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Rainier's Articles


Nintendo Wii Sells 50 Million, New NDS/Wii Titles Revealed

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 10:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

During his GDC 09 keynote, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed that the Wii has now sold over 50 million units, making it the fastest-selling game console in history. Earlier today Square Enix announced a few new titles, but Nintendo itself is working on Rock N' Roll Climber, a rock climbing simulator using the balance board and nunchuk, and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for the DSi later this year. Classic arcade games are coming to the Wii Shop Channel ($5/6) while a new Wii System Update will allow users to expand storage with an SD Card from which to load games.

Square Enix Brings 'Final Fantasy' Titles to the Wii - Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Square Enix announced at the Game Developers Conference the forthcoming releases of new downloadable titles including Final Fantasy IV: the Years After and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles : My Life as a Darklord for WiiWare, as well as the Final Fantasy series for the Virtual Console for Wii.

'Emergency: Disaster Squad' (NDS) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 9:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Emergency: Disaster Squad is an emergency response game for NDS where you cCommand and coordinate your units on the ground and rescue those in need and save lives! Take control of firefighters, police officers and paramedics as you respond to life or death situations that require a clear head and quick thinking.

'Bionic Commando' (ALL) Pins Down Release Date

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) Coming to PC

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Transforming music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience, Guitar Hero World Tour for PC offers state-of-the-art wireless controllers to computer gamers for the first time, new online and offline gameplay modes and a Music Studio feature for composing and editing original rock and roll anthems.

'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince you'll engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class, take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory, get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements and journey toward discovering the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

'Coraline' (NDS/PS2/Wii) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Coraline lets you take on the role of the adventurous heroine Coraline and interact with the characters from the movie while navigating the scheming Other Mother's web of deceit in a fantastical adventure through two distinct and interactive worlds.

'CID The Dummy' (ALL) Reveals the Opposition

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

CID The Dummy is an all-new action platformer that is sure to grab you with its enjoyable, fun gameplay, featuring a totally original character with charisma and moves, different fighting styles with which to battle enemies from unarmed combat to weapons like the Bazooka that can freeze, hit and burn.

'Little King's Story' (Wii) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marvelous Entertainment has teamed with XSEED Games to publish Little King’s Story, the fantasy adventure RPG title formerly known as Project O, developed by the creators of Harvest Moon, FFXII, Dragon Quest VIII etc.

Havok Cloth Fastest Selling Havok Product

by Rainier on March 25, 2009 @ 8:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

At GDC, Havok is showcasing industry-changing technical breakthroughs in real-time clothing simulation, marking the first time that movie-quality cloth has been seen on in-game characters, and its widespread adoption has made it the fastest-selling Havok product to date.