Archives by Day

April 2024
SuMTuWThFSa
123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930

Advertising

As an Amazon Associate, we earn commission from qualifying purchases.





Rainier's Articles


'Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection' (ALL) Ltd. Ed. Soundtrack On eBay

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

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, aka SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, will feature the best first-party games from SEGA’s venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980s arcade era games library. SEGA Australia is selling 3,500 Limited Edition Vinyl Soundtrack on eBay, each record individually numbered, with the proceeds going to the Cancer Council of Australia.

'Wind Slayer' Open Beta Goes Live

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wind Slayer introduces blazing fast, side-scrolling 2D MMO action in a combat system that rewards precise control and timing. The game's visual style evokes images of nostalgic fairy tales with friendly sprite-based characters and gorgeous fantasy backgrounds.

'A-Train 8' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 4:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In A-Train 8 you are manager of a railroad company, elected as mayor of your city, you will have your time engaged with many motivating tasks. The aim is to create the best public transport systems possible, manage them and adapt fares to successfully improve your city though the year, taking into account the different seasons and the effect they could have on the system you create!

'Strategic Command 2: Patton Drives East' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 3:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Strategic Command 2: Blitzkrieg, titled Patton Drives East allows players to explore the historically possible what-ifs of WWII.

'Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare' - v1.06 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 3:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SC2: Weapons and Warfare incorporates many fan requested new features, including a bigger world map, new units, enhanced naval movement and combat rules, a deeper weather model, additional terrain types and resources, the simulation of roads and railways and am extended editor.

'Phantasy Star Portable' (PSP) Gets North American Release Date

by Rainier on Feb. 4, 2009 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Phantasy Star Portable includes the original PSU content, the Ambition of the Illuminus expansion pack, 4-player local multiplayer, PSP exclusive bosses and weapons, and a new History mode playable as a new character Vivienne.

'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' (PS3) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 6:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, sequel to Naughty Dog's 2007 PS3-exclusive action/adventure game, revolves around 13th century explorer Marco Polo, putting the focus on story, stealth gameplay and a free climbing mechanic.

Crytek Acquires 'TimeSplitters' Developer Free Radical

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 6:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

While official word was scheduled for tomorrow, script writer Rob Yescombe spilled the beans early as he confirmed that the Crysis developer has acquired Free Radical. Known for its Timesplitters series and most recently Ubisoft's HAZE, the UK-based studio got itself in a spat of trouble last year and was forced to close down. Whether Crytek bought the studio only for its assets/IP or will let it restart and rehire, is unclear at this point. More details to come tomorrow ....

Capcom and The Guildhall Join the PC Gaming Alliance

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 6:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The PC Gaming Alliance, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to driving the worldwide growth of PC gaming, announced the addition of representatives from Capcom and The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University (SMU) to their Board of Directors.

Various Game Trailers #1528

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars [PS3/X360] - Trailers (2)
  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin [ALL] - Launch Trailer
  • Halo Wars [X360] - Expanding the Arsenal Trailer
  • Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers [Wii] - Launch Trailer
  • Tomb Raider: Underworld - Beneath the Ashes [X360] - Development Diary #1


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...