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Rainier's Articles


Sunflowers' Games Convention 2006 Lineup

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At the Games Convention 2006, Sunflowers will be presenting its highly anticipated RTS titles, ANNO 1701 and ParaWorld. For the first time ever visitors will be able to play both titles at the stand.

'Undercover:­ Operation Wintersun' Story Details - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 7:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Undercover is an adventure game set during the Second World War, in the heart of war-torn Europe. The tantalizing story revolves around a horrible What-If scenario, tackling myths and undiscovered secrets and gives all new insights into the terrifying machinations of this era.

'Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle' Goes Gold ... Again

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 7:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Got Game today announced that its first person adventure game Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle has gone gold. Set against the eerie Cornish landscape, and bundled with bonus travel features on the real Cornwall, “Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle” steeps you in the ancient mysteries and supernatural wonders of England’s famed county.

'Broken Saints' (NDS/PSP/Wii) Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A third-person adventure/action title, Broken Saints builds on exploration and communication-oriented gameplay found in classic adventure games like Myst and the King's Quest series, while introducing chilling mature themes and action found in such groundbreaking titles as Resident Evil and Eternal Darkness.

'Medieval II: Total War' - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the most turbulent and bloody era in European history, Medieval 2: Total War will allow gamers to lead their armies across the battlefields of Europe and the Holy Land before discovering the Americas and doing battle with the fearsome Aztecs.

Battlestar Galactica Special Airs on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 3:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

To promote season three of Battlestar Galactica, which begins Friday, Oct. 6, Sci-fi channel will be airing a one hour story-recap special called Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far on August 13th. Narrated by Laura Roslin, the Secretary of Education turned President turned resistance leader on Cylon-occupied New Caprica. Learn about humanity's costly struggle to survive against its deadliest enemy. Microsoft announced that the one hour special will be available on Xbox Live, although no date, or price, were revealed.

'SingStar Legends' (PS2) Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 3:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

We all know the effect hearing a classic track can have and everyone has a tune that finds them singing their heart out, just like their music idols. Sony Europe announces the arrival of SingStar Legends, bringing your living room to life with a selection of the biggest household names in musical history.

'One Piece: Grand Adventure' (PS2) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 3:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atari Europe announced today that it has signed Namco Bandai's PS2 exclusive pirate fighting anime game One Piece: Grand Adventure. Join Monkey D. Luffy in the chaotic battles we have come to expect from the Strawhat crew, but this time with even more adventures featuring an additional game-play mode and mini-game filled quests.

'The Settlers II: The Next Generation' Goes Gold In Germany

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 3:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft announced that the remake of BlueByte's construction-based strategy game Settlers 2, making the jump to 3D, has been completed and has reached gold status. While there is no info on other territories just yet, The Settlers II: The Next Generation will arrive in German stores early September.

'Ninety-Nine Nights' (X360) Heroes Detailed - 35 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 10, 2006 @ 3:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ninety-Nine Nights is a fantasy game that mixes action with strategy elements. You control a massive army that is challenged by hordes of enemies, in a multi-angle scenario, where you can assume the role of various characters and see the game world from totally different points of view.