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Rainier's Articles


'Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon' (Wii) - 46 New Screens

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 3:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chocobos are probably one of the most recognizable characters of the Final Fantasy universe, and that is why Square Enix decided to give the yellow featherlings their own RPG. In Chocobo's Dungeon some dark power has stolen your friends' memories and you need to retrieve their identities.

PS3 v2.40 Firmware Released, 'Super Stardust HD' Update Adds Trophies

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 2:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA has released the v2.40 PS3 system software update, adding XMB access in-game which enables PS3 users to connect and communicate with other gamers seamlessly while playing games, as well as giving PS3 users the ability to earn Trophies and tout their accomplishments & skills via profiles, and compare them to other members of the community. Super Stardust HD is the first game to add trophies with its v4.00 update, also released today.

'Chrono Trigger' Coming to NDS?

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 2:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Jump has got the Chrono Trigger fans all excited showing off a screenshot of the old 2D game, listing it as coming to the NDS, scheduled for release in Japan this coming winter. Speculations are further fueled by a teaser page on Square Enix's website showing off the series' iconic clock image accompanied by an NDS logo. Chrono Trigger made its debut on the SNES mid 90's, with a PSOne port in 1999, and a year later the Chrono Cross sequel.

'Team Fortress 2' - Heavy Update to Add Achievements And Unlockable Weapons

by Rainier on July 2, 2008 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... Valve's next update will revolve around the Heavy class, with unlockable weapons and achievements. While details are slim, TF2 director Robin Walker said the aim was to improve the Heavy without encroaching on another class's role, especially the Heavy/Medic combo.

'Resistance 2' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 6:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resistance 2 will feature 8-player, story-driven online co-op separate from the regular single-player campaign, 60-player online PvP (Heavy, Special Ops, Medic classes) and more vehicles, including The Chameleon, a Stalker with full cloak.

'C&C 3: Kane's Wrath' (X360/PC) v1.01 Patch Coming Friday

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 6:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign. EA announced that it plans to release the v1.01 patch on Friday, July 4, 2008. Look for it on our fileserver network...

'DT Carnage' (PS2) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 6:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In DT Carnage, players will race on various tracks using any and every trick they have up their sleeves. From using items to slow down opponents, to crushing other drivers against the side of the track, to simply breezing past rivals using skillful driving maneuvers, racers will do whatever it takes to be proclaimed number one.

D3Publisher Showing Off 'Naruto' (NDS/Wii) Titles At Anime Expo - Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

TOMY and D3Publisher of America plan to provide playable demos of Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 (Wii), Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (NDS) at the upcoming Anime Expo 2008, as well as showing off Bangai-O Spirits (NDS) and Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (X360).

Gamecock Titles Coming to Steam

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gamecock has signed an agreement with Valve to launch its titles on Steam, starting with Firefly Studios' Stronghold Crusader Extreme and Insecticide Part 1, followed later this year by Insecticide Parts 2, Velvet Assassin, and Legendary.

'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' (NDS/PS2/Wii) - 34 New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2008 @ 4:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a 3rd person action adventure game where you take on the roles of Rick O’Connell and his son, Alex, on their harrowing journey across exotic locations from ancient Chinese catacombs to the Himalayan peaks to defeat the revived servants of the Dragon Emperor.