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Rainier's Articles


'DJ Hero' Coming to Wii, X360, And PlayStation

by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 5:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While there is no official announcement yet, the existence of DJ Hero isn't exactly a secret, especially now that a teaser website has been launched. Earlier this year Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick already confirmed that DJ Hero is coming out later this year, and features a turntable that you actually can play competitively and spin discs and mix songs.

Lighthouse Interactive Goes Bankrupt

by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 3:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Lighthouse Interactive, known for titles such as Ship Simulator and Sword of the Stars, has been shut down, according to Dutch newspaper Het Parool. All personnel have been notified, and according to the curator, the business will not continue. The writing was on the wall recently, when Rhiannon rights reverted to the developers, and Paradox picked up East India Company. Lighthouse was formed in 2005 and did well for a few years, but last year's sale to Silverbirch turned out to be a bad move, as the parent company got into financial trouble and its shares were put on hold at the Toronto Stock Exchange.

'Underwater Wars' (ALL) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 2:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Underwater Wars you and your squad are members of US Navy elite division. Your mission, to protect freedom and to provide peace and the law and order on all planet. The game is set approximately 5 years from now, and develops over the course of an additional 2 years.

Zombie Studios No Longer Developing 'Rogue Warrior' (ALL), Update Coming Soon

by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 2:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last week Zombie Studios announced it was working on Blacklight, an Unreal-engine powered covert military action game, which then begged the question, what happened to Bethesda's Rogue Warrior? Zombie Studios confirmed that it is no longer working on the story-driven tactical FPS and has not been for a while, but declined to comment on whether the game was canceled. We contacted Bethesda, who confirmed that Rogue Warrior is still in development, obviously by another team, and that an update on the status of the game is coming soon.

'Uno Rush' This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Title

by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 12:56 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Think fast and stay on your toes – when you’re up, your cards will be played automatically. Keep an eye on your opponent’s cards, predict the flow of play, and sort your own hand in the best possible order for the ultimate defeat. Be your virtual-self! Play Uno Rush as your own Avatar with up to four-players in the same room or with anyone around the globe over Xbox Live.

2nd Annual Xbox Live Arcade Awards Winners Announced

by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft announced the best Xbox Live games of 2008 thanks to the Xbox Live community's votes in the 2nd Annual Xbox Live Arcade Awards! The Behemoth Castle Crashers remains number one in fans' hearts and wins the top honor of Best Game of the Year along with awards for Best Original Game and Best Co-op Mode.

'Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 10:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band Track Pack: Classic Rock is a standalone software product that allows owners of Rock Band and Rock Band 2 to keep the party going with more hit songs from the pantheon of rock music. The 20-song pack features an outstanding mix of Rock Band fans’ favorite classic rock hits including songs by mega artists The Who, Rush, Boston and Police.

'The Sims 3' Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility! Fans who pre-order will receive a customized pre-order box, plumbob sticker set, redeem code for one free downloadable music track and a double sided concert style poster of the band or recording artist.

'Diner Dash' Coming to XBLA, PSN and WiiWare - Screens

by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Diner Dash will come to life in 3D when players have the option to take direct control of Flo as she runs around to seat patrons, take orders, deliver food, take payment and bus tables as efficiently as possible within the time limit allowed.

'Rock Band' (Wii) Gets The Who, REM, Offspring and Richard Thompson

by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 10:18 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.