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Rainier's Articles


Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | 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:

  • FusionFall (PC)

  • We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Guinness World Records 2009: Gamer's Edition Book Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Guinness World Records announces the release date of its definitive collection of video game records, facts and trivia — Guinness World Records 2009: Gamer's Edition. Guinness World Records 2009: Gamer's Edition, the 2nd installment of the must-have "Gamer's Bible," will hit shelves Feb. 4, 2009 for $21.95.

Microsoft Launches Parental Awareness Campaign

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 9:11 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft's Get Game Smart Campaign is public service campaign takes a first-of-its-kind approach to educating and engaging American families by helping parents and kids maintain an ongoing dialogue around balanced and age-appropriate media use and, more specifically, video games, in their homes.

'Freaky Creatures' - 15 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Abandon Interactive's Freaky Creatures is an interactive gaming platform incorporating collectible toys, customizable characters, an expansive online interactive community and challenging virtual battles with other players’ creatures.

'Legends of Zork' Revived as Browser Game

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 9:03 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Jolt Online Gaming announced that it will be publishing Infocom/Activision's classic text based adventure game Legends of Zork, which will give players the chance to once again take up the mantle of Zork, this time via an Internet browser.

'Big Bang Mini' (NDS) Rio de Janeiro World - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SouthPeak Games' Big Bang Mini is a fireworks-based shooter centered around filling the night sky with brilliant bursts of fireworks to take out encroaching enemies.

Koch Media Acquires SCi's Spanish Distribution Outlet

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 8:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Koch Media took over the company PROEIN S.L., which will henceforth be called Koch Media S.L.U., from the SCi Entertainment Group in late July 2008, and thereby established a valuable foothold in Europe's fourth-largest software market.

'Ride to Hell' (PS3/X360/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 6:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ride to Hell is set in the last years of the roaring 1960's, a time of Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N Roll. The biker movement, rock music and the hippie counterculture all add to the fascinating atmosphere to be experienced in Ride to Hell.

Former LucasArts Producer Becomes 'Gatheryn' Studio Director

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 6:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gatheryn is an interactive massive multi-player world of adventure, mystery and romance. You assume the role of a Victorian themed character as you explore, socialize and quest your way through the world.

'My Pet Shop' (NDS) Pins Down Euro Date - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 14, 2009 @ 5:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In My Pet Shop, players will set off on the animal adventure of a lifetime as they work to help run the best pet shop that Green Town has ever seen. With over 40 different animals, players will be able to find and care for adorable and sometimes unusual pets including dogs, pigs, pandas and bears, all set in a beautifully crafted colorful world.