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Rainier's Articles


The Man Is Clear In His Mind, But His Soul Is Mad

by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under MOTD

Tomorrow the CES kicks off, and while most of the exhibition is centered on technology/electronics and gadgets, there will probably be a few game announcements left and right, like Microsoft's new Game Room initiative.

In late 2008, we went to see Nine Inch Nails when they were in town for their Lights In The Sky tour, which was without a doubt one of the best concerts we've ever seen. For a variety of reasons, NIN was unable to capture it professionally for a theatrical or commercial release, so instead they released raw HD footage from three different shows to the fans and see what they could come up with. For 12 months, a core team of dozens of fans and a network of thousands spanning the entire globe pooled their efforts to create a professional-quality 1080p 5.1 concert film, and they have released it in every format, from Blu-ray and DVD to iPod and YouTube.

Why do I mention this? 'Cause the end result is amazing, and it's free!

'Gran Turismo 5' (PS3) Shows Off Mercedes SLS AMG - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 9:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Polyphony Digital revealed that GT5 will more than double Forza 3's number of cars, promising 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.

Microsoft Confirms Natal for Holiday 2010, Unveils Game Room

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 8:54 p.m. PST | Filed under Consumer Electronics Show - CES 2010

The new Game Room on Xbox LIVE, which will be the place to relive the glory days of arcade games, with over 1000 games being released throughout the next three years

'Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight' Introduces Defense Class - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 5:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Introducing new class-based gameplay, mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game modes, C&C4 offers players new, innovative and compelling strategic depth. Fans who can't wait until the March 16 release date can now pre-order and get early access to the upcoming beta program, the game's official soundtrack and an exclusive prequel bonus mission.

EA Hooks Up With Dr. Pepper To Give Away DLC Codes

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 5:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dr.Pepper announced that it has teamed up with Electronic Arts to give away redeemable codes for exclusive in-game content for "top" EA titles. Every bottle and cup of specially marked 20 oz., 16 oz. and 14 oz. Dr Pepper, Dr Pepper Cherry, Diet Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper Cherry, and specially marked 32 oz. fountain cups, will have a game code under the cap. Enter your code at the official website to receive your prize, contest runs until December 31, 2010 (thanks Blues).

'Blue Toad Murder Files' (PS3) Ep. 2 - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 5:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Blue Toad Murder Files is set in the quintessentially English village of Little Riddle where murder is in the air. As one of the famous Blue Toad detectives you solve puzzles, interrogate suspects, use your powers of observation and investigate clues to uncover the strange goings on in this quaint and sleepy village.

Sony Sells 3.8 Million PS3 Units During Holidays

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 5:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony announced that the holiday season retail sales of PS3 during the five weeks following the last week of November 2009 exceeded 3.8 million units worldwide, a 76% increase in hardware sales compared to the same period in the previous year, the highest record sales for PS3 for a holiday period.

'Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 4:05 p.m. PST | Filed under Consumer Electronics Show - CES 2010

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars pairs well-known characters from Capcom's roster of games with some of Japan's most beloved characters from anime powerhouse Tatsunoko Production.

'M.U.D. TV' Soundtrack Scored By Live Musicians

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 2:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News

M.U.D. TV pays homage to the ultimate game classic of traditional game development: MadTV! In M.U.D. TV, you will take over the position of a program director at a small TV station. Build up and extend your offices, hire staff, actors or directors and produce your own films, television series or shows.

'Mass Effect 2' (X360/PC) Reveals Vanguard Class - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 6, 2010 @ 12:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Mass Effect is a sci-fi adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In ME2, Saren's evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril.