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Rainier's Articles


'Namco Museum 50th Anniversary' (ALL) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco announced today that their much-anticipated Namco Museum 50th Anniversary has entered duplication. The game is due to boogie onto store shelves this August, and will be available for the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, GBA, and PC.

'World War II Combat: Road to Berlin' (Xbox/PC) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 9:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Groove Games today announced World War II Combat: Road to Berlin, a high-intensity first person shooter (FPS) set in and around the chaotic battle grounds of Berlin during the final days of World War II. Developed by Direct Action Games, creators of the SPEC OPS series, Combat: Task Force 121, World War II Combat: Road to Berlin features single player and multiplayer action modes on Xbox Live.

'Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King' (PS2) - Features & Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 6:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Dragon Quest VIII, the first time on the PS2, old meets new, as classic gameplay is married to sumptuous graphics, delivering a sweeping adventure. Characters designed by Akira Toriyama are brought to life by "cel-shading," bringing gamers of all ages into a world straight out of Japanese anime.

EA Europe Signs 'We Love Katamari' (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA Europe today announced plans to co-publish Namco's PS2 exclusive We Love Katamari in PAL territories, early 2006. We Love Katamari sees the return of the pocket-sized Prince and his merry band of multi-coloured cousins under the watchful eye of his Exalted Smugness, the King of All Cosmos.

'Counter-Strike: Source' And 'Half-Life 2' Get Steamy Update #26

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 3:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Valve's SteamPowered website has been updated with details regarding the latest update for Counter-Strike Source and Half-Life 2, mainly addressing a few mod issues and enabling low violence content. Read more for details, or just restart Steam for the effects to take place.

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

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 3:35 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.

Atari Europe Signs 'GT Legends'

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 3:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With a new engine, improved graphics and an extended list of features, GT Legends will provide high authenticity, a detailed presentation and thrilling entertainment behind the steering wheel of an untamed racing beast. 10TACLE Studios concludes a far-reaching distribution agreement with Atari for its new motor sports simulation GT Legends, extending their sales territory to Scandinavia and the German-speaking countries.

'WarDevil: Unleash the Beast Within' (PS3/X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 2:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

WarDevil: Unleash the Beast Within is an innovative next-generation 3D title with graphical style & visual look unlike any other current game. Drawing upon strong filmic narrative, a complex story unfolds, immersing the player into a vivd and complex world, far beyond that from conventional video games.

'Scooby-Doo! Unmasked' (GBA/NDS/ NGC/PS2/Xbox) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 2:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In this action adventure platform game, players will assume the role of Scooby-Doo as he and the teenage sleuths of Mystery Inc. visit Fred's cousin Jed, a monster movie set designer. They'll find Jed has disappeared and his animatronics are out of control, sending mechanical monsters haywire and making Jed the prime suspect. Players must stop the creepy costumed characters, unmask the truth and prove Jed's innocence.

'Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana' (PS2) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2005 @ 2:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Koei Europe today announced plans to publish Gust's RPG title Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana for the PS2. The European release of Atelier Iris is scheduled for Q1 2006.