Durgin, who produced this review for us. By Chris DurginContributor Dance Dance Revolution for the … Continue reading →

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Review: Super Mario 3D Land

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Andrew Edwards

Super Mario 3D Land is a terrific platformer that mixes moments of insane difficulty with a player-friendly approach and brilliant visuals that perhaps more than any title so far, make a case for 3D visuals as an essential component of … Continue reading →

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