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Rainier's Articles


So Long, It Was So Long Ago, But I've Still Got The Blues For You

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

The internet service has been down in the office for the past few hours, and while technicians have been at it for a while now, it seems that the service outage may last for a bit longer. Luckily, there are a few unsecured wi-fi connections in the area who have agreed to let us hop on ... well, if they only knew, that is!

Prior to the internet going down, I was going to keep it rather short, as one of my favorite guitar players passed away yesterday. Gary Moore, also known for having played with Thin Lizzy, died in his sleep yesterday while on vacation in Estepona, Spain. Influenced by artists such as Albert King, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, as well as Jimi Hendrix, Moore has been one of my favorite blues/rock guitarist (and he does lead vocals as well) ever since I heard Victims of the Future in 1984.

'Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2011 @ 11:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3 represents the next generation of futuristic mecha action with graphical and gameplay additions, bringing authenticity and astounding improvements to the series.

'Test Drive Unlimited 2' (ALL) - 30 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2011 @ 6:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Test Drive Unlimited 2 expands on the traditional racing experience providing gamers with M.O.O.R.: Massively Open Online Racing; immersing drivers in a persistent online environment and revolutionizing multiplayer racing communities as players compete, team up, and share their achievements and creations online.

'Rift: Planes of Telara' Goes Open Beta Next Week

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2011 @ 5:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rift: Planes of Telara is a graphically stunning online game is set in a world being torn apart by dimensional “rifts” that tear into the land of Telara, releasing powerful forces that threaten the very existence of the entire universe.

'Pacman & Galaga Dimensions' (3DS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2011 @ 5:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Pac-Man and Galaga enter a new dimension of fun with two brand new titles, each taking advantage of the 3DS system’s unique and innovative technology.

'Call of Juarez: The Cartel' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2011 @ 9:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Call of Juarez: The Cartel is an FPS set in present day and brings the best elements of the Wild West to a new and modern setting with an immersive and mature story, where players can expect to embark on a journey like no other.

'Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds' (ALL) Unveils Shadow Mode, Coming As DLC - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2011 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Iconic Marvel and Capcom characters join forces again in a re-envisioned team fighting game for a new generation. Fill the shoes of legendary characters from the most beloved franchises in entertainment as you battle in a living comic book brought to life in a versus fighting game.

BlizzCon 2011 Announced, Dated

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2011 @ 9:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard Entertainment announced plans for its sixth BlizzCon gaming convention, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, 2011. BlizzCon is a celebration of the global player communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo universes.

'Cities in Motion' Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2011 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cities in Motion sees players develop and operate their own public transport company building a travel network across Vienna, Helsinki, Berlin, and Amsterdam using more than 30 different modes of transport including buses, trams, subway trains and water buses.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, February 7, 2011

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2011 @ 8:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo added three WiiWare (two demos), two Virtual Console, and three NDSiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem points to download: Spot the Differences!, LIT, Urbanix (Wiiware), G.G Series Dark Spirits, Boom Boom Squaries, 505 Tangram, Shawn Johnson Gymnastics (NDSi) and S.C.A.T. (VC).