Today's Big Story

Archives by Day

May 2024
SuMTuWThFSa
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031

Advertising

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





Rainier's Articles


'Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?' (ALL) This Week's XBLA Title

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?: Make the Grade, contestants of all ages must prove their smarts in a game where every question is based on grade school curriculum and the answers are “elementary, ” as your skills are tested in over 23 subjects.

'Quantum of Solace' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Quantum of Solace blends intense first-person action with a 3rd person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' To Be Available For Download On Launch Day

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | 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. F.E.A.R. 2 will be available for digital download through Direct2Drive and Steam in conjunction with the day and date retail release.

'Cooking Mama World Kitchen' (Wii) Goes Gold, Gets Dated

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Cooking Mama 2: World Kitchen, featuring hot new recipes and all-new 3D graphics, players use the motion-sensitive Wii Remote to cook a variety of recipes by simulating the actions of a real-life chef.

'Tales of Hearts' (NDS) - 22 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 9:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tales of Hearts is a new 2D installment in the Tales franchise adding an Emotional Gauge to the battle system, which allows the player to perform special attacks based on the characters emotions. Currently only scheduled for release in Japan, in 2 versions, same game, but with either CG or anime style cut scenes.

'Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard' (PS3/X360) Gets Hollywood Voice-overs

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 9:16 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. Will Arnett, known for 30 Rock and Arrested Development, and Neil Patrick Harris, currently on How I Met Your Mother, will voice the game's main characters.

'Gears of War 2' (X360) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 9:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. The GoW2 soundtrack, written by Transformers' composer Steve Jablonsky will be released on on Nov. 25, 2008 through Sumthing Else Music Works record label or as digital download.

'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.

'LittleBigPlanet' (PS3) Sequel Already in Development?

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

LittleBigPlanet is a new PS3 community-based game where players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots -- and use their character's amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via PS Network. According to this BBC report, Media Molecule is already working on a LittleBigPlanet sequel.

'Icebreakers' (Wii/PS3/X360/PC) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 6:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Icebreakers immerses players in a new fast-paced extreme winter sport. The kids in town are ready for some action and it is up to you to help each one become the champion. Use multiple items and your vehicles’ unique abilities to get the upper hand in intense online multiplayer matches or compete in 4 player split-screen with your friends.