Rainier's Articles


'Shadowbane' Gets A Stay of Execution

by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 12:38 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in a dark fantasy world burning with strife and unrest, Shadowbane combines immersive role-playing with deep strategic elements such as city management, army creation, siege warfare and economic development. Scheduled to go down on May 1, Shadowbane got an reprieve until July 1, 2009, and while Ubisoft is trying to get rid of the MMORPG, AeriaGames is interested in taking over and currently checking the viability of the game.

'Scribblenauts' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Scribblenauts the player uses the NDS touch-screen to help his character, Maxwell, acquire the starite in each level by solving a series of puzzles. In order complete each puzzle, players will use the stylus and notepad to write down the word for any object that comes to mind in order to reach the goal.

Arkanoid, Zombie Wranglers and Space Invaders Extreme on XBLA This Week

by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 10:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The famed 1970’s arcade shooter, Space Invaders, turns high-definition and multiplayer-tastic this week, accompanied by Arkanoid Live, and Zombie Wranglers, all priced at 800 points.

'Miami Law' (NDS) Characters Revealed #1

by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 10:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Live the life of a law enforcement officer tasked with saving the world in Miami Law, known in Europe as Miami Crisis, featuring explosive action, as well as crime-scene investigation, which players will use interchangeably to help save the city of Miami.

'Officers' Gets New Euro Date - New Screens

by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 10:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead any of three sides to victory: USSR, Germany and Allies (GB and USA). The game recreates the real structures of all participants' armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques.

'Free Realms' (PS3/PC) Trading Card Game Launches This Week

by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 10:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Free Realms is a free whimsical fantasy massively multiplayer RPG from Sony Online offering lighthearted adventuring, aimed primarily at casual female gamers, and optional bonus content via micro transactions. The TCG features more than 180 game cards as well as more than 50 virtual reward cards redeemable for exciting items in the online game.

'Wheelman' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Free/Premium DLCs - Screens

by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wheelman will take you on a thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona, delivering powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline with car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences.

'Rock Band 2' (Wii) Gets No Less Than 18 New Tracks

by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

'The Clique: Diss and Make Up' (NDS) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 9:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Clique: Diss and Make Up, developed by Gorilla Systems, allows fans to play as a new student in school attempting to make friends and increase their popularity in an effort to join the ultimate clique, the Pretty Committee.

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10' and 'Grand Slam Tennis' (Wii) Ahead of Time

by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA Sports announced that both Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 and Grand Slam Tennis will ship to stores one week earlier than originally announced.