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Rainier's Articles


'Over G Fighters' (X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2006 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft's Xbox 360-exclusive Over G Fighters is the only modern jet fighter game to deliver intense and exciting aerial combat showcasing the awesome power of modern aircrafts on the X360.

Undercover FTC Investigation Shows Improved Ratings Enforcement

by Rainier on March 31, 2006 @ 2:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Undercover Mystery Shopper released today shows dramatic improvement in retail enforcement of computer and video game ratings over the past five years, a result applauded by video game retailers trade group Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association (IEMA).

'Glory of the Roman Empire' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on March 31, 2006 @ 2:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Glory of the Roman Empire is an empire-building simulation set during the height of the glorious Roman Empire. In the game, the player assumes the roles of city planner, governor and military leader. Successful players will need planning skills, economic savvy and - should those fail - military might.

'Heroes of Might and Magic V' - Developer Q&A #2

by Rainier on March 31, 2006 @ 1:06 a.m. PST | Filed under Interviews

Heroes of Might & Magic V will benefit from the features and characteristics that established the success of the initial saga while offering a wealth of innovations such as a highly immersive scenario, a variety of appealing factions, modern 3D graphics, a revolutionary tactical combat system, and a story-based campaign mode. Composer Rob King tells us about his experience to work with Ubisoft on HOMM V.

Various Game Trailers #746

by Rainier on March 30, 2006 @ 9:34 p.m. PST | 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:

  • Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter [PC] - Trailer
  • Hitman Blood Money [PS2/Xbox/PC] - Trailer
  • Crime Stories - Trailer


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

'Superman Returns: The Videogame' (PS2/Xbox/X360) - Target Image #4

by Rainier on March 30, 2006 @ 9:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Superman Returns: The Videogame, you explore and protect the truly living city of Metropolis, one that is not only expansive (with 80 sq miles and over 9,000 buildings), but also changes dynamically with you as you affect gameplay.

'Halo 3' (X360) Coming March 2007 ?

by Rainier on March 30, 2006 @ 9:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

According to multiple sources, IGN claims that they have received unofficial confirmation from two independent parties that Bungie's multi million selling franchise is getting ready for prime time early 2007. Of course Microsoft itself refused to decline, as they do with every unofficial statement, but that does not mean it is untrue. Curious is though how Microsoft would forego the holiday sales frenzy in favor of its 3rd party publisher, but then again, any time of the year is good for Halo.

'Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends' Demo Coming Tomorrow

by Rainier on March 30, 2006 @ 6:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Tomorrow Big Huge Games will release a demo for its upcoming RTS sequel Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends, promising to immerses players in a unique new fantasy world embroiled in an epic war between the forces of Magic and Technology. The 600mb demo will include campaign and skirmish modes and be available Friday March 31st, at 9am PST. We will of course have it available on our fileserver network as soon as it's released.

Penny Arcade Expo Musical Lineup Announced

by Rainier on March 30, 2006 @ 6:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Penny Arcade today revealed the musical lineup for its PAX gaming fest, August 25th-27th. Artists expected to participate include architect of hip-hop culture Mike Relm, along with returning musical guests The Minibosses, MC Frontalot, Optimus Rhyme, The Video Game Pianist, and the Neskimos.

'Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra' (PS2) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on March 30, 2006 @ 6:35 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Xenosaga Episode III will take place one year after the end of Episode II. The game will once again focus on the adventures of the series' main character Shion and her friends.