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Rainier's Articles


'Pirates: Duels on the High Seas' (NDS) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Steel yourself to face foes that no captain has ever bested before, in this perilous adventure of the enchanted worlds. Collect weapons, pick up crewmen, amass great riches and explore un-chartered seas. Learn the secrets of dozens of enemies as you cast off and set sail on a daring voyage of adventure and battle.

'Damnation' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Damnation features open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet.

'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.

'The Sims 2: Apartment Life' Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 6:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sims 2 Apartment Life brings the adventure, fun and drama of close quarters of apartment living to your Sims.

'Halo' - v1.08 Update Patch & Server Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After a lengthy beta period, Bungie has finally released the official v1.08 patch for Gearbox's Halo PC port bringing your retail game to v1.08. This upgrade contains several fixes for server-crashing security bugs, and removes the cd check (but still requires a cd key for online play).

'Rise Of The Argonauts' (PS3/X360/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg, developed by Liquid Entertainment, set in ancient Greece where you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.

'Poker For Dummies' (NDS/PC) Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A fresh way to learn exciting new games and activities emerges as EA's Casual Entertainment Label announces a series of For Dummies games for the PC and the NDS inspired by the famous For Dummies brand, starting with Poker For Dummies.

10Tacle Goes Bankrupt, Belgium Studio Shut Down, Titles in Limbo

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Since January 2008 10Tacle stocks plunged from its former high of 14€/share down to a historical low of less than 1€. Cause of the problem was twofold, various properties sold below expectations (Jack Keane, Warfront: Turning Point, Panzer Tactics) while other high profile/expensive titles (Elveon, Totems) got delayed. In March 2008 CEO Michele Pes was replaced by Joachim Magin who laid off 25% of its employees in a restructuring effort and canceled the acquisition of The Games Company. Fate of titles such as Black Prophecy, Elveon, Totems (studio had to shut down), Codename Panzers: Cold War is unknown.

'World War One' Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ascaron and AGEOD announced the historically accurate turn based strategy game, World War One, allowing players to take command of one of six Great nations including Britain, Germany and Russia, as they try to ensure victory and restore peace in Europe.

'Armored Core for Answer' (PS3/X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2008 @ 3:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft will publish From Software's 13th installment in its mech-based combat franchise, Armored Core for Answer.