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Rainier's Articles


'Resistance 2' (PS3) Multiplayer/Co-op Beta Will Launch Early October

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:26 a.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. Sony announced that a worldwide competitive online multiplayer and co-operative beta will begin in early October.

'Tomb Raider Underworld ' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 5:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.

'Mirror's Edge' (ALL) to Get PS3 Exclusive Downloadable Content

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. While an earlier rumor by German Heise Online that the game would be a PS3 timed exclusive was quickly debunked, Sony confirmed that PS3 owners will be able to download exclusive content through the PlayStation Network, although details nor a release date were revealed.

'Multiwinia: Survival of the Flattest' Rocket Riot - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Multiwinia will combine elements of Darwinia, with the addition of multiplayer support which will enable both co-op and competitive battles between massive Darwinian armies.

THQ Opens Office in Shanghai, China

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 4:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ has opened a new office in Shanghai, China, from which it will pursue new development opportunities, expand publishing partnerships and spearhead the expansion of local partnerships to develop and publish both online and packaged games for distribution in China and around the world.

'Tenchu 4' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tenchu 4, developed by Acquire, will see the return of the two main characters, Rikimaru et Ayame, tasked with investigating the disappearance of Gouda Matsunoshin's daughter Kiku. More infiltration, more environmental interaction, combos, and of course use of the Wiimote for aiming at the screen.

Court Dismisses WWE Claims Against THQ

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 2:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Connecticut Superior Court has dismissed most of the WWE’s claims against THQ and THQ/JAKKS Pacific arising out of WWE's allegations that the videogame license between aforementioned parties was void based upon alleged bribery accusations.

'Away: Shuffle Dungeon' (NDS) - 23 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Away: Shuffle Dungeon is a new RPG from Mistwalker, known for Lost Odyssey and Blue Dragon, where you take control of the young hero Sword, sole resident of the once booming Webb Village, who must rescue as many kidnapped townsfolk as possible from a mysterious unknown that has been slowly spiriting them away.

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009' (ALL) - 36 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win.

'Gauntlet' (NDS) Coming in October - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 12:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gauntlet is a modern reworking of the classic fantasy hack and slash arcade game. Choose from the four heroes (Elf, Warrior, Wizard, and Valkyrie) each with their own strengths, weaknesses and special abilities. Slash your way through demonic foes and gain up to four power move abilities to aid you in your battle with evil.