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Rainier's Articles


'Xenus' - New Screens

by Rainier on April 9, 2002 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Like clockwork, Deep Shadows gives us little teasers of their progress on their upcoming tactical shooter "Xenus". Here are 2 new screens showing how they have now implemented roads and mountains... looking good, looking good!

Dragon's Lair Gets Own Action Figures!

by Rainier on April 9, 2002 @ 2:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

AnJon, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of action figure toys, announced today that it will release its new Dragon's Lair action figures this August in conjunction with the new Dragon's Lair 3D videogame launch. This new release date will better leverage the visibility and excitement generated by the videogame's release. Dirk the Daring, the wizard Mordroc, the princess Daphne, and Singe the Dragon - all key characters in the new Dragon's Lair 3D game - will be among the first action figures released.

New MMORPG Announced 'Enroth-Online'

by Rainier on April 8, 2002 @ 10:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enroth-Online is the first MMORPG of its caliber that is free to play. You heard us right, once you buy the software their is no monthly subscription charge. But wait, the best is yet to come... Enroth-Online is free to play. If your going to spend $10 or more a month, why not spend that money to give yourself a chance to win thousands? They have quite a "different" view on the future of online gaming ... but interesting .. read on!

'Army Men : RTS' - Screens Gallery

by Rainier on April 8, 2002 @ 10:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

So i picked up 3DO's Army Men : RTS and plunged myself into the world of toy soldiers ... I used to have those little green toys by the dozens 20 years ago and loved playing with them. I actually never tried any of the previous Army Men games but since this one is a real time strategy game i had to give it a whirl ... Finished the campaign and the battles (aprox 25 missions in all). Check out the screens!

Lost Kingdoms (Gamecube) - Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2002 @ 6:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision, Inc. is taking gamers on a mysterious journey to confront a malevolent force that threatens the future of the world in Lost Kingdoms, the first real-time action RPG for the Nintendo GameCube. Sceduled for this spring. Njoy!

Tekken 4 (PS2) - Character Renders

by Rainier on April 8, 2002 @ 6:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last week we brought you some character profiles of new and familiar faces in the Tekken series, along with about 30 screens .. today we have some beautiful character/facial renders ... i might just HAVE to buy myself a PS2 ;)

THQ Signs Licensing Agreement With Marvel

by Rainier on April 8, 2002 @ 4:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

THQ Inc. and Marvel Enterprises, Inc. today announced a worldwide agreement naming THQ exclusive interactive game licensee of some of Marvel's hottest comic and entertainment properties including ``Captain America,'' ``The Punisher,'' and ``Nick Fury.''

'Halo: Combat Evolved' Hits 1 Million Sales

by Rainier on April 8, 2002 @ 3:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hailed widely as "video game of the year" and recipient of multiple industry awards for excellence, "Halo: Combat Evolved" has earned the distinguished honour of being the fastest million-unit seller ever for any next-generation console. According to NPDFunworld, the definitive source for toy and video games industry sales data, "Halo: Combat Evolved" recently crossed the magical 1 million mark in sales in the United States and Canada. Statistically, this means that more than six copies of "Halo: Combat Evolved" have been sold every minute of every day since its launch on Nov. 15, 2001.

A Whole New Audience For Video Games Is Emerging

by Rainier on April 8, 2002 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ask someone to describe a typical computer games enthusiast and many will paint a picture of kids in the back of a car playing with a GameBoy or teenage boys in their bedroom on their PlayStation. Few will think of the "twenty- and thirty-somethings" that actually make up the largest game-playing group. (I just think its a natural process of the "first" REAL gaming generation simply getting older .. nothing "new" ed.)

'Lara Croft' Raids Wardrobe For 'UNICEF' - Screens

by Rainier on April 8, 2002 @ 2:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The original Lara Croft outfit, one of the rarest and most desirable items in video game history, is up for sale on eBay.co.uk. Donated by Eidos Interactive, the world exclusive sale runs from 26th April and will last for 10 days. All proceeds from the auction will go to UNICEF, United Nations Children’s Fund.