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Rainier's Articles


'Bionic Commando Rearmed' (ALL) Gets Update With Trophies and Fixes

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 4:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bionic Commando Rearmed is a makeover of the classic 8-bit game released 20 years ago, but with updated visuals, new weapons, online rankings, a reworked musical score and the addition of a 2-player co-op mode. Capcom is prepping an update adding Trophies to the PS3 edition, as well as various tweaks and bug fixes.

PlayStation Store Gets Qore, MGS, DLCs, Demo, Music Tracks

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 4:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Qore June 2009, Metal Gear Solid ($9.99), demo for NCAA Football 10, free DLCs for MotorStorm Pacific Rift and Cross Edge, song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band, as well as the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.

'Bayonetta' (PS3/X360) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 2:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions. With magnificent over-the-top action and outlandish finishing moves that are performed with balletic grace, Bayonetta brings to life some fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

EA Tiburon Founder Leaves Microsoft to Re-Join EA

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 2:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA announced that John Schappert, founder of EA Tiburon and Microsoft's Live Software Division, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, responsible for Worldwide Publishing, the Online Platform Group, EA Interactive, Central Development Services and other divisions of the company.

Original 'Metal Gear Solid' Game Launches on PSN

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Metal Gear Solid takes place in the southern Alaska region around the Bering Sea. The player takes control of Solid Snake, a retired military soldier who is ordered to infiltrate a nuclear weapons facility to eliminate a genetically enhanced Special Forces unit.

'Dawn of War II' v1.4 Patch to Add New Features, Tweaks and New Maps - Screens

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign. The v1.4 patch coming this summer will add tremendous value to the multiplayer experience through new features, major balance improvements, and new content.

Bioware Working on Fourth Unannounced Title

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 12:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The guys over at Bioware sure like to keep busy, it seems. Not only are they working on Action/RPGs Dragon Age and Mass Effect 2 as well as its MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic, but according to former employee Christopher Tudor Smith's resume, who was a principle lead designer over at Bioware until April 2009, there is also a fourth, unannounced AAA project in the works. Since this is an all-new IP, don't expect any formal announcements anytime soon.

'Splatterhouse' (ALL) Gets Delayed Until 2010

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Inspired by the landmark 1988 arcade hit, Splatterhouse combines visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics. Having been tossed around between development studios, Splatterhouse wasn't on display at E3, nor its Editors Day, since Namco wanted the devs to focus on the game, not a demo.

'The Bigs 2' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Known for its over-the-top style of gameplay, The Bigs 2 focuses on the big fast-paced moments in Major League Baseball with new opportunities to go up against MLB legends, more mini-games like Home Run Pinball, and a variety of other new features.

'NBA 2K10' (ALL) Officially Announced

by Rainier on June 18, 2009 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA 2K10 is expected to deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features.