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Rainier's Articles


Blizzard Bans 4,500 'World of Warcraft' Cheaters

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 4:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In keeping with its aggressive stance against cheating in World of Warcraft, Blizzard have since patch 1.10 banned over 5400 accounts and suspended 10700 more for participating in activities that violate the game’s Terms of Use, including using third-party programs to farm gold and items. Such actions can severely impact the economy of a realm and the overall game enjoyment for all players.

Various Game Trailers #757

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 4:15 p.m. PDT | 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:

  • Night Watch - German Trailer
  • Guild Wars: Factions - Trailer #4
  • Stranger - Trailer (2)
  • Over The Hedge [ALL] - Villains Trailer
  • Darkstar One - (German) Trailer #4
  • Back to Gaya: The Adventures Of Zino And Boo - Trailer #3


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

'Scratches' - Retail Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Scratches is a gripping first-person mystery adventure game that will keep the players glued to their monitors, with its story full of breathtaking twists and surprises, until the final shocking revelation. This patch fixes stability issues found on some systems, mostly P4 with Hyper-Threading technology, but is recommended for everyone.

'Yakuza' (PS2) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Yakuza (known in Japan as Ryu Ga Gotoku) is a thrilling, PS2 exclusive, action-adventure game created by producer Toshihiro Nagoshi and award-winning novelist Seishu Hase, taking players deep into the world of Japan's infamous underground organization.

'Counter-Strike Source' And 'Earth 2160' Steamy Update #42

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding the latest update to Earth 2160 (save game issue fixed) and Counter-Strike Source. This update adds HDR to de_dust, resizes crates, adds new GSG9 and Arctic player models, improves lag compensation, and a few other minor tweaks. Just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

'Heroes of Might and Magic V' Will Be Starforce Free!

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

It seems Starforce may be losing one of its biggest supporters, as Ubisoft announced today that Nival's upcoming RPG Heroes of Might & Magic V will not have the controversial, and much disliked, Starforce copy protection, instead Ubisoft opted to use "an alternative protection." If this means the longtime Starforce supporter is shying away from using it in general or just a one time experiment is not disclosed.

'The Lost' (Xbox/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 3:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

It has been a few years since we last heard from The Lost, an action/horror title putting the player against denizens of the underworld. Back in 2003, it was to be published by Crave and developed by Irrational Games, but Crave then decided to go value price only. A few days ago FXLAbs announced a comic book deal with Archie which uncovered The Lost as one of their projects in development (thanks Blues).

'Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge' - English/German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 1:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take on the role of the bounty hunter John Cooper and experience in a thrilling Western story with surprising turns, how he apprehends the nasty scoundrel Dillon with the help of his friends known from the first part. Atari Germany has released a playable demo, read more for download links ...

'Ultimate Baseball Online 2006' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 1:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Netamin today announced the latest edition of the world's first MMO baseball game, Ultimate Baseball Online 2006, giving players the opportunity to play sports gamers from other countries in virtual competition.

Digital & Voice Media Limited Acquires Perception

by Rainier on April 12, 2006 @ 12:46 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Digital & Voice Media Limited (DVM) announced today that it has entered into a heads of agreement with the shareholders in Perception Pty Ltd pursuant to which DVM has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in the capital of Perception. Stargate SG-1 is still listed as one of its "projects," what this actually means is not clear though.