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Rainier's Articles


'Topatoi' (PS3) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Topatoi is a refreshing blend of platformer and puzzle genres, combining the old school impact of the legendary titles like Bubba 'N Stix or The Lost Vikings with original and inventive gameplay mechanics.

'Prince of Persia' (ALL) Collectors Edition Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 6:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prince of Persia is opening a new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, featuring a new breed of gameplay. The game is poised to rejuvenate the action-adventure genre in addition to introducing a brand-new illustrative art style. Fans who pre-order at Play.com get unlockable in-game skins for the Prince and Elika, a 24-page Comic book, a DVD with soundtrack and bonus footage, all wrapped in a varnished metallic blue arabesque collector box set.

'America's Army' Game Tech Used to Get Wounded Soldiers Back on the Road

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 4:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Walter Reed Army Medical Center's Military Advanced Training Center now possesses a state-of-the-art driving simulator to help wounded service members return to driving independence, allowing patients to practice with adaptive driving equipment, gain confidence in their driving proficiency and apply mental skills training in a commonplace activity.

'Football Director DS' (NDS) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Football Director DS brings all of the tactical and strategic depth that's expected of a contemporary football management game to Nintendo's handheld console. The game's authenticity is strengthened by its official Football League license.

'Colin McRae: DiRT 2' (ALL) Officially Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 2:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will benefit from tuned-up car-handling physics system, a new damage engine effects, showcasing a spectacular new level of visual fidelity, with cars and tracks twice as detailed as those seen in the original. Colin McRae: DiRT 2 will feature a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments.

'Banjo-Kazooie' (XBLA) Coming Dec. 3, 2009

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 1:59 a.m. PST | Filed under News

As part of the Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts pre-order incentives, fans will receive a redeem token to unlock the famous bear and bird duo's original adventure on Xbox Live Arcade a week before its public launch on Dec. 3, 2008 (1200 points). Also included in the XBLA package is Stop N’ Swop, a feature that allows you to unlock content in Nuts & Bolts based on your achievements.

'My DoItAll' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 1:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The first-ever lifestyle game for both boys and girls, My DoItAll is an all-in-one title that gives players the ability to have fun and interact with friends through customization capabilities, mini-games and voice over and sound effect applications.

Activision Settles 'Baja' Boxcover Lawsuit With THQ

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 1:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Last month THQ filed a lawsuit with the US District Court of Central California against Activision, claiming the SCORE International Baja 1000 box cover was too similar to its own BAJA title released the month before, and now the two companies have settled the case out of court with Activision admitting something was afoot as it has changed the official retail box to something not so identical.

'Tetris Party' (Wii) Organizes Tournament Series

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 12:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Tetris Party will feature 18 game modes with 10 never-before-seen single-player and multiplayer variations of Tetris, including modes that utilize the point-and-shoot capabilities of the Wii Remote, as well as the recently released Wii Balance Board. Tetris Party Tournament will test the skills of players in a variety of Tetris modes, including Marathon, Field Climber and Stage Racer.

'Hearts of Iron III' Developer Diary #4 - Leadership

by Rainier on Nov. 20, 2008 @ 12:18 a.m. PST | Filed under Editorials

Hearts of Iron III will follow the series' tradition of most detailed and complete strategic game on WW2 while focusing on satisfying veteran players through a multitude of new features and systems, including a huge map with more than 10,000 provinces.