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Rainier's Articles


'Mass Effect' (ALL) DLC and Sequel Details

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 12:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

At ComicCon Bioware mentioned that a new DLC for its sci-fi action/rpg is in the pipeline. A video documentary on the Mass Effect Platinum Hits edition reveals that a kind of casino gaming fight club space station will be added, initially planned to be included in the original game, giving people a much more combat-oriented, lighter-story experience. Also mentioned was the fact that save games from ME will carry over into the sequel, which will in general take you through a darker period where you're really looking for answers with a lot of twists and turns.

'Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood transports players from a ravaged Civil War-era Georgia to the Aztec ruins of Mexico. In the wildest West ever depicted, players can embody both McCall brothers in an intense Wild West storyline full of greed, lust and lawlessness that takes place during a legendary period of American history.

'Death Tank' This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Title

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Death Tank is a fast-paced action game requiring quick reflexes and cunning strategy. Devastating weapons and unique items give your tank unlimited destructive power.

'Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop' (Wii) - 8 Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.

EA to Develop Innovative Sporting Goods

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 9:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News

EA SPORTS has signed a multi-year agreement with Toy Island to develop a unique new line of sports equipment that will bring the excitement of video game simulation outside onto the fields of play.

'Guitar Hero: Metallica' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 9:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: Metallica features an Expert+ difficulty setting for people with two kick pedals, pop-up video style tracks, new guitar and bass tones, allowing you to play as a band member in single instrument or band career game modes, a total of 28 Metallica tracks, as well as 21 other artists.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 8:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

Warner Bros. Supporting Square Enix Offer for SCi/Eidos

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 8:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Last week we reported that Square Enix and Eidos had reached a preliminary agreement for the Japanese developer/publisher to acquire Eidos. The question was how Warner Bros., which already owns 20% of Eidos, would react. As it turns out WBIE is not going to counter offer, but has instead issued a statement saying it is "supportive," and will vote in favor of the takeover.

'MadWorld' (Wii) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 8:30 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MadWorld is a third-person action game that has a unique black & white style depicting a sharp backdrop that straddles graphic novels and 3-D worlds, mixing irreverent humor and over-the-top violence.

'Rise Of The Argonauts' (ALL) - Name your Kid Jason, Get Year Long Free Games

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2009 @ 8:20 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg set in ancient Greece where you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.