Today's Big Story

Archives by Day

September 2025
SuMTuWThFSa
123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930

Advertising

As an Amazon Associate, we earn commission from qualifying purchases.





Rainier's Articles


'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' (PS3) Movie Changes Writing Hands

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2009 @ 1:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets modern-day fortune hunter Nathan Drake on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Initially being penned by Kyle Ward, currently writing the new Hitman movie, Sony revealed it does not want to wait for Ward's schedule to clear up and tapped Thomas Dean Donnelly / Joshua Oppenheimer, who recently wrote the Conan reboot, to work on the script instead.

'Two Worlds II' (ALL) Launching Simultaneously on X360 and PC, No Word on PS3 Version

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2009 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Two Worlds II presents a totally new experience, one in which 2 years of intensive development has enabled quantum leaps in all spheres: completely overhauled AI and balancing standards, experienced authors, the active combat system and the brand-new engine all combine to provide an experience where excitement, sheer enjoyment and graphics rule.

'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation' (PS3) Cold Front DLC - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2009 @ 10:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SOCOM Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans with support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, Leader Boards, as well as the ability to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.

'Encleverment Experiment' (XBLA) Blitz Belly/Brain Challenge

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2009 @ 10:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Encleverment Experiment invites players to join brilliant and eccentric Professor Ivor Question in his funky lab. Gamers
enjoy a variety of fun and fast-paced challenges testing memory, reflexes, and dexterity.

'EVE Online: Dominion' - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2009 @ 10:25 a.m. PST | 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. This 11th free expansion overhauls the current sovereignty mechanics, adding some new epic arcs for pirate factions, integrating a social networking platform known as COSMOS, setting CCP artists free to re-beautify planets and more.

'Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel' (NDS/Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2009 @ 10:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring everyone's favorite musical group, Alvin and The Chipmunks and their girl group rivals The Chipettes making their video game debut, this rhythm action game challenges your timing and musical skills as you perform in a variety of concert locations.

'Operation Barbarossa: The Struggle for Russia' Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2009 @ 9:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Aimed at all levels, from those who have never played a wargame before to those who know the history of World War II in detail, this is an entertaining and mentally challenging game of combined arms strategy.  Your armor, infantry, artillery and air units will follow you through the most crucial battles of the Eastern Front.

'Anno 1404: Venice' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2009 @ 8:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Anno 1404 Venice will combine the signature gameplay mechanics of Anno 1404 and the richness of the Venetian culture. In addition, gamers will now be able to play Anno 1404 with their friends thanks to the new online multiplayer mode.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2009 @ 8:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:


We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

'Mass Effect 2' (X360/PC) System Requirements, DRM Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 25, 2009 @ 8:25 a.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.