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Rainier's Articles


'Yakuza 4' (PS3) Shows Off Social Interaction - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 5:59 a.m. PST | Filed under Patch

In Yakuza 4, you encounter the gritty atmosphere of Kiryu Kazuma's experiences, and three other characters are also available to play, each with an engaging backstory and a gripping, interwoven plot.

Games for Windows Live v3.1 Adds DirectX 11 Support

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft has released a new version of Games for Windows Live (v3.1) adding an update to the in-game client to support DirectX 11 for future titles, such as Dirt 2 from Codemasters, updating the downloadable Games for Windows – LIVE client software to make finding content for games easier, and a few other unspecified bug fixes.

'Metro 2033' Gets Release Date

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 5:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Originally announced in 2006, 4A-Games' Metro 2033, based on Russian author Dmitriy Glukhovskiy's novel of the same name, is a 3D horror/action/survival FPS with elements RPG genre game. According to the Steam product page, Metro 2033 is scheduled for March 16, 2009.

'Arsenal of Democracy' (PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 5:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Arsenal of Democracy is the ultimate World War II simulation and is described by Project Leader Lennart Berg as “Hearts of Iron II on steroids!”

Good Old Games Adds Foursome, The Settlers Promo

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 5:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GOG.com has added Beyond Divinity ($9.99), a spin of to the hack-and-slash RPG Divine Divinity, and a collection of Creatures games - Creatures: The Albian Years, Creatures Exodus and Creatures Village (each $9.99), artificial life simulators where you create and raise cute, furry creatures called Norns. Until Monday, Nov. 23 at 11:59 p.m. EDT (Nov. 24 at 5:59 a.m. CET) The Settlers 2 Gold and Heritage of Kings: The Settlers are 50% off.

'Monster Hunter 3' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 5:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MH Tri, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters in natural environments, including underwater aquatic beasts, as well as implementing a split-screen co-op mode and introducing a new Arena fighting mode.

'Need for Speed Shift' (ALL) Gets Free Team Racing Pack With New Cars And Mode

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 4:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.

'The Sims 3: World Adventures' (PC) v2.2.8 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 4:47 a.m. PST | Filed under Patch

Players can take their Sims on new journeys to famous real-world inspired destinations around the globe for the first time ever and seek out new adventures. While exploring the landmarks of an exotic city, there is no telling what the Sims will find.

'Worms 2: Armageddon' (X360) Gets Title Update, Reveals DLC Plans

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 4:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Worms 2: Armageddon is a 2D turn-based strategy game in which players control worms in a battle to be the last man (worm) standing. Players take turns positioning their worms around fantastical landscapes and use a variety of over-the-top weapons (bazookas, grenades, uzis, exploding sheep, etc.) to defeat opponents' worms.

'XIII Century: Blood of Europe' - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

XIII Century is a 3D RTS that combines Risk-style strategy with real-time tactical action, immersing you in a medieval world of knights, nomads, courageous deeds and internal wars. The standalone expansion will cover the little known Russian medieval history, featuring improved visuals, larger battlefields, thousands of upgradable troops, and improved gameplay/multiplayer.