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Rainier's Articles


'StarCraft II' Gets Original Jim Raynor Voice Actor Back

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 11:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game. Earlier this year, fans went rabid when Blizzard confirmed that neither Glynnis Talken (Kerrigan) nor Robert Clotworthy (Jim Raynor) would be reprising their voice acting roles, but this seems to have changed, as Robert confirmed he is back on board. Now fans can take up arms again and see what can be done about this no LAN issue ....

'Maximillian and the Rise of the Mutant Mudds' (NDS) Revealed

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Renegade Kid, known for Dementium the Ward and Moon, is not only working on a sequel to its horror/action game, but also has a second project in the works, Maximillian and the Rise of the Mutant Mudds. The new game is a platformer, where the player will use a waterpack to double-jump chasms and squirt enemies to death. It might be a download-only title to avoid expensive retail packaging costs.

'East India Company' - Rule The Waves Contest Gets You Face Time

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 10:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the world's most powerful trading empire and engaging in fierce battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic environment.

'Armored Core 3' (PSP) - 40 New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 9:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Originally released on the PS2 in 2002, Armored Core 3 is getting ported to the PSP, with the addition of a multiplayer mode. The game is based around one entity that ruled the world, The Controller. As time went on several powerful Corporations came on the scene, waging war with each other in their struggles to gain absolute power.

'Cake Mania 3' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 9:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Cake Mania 3 boasts new features that will attract everyone from loyal fans to first time players. More than 80 new levels, 30 new customers and 6 beautiful time-spanning environments test Jill's speed and efficiency.

'Grease' (NDS/Wii) Announced

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 9:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Grease will allow players to sing and dance alongside Danny, Sandy, The Pink Ladies and the T-Birds. The game will take full advantage of the Wii’s motion-sensing controls and microphone, and the DS’s touch screen to create exciting gameplay for casual and family gamers eager to experience Grease in a new medium.

Kodu Game Lab Now Available On Xbox Live

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 9:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Have you ever wanted to create your own video game? Now is the time to put your imagination to the test. Microsoft Research’s new game lab “Kodu Game Lab” launches on Xbox Live Community Games today, giving aspiring game makers of all ages the chance to bring their own game creations to Xbox 360.

'NBA 2K10' (ALL) Gets Anniversary Edition With Extra Goodies

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 8:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA 2K10 is expected to deliver the most realistic, stylistic, and feature-rich simulation experience ever available in the NBA 2K franchise – from gameplay to graphics, presentation and online features. The Anniversary Edition will come packaged in a specially designed 2K Sports locker configured for game storage, and include exclusive items and a commemorative video.

'I Heart Geeks!' (NDS) - New Screens

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 7:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

I Heart Geeks! is the ultimate combination of humor and physics-based puzzles, featuring a tongue-in-cheek story and hip art style where the brainy geek overcomes the brawny (and bullying) jocks, winning the heart of the beautiful cheerleader.

TrackMania (NDS/PC) Coming to the Wii

by Rainier on July 1, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TrackMania is a hybrid 3D /racing game filled with progressively difficult tracks, a variety of fascinating competitive modes, and the ability to create your own tracks using building blocks (tunnels, land transitions, signs, turbos) and share them with other users. At the IDEF in Cannes, Nadeo revealed it is working with Firebrand Games to port Trackmania to the Wii, featuring the fabled editor and supporting split-screen, online and hotseat multiplayer.