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Rainier's Articles


McAfee Says Criminals Use Virtual Currency to Launder Money

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 1:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vulnerabilities in online gaming and virtual worlds lead to money laundering and other dangers, according to a new report by Dr. Igor Muttik, senior architect for McAfee Avert Labs. As revenues for virtual worlds topped $1.1 billion in 2006 and are expected to triple by 2009, online games are a hot target for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities for money-making gains, who not only steal from online players, but also use virtual worlds to exchange funds achieved through their other criminal activities.

'Skate It' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Skate It has players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It supports the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style.

'The Last Guy' (PS3) Launching on PSN Tomorrow

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 12:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Last Guy is a fast-paced and addictive classic arcade style game with simple controls. The game uses real-life aerial maps of various cities around the world, including Tokyo, London and Los Angeles. As the player, you are the last remaining hope in each of these cities to rescue mankind from the zombies roaming the streets.

'The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In the final chapter of the trilogy, players find Sypro teaming up with an unlikely ally - Cynder, his former enemy, to face his most challenging mission to date. As the Dark Master’s evil envelopes the world like a plague, Spyro must fulfill his destiny and unlock the true power of the purple dragon within him to stop the Dark Master in his tracks.

'Max Payne 3' (ALL) Under Development At Rockstar ?

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 10:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

According to the latest EGM issue Rockstar Toronto, know for The Warriors, is working on a new installment in the Max Payne series. While there is no official announcement May Payne 3 wouldn't come as much of a surprise considering there is a movie coming out, starring Mark Wahlberg, later this year. May Payne was originally released in 2001, and a sequel in 2003 already teased there would be a 3rd part, but apparently not by Remedy who is still working on Alan Wake.

'Arcania: A Gothic Tale' (PS3/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gothic 4 is set 10 years after the last installment and situated on multiple southern islands, each with unique fauna & flora according to various climate zones. The game will feature a day & night cycle, changing weather, and depending on the time of day altering spell casting abilities.

'Sky Gods' (PS3/PC) Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Using the Unreal Engine 3, BlackFoot Studios' Sky Gods will focus on a complete Co-Op game experience centering on SOF HALO and helicopter insertion operations. Once on the ground, you and your team mates will engage various targets and be presented with missions of ever expanding scope and complexity.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Delays Rush's Moving Pictures Album

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last week MTV and Harmonix announced that this week's addition to the Rock Band Music Store would be legendary Canadian progressive rock band Rush's 1981 album Moving Pictures, which to date has sold 4 million copies, but an unspecified technical difficulty has caused an undetermined delay.

'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration by the hardiest adventurers. New levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King.

'Guitar Hero: World Tour' (ALL) Signs Exclusive Instrument and Equipment Brands

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2008 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). World Tour will exclusively feature several of the most influential instrument and equipment brands in the music industry like Sabian, Zildjian, Marshall, and others.