Monthly Archives: January 2012

Semi-actual competition in sports gaming: Dueling trailers for MLB 12: The Show and MLB 2K12

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Andrew Edwards

There was a time, known as the 1990s and early 2000s, when actual competition existed between the producers of sports games. Players who wanted a football game could choose between the Madden, NFL 2K and NFL Quarterback Club. Players who … Continue reading →

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Review, Part Two: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Andrew Edwards

“The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword” is a game that, despite some frustrating moments, is a title that features some of the greatest experiences in any recent game or the venerable Zelda franchise. This is the second part of a … Continue reading →

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Fan remake of Star Wars is made of fun

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Reggie Carolipio

What did technologist, Casey Pugh, get when he asked fans to recreate fifteen second slices of Star Wars and then stitched them all together into a director’s cut? You get Star Wars Uncut: Director’s Cut, two hours worth of awesome, … Continue reading →

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Hitting the pause button on SOPA and PIPA

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Reggie Carolipio

Thousands of sites on Wednesday went dark in protest over the controversial and broad nature of SOPA and PIPA, the anti-piracy bills that are being considered in Congress, bringing awareness to millions of web surfers. Just take a look at … Continue reading →

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Impressions of the PlayStation Vita

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Andrew Edwards

Fifa 12 Vita, looking good in Santa Monica. The PlayStation Vita certainly gives a good first impression. Sony’s newest handheld, set for a Feb. 22 release here in the States, is capable of producing crisp and vibrant graphics. The portable … Continue reading →

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SOPA/PIPA Blackout Day

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Reggie Carolipio

Today is marked with a number of protests across the ‘net in opposition to two bills: SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) which is being considered in the House and PIPA (Protect IP Act) which is in the Senate. Over the … Continue reading →

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Review: Pushmo

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Andrew Edwards

Pushmo, the downloadable puzzle title for the Nintendo 3DS, is a clever game that should appeal to most players looking for a little brain exercise. Like any good puzzle game, Pushmo is challenging enough to allow players feel smart without … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who is looking for volunteers

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Reggie Carolipio

BBC’s time traveling Doctor has his own, free-to-play browser MMO that’s undergoing a bit of a preview. It’s certainly different from any other traditional MMO and it’s not because of the quirky Doctor. The 2D art style and the puzzle-based … Continue reading →

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Review: Sonic Generations (X360)

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Reggie Carolipio

Sonic Generations is an amazing gut punch to the malaise that the Blue Bomber’s career has been in lately. Not quite a knockout blow, but longtime fans might not care as they race through two decades of Hedgehog history.

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Reports: Iran sentences American games developer to death for alleged espionage

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Andrew Edwards

This is a rare serious post on Tech-Out, but the most important story in gaming this week is not about the experience of playing games, but the Iranian government sentencing American game designer Amir Mizraei Hekmati to death for espionage. … Continue reading →

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