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Rainier's Articles


Xbox 360 Opens Up Facebook, Twitter, And Last.fm To Everyone

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2009 @ 3:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

When Microsoft launched Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm on Xbox 360 consoles last month, transforming Xbox Live into the largest social network connected to the TV with exclusive features custom-designed for the living room, it restricted access to minors, which has now been patched (Dec. 15th in the US) so everybody can access the new apps/features.

'Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity' Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2009 @ 2:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity is a strategy game that takes players through 25 years of warfare beginning with the real-time strategy game that started it all. Trinity is a compilation bundle which includes Sins of a Solar Empire along with the Entrenchment and Diplomacy micro-expansions.

'Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond' (ALL) Reveals J5 Boss - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2009 @ 1:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond is a flood of carnage that the classic 8-bit side-scroller era didn’t want gamers to see.  Recreated today with next-gen 3D graphics, it’s nonstop run-and-gun action at its finest.  Take a suspenseful ride in single player or co-op through a pirate hideout, an ancient Japanese castle, the Old West, Siberian ice mines, and even the moon

'Manga Fighter' Content Update Adds New Modes, Features, And More

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Manga Fighter is a casual multiplayer game that offers a fast-paced third-person shooter experience blended with anime-style characters and environments, featuring a high level of character customization, as well as unique offline skill cards providing players with special effects for their characters.

'The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2009 @ 12:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces is the latest flight simulation game from Project Aces, the development team behind the Ace Combat series. Holding the Nunchuk in the right hand as the flight control stick and the Wii Remote in the left hand as the throttle, the unique controls of the Wii are fully utilized to simulate the controls of sitting in an actual cockpit.

'Madden NFL 10' (ALL) Explains Ultimate Team Mode's Legendary/Limited Edition Cards

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2009 @ 12:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

On-field authenticity and emotion is taken to another level in Madden NFL 10. With more control over the outcome of the play than ever before, players can drag defenders toward the first down marker, fight for a fumble at the bottom of the pile, and avoid the rush by stepping up into the pocket.

'Perfect Dark' (XBLA) Coming Early 2010 - New Screen

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2009 @ 12:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rare's favorite gung-ho future field operative finally gets the chance to relive That Thing With The Skedar on Xbox Live Arcade. Whether it's your first, second or tenth time facing off against the sly dataDyne Corporation and their allies, just be sure to keep a steady grip on your Falcon 2 as you prepare for infiltration.

'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) Patch Coming This Week, Details

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2009 @ 10:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance. As promised, Ubisoft will be launching a patch for the PS3 version today, and on Friday for the Xbox 360 edition (no word on a PC patch yet).

'Stargate Resistance' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Stargate Resistance is a fast-paced and deadly 3rd person shooter for control of the entire galaxy! The arrogant System Lords believe they are the true masters of the universe, and have begun a savage campaign to dominate and enslave the known worlds.

'Revenge of the Wounded Dragons' (PS3) Coming Tomorrow - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2009 @ 9:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Revenge of the Wounded Dragons is a 2D fighting game in which players assume the roles of two brothers attempting to avenge their grandfather's death and rescue their sister from the local mafia boss. Originally scheduled for last month, the game was delayed at the last minute and is now scheduled for launch on PSN tomorrow.