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Rainier's Articles


'Star Wars: The Old Republic' Now Accepting Beta Test Sign-ups

by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2009 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.

'Dead Mountaineer's Hotel' - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2009 @ 7:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Dead Mountaineer's Hotel, developed by Electronic Paradise, is a 3D point-and-click adventure in the style of Benoit Sokal's Syberia, based on the original story by famous Russian sci-fiction writers Strugatsky Brothers.

Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle and Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Game Pack Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2009 @ 7:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With the holidays just around the corner, Xbox 360 has announced two new offerings to make shopping season a breeze, the Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle (includes Xbox 360 Elite console and LEGO Batman/PURE)  and the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Game Pack (black wireless controller and four XBLA games).

'DC Universe Online' (PS3/PC) Unveils The Green Arrow - New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2009 @ 7:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SOE Austin is building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.

True Games Interactive Opens Free-to-Play MMO Studio in Texas

by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2009 @ 7:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

True Games Interactive announced the formation of a new development studio in Austin, Texas, which will be dedicated to high-quality online free-to-play content via micro-transactions. The studio's first project is currently in development and is a newly created True Games intellectual property.

Zoo Games Signs Indie Developed 'Storm' - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2009 @ 6:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Storm is a physics-based puzzle platform game where players control the weather, breathing gusts of wind, summoning torrents of rain, and calling down thunderous claps of lightning. The goal is to manipulate the environment in order to move a series of balls from the beginning of the level to the end, navigating treacherous terrain and puzzling pitfalls along the way.

'Mercenary Wars' Enters Closed Beta Stage, Sign Up

by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2009 @ 6:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mercenary Wars is a free-to-play, online military FPS game with unique customization features and an innovative stat system.

'Elven Legacy' Dates Three Expansion Packs - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2009 @ 6:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Elven Legacy delivers a world filled with magic, and a thrilling nonlinear storyline, gauged to provide many hours of gameplay for strategy enthusiasts. Through an epic quest to restore the former glory of the Elven race, this fantasy strategy game offers both depth and scope, all in colorful and inspirational settings.

'The Secret World' (ALL) Delayed Due To Funcom LayOffs

by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

An ancient, dreaming evil stirs. Dangerous creatures awaken. The Earth is in mortal peril. The wonders and horrors of the secret world are re-emerging in our world. The time has come to take up arms in the war between good & evil. Warriors and champions of Gaia, your training is about to begin. Rise. You have been chosen. Norwegian site E24 revealed that Funcom has laid off 20% of its employees, resulting in a delay of "several months" for The Secret World, probably pushing it back until 2011.

'Endless Ocean 2' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2009 @ 5:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Endless Ocean 2 explores life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalogue species you encountered, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures, and features multiplayer so you can dive in with a friend, but beware of the predatorial animals added to the mix.