Archives by Day

November 2026
SuMTuWThFSa
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930

Advertising

As an Amazon Associate, we earn commission from qualifying purchases.





Rainier's Articles


'Skylanders Spyro's Adventure' (ALL) Character Bios - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure lets kids take on the role of a powerful Portal Master, who can control over 30 different characters, including the beloved purple dragon Spyro. Through an innovative use of technology, the game allows players to transport real-world toys into virtual worlds of adventure through the "Portal of Power."

Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 12:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:


We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Dungeon Defenders' (ALL) Pins Down New Release Date - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Previously an Unreal Development Kit project, Dungeon Defenders throws action-RPG and tower defense gameplay into the proverbial blender to create a seamless mix of leveling, looting and high-action territorial combat for casual and core players alike.

'Street Fighter III: Third Strike - Online Edition' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bringing the new generation of World Warriors to new consoles, Street Fighter III: Third Strike – Online Edition takes one of the deepest, most sophisticated fighting games of all time online with an arcade perfect re-creation.

'Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge' (ALL) Picked Up By Mad Catz, But Only On X360

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rugby Challenge will include the All Blacks, ITM Cup, and Investec Super Rugby amongst other licensed teams and competitions, and will feature multiplayer online play, a multi-year franchise mode, extensive customization options, and dynamic real-time commentary.

'Oil Rush' (ALL) - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Oil Rush is a real-time strategy game based on the group control, offering mechanics of a classical RTS combined with a Tower Wars genre: control construction and upgrading of production platforms as well as their defence forces, and send battle groups of naval and air units to capture enemy's platforms and oil rigs.

'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' (PC) Free OnLive Copy of Game Included in PC Retail Box

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 10:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.

'Jeremy McGrath's Offroad' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Jeremy McGrath's Offroad is a high-octane, mud-slinging racer featuring seven-time AMA Supercross champ Jeremy McGrath.

'Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown will contain a full overhaul of Virtua Fighter 5’s mechanics, balance and animations, along with new game modes, new dynamic fighting arenas, a massive collection of customisable character items and two all-new characters added to the roster.

'Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2011 @ 4:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is an epic, open-world role-playing game set in Amalur, a mysterious and magical new fantasy world created by New York Times best-selling author R. A. Salvatore, bringing a new level of intense action combat to the RPG genre.