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Rainier's Articles


'Empire of Sports' Announced

by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 3:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Empire of Sports is an MMORPG built entirely around sport, designed to allow millions of players around the world to simultaneously exist in an online universe, where their alter egos socially interact, train, compete, attend events and acquire the goods and services they need to build a parallel sporting existence.

'Ghost Squad' (Wii) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA is bringing 2005 arcade gun game Ghost Squad to the Wii, adding a number of new Wii-specific gameplay modes and using the Wiimote as a multi-purpose tool that allows players to easily control the targeting of on-screen enemies, defuse bombs, and rescue hostages.

Submit Your Favorite 'Rock Band' (PS3/X360) Song

by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 2:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band allows you to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering deep online connectivity. Developer Harmonix is giving fans a chance to submit their favorite rock songs that they would like to see featured in the game.

Matrix Games Signs 'Commander: Europe at War' - Screens

by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 2:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marix Games has signed a publishing agreement to bring Commander: Europe at War to North America. Commander: Europe at War is the first in a series of high level turn based strategy games, jointly developed by Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software.

'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles featuring all new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus, and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.

CNN to Air Virtual Worlds Panel Discussion

by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CNN will host an hour-long program looking at the blurring lines between reality and imagination and how technological developments are shaping our communities and the lives of our children. Panelists include the founders of Wikipedia, Second Life, Flickr and EA, in addition to renowned academics and psychologists.

'Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s' (PS2) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 1:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s will feature visually stunning retro rock venues and hipster characters, unlockable guitars, intense game play modes, and most importantly 30 awesome new songs to experience the ultimate rock star fantasy.

'Sword of the Stars: Born of Blood' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sword of the Stars add-on Born of Blood is designed to increase the diversity, tactical depth and replay value. This expansion will unleash a new alien race, a new form of strategic movement, new ship sections, new weapons, new technologies, new scenarios and new unknown menaces.

'Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition' (Wii) Censored in Japan, Not North America

by Rainier on June 7, 2007 @ 12:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Resident Evil 4 takes you on a secret mission at a mysterious location in Europe, where you will fight not-zombies in an attempt to recover the President's daughter. Earlier this week it was revealed that the Japanese version of RE4 will feature minimal blood and gore, headshots will no longer kill enemies, and there won't be any exploding heads or limbs. However, Capcom confirmed the North American version will not be restricted.

'Tomb Raider: Anniversary' (ALL) Divvied Up For Xbox 360 ?

by Rainier on June 6, 2007 @ 9:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ten years after its original release Lara returns, using an enhanced Tomb Raider: Legend engine and offering a completely new gameplay experience. Curiously missing when the Anniversary edition was originally announced, it seems Lara's remake might be making an episodic Xbox Live appearance as the ESRB reveals approval for 5 versions , each corresponding with a level in the actual game (Croft Manor, Egypt, Greece, Lost City, and Peru). No Eidos official could be reached for comment.