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Rainier's Articles


A Woman's Charm Is 50% Illusion

by Rainier on May 16, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Two BBQs in 12 hours: totally awesome. Unfortunately, the main BBQ, the reason why we drove four hours, was very weak. Häagen Dazs' 25-year celebration of the facility was disappointing, but luckily, we got a tour of the plant and plenty of actual ice cream, so I guess it wasn't a total waste of time.

Later today, we are driving back home, with perhaps a pit stop at Sonic, a drive-in fast food joint that we've never been to.

Some news to report from the world of CrimeCraft: The first $1,200 all-cash tournament was won by yours truly, the WP gang. Too bad I could not participate in person, being on this trip and all, but my gang members made me proud and took the top prize!

'Fallout: New Vegas' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 15, 2010 @ 7:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fallout: New Vegas, the follow-up to 2008's Game of the Year Fallout 3, brings this beloved franchise to a location only Fallout could do justice: Vegas. Fallout: New Vegas takes all the action, humor, and post-apocalyptic grime and grit of this legendary series, and raises the stakes (thanks NMA).

Somewhere Out There Is The Beast And He's Hungry Tonight

by Rainier on May 15, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

One BBQ down, one to go. Boy, am I stuffed! It seems that eating is on the agenda for the weekend, as we'll have a nice hot breakfast tomorrow morning and then BBQ for lunch. Someone suggested having even more BBQ for dinner tomorrow. Now, BBQs are my favorite meal and all, but by tomorrow night, I'll be ready for a salad or an apple. I know, sacrilege!

'Medal of Honor' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 2:16 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Inspired by real events, Medal of Honor is an all-new FPS game that will introduce the Tier 1 Operator; a relatively unknown entity directly under the National Command Authority who takes on missions no one else can handle.

'EVE Online' Tyrannis Expansion Faces Minor Delay

by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 2:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EVE Online is an MMO game set in a world of galactic proportions, governed by a hyper-capitalistic economy where space flight is the path to all commerce, communication, and conflict.

'Dead Space 2' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 2:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience using gruesome new tools, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught.

'Sword 2' Announced

by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Delve into visually stunning landscapes featuring fantastic, Baroque architecture inspired by Europe’s exploration of the Americas. Set out as a pioneer and explore Granado Espada; band together with friends to capture and defend colonies through-out the New World; or defeat vicious foes in thrilling twelve player raids.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 1:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.

'Transformers: War for Cybertron' (ALL) Reveals Final Three Characters - Trailer

by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 1:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Transformers: War for Cybertron takes players to the Transformers characters’ home planet of Cybertron for a new look into the epic story of the grand civil war that spawned one of the most brutal rivalries of all time.

'Combat Mission Shock Force: NATO' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on May 14, 2010 @ 1:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Combat Mission Shock Force: NATO focusses on modern warfare in a fictional conflict in Syria, introducing forces from three additional NATO countries: Germany, Canada and the Netherlands, as well as some new, much requested, units and vehicles for the Syrian side.