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Rainier's Articles


'Dungeon Siege 3' Not So Confirmed

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Various outlets picked up the rumor (based on this German interview) that Gas Powered Games was working on Dungeon Siege 3 and that it would no longer have multi-character parties. C&VG asked for verification and apparently the comment was taken out of context, as the question asked (whether GPG had learned lessons from previous installments) was hypothetical, that IF a Dungeon Siege 3 was to be made, GPG would shy away from the multi-character parties and instead focus on a single hero.

'Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3' And 'Frogger 2' This Week's XBLA Titles

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

One of the most popular arcade shooter series of the 80s returns and gamers get a fresh take on a classic arcade game when Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 and Frogger 2 launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).

'Burnout Paradise' (PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Burnout Paradise for the PC will be customized with expanded online multiplayer features, and community driven content.

'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' to Get Achievements?

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The next World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, is scheduled for later this year, n the Alpha test can be accessed by typing in and according to leaked information from the on-going alpha test, Blizzard seems to be including an achievements system. The leaked info shows awards for things like total death, general PvP and exploration, although it is not yet clear what the achievement points will get you. The Achievement system can be accessed by typing in "/achievement".

Activision Files Final Merger Documents With SEC

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

Activision announced that it has filed the definitive proxy statement relating to the proposed combination of Activision with Vivendi with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and has begun mailing it to its stockholders. A special meeting of Activision stockholders will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, to consider and vote on proposals to approve the transaction and related matters.

'National Geographic Panda' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Learn about real-life Pandas as you feed, nurture and play with your very own Panda! Choose from cute and cuddly Baby Pandas or giant Great Pandas and play with them as they learn new skills. Discover fun panda facts from real National Geographic stories that appear as you progress through the game!

'Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath' (X360) Goes Gold

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The C&C series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath. As the expansion pack to C&C 3 Tiberium Wars, this RTS game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign.

'Sudden Strike III: Ardennes Offensive' Heavy Tanks - Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SS3: Arms For Victory is the 3rd installment in the RTS franchise, adding interface innovations, huge troop numbers and enormous map designs demonstrating that size does matter. The free Ardennes Offensive add-on features two multiplayer maps, a new campaign (2 missions) and one additional standalone mission.

'Warhawk' (PS3) Paint & Insignia Contest Comes to Europe

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Experience the thrill of white-knuckle aerial combat with bone-crunching armored assaults and high-intensity infantry combat in a 32-player, all-out war fought both on the ground and in the skies. In anticipation of the v1.5 patch, which will include a collection of Player-Created insignias and paint schemes, SCEE is running a contest and will select the 50 best insignias and 20 paint schemes, each getting a limited-edition Warhawk statue as a prize.

'Ship Simulator 2008' Sail the Open Sea Contest

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The contest starts on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. (GMT) and closes on Monday, June 23, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. (GMT). Enter for a chance to win over ten prize packages and one of two Matrox TripleHead2Go Digital Edition units.