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Rainier's Articles


'Shelter' Announced

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Shelter is an isometric, post-apocalyptic, single-player computer RPG, influenced by a number of the gameplay philosophies used by Fallout; however, it neither shares Fallout's universe, nor is set to exactly replicate Fallout's gameplay mechanics.

'Patapon 2' (PSP) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 3:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Patapon 2 is a 2D platform/action adventure game that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through an innovative use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world.

'Saw' (ALL) Picked Up by Konami

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 3:39 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The last we heard from SAW was shortly after Brash Entertainment's demise, as it was being shopped around to other publishers. Using the Unreal Engine 3, Saw is being developed with the creators of the SAW movies, Leigh Whannell & James Wan, and according to Variety, it's now being picked up by Konami. Familiar with the genre through its Silent Hill franchise, Konami is said to have picked up the project after the right reverted to Lionsgate. Still being developed by Zombie Studios, the source claims the game is now also coming to PC.

'101-in-1 Explosive Megamix' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

101-in-1 Explosive Megamix is a collection of 101 addictive mini-game types including: puzzles, sports, racing, cooking, shooting, balancing, juggling, and much more. There is practically no end to the fast-paced arcade action!

'Dawn of War II' to Use SteamWorks DRM and Online Activation

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

WH 40k: Dawn of War II takes players to the brutal frontlines of war where they’ll experience intense action and visceral combat through a non-linear single player experience and a fully co-op campaign.

'DC Universe Online' (PS3/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 1:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SOE Austin is building a world where you feel like you've stepped into the DC Universe and become the ultimate super-hero (or villain) along side of Superman, Batman, or Ambush Bug.

Ubisoft's Red Storm Studio Moving into Huge New Facility

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 1:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft seems to be weathering the down economy pretty well, with solid financial results, no layoffs, but studio acquisitions instead. Its Red Storm studio, known for the Rainbow Six franchise, is also on the move, literally, as on May 1, 2009 it will be moving into a new 35,000 square feet office in Cary, North Carolina for the next 10 years.

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 12:22 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ubisoft will launch an all-new, original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game – the first not tied to a TMNT movie, TV show or comic book – which will be a four-player action fighting title developed by Game Arts, known for Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii.

'Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box' (ALL) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, a seamless racing battleground, with massive traffic-heavy roads to abuse. The PC edition will be customized with expanded online features, and community-driven content. This demo is the full game, which lets you play part in demo mode, and unlocks when you purchase a CD Key through the in-game store...

'Onslaught' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 5, 2009 @ 11:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Onslaught, players are sent on a mission to find the reason contact with a distant research colony was lost. Upon arrival, they find themselves attacked by an overwhelming horde of giant bugs. Players use the Nunchuk and Wiimote to aim, shoot, reload and toss grenades at the creatures in order to survive.