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Rainier's Articles


Activision Confirms 7 Studios Acquisition, Denies Charges, Says Court Agrees

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision strongly denies the allegations made by Genius Products and believes that the claims are disingenuous and lack any merit. Yesterday, the L.A. Superior Court found that there was no evidence of any wrongdoing and refused to grant any restraining order against Activision.

'R.U.S.E.' (PS3/X360/PC) - New Screen & Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 12:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

R.U.S.E. is a strategy game in which the players use their brain as the ultimate weapon, fighting a war of perception, where the ability to deceive and mislead the enemy determines success. A first in a strategy game, R.U.S.E. reinvigorates the genre by using deception to give new-found depth to the game play.

Activision Blizzard's Quarterly Revenue Better Than Anticipated

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Due to the better-than-expected performance of its titles at retail, Activision announced that its March quarter revenues ($860 million) are tracking ahead of its prior outlook ($550 million), driven by Call of Duty, Guitar Hero and World of Warcraft.

'The Bigs 2' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Known for its over-the-top style of gameplay, The Bigs 2 focuses on the big fast-paced moments in Major League Baseball with new opportunities to go up against MLB legends, more mini-games like Home Run Pinball, and a variety of other new features.

Thursday, April 16, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Gothic III' - v1.71 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 10:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gothic 3 is the third part of the RPG legend presenting an intense, living world and a non-linear, varied gaming experience. JoWood has released a final v1.71 patch resolving some mayor and some minor issues.

'Guitar Hero Smash Hits' (ALL) Partial Tracklist Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turn down the lights, crank up the amps and prepare to command center stage as some of the most famous AND infamous tracks from previous Guitar Hero titles. Step into the spotlight in the most epic, full band jam session to date — Guitar Hero Smash Hits.

'Assassin's Creed II' (ALL) Officially Announced - Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a vast open world environment, Assassin's Creed II invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy, and seeking vengeance.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | 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.

'Help Wanted' (Wii) Goes Gold - Trailer

by Rainier on April 16, 2009 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hudson Entertainment 's Help Wanted is a fun, slap-stick new life simulation game for Wii where players are sent on a mission to save the world from impending extinction by completing fifty different jobs.