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Rainier's Articles


Ubisoft's New Toronto Studio Headed by Jade Raymond

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 5:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In July Ubisoft announced that it was opening a new studio in Toronto, with a CA$263 million investment from local government. While the studio has yet to open its doors, CEO Yannis Mallat announced today that former Assassin's Creed producer Jade Raymond will be in charge of the day-to-day operations.

'Critter Crunch' (PS3) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Critter Crunch players take control of the oh-so-cuddly Biggs, a lovable jungle creature with an iron-clad stomach, indomitable tongue and fierce devotion to his offspring. Biggs is in search of the jewel-rich critters that invade his habitat once a season, and using his tongue to pluck them from their vines, stuffs them into the waiting mouths of larger critters.

'EVE Online: Dominion' Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 3:22 p.m. PDT | 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. CCP announced the 11th free expansion, overhauling 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 rebeautify planets and more.

'Dark Void' (ALL) Pre-Order Incentive - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 3:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dark Void is a highly innovative action title that will deliver a groundbreaking combination of fast-paced vertical combat mixed with mid-air and on-foot action. Fans who pre-order at Gamestop (and select stores in Europe & Australia) will get an in-game gold jetpack with unlimited boost.

'Rock Band' (ALL) Goes on Tour With Bar Nights Initiative

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 2:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Rock Band Bar Nights lets U.S. bar owners to host their own Rock Band Nights, giving them a cutting-edge in-bar entertainment option to help increase foot traffic and provide Rock Band fans with the opportunity to take the stage for a true rock star experience, including a five-song preview disc from The Beatles: Rock Band.

Defense Grid: The Awakening And Yo-Ho Kablammo This Week's XBLA Titles

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 1:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels, featuring beautiful environments, spectacular effects, and a dynamic, engaging soundtrack. Yo-Ho Kablammo is a frantic action-packed game set in a pirate world where you blast your foes with cannon fire, collect numerous power-ups to give you the upper hand, and collect the spoils of your victory.

'Fireburst' (PS3/X360/PC) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 12:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fireburst is a new off-road action racing game that sends you into a fiery, four-wheeled adrenalin frenzy. Behind the wheel of numerous different racers, drivers get to speed along paved race courses or wicked off-road tracks, showing no respect for their rivals.

'Shadow Complex' (X360) Sells 200K Units In One Week, New XBLA Record

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Shadow Complex features old school side-scroller design combined with cutting-edge gameplay and high-definition graphics. Collect power-ups, discover new abilities and evolve your character into a force of destruction as you explore an original new story set in the world of Orson Scott Card’s novel, Empire.

'Military Madness: Nectaris' (ALL) Gets XBLA Date - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 10:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Military Madness is a new version of Hudson's classic turn-based strategy/combat simulation game, including an all-new graphical barrage, a regiment of new units, online co-op and vs. multiplayer and a platoon of other new features.

'God of War Collection' (PS3) Bundles First Two Games on Blu-ray

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 10:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The God of War Collection will feature reworked versions of both God of War and God of War II on a single Blu-ray Disc, remastered with anti-aliased graphics running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience, as well as adding  PlayStation Network trophy support to both titles for the first time.