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Rainier's Articles


'Delta Force: Xtreme' - v1.6.5.0 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 9:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Delta Force: Xtreme brings the classic Delta Force game back to life to face the enemy once more in over 60 levels of frantic single and multiplayer FPS action, including graphically enhanced missions from the original game, new maps, improved game features, STATS and much more. Novalogic has released the first patch bringing your retail game to v1.6.5.0 and adds NovaWorld menus, addresses stability issues and other fixes (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for details and download links ...

'Empire Earth II' - v1.1 Updated Single/Multiplayer Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 5:24 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Vivendi has released an updated single/multiplayer demo for MadDoc's imminent RTS Empire Earth II. The demo offers 3 of the game's 15 epochs (Renaissance, Imperial, and Enlightenment), and 3 of the game's nine multiplayer modes (Conquest, King of the Hill, and Territory Control), playable for up to 10 players. This updated demo fixes a multiplayer lag issue and adds text string to the firewall warning dialog telling user to map port 26000 (thanks FilePlanet). Read more for download links ...

'Earth 2160' - 43 New Screens

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 5:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EARTH 2160 is an RTS game based on the popular and successful EARTH series. Including single and multiplayer modes. The game uses the latest Earth III engine. Storing objects in a format based on the mathematical model of Bezier-curves instead of polygons. Giving an as yet unseen level of detail, only limited by the hardware used.

'Star Wars Battlefront' - v1.3 Beta Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 4:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

To coincide with yesterdays server file, LucasArts has now released the client patch for Pandemic Studios' scifi shooter Star Wars Battlefront. This beta patch brings your retail game to v1.3 and unlocks multiplayer framerate, added remote admin support and a few other adjustments and fixes. Read more for download links ...

'Takeda 2' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Takeda 2 is a game of epic Samurai action, set in 16th century feudal Japan. Takeda 2 puts the player in the role of Daimyo, a feudal lord fighting for the title of Shogun, supreme military commander. On the world map, players must gauge their strength as they maneuver armies and expand their territory every turn. In battle mode, the focus is on realistic battle strategy for real-time army to army action (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for screens & trailers ...

Sony And Toshiba Talking About Unified DVD format

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Reuters is reporting that Japan's Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. are in talks to develop a common standard for next-generation DVDs and end a fierce battle over formats that has been threatening to stifle the industry's growth. Sony and Toshiba, heading rival groups, have waged a three-year battle to have their new technology adopted by the industry and gain pole position in the multi-billion dollar markets for DVD players, PC drives and optical disks. Both parties are trying to avoid a repeat of the VHS vs. Betamax rivalry back in the 80's.

'Ghost Recon 2' (Xbox) Gets Downloadable Content #3 - Trailer

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft today announced that new downloadable content for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 is now available for download through Xbox LIVE! This third round of free content consists of 3 reworked maps and 6 new skins. Read more for details and trailer showing off the new content...

CDV's E3 2005 Lineup

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 2:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today CDV has announced their E3 2005 videogame lineup. This year CDV will be showing five games, including the still unannounced War Leaders: Clash of Nations title, as well as Codename: Panzers, Phase Two and Blitzkrieg II. Read more for details and each title ...

Max Payne Developer To Showcase Its Newest Game At E3

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Remedy Entertainment will unveil their new game at the world's largest game show, the E3 expo in Los Angeles, May 18-20 2005. After the completion of Max Payne 2, there has been a continuous, active interest towards Remedy's next title from both the press and the gamers. So far the developer has remained silent and kept a strict focus on the pre-production of a new game franchise of their own design.

'Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir' (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on April 21, 2005 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Curse of the Crimson Elixir is a fast-paced, action RPG, the second installment to the Fullmetal series, bringing an enhanced battle system, cell-shaded graphics, thirty minutes of original animation, and an enthralling story. Based on a wildly popular Japanese animation and comic of the same name, Fullmetal Alchemist 2 follows the continuing journey of two brothers on their life-changing quest.