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Rainier's Articles


'Blood of Bahamut' (NDS) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blood of Bahamut is an RPG is set in the world of Altail, where people inhabit countries built on the back of long sleeping giants who are considered their gods. When the giants awaken and grow violent, all peace is lost. Thinking that they’ve been forsaken by their gods, people begin to flee their towns, leaving only seven warriors to restore the peace.

'Modern Warfare 2' (ALL) Release Date Confirmed

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed yesterday, Activision confirmed that Modern Warfare 2 will strike worldwide on Nov. 10, 2009. "Everyone on the team is laser focused on making the most gripping experience we've ever created," said Infinity Ward's CEO, Vince Zampella. "No detail is too small and every finishing touch imaginable is underway to make Modern Warfare 2 our best ever. We can't wait for our fans around the world to play starting November 10th."

'The Conduit' (Wii) Gets Cheap Trick Guitar Tracks

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story. SEGA announced that Rick Nielsen, guitarist and founding member of Cheap Trick, has composed guitar tracks for The Conduit.

'SuperCar Challenge' (PS3) Online Races Get You Free F1 Tickets - Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

System 3's SuperCar Challenge is a high-octane racing game featuring both arcade and simulation tarmac thrills, heralding the addition of the sexiest supercars on the planet while improving on its spiritual prequel (Ferrari Challenge) in every way.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Surpasses $1 Billion in Retail Sales

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. Wince its launch, the Rock Band franchise has surpassed $1 billion in North American retail sales.

'Free Realms' (PS3/PC) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 9:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.

Good Old Games Signs Classic Ubisoft Titles

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Good Old Games announced an agreement with Ubisoft that will bring titles such as Beyond Good and Evil, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, Far Cry, Heroes of Might and Magic and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell to GOG.com, DRM-free of course, available for just $9.99 each, and guaranteed to work on Vista and XP.

'Mytran Wars' (PSP) Kondor Corp. Units Detailed

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mytran Wars is a round-based strategy game where the player researches new technologies and continues to rearm his mecha, thereby fighting battles in wonderful 3D landscapes – against the AI or other human opponents in various multiplayer modes.

'Aion: The Tower of Eternity' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Aion is the ultimate MMORPG with strengthened interaction between players, consisting of 3 realms - the heavens, the devildom and the dragon realm. Players will experience dynamic communications with the world of Aion as they conduct strategic battles.

Microsoft and Blizzard Discussing Next Xbox Console

by Rainier on March 26, 2009 @ 6:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While analyst Michael Pachter claimed earlier this week that this round of consoles will be the last one, Blizzard's Rob Pardo revealed at GDC's Luminaries Lunch that they are in contact with Microsoft and having preliminary discussions about the next Xbox console. The main talking points seem to be the input device and ways of making it easier for users to interact with games, particularly MMOs and RTS titles. It's one of the reasons Blizzard is not currently supporting consoles.