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Rainier's Articles


'Heavy Rain' (PS3) Demo, How to Download It Early

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2010 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Heavy Rain, you don't watch the story – you play it. The dynamic narrative unfolds through the player's actions, not cut scenes, and every action has a consequence. SCEA has launched an Alternate Reality Game Precinct 52, tasking you to collect four pieces of evidence, which then gives you an unlock code to download the demo on PSN (as well as a Home t-shirt).

'Supreme Commander 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2010 @ 5:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set 25 years after the events of the original game, Supreme Commander 2 begins with the assassination of the newly elected president of the Colonial Defense Coalition. The CDC members – the United Earth Federation, the Order of the Illuminate, and the Cybran Nation – deny involvement, blame each other, and a galactic war ensues!

'Aliens vs. Predator' (ALL) Developer Comments On Demo Issues

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2010 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Aliens vs. Predator, players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species: the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven, single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species. With the demo being released yesterday, Rebellion has commented on a few issues with the demos, especially the long wait to join games and matchmaking issues.

'Nitrous Undefeated' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2010 @ 5:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Get in, strap up and red line it to the finish! Game Mechanic Studios announced a brand new, original intellectual property entitled Nitrous Undefeated, an arcade racing videogame with never-before seen gameplay features totally new to the genre (thanks Blues).

'Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll' (Wii) Shows Off Even More Mini-Games - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2010 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The loveable characters from the original Super Monkey Ball, AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon and Baby, are back with all new mind-blowing puzzles and party games specifically designed to fully utilize the Wii Balance Board accessory and the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

Microsoft to Discontinue Original Xbox Live Service

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2010 @ 4:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

On April 15 Microsoft will discontinue the Xbox LIVE service for original Xbox consoles and games, including Xbox v1 games playable on Xbox 360 and Xbox Originals.

Planet Calypso Sells An Egg For $69,696 USD

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2010 @ 4:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Planet Calypso is a virtual world utilizing a real cash economy, featuring beautiful new vistas, a compelling new story and dangerous monsters all rendered in Crytek's CryENGINE 2. Earlier this year the Crystal Palace Space Station was sold for a record-breaking $330,000.00 USD, and now somebody bought a Virtual Egg for a stunning $69,696 USD.

'E.Y.E' - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2010 @ 4:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

E.Y.E, powered by Valve's Source Engine, is a new FPS/RPG where you play an elite soldier from a strange and secret society looking to, by any means necessary, take the power of the almighty Federation. E.Y.E has been delayed in order to add 3 new chapters, new enemies, new researches, new secondary missions, and additional balancing.

'Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2010 @ 4:29 a.m. PST | Filed under Demo

Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 is based on the last strategic offensive the Germans were able to mount in the east, resulting in a decisive Soviet victory which gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.

'The Grinder' (Wii) Also Coming to PS3, X360 and PC

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Grinder is an online co-op FPS where your team fights werewolves, vampires, and other monsters. Initially announced as a Wii exclusive at E3 2009, in a recent interview president Kerry Ganofsky and chief creative officer Eric Nofsinger revealed that The Grinder is no longer platform exclusive but will now also be coming to the PS3, X360, and PC.