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Rainier's Articles


Codemasters Drops ArchLord, WebZen Picks It Up

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Embark on your adventure to become the one mighty ruler of them all and take control of vast worlds, sprawling towns and cities or even control the world's horrific monsters to wreak havoc on your cowering enemies. Codemasters announced today that on Oct. 2, 2009 it will shut down the European/North American servers, and will be transitioning across to Webzen.

'The Beatles: Rock Band' (ALL) In-Store Events At Best Buy

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 12:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography.

'Family Party: 30 Great Games Outdoor Fun' (Wii) Gets Release Date - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 12:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fun for the whole family, Outdoor Fun has something to offer everyone with a wide variety of engaging and addictive party games featuring martial arts, team sports, individual athletics, and challenging brain games.

Funcom Opens New Studio in Montréal

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Funcom announced the establishment of a new development studio in Montréal, Canada, where it will build a strong and competent development team that will work on several games in the Funcom portfolio, while moving a certain number of key personnel over to the new studio.

'Batman: Arkham Asylum' (ALL) Shows Off NVIDIA PhysX - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a 3rd-person action game powered by the Unreal Engine 3, that exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane.

'Battlefield 2' - v1.50 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Battlefield 2 features immense, richly detailed, destructible environments, from city streets to remote forests, in some of the most notorious hot spots around the world. This v1.50 patch noyl only adds extra Vista support, a new map (Operation Blue Pearl) and various tweaks and bugs fixes, but will also include the Euro Forces and Armored Fury, for free!

'Tower of Shadow' (Wii) Now Known As 'Lost in Shadow' - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 10:34 a.m. PDT | 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.

Xbox 360 Sees 43% Sales Increase In UK

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In light of last week's price drop, Microsoft's Xbox 360 is already reaping the rewards as it sees a 43% sales increase compared to the week prior according to ChartTrack. While Sony's PS3 saw a boost in sales numbers following its price drop at GamesCom 09, the rush tappered off and turnover dropped 20%, possibly fans instead holding out for the launch of the PS3 Slim.

Wii Drops Fee, Owners Get to Access the Internet for Free

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo is offering an easy way for Wii console owners to access the Internet without a computer. Effective immediately, people who want to browse the Internet using their Wii consoles will be able to do so at no added cost.

'Runes of Magic' Content Update Adds Demon Lord - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 1, 2009 @ 9:39 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.