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Rainier's Articles


'NBA Live 09' (ALL) Quickstrike & Lockdown - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 2:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Live 09 sports new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers that will make the game experience fun from beginning to end. Additionally, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.

'Runes of Magic' Closed Beta Client Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMOs. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world. Currently in closed beta, sign up here if you want to participate, more people will get added in the next days and weeks to come.

'Facebreaker' (ALL) - 15 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.

Mastodon Preps 'Rock Band 2' (ALL) Track, Reveals PS3/Wii Release Dates

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 1:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the first music game to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features. Currently recording their next album, Atlanta quartet Mastodon revealed its Colony Of Birchmen track will be featured on RB2, but also let slip that the PS3 edition is scheduled for Oct. 19, and Wii version will retail on Nov. 16, 2008.

'Left 4 Dead' to Get Scenarios, Bosses, Weapons as DLC, and Dedicated Servers

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 11:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants. In a recent interview Chet Faliszek revealed that Valve plans to release DLC soon after the game's release, and that the X360 game will get dedicated servers for better playability, but also a few tweaks like modified A.I. (so zombies don't attack from behind as often), a subtle aim assist and quick turn button.

'Yakuza 2' (PS2) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 11:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A 3rd person action adventure Yakuza 2 features enhanced combat, larger environments and a thrilling storyline continuing a year after Yakuza ended. Yakuza 2 will plunge players deeper into the world of Japan’s notorious underground organization, where honor and respect are not earned easily.

'Euro Truck Simulator' Official Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 11:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Euro Truck Simulator is a truck simulation game where you can drive across a realistic depiction of continental Europe, visiting its beautiful cities, from Rome to Berlin to Madrid to Prague, picking up a variety of cargo, and delivering them on time!

'Tony Hawk's Motion and Hue Pixel Painter' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tony Hawk’s Motion and Hue Pixel Painter utilizes the Motion Pack to feature accelerometer technology so gamers can twist, tilt and turn through numerous skateboarding sessions and for the first time in franchise history, the game brings snowboarding.

'Red Alert' Becomes Free, Pre-Order 'Red Alert 3' And Get 'Red Alert 2' for Free

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, marks the 13th anniversary of the Command & Conquer franchise, and to celebrate, EA will be giving away the original C&C Red Alert for free. EA is also offering Red Alert 2 for free for those who pre-order Red Alert 3 before Oct. 27, so C&C fans can walk away with all three titles for the price of one.

'Battlefield: Bad Company' (PS3/X360) to Get Four New Conquest Maps

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2008 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad of renegade soldiers who risk it all on a personal quest for gold and revenge. Earlier this month EA added the new conquest mode to Bad Company, and later this fall DICE will release four new maps, two of which are determined by the fans themselves.