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Rainier's Articles


PlayStation 2 Celebrates Its Ninth Anniversary

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2009 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment America pops the cork on its ninth anniversary of the PS2, making its debut on October 26, 2000. Nine years later the PS2 is still making its way into living rooms around the world and welcoming a new generation of gamers, some of whom were not even born when the system launched.

'Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine' (ALL) Coming to PC? You Can Make It Happen!

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2009 @ 1:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, an action-RPG title that will put you in control of individual units throughout a narrative-driven story campaign and in wide-scale online battles. Originally announced as a console exclusive title, PC gamers have started up a petition, with Relic stating that "we're always looking at feedback on forums and know there are lots of people who are interested in a PC version. If we continue to see a strong desire for a PC version of Space Marine, who knows what might happen!"

'Sled Shred' (Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2009 @ 1:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Focused on downhill sled racing on everything from tubes and toboggans to discs and bobsleds, Sled Shred promises to give players a thrilling experience as they try and earn their way into the World Winter Games, racing with and against the world-renowned Jamaican Bobsled team.

'Smugglers IV: Doomsday' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2009 @ 1:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Smugglers IV: Doomsday is a turn-based space-trading game where you take command of an advanced space ship amidst a galaxy torn by war and crime! With your ship and skilled crew you can choose to be a greedy trader, ambitious bounty hunter, ruthless pirate, or one of the other professions in your quest for riches, fame, and power!

Bethesda 'Fallout' Preliminary Injunction Against Interplay Tossed Out

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2009 @ 12:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last month, Bethesda filed suit against Interplay for their inability to move forward with the Fallout MMO, making digital distribution deals with GOG and Steam for its back catalog and repackaging products that have not been approved by Bethesda. It seems the preliminary injunction has been denied for various reasons, one being the complex language of the contract (e.g., the MMO required a $30M budget, but does not require Interplay to have spent it all).

'Disney Epic Mickey' (Wii) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2009 @ 11:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disney Epic Mickey is an adventure-platforming game with light role-playing elements starring a re-imagined Mickey Mouse, tapping into its rich history along with the characters and worlds brought to life by Walt Disney to create an edgy and unexpected cartoon adventure.

'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Supports Avatars Awards

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for cooperative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper cooperative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more. Valve confirmed that L4D2 will include Avatar awards such as a health pack for your avatar, a host of L4D2 shirts and Rochelle’s pretty pink Depeche Mode t-shirt, among other gifts.

'Storybook Workshop' (Wii) - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2009 @ 10:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Storybook Workshop immerses kids and their parents in 16 classic children's fairy tales and fables and many other exciting features. Through the use of the included USB microphone, you can read along, record and play back readings of your favorite stories, including the most beloved tales from Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, Aesop and around the world.

'God of War III' (PS3) Demo Included On District 9 Blu-ray

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2009 @ 10:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

God of War III will bring epic battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos at the center of the carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him. To promote District 9 on Blu-ray, releasing on Dec. 29, Sony is including the GoW III demo on the same disc.

'Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood' (ALL) Title Update Addresses Multiplayer Issues

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2009 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood transports players from a ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico. In the wildest West ever depicted, players can embody both McCall brothers in an intense Wild West storyline full of greed, lust and lawlessness that takes place during a legendary period of American history.