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Rainier's Articles


NCsoft Opens Up Shop In China

by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft announced the opening of NCsoft China, a result of NCsoft’s acquisition of a 51 percent equity stake in NC Sina, a joint venture formed by NCsoft and Sina.com in 2003. NCsoft China will strengthen the company’s content development and publishing power in the ever-growing Chinese game market.

'Back to Gaya: The Adventures of Zino and Boo' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gaya is the paradise setting of an animated tv show, in which Boo and Zino as a rule win the quarrels with the nasty Snurks. But one day the mad professor N. Icely wants to bring disaster on Gaya through abducting the Dalamite into reality.

'Fuel' (Xbox/PC) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 9:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

FUEL is the motor-head's action-thinking, vehicular marathon. In this adrenaline filled, present-day racing game you choose between one of eight characters, adapting your game play to their unique strengths and weaknesses.

'Guild Wars: Factions' Preview Event Underway

by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 9:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Join us the weekend of March 24th for the Factions Preview Event! This will be your first chance to visit the breathtaking continent of Cantha, the newest world of the Guild Wars saga. During the event, you will get the chance to play roleplaying and player-versus-player characters, and to pursue a variety of gameplay options, including story missions, competitive missions, and a new form of PvP called alliance battles!

'Crackdown' (X360) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 5:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Crackdown pushes the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with the introduction of the first-ever truly 3-dimensional persistent playground, highly innovative co-op gameplay and an extensive prop interaction system all while taking place in a massive and highly-stylized urban center.

The End of An Era, Sony No Longer Manufacturing PlayStation

by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After more than a decade, Sony has finally decided to pull the plug on manufacturing the original PlayStation console. With the PS2 still in full swing and its successor due later this year, Sony revealed at the GDC that it's time to close the curtain on its 100 million unit selling PSOne. People still interested in buying this dinosaur do not have to worry; there are still plenty of units in circulation, which are being sold all over the world.

'Far Cry Instincts Predator' (X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 3:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Far Cry Instincts Predator includes two games in one – all new Far Cry Instincts Predator content, as well as the original Far Cry Instincts.

'City Life' - French Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 3:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Create exactly the city you want: build uniquely-designed structures, from residences to corporate skyscrapers. Improve the quality of life by providing recreational and entertainment opportunities-without letting taxes spiral out of control. Monte Cristo has released a fully French demo allowing you to try out 1 scenario in two environments.

'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey' (Xbox/PC) - 29 New Screens

by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is an action-packed thriller set in a large and varied game world mixing gritty reality with imaginative fantasy. The game features three worlds, three distinctly different playable characters, and exciting action-adventure gameplay wrapped in a mature, exhilarating, and innovative storyline.

'EverQuest II' Gets Live Update #21

by Rainier on March 24, 2006 @ 2:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

This latest enhancement to SOE's online role-playing game includes a special in-game reward for owners of the recently released expansion pack Kingdom of Sky, increased experience for high level players combat upgrades for select classes, and new merchant items in Norrath.