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Rainier's Articles


How Would You Feel About A Genital-Shocking Taser Gun?

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Home sweet home!

Sorry about missing the MotD yesterday. Too much food and a long day of shopping wore us out.

I managed to get a new graphics card, a Geforce GTX 275. The bad news is that my current power supply is so weak that the PC does not even want to boot, so now I need to look for a more powerful PSU. The joys of upgrading. Luckily, the Black Friday sales continue online on Cyber Monday, so I should be able to hunt down a good deal on that as well.

'Need for Speed World Online' Shows Off Improved Graphics - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2009 @ 10:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Need for Speed World Online takes the race into the largest open world in the franchise's history. This Play 4 Free action racing game will give fans access to licensed cars, parts, multiple game modes, sophisticated online matchmaking features and fully customizable profile and rides.

'Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising' (ALL) Second DLC Will Include New Multiplayer Modes

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2009 @ 6:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will see the most realistic modeling of conflict scenarios in a new contemporary theatre of war. By offering a multitude of military disciplines, gameplay will deliver warfare more realistic and intense than ever before, while an extensive multiplayer component will create battles on an incredible scale. While the first DLC was released earlier this month, Codemasters revealed that  a second premuim pack is already in the works and will include new multiplayer modes.

'Splinter Cell Conviction' (ALL) Brings Back Co-Op, New Mode To Be Unveiled Soon

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2009 @ 6:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. The latest issue of PC Zone teases on the back that its Jan. 2010 edition (available on Dec. 23rd) will feature a hands-on look at SCC including the return of co-op and a brand new multiplayer mode.

'Alpha Protocol' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 28, 2009 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' Shows Off Alderaan - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2009 @ 5:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.

'Lucidity' PC Patch Adds Checkpoints, XBLA Coming Soon

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2009 @ 4:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Lucidity is a puzzle platform game, where players are tasked with keeping Sofi safe as she drifts deeper into the strange new world of her dreams with a persistent desire to explore new worlds and overcome all obstacles in her way.

'Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition' (ALL) Making Public Debut At Game Connection - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2009 @ 4:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Hellion: Mystery of the Inquisition uses the latest technology to present an outstanding reality, authentic locations and impressive combats within the 13th century. Hellion also represents an epic plot set in a lively medieval world charged with upgradeable exorcisms and uncompromising brutality according to this period.

'Boom Blox Bash Party' (Wii) Gets 25% More Bash for Your Party And Cheat Codes

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2009 @ 4:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Boom Blox Bash Party the destructive fun reaches new heights with richer multiplayer action and more than 400 new levels that will have players of all ages gaming together and solving action-packed puzzles under water, in zero gravity, and beyond!

'Theatre of War 2: Centauro' 1.3.6a Hotfix Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 27, 2009 @ 8:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

1C Company and Battlefront.com's new expansion pack for their tactical WWII strategy title Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 is dedicated to the 131st Armored Division Centauro and the battles it took part in North Africa starting from December 1942 till mid-May 1943.