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Rainier's Articles


Microsoft Sells 5 Million X360s But Profit Drops

by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 7:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Microsoft today released its Q4 fiscal results, and while overall revenue increased, the profit dropped almost 24%. Most interesting, of course, are the games-related numbers, where Microsoft is happy to announce sales of its Xbox 360 are going steady, and it has now reached an install base of 5 million. Unfortunately, since the next-gen console is sold at a loss, that resulted in a 106% loss increase, even though revenue increased 94%. Microsoft hopes to achieve a positive margin over the Xbox 360 console life cycle, although so far, the original Xbox is still turning a profit.

'Call of Juarez' - 9 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 6:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Call of Juarez is situated in 19th-century Wild West America and requires a combination of both intelligent stealth and pure shooting. Fast-paced revolver duels using historically accurate firearms, horseback riding, and memorable locations combine with top-notch graphics and an enthralling soundtrack to immerse both casual and hardcore players.

'Faster' Announced

by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 5:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Created by Spanish developers Digital Kickers, FASTER is an MMO game set in the not-too-distant future, an uncertain future where the only law is that the fastest pilot survives!

'Warhammer: Mark of Chaos' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is a revolutionary real-time strategy game set in the renowned Warhammer world, featuring epic battles within massive landscapes, while offering an astounding level of detail, from a bird's eye view down to the insignias on a warrior's armor.

'Endless Saga' (PS3/PC) Ends Prematurely

by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While info on Endless Saga has always been scarce, it seems the Saga has ended before it even took off. PS3land.com contacted Webzen to inquire about the status of the project when it was told the game had quietly been cancelled due to lack of innovation and creativity. Endless Saga was a new MMORPG under development at D-Studio, for the PS3 and PC.

'Brian Lara International Cricket 2007' (PS2/X360/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 3:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Codemasters announced today that, after a 2 year hiatus, Brian Lara will return with Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 and officially feature the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.

'GTR 2' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 2:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In addition to all the favorite cars and tracks returning from GTR, the player will now be able to experience the thrill of driving a whole set of new and exotic sports cars on several new tracks. 10Tacle has released a GTR 2 demo allowing you to drive either the Ferrari 575 GTC or Murcielago R-GT, in time trial, or against up to 15 computer-controlled opponents, on the Barcelona GP circuit.

Jack Thompson Not Considered A 'Friend of the Court'

by Rainier on July 21, 2006 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Federal District Court Judge James Brady has denied Jack Thompson's filing of an amicus curiae ("friend of the court") motion in the ongoing lawsuit over Louisiana's recently-enacted video game law. If it had been approved Thompson would have been able to provide information to the court even though he is not a party to the lawsuit.

E I Interactive Acquires 'Horizons: Empire of Istari'

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 10:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EI Interactive announced today that it has acquired the game Horizons: Empire of Istaria from Tulga Games effective July 21, 2006. Horizons is an online role-playing game which has gone through a genesis, emerging today as a world class MMORPG providing a very stable and intrinsically interactive persistent universe for play.

'Supreme Ruler 2010' Gets New Mission and New Price

by Rainier on July 20, 2006 @ 10:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

BattleGoat Studios announced today that its strategy game Supreme Ruler 2010 is getting an additional free update, featuring new mission and as well as a new $19.99 price!