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Rainier's Articles


Good Old Games Adds 'Myst' Series

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 7:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

GOG.com has signed a digital distribution agreement with Cyan Worlds, expanding its catalogue with one of the best-selling PC-gaming series of all time -- Myst, with the first installment, Myst Masterpiece Edition, now available at GOG.com for only $5.99, DRM-free and XP & Vista compatible.

'SAGA Online' Delayed, Now Accepting Closed Beta Sign-ups

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 7:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SAGA Online is a traditional fantasy setting populated by characters such as elves, orcs, dragons and giants. It is a free-of-charge, persistent MMORTS game where players get to create their own realms, do battle or trade with one another, or set out on cooperative quests with their friends in order to earn experience and loot. Originally scheduled for late 2009, it is now planned for early 2010, but interested fans can now sign up for the closed beta test.

'Runes of Magic' Gets In The Christmas Spirit With In-Game Events - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 7:06 a.m. PST | 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 2,000 quests embedded in an atmospheric world.

'Little Princess' (Wii/PS3) Announced

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 5:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Little Princess is a brand new game for girls based on the popular European character in turen based on the best-selling children’s picture book already has its animated series on TV, currently being broadcasted in 168 countries.

Easy Tiger Publisher Launched By Former Kuju Exec

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 5:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Easy Tiger, a new digital download-only publisher has been launched by Kuju Entertainment industry veteran Joel Benton to successfully bring games to market on all digital platforms - XBLA, PSN, PC, iPhone, WiiWare, DSi and PSP, allowing developers to keep their own IP.

'Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker' (PSP) Gets Euro Date - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 4:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

This latest PSP installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PS2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima.

Doritos 'Unlock Xbox' Contest Reveals Eight Semi-Finalists

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Doritos will once again offer the creative opportunity to video game lovers with the chance to design a new Xbox Live Arcade game as its "Unlock Xbox," design contest returns putting the creative control to design an Xbox Live Arcade game in consumers' hands.

'Lost in Shadow' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Lost In Shadow is an mystery/platform title that follows a shadow of a boy as he attempts to climb around and up a mystical tower. Along the way, players must solve mysteries, puzzles and fight off enemies that try to impede the boy’s progress.

'Edge of Twilight' (ALL) On Hold While Developer Restructures

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 3:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Edge of Twilight, 3rd-person post-apocalyptic action/adventure, is a dark, steampunk fantasy game in a world that has been split into separate realms of Day & Night. Yesterday we reported that EoT might have been canceled as the development studio was shut down, but today that turns out to be not quite the real story. The economic downturn and legal complications forced it to lay off most of its staff, and while restructuring it has halted development on all its internal projects.

'Venetica' - v1.02 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2009 @ 3:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

dtp's Venetica is an RPG with a cryptic storyline, mixing emotions and action in a unique free roaming and living sixteenth century world full of surprise.