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Rainier's Articles


I Squeeze A Grapefruit Now And Again

by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

This is usually one of the busiest travel days of the year, but instead of our usual flying, we're meeting the in-laws halfway and are thus driving out for Thanksgiving. The good thing about the four-hour drive is that we pass by a Sonic, good old-fashioned hamburger drive-in, with waitresses on roller blades, like you see in the old '50s and '60s movies.

As you may have seen in a few of the news stories, Black Friday is upon us, so we'll be scoping out a few outlets to see if we can snag ourselves some good deals. I've promised myself not to buy any new computers or parts, but you never know. There just might be a sale going on that's just too good to pass up.

'PlanetSide 2' Introduces Vanu Sovereignty - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2011 @ 9:13 p.m. PST | Filed under News

PlanetSide 2 takes all the groundbreaking features from the original game – massive multiplayer battles, distinctive empires to rally around, and enormous continents to support intense ground and air combat – and adds features that modern gamers have come to expect out of the FPS and MMO genres.

'Batman: Arkham City' (ALL) Demo Sets OnLive Record

by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2011 @ 9:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds.

'WipEout 2048' (PSV) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2011 @ 8:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Prepare for a dose of pure adrenaline as iconic anti-grav combat racer WipEout soars onto PS Vita. WipEout 2048 is a graphical tour-de-force showcasing the power of new handheld system and is accompanied by exclusive music tracks from top artists and remixes of iconic WipEout anthems.

'Gears of War 3' (X360) Weapon Skin Pack Available For Free, Almost Anyhow...

by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2011 @ 8:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival, and brotherhood that concludes the current story arc for Gears of War. With the last human city destroyed and the remaining survivors stranded, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race from the jaws of extinction.

'I Am Alive' (ALL) Not Coming To PC Due To Piracy Concerns - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2011 @ 8:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

I Am Alive is an edgy new survival-adventure intellectual property, where players will be challenged to think, react and take risks that will directly affect themselves and those around them.

Call of Duty Elite Kicks Off Friday Night Fights Next Week

by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2011 @ 6:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Call of Duty Elite is a new online service that unites and ignites the Call of Duty multiplayer community. The service offers features which significantly enhance the franchises' multiplayer experience and deliver a new level of social engagement to players worldwide.

'Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2011 @ 4:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on the covert, shadowy world of the military sniper, Sniper: Ghost Warrior throws players into the chaos of a military coup, as they aid the rebels in restoring the rightful government to the embattled country of Isla Trueno.

OnLive Five-Day Frag Feast Lets You Play Multiplayer Games Free

by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2011 @ 4:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

By distilling specialized game hardware out of the equation, OnLive allows games to be played as a pure media experience on virtually any device, with the same flexibility and instant-play experience that we’ve come to expect from online video and music.

'Little Deviants' (PSV) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2011 @ 3:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Join the Little Deviants in a series of madcap adventures that allow you to have fun discovering and experimenting with the new PS Vita functions - including rear touch, front touch, six-axis motion senors, front and rear cameras and microphone.