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Rainier's Articles


Xbox 360 Hot Sales Item on eBay

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 3:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Xbox 360 goes on sale tonight at midnight, and gamers are expected to be waiting in line to get them. But, as of this morning, nearly 3,000 of the hot new game consoles are currently available for pre-sale on eBay. Over the past two weeks on eBay, nearly 9,000 Xbox 360 units have been pre-sold at an Average Sold Price of nearly $550, reflecting a frenzy of bidding. Many of the pre-sold units are bundled with game cartridges (retailing at $50-$60) and accessories.

'Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45' Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Tripwire Interactive today announced a new World War II PC game, Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Tripwire will deliver its award-winning first person shooter via Steam, Valve's online content delivery system. The original Red Orchestra won Nvidia's "$1,000,000 Make Something Unreal" contest. Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 is a standalone follow-up, built on Epic's Unreal 2.5 EngineTM, that introduces new gameplay and features.

'Disgaea 2' (PS2) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Disgaea 2 is the sequel to Nippon Ichi 2003 RPG hit title Disgaea: Hour of Darkness. While no information about a European or North American released is available, Disgaea 2 is scheduled for release in Japan February 2006. Until we do get more concrete details, these rather small screens & trailer will have to do ...

State of Texas Sues Sony Over Music CD Spyware

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 11:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The state of Texas sued Sony music label BMG under its new anti-spyware law, saying Sony's anti-piracy XCP technology used on music CDs leaves huge security holes on consumers' computers. The music CD automatically installed a copy-protection program when discs were put into a PC, to restrict the user from copying a single cd more than three times. Online webuser discovered that the application, and its subsequent removal tool, left computers wide open for virus attacks. After a storm of criticism, Sony recalled the discs last week.

Infinium Labs President Calls it Quits

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 9:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Infinium Labs announced today that its president and CEO Kevin Bachus has left the company to pursue other opportunities. Greg Koler has been appointed as interim CEO, president, chief financial officer and director.

'Frankie Dettori Racing' (PS2/Xbox/PC) - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 9:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Frankie Dettori Racing, aka Melbourne Cup Challenge, is Sidhe Interactive's new horse racing videogame based around legendary jockey Frankie Dettori.

'Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Invades Retail Stores

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 8:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

One of mankind's greatest undertakings - the Allied invasion of Europe - launches anew today as BattleBorne Entertainment and SouthPeak Interactive announced that Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers has shipped to North American retail stores, providing players a unique option in historic military games via its third-person view and intuitive interface.

'Hitman: Blood Money' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Gets Online Ranking System

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 8:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Eidos Interactive today announced the Hitman Online Ranking System (H.O.R.S.) for the new Hitman: Blood Money title. By placing the ranking system online players now have the opportunity to truly compare and compete against both friends and adversaries on a regional and worldwide stage

'The Matrix: Path of Neo' - European Update Patch #1 Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 8:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Matrix: Path of Neo will enable players to actually play as Neo, the central character, and relive his most important and memorable scenarios from the complete film trilogy, including the original film, The Matrix. Atari has finally released the European version of the first patch, addressing various graphical issues, translation problems and more ..

'Crazy Duck Hunter' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2005 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dutch publishers Xing Interactive proudly announce in co-operation with Twinno Software from Sweden the release of Crazy Duck Hunter. This is a realistic Duck Hunting game which enables you to blast away at Ducks in real time 3D fashion in order to feed your virtual family.