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Rainier's Articles


A Man Doesn't Tell A Woman What To Do. She Tells Herself

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Wow, that was a rather quiet news day yesterday. There wasn't much happening at all. I'm afraid that we're going to be seeing more of those from here on out, as most companies are pushing out their holiday titles, and not much new stuff will be coming until next year.

While most normal businesses have their holidays over the summer, the video game industry usually shuts down over the holidays. Maybe the Video Game Awards will bring some excitement next month ....

'Game Party: In Motion' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2010 @ 8:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Game Party: In Motion offers players full-body motion control of in-game or X360 Avatar characters, using the motion-sensing technology of Kinect in a collection of 16 games.

'Anno 1404: Venice' v2.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2010 @ 5:32 p.m. PST | Filed under Patch

Anno 1404: Venice will combine the signature gameplay mechanics of the series and the richness of the Venetian culture with an all-new online multiplayer mode.

'Dawn of Discovery' (ALL) v1.3 Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2010 @ 5:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dawn of Discovery, known in Europe as Anno 1404, is an RTS and simulation. Exploring a strange and fascinating island in the utmost East, players will get to know the culture and technology of the ancient Orient while learning the tricks of local trade, diplomacy and economy in order to build their own metropolis.

'Swords & Soldiers' (ALL) Adds Move Support

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2010 @ 4:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling real time strategy game, in which three distinct factions battle for the powers of the gods.

'Gears of War 3' (X360) To Be Unveiled At 2010 Video Game Awards?

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2010 @ 4:26 p.m. PST | Filed under News

At new SpikeTV teaser advertising the upcoming Video Game Awards has Epic's Cliff Bleszinski revealing that there will be some news about Gears Of War "that will have everyone talking." While Bleszinki did not go into any particular details, he did say that they will be "showing off some new Gears Of War gameplay," and that "it's not what you are expecting." Could this be the rumored Gears Of War Kinect, more DLCs, or flat out Gears Of War 3? We'll know more Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at 8PM ET / 5PM PT.

'The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2010 @ 12:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings features all new dialogue, updated graphics engine, realistic environment, revamped day/night cycle, actions that affect AI behavior, more dynamic/spectacular/bloody finishing moves and plenty more.

Microsoft Slashes Prices On Four Popular Xbox Live Arcade Games

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2010 @ 11:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

This week, until Monday Dec. 6, 2010, Xbox Live Gold members can get the following Xbox Live Arcade titles for 50% off their normal price, Worms 2: Armageddon (now 400 Points), Band of Bugs (now 400 Points), Earthworm Jim HD (now 400 Points) and Centipede & Millipede (now 200 Points)

'Spellforce 2: Faith in Destiny' Not Coming Soon After All, Delayed

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2010 @ 11:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Faith in Destiny is an expansion to the second installment in the RPG series introducing a breathtaking story-focused campaign with many original characters returning, new multiplayer modes and maps offering a deeper Spellforce experience.

'Drakensang Online' Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2010 @ 11:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Drakensang Online is a free-to-play online game where the game's epic fantasy story will guide players through the world of Drakensang Online, prompting them to unite with thousands of other players and repel the evil forces amassing against them.