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Rainier's Articles


'Origami' Revealed

by Rainier on March 9, 2006 @ 3:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

At the CeBit in Germany Microsoft finally lifted the veil off its latest secret project dubbed 'Origami.' Initially rumors were that the device was going to compete with other handheld gaming devices, eventually pegged as a mini xbox, but in the end it turns out to be an ultracompact computer (UMPC) running WinXP with a touchscreen and wireless connectivity.

'Super Monkey Ball Adventure' (PSP/NGC/PS2) - Developer Diary #2

by Rainier on March 9, 2006 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Super Monkey Ball Adventure is an all-new narrative driven and platform based style of gameplay. How did the Traveller’s Tales team deal with the challenges of updating an existing franchise?

'Blitzkrieg II' - v1.4 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 9, 2006 @ 3:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

CDV has released the first official patch for Nival's WWII based 3D RTS Blitzkrieg II. This v1.4 patch mainly adjusts tech levels for all sides, reduces reinforcement call time and some key key binding issues. Read more for details fix list and download links.

'The Godfather' (ALL) Developer Interview #8

by Rainier on March 8, 2006 @ 6:50 p.m. PST | Filed under Interviews

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, and become Don. EA world designer Steven Smith tells us more about Little Italy in The Godfather, illustrated by new screens ...

'Rogue Trooper' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 10 Screens

by Rainier on March 8, 2006 @ 6:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rogue Trooper is a mix of intense 3rd person action and next generation stealth elements, with complex line-of-sight AI, multiple game paths, full tactical use of your bio-chip operated equipment and both single- and multiplayer online gameplay.

'Ski Alpin 2006' - Win98A Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on March 8, 2006 @ 6:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Alpine Skiing 2006 captures the essence of the sport by allowing players to take part in each of the four disciplines of alpine skiing: Downhill, Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G. Alpine Skiing 2006, aka Ski Alpin 2006, is known in North America as Bode Miller Alpine Skiing. This patch is needed if you have problems installing the game on Win98 (thanks 3DGamers).

'Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach' Going To Japan

by Rainier on March 8, 2006 @ 6:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Turbine announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with SAKURA Internet Inc. to localize Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach for the Japanese market. SAKURA also will market, distribute, and operate the game in that territory, which is scheduled for somewhere in 2006.

'The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion' (X360/PC) - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on March 8, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Oblivion is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin.

'Micro Machines V4' (NDS/PSP/PS2/PC) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on March 8, 2006 @ 5:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

After a four-year hiatus and a move from Atari back to its original publisher, Hasbro's Micro Machines V4 promises to bring its own hilarious brand of mini multiplayer madness. While there still is no official announcement, we do have the first screens ...

'X³: Reunion' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 8, 2006 @ 2:59 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Egosoft has released a playable demo for its space-combat exploration game X³: REUNION. This demo walks you through key game concepts in a limited game universe. Don't imagine that it will all be plain sailing though. The deadly Kha'ak will be there too and you will have to contend with their presence while you learn about the other aspects of the game.