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Rainier's Articles


Tom Clancy Keeps 'Em Coming!

by Rainier on April 21, 2003 @ 9:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Noticed on Bluesnews that this Ubi Soft financial resultsheet reveals some interesting future projects: "Batman 2, Raven Shield, Prince of Persia, Loose Cannon, BGE, Ghost Recon 2, Splinter Cell: Shadow Strike, Settlers V, Far Cry, Strike'R, Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, Charlie's Angels, Myst online." Nothing has been confirmed nor are any details given, but most interesting are without any doubt the Splinter Cell: Shadow Strike and Ghost Recon 2 revelations.

'Will Rock' - Screens

by Rainier on April 21, 2003 @ 12:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Players will experience fast-paced shooter action through 10 huge varied levels and additional expertly designed multiplayer maps. The Ancient Greek/Roman setting allows for unique weapons that support the game's theme, including a Medusa Gun, Flaming Crossbow and Acid Rifle. The game's "real-time shattering" technology allows for a wealth of breakable objects, providing gamers with the experience of a truly interactive environment. With Will Rock's advanced gameplay technology and level design, players must rely on both quick thinking and reactions to solve environmental puzzles and survive the hardcore action!

'Kaan: Barbarian's Blade' (PC/PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on April 19, 2003 @ 11:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kaan, the young and fierce Barbarian hero, has to retrieve the Orb to save his world. 27 enemies, 6 weapons, 5 shields with special powers, 7 combos & 4 special attacks: the renewal of hack and slash, by award-winning Eko Software. Kaan will be published by The Adventure Company on PS2 and PC next month. Read more to check out some screens ...

'Strength and Honor' - Screens

by Rainier on April 19, 2003 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In India, Emperor Asoka Maurya has embarked on a non-violent campaign to bring prosperity to his people and promote Buddhist philosophy. In China, the king of Qin struggles to unite the seven kingdoms and stave off invasions by Hun tribes. To the west, a fledgling Rome battles with Carthage for Southern Europe and the Mediterranean. Meanwhile, Egypt and Seleucid Persia wrestle to control Syria and the Near East. Choose your side and lead your empire to Strength and Honor! Check out the new batch of screens ...

'Ultimate Muscle' (NGC/GBA) Coming In June

by Rainier on April 19, 2003 @ 2:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

AKI, the development team behind the insanely popular Wrestlemania 2000 and No Mercy WWE games for the Nintendo 64, has been keeping busy during the past several months developing Ultimate Muscle. When you consider that Ultimate Muscle moves much faster than just about any other wrestling game to date, it's clear that the game will keep you on your toes. In addition, its slick cel-shaded look, solid animation, and brisk frame rate really add to the overall arcade feel of the game.

'Call of Duty' - Website Launched

by Rainier on April 19, 2003 @ 1:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision has launched the teaser website for Infinity Ward's PC, and Spark Unlimited's console, version of the upcoming WWII action series, Call of Duty. Apart from a few screens of the PC version the website merely offers some info. More to come...

'Tactical Commanders' - BetaTest SignUp

by Rainier on April 19, 2003 @ 1:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tactical Commanders is an on-line real time strategy game that definetely earns the name massive: Up to 100.000 players fight in a connected universe at the same time for the supremacy of their faction, for resources and areas. In battles, with which each faction commands up to 400 units per battleground the adrenaline shock is guaranteed. From infantry robots to air and air defense units, from artillery and armored units to support units the warlord gets unlimited tactical possibilities. Sign up at the betatest registration site NOW, or read more for details ...

'Kaan: Barbarian's Blade' - English Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on April 19, 2003 @ 1:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kaan: Barbarian's Blade (developed by Eko Software) is an upcoming hack & slash arcade game. Kaan is a young and fierce Barbarian hero who must retrieve the Orb to save his world. Eko/Adventure Company released a playable demo (English), allowing you to play 2 levels from the full game. Kaan will be published by The Adventure Company on PS2 and PC next month (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...

Daily Dose Of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on April 19, 2003 @ 2:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'MechAssault' (Xbox) - New Downloadable Content

by Rainier on April 18, 2003 @ 5:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

'MechAssault' is a futuristic sci-fi third-person shooter game that will allow gamers to command a huge walking tank known as a BattleMech. Players will battle foes and take out enemy structures while manoeuvring a huge BattleMech, or ’Mech, through a variety of environments. A dozen powerful BattleMechs are available in 'MechAssault', each with massive firepower. 'MechAssault' features complete destruction on a level never seen before – everything in the world can be destroyed bit by bit. Gamers can play a variety of missions with multiple objectives that require tactics and skill. Day1 Studios & Microsoft are gearing up to release yet again new content in form of 2 new maps (Midtown Mayhem& Desert Storm), 2 new mechs (Loki&Hellfire) all in a nice CTF jacket! Check out some new screens ..