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Rainier's Articles


'Dead or Alive: Xtreme 2' (X360) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Tokyo Game Show - Tokyo Game Show 2006 Day 1

Get wet with Team Ninja’s newest graphical masterpiece, the Xbox 360™ exclusive, Dead or Alive: Xtreme 2! All your favorite DOA girls are back and ready to battle it out in the tropical waters of Zack’s Island. Race high performance personal watercrafts, compete in assorted and alluring activities, sunbathe on white sand beaches, and go all-in at Zack’s Casino. Choose your own adventure on Zack’s Island and play at your own leisure in this non-linear, incredibly beautiful, sequel of life in paradise.

Zack’s Island now presents the DOA girls with even more adventure and activities on both land and

'Monster Hunter Portable 2nd' (PSP) - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Tokyo Game Show - Tokyo Game Show 2006 Day 1

Time for a “2nd” trip into Monster Hunter Portable! The convenience of a portable game machine allows players bursts of immersive hunting action playing along with their friends!

Gather various weapons and equipments and conquer quests as you live the life of a hunter wandering the wilderness in search of gargantuan monsters.

Your base is a new Village, located at the base of a snowcapped mountain. It has all the comforts of home, including upgrades to the popular Feline Kitchen and a Farm. Players can also enjoy additional monsters and accessories

'Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri' (PS2) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Tokyo Game Show - Tokyo Game Show 2006 Day 1

Your favorite mechanical helpers are back as the Tokobots help Bolt unlock and discover the Mysteries of the Karakuri! The Tokobots are swinging, climbing, and spinning their way back into action this year on the PS2 in a totally enhanced and upgraded Karakuri experience.

Features:

  • 10 New Stages: 10 new, action-packed stages specially designed and created for the Playstation®2
  • New Combination Attacks: Launch the Tokobots into “Over Drive”, the new attack method that allows players to execute a powerful Karakuri attack combination simultaneously with the push of a button.
  • Upgrade System: Points you earn in the game can be used to upgrade the power

PSP Preview - 'Mercury Meltdown'

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2006

Mercury Meltdown

Genre: Puzzle
Publisher: Ignition Studios
Developer: Awesome Studios
Release Date: September 2006

Mercury Meltdown is the sequel to the acclaimed PSP game, Mercury, which plays sort of like Marble Madness with a few twists. For those who do not know what Mercury is, it's a really simple yet complex puzzle game that can really challenge players of all ages. The objective is to move as much mercury from your starting point to the goal, with several physical challenges that will require you to think outside the box to get there. This title is great to take on the road and

'Wild Summer' - Features & Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2006 May 12th

Enter Sun City, a peaceful, charming seaside village facing a small problem: you! Enjoy the beach, parties, skating, fighting and dating girls –lots of girls!– in this hot do-as-you-please 3D gaming experience!

Join a sixteen-year-old kid spending his school break having a Wild Summer!

This free-roaming third-person adventure allows you to enjoy almost all the pleasures Sun City has to offer. Whether you are meeting new friends, playing beach volleyball, getting dates, fleeing from a duped boyfriend or buying the latest skating gear, in Wild Summer fun is just a shot away.

You choose the adventure, and the whole city reacts.

'Power Stone Collection' (PSP) - Features & Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Tokyo Game Show - Tokyo Game Show 2006 Day 1

 

This compilation includes enhanced versions of Power Stone and Power Stone 2, which were originally released for the Sega Dreamcast and arcades. These fast and furious 3D brawlers put a new spin on “last man standing” as characters take each other on in frenzied match ups amidst fully interactive environments. Utilizing a simple control scheme, players can execute standard moves such as punches and kicks but the deeper power struggle comes in the form of “power stones.” Fighters vie to collect these gems in order to tip the scales in their favor, as nabbing three

'PC Football 2007' - Features & Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2006 May 12th

The only PC manager with playable 3d matches offers you management and simulation in one single interface. Get total control of your teams in the ultimate football experience!

Features :

  • New control system integrated on the interface which allows you to dominate all the aspects of the game: from player acquisition to negotiation of TV rights. Forget the cumbersome menus of classic managers!
  • Sign new players and manage the club even during matches with the new manager interface totally integrated in the simulator. Total real-time control

'Shadows of War' - Features & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2006 May 12th

Get the Shadows of War trailer off WP (44mb)

Europe, 1936. The Old Continent is still recovering from the wounds inflicted on its territories by the worst armed conflict Humanity has ever witnessed. In the meantime, a new shadow is rising to threaten the newly-established balance of power. Should nobody stop it, the consequences could change the path of history for ever…

Rely on five heroes of different nationalities, each of them with their own background and agenda, and with a future which depends upon your abilities as strategist. Thanks to the unique skills of your commanders, you will

PC Preview - 'Tabula Rasa'

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Post - E3 2006

Genre: MMO
Publisher: NCSoft
Developer: Destination Games
Release Date: Q4 2006

The surprise for me at last year's E3 was the original design of Tabula Rasa got thrown out with the bath water. It rather needed it, as it was suffering from too many cooks in the kitchen. It tried to be too original, had an art design that seemed influenced by too many mushrooms, and just didn't look fun. Last year, we learned that they'd decided to make the game more of a sci-fi shooter.

This year, they showed more refined gameplay and concepts. It's still a

'Lost Planet: Extreme Condition' (X360) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Tokyo Game Show - Tokyo Game Show 2006 Day 1

In Lost Planet, human snow pirates navigate VS (Vital Suits) through hostile ice-covered environments, fighting against the indigenous Akrid creatures for the precious thermal energy they need to survive. For one such pilot named Wayne, death almost seemed imminent until he was fortunately rescued. However, he can only remember a few fragments of his past including the slaying of his father by the monstrous beings. Yet under the veil of ice, a devious plan has been set into motion for the termination of all Akrid and snow pirates alike. What really happened to Wayne? Who is plotting the