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Rainier's Articles


'TMNT: Smash-Up' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up is a 4-player action brawler that features a variety of battle modes including online multiplayer gameplay, minigames, and an original story mode for single player co-created with Peter Laird.

'Fable II' (X360) Downloadable in Episodes on Xbox Live

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Fable 2 is a sequel to the wildly successful original that sold more than 3 million copies, offering even more choices and building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where players' every decision continually defines who they become.

'Need for Speed Nitro' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Developed by EA Montreal, Need for Speed Nitro for Wii and NDS will have players of all skill levels hooked from the moment they get into the action, while arcade racing fans will be exhilarated by the deep and challenging gameplay. EA Montreal has already established a strong track record of developing for these platforms and will bring their unique creativity and innovation to the Need for Speed franchise.

Digital Reader / Comics Coming to PSP

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

The digital reader service will be launched with Digital Comics this December in select countries, the U.S, and regions in Europe with other PAL territories to follow in 2010, putting PSP owners in control of a huge library of Digital Comics from provider partners including one of the leading comic publishers, Marvel Entertainment. Content from other partners such as IDW Publishing, iVerse Media and others, as well as graphic novels for bite-sized entertainment on demand and on the go will be available.

The new Digital Comics service will let you download hundreds of classic and new comics from PlayStation®Store to your

Video On Demand, Voucher Cards Coming to PSN

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Launching this November in France, Germany, Spain and the UK, with other markets to follow in 2010, the service will allow movie fans to download the latest releases straight to their PS3 and PSP for viewing at home or on the go.

The video delivery service will offer high quality entertainment, available to buy or to rent, from major movie studios including 20th Century Fox, Disney-ABC-ESPN Television1, Lionsgate2, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM), Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Starz Media2, Universal2, and Warner Bros., in addition to local market studios including Universum Film (Germany) and Constantin Film (Germany).  Additional local studios in

PS3 Slim Officially Announced, Price Drop Confirmed

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Sony Computer Entertainment unveiled the new charcoal black PlayStation 3, featuring an extremely streamlined form factor with a 120GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

The internal design architecture of the new PS3 system, from the main semiconductors and power supply unit to the cooling mechanism, has been completely redesigned, achieving a much slimmer and lighter body.  Compared to the very first PS3 model with 60GB HDD, the internal volume as well as its thickness and weight are trimmed down to approximately two-thirds.  Furthermore, power consumption is also cut to two-thirds, helping to reduce fan noise.  While inheriting the sleek curved body design

'Invizimals' (PSP) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Invizimals allows players to interact with their environment, using the PSP Camera to look for invisible creatures that lurk around every corner. Using the PSP on-screen sensor, players can track down the mysterious Invizimals and lay down magical traps to capture as many of them as possible.

'Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time' (PS3) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Concluding the events that began in Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction and Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time will answer some of the franchise fans' biggest questions. After discovering that lovable robot Clank’s disappearance was engineered by Dr. Nefarious, the Wrench-swinging Ratchet races to save his best friend.

'Forza Motorsport 3 ' (X360) Manufacturer's Showcase Vol. 1 - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Live the most realistic racing experience ever as you take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe.

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized will deliver an arsenal of cutting-edge weaponry, vehicles and tactics, arming players with precision controls for battle across the world's most dangerous hotspots.