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Rainier's Articles


New 'Battlefield 2' Map And Game Mode?

by Rainier on June 10, 2006 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A forum post on Swedish fansite BF2.se reveals what looks to be a new Battlefield 2 map in the works over at DICE/EA. Game-Monitor.com noticed a new Road to Jalalabad map being tested (MEC vs. US), as well as a curious game setting bf2_infantryonly, which seems to indicate a new Infantry only setting/mode might be getting added to DICE's online FPS.

'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' - v1.3 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 10, 2006 @ 2:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Law & Order: Criminal Intent, players scour the crime scenes for evidence, interview witnesses and interrogate suspects in hopes of tracking down the elusive killers. Legacy Interactive has released a new patch fixing crashing problems during interviews, navigation bug, and resolves graphical issues on NVIDIA GeForce cards.

Various Game Trailers #805

by Rainier on June 10, 2006 @ 2:35 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:

  • Virtua Tennis 3 [PS3/X360] - Trailer
  • No Brakes: X Racing - Trailer
  • Sins of a Solar Empire - Trailer


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

'Hero Online' Closed Beta Test Keys Up For Grabs - Screens

by Rainier on June 10, 2006 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MGame USA is distributing 1.000 cdkeys for the closed beta of the asiatic MMORPG focused in martial arts Hero Online. The first 1.000 users of JuegaEnRed.Com/MMOGInfo.Com will get their key and create a game account, activate the game with the key and download the game client and then play starting June 12th 2006.

'Final Fantasy III' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on June 10, 2006 @ 2:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The only Final Fantasy that was never localized will finally reach North American shores! Using the features of the NDS to their fullest, Final Fantasy III features graphics that have been reworked and remodeled in 3D, while maintaining the mythical Final Fantasy look and feel.

Blizzard Bans 30,000 'World Of Warcraft' Accounts

by Rainier on June 10, 2006 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In keeping with Blizzard's aggressive stance against cheating in World of Warcraft, it banned over 30,000 accounts in the month of May, and with that removed well over 30 million gold from the economy across all realms. The banned accounts were taking part in activities that violate the game's Terms of Use, including using third-party programs to farm gold and items, which severely impacts the economy of a realm and the overall game enjoyment for all players.

'Half-Life 2: Episode One' and 'Earth 2160' Get Steamy Update

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 7:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details on a small patch for its just released Half-Life 2: Episode One and Topware's Earth 2160. While the latter merely fixes the game incorrectly prompting for a CD key entry, the HL2: Ep. One part fixes some corrupted closed caption lines and addresses a bug in gameplay stats reporting. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

Various Game Trailers #804

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 7:36 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:

  • Rayman Raving Rabbids [ALL] - Bunnies Can't Play Football Trailer
  • Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War [PS3] - Trailer
  • Titan Quest - Dev Diary #7
  • Ship Simulator 2006 - Trailer


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

'Rome: Total War - Alexander' Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 6:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA announced that its Rome: Total War Alexander expansion pack will launch in June 19, 2006 and will only be available through digital download for $14.99. Rome: Total War – Alexander brings to life the meteoric rise of one of history's most brilliant generals: Alexander the Great.

'Halo Graphic Novel' 20 Page Sneak Peek

by Rainier on June 9, 2006 @ 6:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Back in March we revealed that Bungie joined forces with Marvel Comics to work on a 128 page full-color jacketed hardcover, featuring all-new adventures from within the Halo Universe. Until its anticipated July 2006 release, the 20 pages we offer as a sneak peek will have to do ...