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Rainier's Articles


Rocket Power: Beach Bandits (GBA/NGC) - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2002 @ 9:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Right on – it’s summertime! Our favorite kids from Ocean Shores are looking forward to the best summer yet and, more importantly, to the Annual Ocean Shores Surf Contest. But as Otto, Reggie, Twister and Sam finally reach the beach they make a startling discovery - most of the sand is missing, and the surf contest has been postponed . . . indefinitely! Local town officials announce there is nothing to fret. The head of a mysterious new robotics company, Mr. A.I. Golem, vows to get to the bottom of the missing sand. However something’s amiss and the kids aren’t buying into Golem Inc.’s generosity. It’s now up to our sand sleuths to figure out who’s stealing the sand from Ocean Shore’s beach! Some screens for the Gameboy Advance and Gamecube version .. Njoy!

'World Rally Championship II Extreme' (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2002 @ 8:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

By building upon the exceptional content of the hugely popular original WRC game on PlayStation2, WRC II emphatically delivers more rally realism than any other game on the market. WRC II comes with over 800km of photo realistic track, 115 rally stages across 14 countries, twice the draw distance and 4 times the density of objects of WRC 2001. With updated sponsors liveries and car modifications modelled to an unprecedented level of accuracy, WRC II truly captures the essence of this dynamic extreme sport and raises the stakes in terms of content, quality and depth of raw rally experience. We have a gallery of 80+ screens for you to browse through .. Njoy!

Zapper - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2002 @ 8:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Zapper is an action-packed and addictive game that starts with the “avoid-em-up” game play mechanics of Blitz Games’ own Frogger 2: Swampy’s Revenge, and then takes the action to a whole new level. In this action-adventure game, Zapper (a cricket) hops his way through six interactive worlds in a quest to find his brother, held captive by the evil magpie queen. Dangerous traps and even more dangerous enemies await Zapper. It will take fast-footed skill and timing to conquer all the worlds and survive the final showdown with the magpie queen. Recently gone gold, shipping this week so read more for links where to grab the demo and check it out!

'Street Legal Racing' Ships To Stores

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2002 @ 5:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision Value delivers full-throttle action with the release of Street Legal Racing, a high-octane streetcar creation simulation for the PC. Players experience the exhilaration of creating their own street legal machines and then pushing them to the limit in no-holds-barred street races for money, parts and the pink slips to their cars. Street Legal Racing is available in retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $19.99 and has been rated "E" for everyone by the ESRB.

Horizons - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2002 @ 8:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Horizons is the next generation online epic adventure. It is based in the massively multiplayer fantasy world of legend and lore. Filled with humans, fiends and dragons, Horizons allows thousands of players to adventure together in the civilized or untamed frontiers of the world. Artifact Entertainment, developer and publisher of the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game Horizons is very pleased to present the newest installment of the Horizons beta trailer for your viewing pleasure.

Daily Dose Of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2002 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

'Ratchet & Clank' (PS2) - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2002 @ 6:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony just send us a batch of screens for the first PS2 title from Insomniac, Ratchet and Clank. Insomniac is the team behind the hugely successful Spyro the Dragon series. An entertaining blend of action adventure, exploration, puzzle-solving and combat, Ratchet and Clank takes you to the furthest, most exotic reaches of the universe - and lets you blow them all up. Njoy!

The Gladiators: Galactic Circus - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2002 @ 5:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

It's the 1970's, and the American military is working on an top-secret new space shuttle project which goal is to study the "black hole" phenomenon recently discovered by western scientists.As the shuttle's construction is coming to an end, the mission is entrusted to Officer Greg D. Callahan, a former US Marines major.The shuttle is launched under heavy secrecy towards an asteroid field where a physical phenomenon resembling that of the famous "black holes" has been detected.As the mission is approaching the asteroid field, the NASA loses all contact with the crew and receives no further signal from the shuttle. It is as if the spacecraft has vanished into deep space. Read more for links where to get the demo ... (Thanks Gamershell)

Celtic Kings: Rage of War - Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2002 @ 4:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategy First just let us know that they have release the first update patch for their recently released Real Time Stragy game, The Celtic Kings. The patch adds 20 new maps in single and multiplayer modes, improved AI and multiplayer performance, and a several other miscellaneous enhancements. Read more for links where to grab it ...

'War and Peace' - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2002 @ 11:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

War and Peace is a revolutionary game in the RTS genre. For the first time, players will really be in charge of the entire strategy of their nations: politics, economy, diplomacy, army, tactics, etc. On a unique, full 3D map of the entire world, you'll be able to take full commands of your nationn a true historical context. You will discover and enjoy the experience of being a major statesman at the dawn of the fascinating 19th century! Check the new screens ...