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Rainier's Articles


'Sushi Academy' (NDS) Officially Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Already revealed in our E3 coverage, Sushi Academy reveals the art of preparing traditional Japanese sushi via a series of fun, interactive challenges that ultimately lead to becoming a video game Sushi Master.

'City of Heroes' Issue 16: Power Spectrum - Details & Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

City of Heroes is a superhero themed MMORPG that offers a host of gameplay features, allowing you to create your own heroes, band together with others to fight evil, build your own secret HQ and strive to become the premiere hero group in the city.

'Conquest! Medieval Realms' - v1.6 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 9:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Conquest! Medieval Realms is a turn-based game where the objective is to conquer up to 7 opposing players (either AI players or other human players) by defeating their armies and capturing their lands.

'War Rock' Content Update Adds New Map, Three New Vehicles - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

War Rock is a tactical, modern Free2Play multiplayer FPS with intense, fast-paced combat. K2 Network's free content update adds a new map called Skill Pointer and three new vehicles.

'Diablo III' to Feature PvP

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 8:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses. Community Manager Bashiok revealed that PvP has been part of the development all along, integrated with Battle.net, just not talked about.

Xbox 360 Summer Dashboard Update Avatar Marketplace - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 8:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Later this summer, Microsoft plans to roll out a major dashboard update for its Xbox 360, improving aspects such as the Netflix streaming video experience, video display options, but also adding new items like premium avatar clothing (with a marketplace), user ratings, and Games on Demand (in August).

Kalypso's GamesCom Lineup Spearheaded by 'Tropico 3' (ALL)

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 7:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009

In Tropico 3 you will again be able to play the role of “El Presidente” taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.

'Quarrel' (XBLA) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 7:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Quarrel is an XBLA game in which up to four competitors strive for dominance through the creation of the most complex and valuable words to capture and colonize the territories formerly held by their contemporaries.

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Gorillaz, The Who, Joplin and Much More

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 7:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'Astro Boy: The Video Game' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 7, 2009 @ 6:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on the upcoming feature film inspired by itself, Astro Boy: The Video Game will allow players to become Astro Boy, a young boy robot with incredible powers who takes to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot army.