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Rainier's Articles


'Heart of Eternity' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 5:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Heart of Eternity is a third-person action/RPG title, with a balance between action and role-playing elements. There are no levels in the game, and no new areas that require loading. The fantasy universe Sarcus is populated with humans, bloodthirsty orks, greedy dwarves, naughty elves, treacherous half-goblins, and powerful vampires.

'Faces of War' Multiplayer Demo Coming Soon

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 5:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft revealed that it will release a multiplayer demo for Faces of War, allowing you to choose from one of three sides: Ally, Soviet or German and guide your troops to the victory. The mp demo will include 2 game modes: the "Combat" and the "Frontline". The "Combat" can be played both in Team mode and Free For All (FFA). The demo game modes are capped to 4 players max, but the final game has no such restriction.

Atari Brings 'The Witcher' to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 5:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari Europe and CD Projekt today announced that the companies have entered into a publishing agreement for The Witcher, whereby Atari will market and distribute CD Projekt’s upcoming fantasy role-playing game throughout Europe and Asia in Spring 2007.

'Far Cry Instincts Predator' (X360) Demo on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 4:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Better late than never, Ubisoft has released a singleplayer demo for last year's Far Cry Instincts Predator on Xbox Live Marketplace (not available in Asia). Far Cry Instincts Predator includes two games in one – all new Far Cry Instincts Predator content, as well as the original Far Cry Instincts.

'Yakuza 2' (PS2) Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 3:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While the rest of the world is still awaiting release of the original Yakuza, SEGA is already working on the sequel. Set one year after the events of its predecessor, in Yakuza 2 you will face the Osaka underworld and the terrible Dragon of the West, Ryûji Kôda. Toshihiro Nagoshi and his team will greatly improve the combat system, adding more finishing and combo moves, as well as over 100 subquests and activities allowing our hero Kazuma Kiryû to play a gigolo, a club host, or spend his time playing golf and bowling. Yakuza 2 is currently scheduled for release in Japan on December 7th, 2006.

'The Godfather' (X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 2:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

After a life of small-time jobs and petty thefts you've been accepted into America's most famous criminal organization, the Corleone family. Now it's up to you to carry out orders, earn respect, rise through the ranks, and make New York City your own. Play your cards right and you could even be running everything as the next, and most powerful, Don.

Gamebryo Element Game Engine For Xbox Live Arcade

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 2:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Emergent Game Technologies today announced that it has launched the Gamebryo Element, Emergent's flexible, full-featured game engine and toolkit, for use by Xbox Live Arcade developers through a special licensing model.

'EverQuest: The Serpent's Spine' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 2:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOE's latest Everquest expansion pack, The Serpent's Spine, adds a new race, new level cap, city, spells, and overall features.

'Assassin's Creed' (PS3) Coming to PC

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Since its multiple-platform unveiling at E3, which was then reversed by a PS3-only announcement, rumors have been rampant about which platforms Assassin's Creed will actually appear on. A four-page article in PC Gamer UK is the first proof that Ubisoft is not only working on Assassin's Creed for PS3, but also for PC. While an official announcement has not been made, Ubisoft officials did confirm that a PC version is indeed in the works and is tentatively scheduled for 2007. Now that the PC edition has been disclosed, an Xbox 360 port is still possible, considering the similarities between the two platforms.

'NHL 07' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2006 @ 1:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The golden age of console hockey will return when NHL 07 debuts with gameplay innovations that will allow players to feel like they are actually on the ice. Featuring an unmatched level of freedom and control, NHL 07 will represent a watershed moment in the history of the console hockey.