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Rainier's Articles


'Dead Rising' (X360) Launch Date Gets Pushed Back

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 3:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Back in December 2005 Capcom had updated the projected release date for Dead Rising to May 2, 2006, but that now once again seems to be changed as it has been pushed back to Summer 2006. Dead Rising follows the harrowing tale of the overzealous freelance photojournalists Frank West, as he struggles to survive an endless stream of zombies. Players will have full reign of a realistic shopping center, utilizing anything they find to fight off the flesh-hungry mob and search for the truth behind the horrendous epidemic.

'Warship Gunner 2' (PS2) and 'Samurai Warriors: State of War' (PSP) Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

KOEI today announced that the Tactical Action game, Samurai Warriors: State of War for PSP, and the naval action game, Warship Gunner 2 for the PS2 are scheduled for North American release in March 2006.

'Trackmania Nations' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 2:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Trackmania Nations ESWC edition is a fast-paced racing game involving precision and agility specially built for competition. Trackmania Nations features new environment (Stadium), new car, new blocks and new gameplay. 54 countries will determine the outcome over 6 months with the finals to be played from 27th June to 2nd July 2006 in Paris - Bercy, for a grand total of $40,000.

'25 to Life' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Shoots Its Way to Stores

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 2:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Eidos is putting the power of the streets in your hands as the blazing new game 25 To Life ships today! Play as either cops or gangsters, in this urban-based third person shooter. The game delivers intense online gameplay for up to 16 players, as well as a rich single player experience.

'Painkiller: Hell Wars' (Xbox) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 2:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In “Painkiller: Hell Wars,” gamers play the role of Daniel Garner, who after an unfortunate car accident is trapped between Heaven and Hell. To escape purgatory and find his salvation, he must fight mobs of hellish monsters to stop an imminent Unholy War.

'Samurai Shodown V' (Xbox) Shows Up In Stores

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 2:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SNK announced today that it has shipped its Xbox exclusive Samurai Shodown V, one of SNK's greatest fighting franchises now features full Xbox Live online game service support and the addition of Tournament Mode.

'Fight Night Round 3' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 2:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fight Night Round 3 brings the most intense boxing experience to gamers. Film-quality graphics showcase devastating punch impacts unparalleled in any game or film. On the way to becoming boxing's greatest legend, train to fight like the best including Muhammad Ali or create a boxing style unique only to your boxer.

Analysts Doubt PS3 Launch Date And Availability

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 2:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony still has not revised its April 2006 PS3 launch date, but analysts are starting to doubt the next-gen console will make it, saying instead that a late 2006 release would be more likely. Analysts point to the fact that the PS3 was not present at CES, only a few thousand dev kits have been sent out, next-gen titles normally take about 18 months to develop, and complexities of mass producing the PS3's high-tech Cell chip. Pacific Crest Securities analyst Evan Wilson predicts the PS3 may only be available in very small quantities, 1 million for Japan, and another million for North America, with Europe possibly not seeing any units until March 2007.

'Da Vinci Experience' = 'The Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript'

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 10:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nobilis' Da Vinci Experience is now called The Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript, a major adventure and investigation game, the first game created about the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci. It offers players the opportunity to grapple with the mysteries of the codes hidden within the works of the great Italian genius.

'Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover' (PSP) - 5 Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2006 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Def Jam Fight For NY: The Takeover lets you experience the ultimate hip hop fighting game anywhere you go. Featuring new fighting moves and new venues, players can gain respect by winning fights and rising among the ranks of the crew. For the first time ever players can battle in 1-on-1 death matches using PSP's wireless functionality.