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Rainier's Articles


'Echoes' (PSP) Announced, Coming Next Week - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 1:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Halfbrick Echoes is an action where you control Charlie, a girl transported to a dream world while studying art, and finds herself in a series of bizarre and surreal levels. You must collect crystals and avoid the deadly Echoes which spawn and follow the player’s previous movements. Gameplay quickly becomes fast-paced strategic action as more complex paths are taken and the Echoes begin to close in!

You're No Messiah. You're A Movie Of The Week. You're A T-shirt At Best

by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Wondering what games will be available in stores today? We'll let you know in a few hours, but if the past few weeks are any indication, there should be quite a few — unless everyone is trying to steer clear of the Modern Warfare 2 juggernaut.

We watched the latest Amazing Race episode, and it was good to see that it was a non-elimination round. The remaining teams may not be the strongest that the show has had, but at least they aren't so annoying that you wish they were gone, like a few of the couples from earlier in the race (I'm looking at you, beefy NY lawyer man).

A few weeks ago, we ran an article on Ubisoft sending people on a week-long trip to Italy to check out Assassin's Creed, raising the question of whether such "press tours" are excessive, and it seems there's more "scandal" where that came from.

'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 6:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance.

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) Mod Tools Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 5:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

EA Financials Reveal Losses, Layoffs, Canceled Titles, Studio Closures

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 4:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier today, EA announced the $300 million acquisition of social network games developer Playfish, but its just-released financial results are less optimistic. Results were better than expected, driven by FIFA 10, Madden 10, The Beatles: Rock Band, and NFS SHIFT, but it posted a loss of $391 million and will close several facilities (Black Box, EA Giburon) and lay off 1,500 employees (EA Mythic), as well as cancel over a dozen titles.

'The Saboteur' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 4:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Pandemic Studios' new open-world environment stealth-action thriller, Saboteur is set against the dramatic backdrop of occupied France and based on a true story, the personal tale of one man’s fight to find and kill the Nazi thugs who murdered his friends.

'Halo: Combat Evolved' - v1.0.9 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 2:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft has released a new patch for Gearbox/Bungie's first person shooter Halo: Combat Evolved.

'Aliens vs. Predator' (ALL) Not Coming to Germany

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Aliens vs. Predator, players will have the chance to take the role of the three infamous species: the Colonial Marine, the Predator and the Alien. Each of the three species has its very own distinct story-driven, single-player campaign mode that interweaves with the campaigns of the other two species. Being refused a rating by the USK for being too brutal, SEGA refuses to censor the game, and will thus not release it in Germany.

'Sacraboar' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 12:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sacraboar is an RTS game in which players have to capture their opponent's boar trophy. Featuring an intuitive and easy to use resource management system, the game offers fast-paced game play without lengthy and tedious construction phases.

'Dante's Inferno' (PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2009 @ 12:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dante's Inferno is a 3rd action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice.