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In Memory
Sean Pettibone

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Update: December 19, 2011

A few quick notes to round out the year:


-  We have evolved. Those ads are vanishing, replaced by artwork
-  Creative changes lead into a new direction - is the Laser becoming a game itself?
-  New stories and chapters will arrive in 2012, redundant reviews replaced.

Short reviews of current releases:

-  Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (PS3)
       Over the top 3 on 3 fighter, dozens of characters, great control, worth the upgrade.

-  King of Fighters XIII (PS3)
        Solid fighting franchise continues, many new character and modes this time. Hardcore appeal strong.

-  Uncharted 3 (PS3)
        Long adventure title. Quite cinematic, but also linear. Play through it once. Multiplayer blah.

-  Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)
        Long adventure title. Quite cinematic, rather obtuse. Kind of dull quest, predictable.

- Battlefield 3/Modern Warfare 3 (PS3)
        Two very similar games, bloodless battles, superficial and cheesy. Avoid.

Classic games we're playing

Atari ST:  Frenetic - excellent vertical shooter from Core design.
              Anarchy - excellent horizontal shooter in the Defender tradtion

Atari Jaguar: Protector SE - excellent horizontal shooter in the Defender tradition
                   Total Carnage - nice Smash TV sequel, no music but who cares?
                   Skyhammer - the game Cybermorph wished it was, excellent

Fanboy Status Report: 2011 End of Year Results

Nintendo: Billion-dollar corporation. Hard to root for.
Apple: Billion-dollar corporation. Hard to root for.
Sony: Billion-dollar corporation. Hard to root for.
Microsoft: Billion-dollar corporation. Hard to root for.

Electronic Arts: Multi-million dollar corporation. Hard to root for.
Activision: Multi-million dollar corporation. Hard to root for.
Ubisoft: Multi-million dollar corporation. Hard ro root for.

Conclusion: Be one with fun!

Good tidings to everyone this holiday season, see you next year!

- Michael Palisano