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Rainier's Articles


'Metroid Prime Pinball' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Samus Aran's entry into the bumper-and-flipper world is a sleek, sci-fi classic gaming adventure that has her careening into gigantic boss monsters and bouncing through a variety of exciting pinball tables.

'Tony Hawk’s American SK8Land' (NDS) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 1:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tony Hawk’s American SK8Land is the first 3D Tony Hawk game experience for a NDS, featuring a unique cell-shaded art style, players must prove themselves to Tony Hawk and other legendary pros as they undertake hundreds of skating goals set in seven popular areas of Los Angeles and restore the ultimate skate park, American SK8Land, to its former glory.

China Deports American Piracy Convict

by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2005 @ 1:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

China has deported an American sentenced to 30 months in a Shanghai jail for selling hundreds of thousands of pirated DVDs on the Internet. Randolph Hobson Guthrie, 38, was flown Friday to L.A., where he was arrested by U.S. Customs officials.

'Knights of the Temple II' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - 41 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2005 @ 3:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Knights of the Temple 2 players will join the ultimate battle of Paul de Raque, Grand Master of the Order of the Temple and hero of the first game, and the forces of Hell. Travelling the lands and kingdoms of 13th century Europe, Paul must unveil the secret of three mysterious ancient artefacts and fight the demon armies attacking our world.

'James Bond 007: From Russia With Love' (NGC/PS2/Xbox) - 5 Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2005 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The new game will follow the plot of the original "From Russia with Love" film, including the battle on the Orient Express and the boat chase sequence, but will expand the story with new action sequences. The development team approached the game as a director's cut of the film, which will allow the player to utilize such cool toys as the jetpack and a Q-copter as well as the trusty Walther PPK handgun.

'Heroes of Might and Magic V' Sylvan Faction - Details & Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

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. Read more for details on the Sylvan faction.

'Final Fight: Streetwise' (PS2/Xbox) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set within Capcom's Final Fight universe, this mission-based action game calls for players to use their street smarts and powerful fighting skills to survive the back alleys of Metro City. Classic Capcom fighting action, expansive 3D environments, and diverse gameplay await those when Final Fight: Streetwise is released this winter.

'True Crime: New York City' (NGC/PS2/Xbox) - 9 Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

True Crime: New York City will follow another policeman through the meticulously re-created streets of a real-life metropolitan area. However, instead of the wisecracking LAPD detective Nick Kang, gamers will now play as Marcus Reed, a former gang member turned NYPD officer.

'Down In Flames' Pre-Orders Start Shipping

by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 2:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Down In Flames focuses on tactical fighter to fighter dogfight combat in World War II. The game is turn based, and the action is resolved through a unique 'action - reaction' game mechanic that allows players to experience the feel of real life aerial dogfighting with a fast paced, easy to learn system. Battlefront announced that Down in Flames is now shipping in Europe and in the USA. For all those who already pre-ordered the game, it should already be on its way!

'Loco-mania' - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2005 @ 2:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Loco-mania is a simulation of a train dispatcher - a very important person who has control over a large railway network with many trains in it. You control switches and train directions with the intent to get the trains through the system as fast as possible. Effectively clearing trains out of the railway system improves your score, which eventually leads to more difficult maps becoming available.