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Rainier's Articles


'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

Midway Sold to Undisclosed Party

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

It hasn't exactly been a big secret that Midway is in financial trouble and has been for a few years now. Earlier this year, not only did its CEO David F. Zucker resign, but also board member Shari Redstone (daughter of media mogul Sumner Redstone), while its losses mounted and it currently faces NYSE de-listing. It should come as no surprised then that Sumner Redstone has now sold off his 87% stake in Midway, for an abysmal $100,000, shares that were once worth almost $1 billion.

'Dragon Quest IX' (NDS) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix's Dragon Quest IX: Defender of the Stars, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring WiFi support for four players in co-op.

'Cities XL' Advent Calendar Giveaway Contest

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cities XL is a city building game that'll push realism to the limit with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online as they interact with others in a massive online environment. Monte Cristo is giving away a 32GB iPod and various other prizes, all you need to do is sign up as a community member.

2008 Child's Play Charity Dinner Auction Ticket Sales Closing Soon

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hurry before it's too late! Tickets are selling faster than the proverbial MMO on launch day for the 2008 Child's Play Charity dinner auction to be held on Dec. 9 in the Washington State Convention and Trade Center's skybridge; ticket sales will close this Friday, Dec. 5 (unless sold out prior).

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo Delayed Until Early 2009

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable. A single-player demo originally scheduled for late Dec. has been pushed until mid-January.

'Halo Trilogy: The Complete Original Soundtracks' Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 9:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sumthing Else Music Works presents Halo Trilogy: The Complete Original Soundtracks featuring original music scores by Bungie Audio Director Martin O’Donnell and Co-Composer Michael Salvatori plus four preview tracks from the forthcoming RTS Halo Wars, composed by Ensemble Studios Audio Director Stephen Rippy.

'Sonic and the Black Knight' (Wii) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 6:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Sonic and the Black Knight is bringing Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight.

SCi/Eidos In Takeover Talks ... Again

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With SCi/Eidos' losses mounting, the takeover talks that it declared were "over" in early 2008 are back on track, according to UK's DailyMail. Back in February, SCi started restructuring, delaying and canceling various titles, and a few months later secured $120 million funding by partnering with Warner Bros. (having turned down an offer from Infogrames), but none of that seems to have stopped it shares from plummeting. Looking to acquire the Tomb Raider/Hitman publisher, which was once valued £1billion, on the cheap, inside sources reveal EA and Ubisoft might have a renewed interest.

'Konung 3' Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Konung 3 is an RPG based on the myths of three great civilizations, Slavs, Scandinavians and Byzantines. Set after the chronicles of Konung 2: Blood of the Titans, the throne has been deserted and many courageous soldiers and adventurers began fighting fighting for the crown and become ruler.