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Rainier's Articles


I'd Give My God-Damned Soul For Just A Glass Of Beer

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

It was quite nice out yesterday, but it was also equally windy. We went to a local food event where dozens of food carts were offering their very tasty creations. We're not talking little ice cream carts or hot dog carts, but full-fledged food trucks selling all sorts of Asian, French, Mexican and other types of cuisine. There were numerous "fusion" tacos, beef brisket and paella (Gerard Nebesky won against celebrity chef Bobby Flay in a throwdown).

Tonight, we're heading to the Slash concert, so we're hoping it'll be a good gig. We've gotten a few of his solo albums, and the most recent one is quite good. However, since it's a collaboration with various artists (mainly on vocals) such as Ozzy Osbourne, Kid Rock, Iggy Pop, Lemmy (Motorhead) and even Fergie (Black Eyed Peas), it remains to be seen how well that material is going to translate on stage.

Nintendo Acquires 'Wii Party' (Wii) Developer

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2010 @ 12:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo brings the action into the living room with Wii Party, a game that changes the way people interact with other players. Featuring 13 different party game modes and 70+ minigames, Wii Party can be enjoyed by everyone in the family, regardless of age. Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata revealed that it has acquired 96% stake in Wii Party developer ND Cube.

'Gran Turismo 5' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2010 @ 12:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gran Turismo 5 promises 1000 vehicles, 20 tracks in 60 different layouts, custom soundtrack support, and while there is a damage model, it will be limited to certain car manufacturers.

'Company of Heroes Online' Goes Open Beta Next Week

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2010 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Company of Heroes Online is an online multiplayer real-time-strategy game that is free to download and play. Building on the frenetic RTS action of the original game, Company of Heroes Online offers army specialization, commander customization, and persistent progression, allowing players to strategize on and off the battlefield.

'Siege Online' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2010 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Siege Online is a free role-playing strategy game. You become a feudal lord in a medieval world of internecine wars.

'Combat Arms' Content Update Adds YouTube Feature, New Map, Guns

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2010 @ 12:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Combat Arms is a free-to-play online FPS that deploys players into a dangerous war zone teaming with soldiers of fortune looking to make a mark.

'Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Ep. 5' (ALL) Coming Next Week - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2010 @ 12:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A psychically empowered lagomorph battling unusual and fearsome villains can mean only one thing: Freelance Police Sam & Max are coming for a new series of monthly episodic games.

Time For Lunch ... In A Cup!

by Rainier on Aug. 28, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Movie plans fell through, as our friend already had plans for last night, so we decided to veg and watch Psych instead. Maybe we'll try to see Takers later today or maybe we can still find Salt playing somewhere. Yesterday I also watched The Crazies (with Deadwood's Timothy Olyphant), which turned out better than I anticipated

Today I picked up the latest Avenged Sevenfold album "Nightmare," and so far, I am enjoying it a great deal. Good stuff.

'Rift: Planes of Telara' Details Fire Rift - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2010 @ 9:39 p.m. PDT | 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.

'Sid Meier's Civilization V' Demo Delayed Until Launch

by Rainier on Aug. 27, 2010 @ 4:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Civilization V reinvigorates the classic turn-based strategy genre with a new engine built from the ground-up. Players are introduced to a new combat system, deeper diplomatic interactions and a cavalcade of expanded features that deliver a fully immersive experience. Originally planned prior to retail release, 2K Games revealed that it will not make the deadline and will instead release the demo on launch day.