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Rainier's Articles


Nickelodeon Launches Gaming & Virtual Worlds Division

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

To provide its audiences with more innovative gaming and virtual world experiences, Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group has formed new Games and Virtual Worlds Groups that will encompass gaming initiatives across all relevant platforms including: online and PC games; handheld and console games; and will include the company’s casual games sites.

'Interpol' (XBLA) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to track down the evil Dr. Chaos by following his path of destruction to exotic locales around the world. Interpol presents a challenging, addictive spy hunt for the whole family, whether you’re sleuthing solo or cooperating with up to four other agents.

'Diablo II' - v1.12 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard has released an updated patch for its ever popular RPG Diablo II (and expansion), bringing your retail game to v1.12, which will allow you to play the game without cd, and was released with a new ladder reset (thanks Blizzplanet).

'Operation Darkness' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus' Operation Darkness is an epic fantasy WWII turn-based strategy game from Metal Saga developers Success. Set during WW2 you are part of an special ops team tasked with tracking down Hitler, featuring multiple scenarios, mixing historical events with fiction.

Study Finds Consumers React Positively to In-Game Ads

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Integrating dynamic advertisements into videogame environments provides brands a measured lift in overall consumer awareness and opinion of the products they are exposed to during game play according to Nielsen's Consumers’ Experience with In-Game Content & Brand Impact of In-Game Advertising Study.

'Supreme Ruler 2020' - v5.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Supreme Ruler 2020 is a strategic and tactical geo-political game where direct control of the military and the policies of a nation becomes the key to survival. One of the innovative new features is the wide-open "Super Sandbox" mode, which allows players to take control of nearly any country or region of the world.

'Grotesque: Heroes Hunted' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Grotesque is a new adventure/rpg from German developer Silent Dreams, and promises to be an original blend of traditional fantasy RPG (like Gothic, Fable, Baldur's Gate, Planescape Torment) and sarcastic humor with adventure elements along the lines of Monkey Island.

Ninja Theory Signs morpheme Middleware Engine for Next Project

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 9:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NaturalMotion Ltd. announced that Ninja Theory, known for Heavenly Sword, has licensed morpheme, the company’s animation engine and graphical authoring tool.

'EverQuest II' Game Update #46 Adds Events, Zone And Other New Content

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 9:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gathering Tempest, game update #46, for EverQuest II is now live, and it looks like there are some interesting goings-on in the world of Norrath as players will experience an exciting live event, introduction of a new zone and a plethora of new content for both current and returning players of all levels.

'Velvet Assassin' (PS3/X360/PC) Weapons List - New Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 6:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in World War 2, Velvet Assassin is a 3rd person shooter combining intense battles with guerrilla missions, featuring extensive stealth elements and challenging puzzles.