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Rainier's Articles


Steven Spielberg Games Revealed

by Rainier on July 8, 2007 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA is working with Steven Spielberg to create several titles for the latest round of consoles, and an article dated July 16 from Newsweek's N'Gai Croal reveals more details. PQRS, working title, is a action-puzzle simulator for the Wii blending Jenga style building-blocks with Saturday-morning cartoon, a physics heavy game that lets you manipulate blocks with the Wii remote. LMNO, working title, is an X360/PS3 action title, where you're an ex-secret agent, and the bond that you forge while on the run with the computer-controlled woman (good, bad, indifferent) determines the nature of her special abilities and the ways in which she'll assist you.

'Gears of War' (X360) Coming to PC Announcement Soon?

by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror titles, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. It has hinted at, mentioned, denied, but now it seems leaked footage from 1UP's GameVideos (which was removed shortly thereafter) confirms what we were all hoping for, Gears of War coming to PC. The trailer, probably meant to debut at E3, shows Windows Live achievements unlocked, and even new content (Brumak boss fight).

'Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition' (X360/PC) Revealed

by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bethesda mentioned several times that there will most likely be no further addons for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion beyond the Shivering Isles expansion, so it should come as no surprise that Take Two is combined all the content together in an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition package. While not officially announced, GameStop has a product listing for the GotY Edition, tentatively scheduled for release September 2007 (thanks Robert).

'Half-Life 2: The Orange Box' (PS3/X360/PC) - 24 Screens

by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve's trilogy of episodic single player gaming continues with Ep. Two where, armed with new weaponry and vehicles, Dr. Gordon Freeman must race through a countryside riddled with an increasingly fierce Combine threat. Half-Life 2: The Orange Box also includes Team Fortress 2 as a multiplayer addition, and physics-focused Portal.

Various Game Trailers #1122

by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 4:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare [ALL] - Double Tap Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'World in Conflict' (X360/PC) Open Beta Starts July 11

by Rainier on July 7, 2007 @ 12:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World in Conflict is a strategy game that delivers action and coordinated team play amidst the war the world feared most – a showdown between the Soviets and the US, with destructible 3D battlefields, team-based multiplayer action and fast, hard-hitting battles. The open beta test will kick off on the first day of E3 (July 11), and run through the end of the month.

'NBA Live 08' (ALL) - 12 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 4:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Electronic Arts is back again with another installment in their long running basketball franchise, this year with Washington Wizards All-Star Gilbert Arenas on the cover athlete EA SPORTS NBA Live 08.

'ThreadSpace: Hyperbol' Gets Steamed - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In 2005 Independent Games Festival finalist Iocaine Studios projectile-based tactical game ThreadSpace: Hyperbol, players battle each other on roads in space, called Hyperchannels, as they pilot Ships capable of firing a wide variety of weapons.

Various Game Trailers #1121

by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles [Wii] Trailer
  • SWAT: Target Liberty [PSP] - E3 2007 Trailer
  • The Golden Compass [ALL] - Behind the Scenes Trailer #1
  • Tony Hawk's Proving Ground [ALL] - Trailer #2
  • SKATE [PS3/X360] - Skate Reel Trailer
  • Requital - Trailer
  • TimeShift [PS3/X360/PC] - Trailer #13


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'The Sims 2: Bon Voyage' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on July 6, 2007 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Whisk your Sims away from their everyday routines and take them on exciting trips to three exotic locations! Whether relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite, camping outdoors on a pristine mountaintop, or exploring the culture of the Far East, your Sims will enjoy all-new activities to relax and rejuvenate them.