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Rainier's Articles


'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) Acknowledges Faulty Drum Kits

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). Activision issued a statement about the faulty drum kit reports, acknowledging that people are having issues with the sensitivity of the drum pads, but it thinks this is limited to an early run production batch. A tuning kit will be released shortly, and people with faulty kits should contact Activision support immediately.

SCEA Releases New PSP Media Manager

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Designed to accommodate the expanding functionality of PSP, the Media Manager grants access to the PlayStation Store through the PC, easing the process of browsing, purchasing, and downloading of games, movies and television shows. The Media Manager also allows for organizing and syncing your music, photos and other digital content.

'Monster Racers' (NDS) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Monster Racers, players will embark on a quest that will take them around the globe in search of monster breeds to train, nurture and race. Throughout their journeys, players will build lasting friendships with new allies, and encounter daunting challenges from a bevy of rival trainers.

'Bejeweled Twist' (PC) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Featuring a revolutionary new style of play, Bejeweled Twist puts a completely new spin on PopCap's top-selling puzzle game.

'Puzzle Quest: Galactrix' (NDS/X360/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 5:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

D3Publisher of America's Puzzle Quest: Galactrix, developed by Infinite Interactive, incorporates a powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) to Get Jimi Hendrix And The Raconteurs

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 5:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). Activision revealed that in November, it will release three-song pack DLCs for Jimi Hendrix (Nov. 13) and The Raconteurs (Nov. 20); the latter will also be on the Wii.

'Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will make its downloadable debut on the XBLA and PSN by utilizing the original game code, while creating a fresh upgraded experience with new artwork and high resolution 1080p graphics.

'MotorStorm: Pacific Rift' (PS3) to Get Weekly DLCs, Mostly Free

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 5:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MotorStorm: Pacific Rift is moving from the rugged desert to a lush Pacific island with all of the vehicles familiar of the first game (ATVs, rally cars, buggies, motorbikes, race trucks, etc.), while adding a new monster truck class. Without giving details, Evolution Studios revealed that it will try to release DLCs every week, mostly free, as well as some expansion packs later on.

'Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard' (PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Offering an original story line and an off-the-wall cast of characters, D3Publisher's third-person shooter Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard parodies some of the most beloved genres of games and pop culture.

Free 'Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon' Game for Red Cross Blood Donors

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 4:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dracula 3 is an adventure game inspired by the world of Bram Stoker, where the Vatican appoints Father Arno Moriani, the "Devil's Advocate", to investigate a potential candidate for sainthood in Transylvania. But in the shadows of the disturbing ruins that were once Vlad the Impaler's castle, his investigation takes an unexpected turn...