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Rainier's Articles


'Free Realms' (PS3/PC) Cruises On, Three Million Users And Counting

by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions.

'Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires' (ALL) - 100 New Screens

by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 7:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time ever in a Warriors game you get the opportunity to play as either a ruler or an officer. You can choose to be the all powerful decision maker who combines politics and tactics to achieve the ultimate goal or the warrior who carries out those orders and turns strategic planning into battlefield glory.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Spinal Tap and Evanescence Packs Next Week

by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 7:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Runes of Magic' Expansion to Add Playable Elven Race - Screens

by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 6:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 1,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Mirror's Edge 2' (ALL) Development Confirmed

by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 6:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mirror's Edge is a first-person action adventure game where you are Faith, a 'runner' framed for murder in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of human traffic is closely watched. At E3 EA Europe's senior vice president Patrick Soderlund confirmed there will be a sequel, and that a small team is working on ME 2.

'Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games' (NDS/Wii) - 85 New Screens

by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 5:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games invites players to face-off in some of the most intense winter competitions, taking you to lifelike Olympic venues where you can choose from a legendary cast of playable characters, including new faces to the series to be revealed later this year.

'The Warriors: Street Brawl' (XBLA) Game Details - Trailer

by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 5:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Warriors: Street Brawl features six missions of three levels each for a total of 18 arcade-style battles. Staying true to the movie, The Warriors: Street Brawl begins at the gang summit in Van Cortland Park and continues as players fight hordes of notorious rivals in a life or death battle to their home turf.

'Gears of War 2' (X360) Coming to PC After All?

by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 4:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. While Epic previously stated that GoW2 would not be coming to PC, a product page on this online retailer has details, a Games for Windows box cover and a Dec. 4, 2009, release date. When asked for a comment, Microsoft denied the listing.

'Dragon Quest IX' (NDS) - 31 New Screens

by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dragon Quest IX, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring Wi-Fi support for four players in co-op.

'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) Gets Black Edition With Goodies

by Rainier on June 12, 2009 @ 3:40 a.m. PDT | 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. The Black Edition includes the game, a unique authentic holographic signature on each disc, 3 in-game bonus missions, an Ezio figurine, a 64-page leather style hardcover book with parchment-finish full of concept art, interviews, and soundtrack.