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Rainier's Articles


'Left 4 Dead 2' (ALL) Shows More Carnival - Screen

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 6:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games, adding melee combat to enable deeper co-operative gameplay, with items such as a chainsaw, frying pan, axe, baseball bat, and more.

Analyst Thinks New Xbox 360 SKU to Include 500 GB HD and Natal

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 6:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Compatible with any Xbox 360 system, the "Project Natal" sensor is the world's first to combine an RGB camera, depth sensor, multi-array microphone and custom processor running proprietary software all in one device. In a recent interview, Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter thinks that Microsoft might bring a new X360 version on the market by late 2010, bundling an even bigger HD (500GB) and its Natal game control device, presumably for $300.

'Valkyria Chronicles 2' (PSP) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 5:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

While SEGA's tactical RPG Valkyria Chronicles was released on the PS3 last year, the sequel will be coming to the PSP. VK2 will keep the cell shaded graphics, is set two years after the original in a military school in Gallia, and will introduce new characters as you control various military cadets. The story itself is being told from 17-year-old Avan Hardence's perspective, will feature more missions, battle tank customization, and ad hoc.

Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, August 31, 2009

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Nintendo added a VC, a NDSi, and two WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 2, 3-2-1, Rattle Battle! (Wiiware), Puzzle League Express (NDSiWare), and Phantasy Star (VC).

'Half-Minute Hero' (PSP) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 1:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Half-Minute Hero is a bold new concept of having the player save the world, 30 seconds at a time. The player must fight, shoot, summon, and protect in four distinct modes, each containing a different perspective and unique gameplay style, across a total of 120 varied stages. The 8-bit graphics and story elements provide a unique style and humor, while the hard-rocking soundtrack keeps pace with the breakneck speed of gameplay.

'Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time' (PS3) Demo Coming

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 12:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time will continue to bring the experience of playing your own computer generated animation movie. Expect all the laughs and witty banter of a Ratchet and Clank title, as you enjoy all-new space gameplay that gives players the opportunity to engage in space battles, explore the surrounding star system, and discover hidden items and collectibles. Insomniac has confirmed it is working on a demo, but did not provide any content, or release date, specifics.

Welcome to the New WorthPlaying - Part 2

by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

Well, we've managed to live through the first day of the new site. There were, and still are, quite a few little odds and ends that need fixing, but they are being addressed.

Once we've made sure that the entire archive of articles is in working order, our first new addition will be adding an integrated forum/comments section, which had been broken on the old WP for, ehh ... quite a while.

Apart from that, the weekend was great, Friday and Saturday was smoking hot, 95 degrees (35 celsius for the Euros), but luckily it cooled off on Sunday. Watched the final episodes of "The Jury" (British miniseries) and made a delicious pot roast. Unfortunately, the new site cut into my plans of playing CrimeCraft all weekend, but there's always tomorrow!

'Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2009 @ 5:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (aka "Gay Tony"), players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price.

Welcome to the New WorthPlaying - Part 1

by Rainier on Aug. 30, 2009 @ 1:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD

When you see this, it means that you've hit the new WorthPlaying. After many years in the works, it has finally arrived. Longtime readers may have read about or heard us promising this for a quite a while. It has taken three different developers and two complete re-writes, but the day has finally arrived.

 

We're very relieved, exhausted, happy and giddy that we've finally arrived at this point.

I also want to point out that this is only the first step. While we've already added a few things, there are many more features that are going to be added in the coming weeks.

 

Special thanks go out to Ricky for making this all possible, Judy for putting up with my constant changes and long days & nights, Michael for being patient and all of our loyal staffers who have stuck with us over the years.

'NBA Live 10' (PSP/PS3/X360) Soundtrack Revealed

by Rainier on Aug. 29, 2009 @ 11:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Live 10 is bringing a renewed focus to the franchise with innovations to the core gameplay and new online game modes. The Dynamic DNA service, driven by Synergy Sports Technology, will make a return, with significant improvements allow ing players to connect their game to the NBA season like never before.