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Rainier's Articles


'The Lord of the Rings: Conquest' (ALL) Demo on PSN/XBL, System Requirements

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2009 @ 4:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an action-packed game set in the Lord of the Rings universe of J.R.R. Tolkien where players will fight epic battles any way they want, whether it be as the heroic forces of good, or as the legions of Sauron’s evil army, including Cave-trolls, Oliphaunts, the Balrog and Sauron himself.

'Way of the Samurai 3' (PS3) Also Coming to X360

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2009 @ 4:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Acquire is developing the next installment in the Way of the Samurai franchise, currently only scheduled for release in Japan this fall. Way of the Samurai 3 will feature over 100 weapons for you to wield in defense of the poor, lonely, while fending off rivaling samurai clans. Spike has revealed that it is also bringing WotS 3 to Xbox 360 with added customization possibilities.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2008' - Countdown, 10-1

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 2:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions, top handheld and downloadable titles, top console/PC offerings, and the countdown of games 11-20. Today we're finishing up the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2008. Read more for the final results!

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Roy Orbison Six Pack

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 2:06 p.m. PST | 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.

'Skate 2' (PS3/X360) Demo Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 12:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set five years after the original, San Vanelona's been rebuild after it was hit by a natural disaster. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, gamers are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the New San Vanelona skate scene. A Skate 2 demo is scheduled to appear on Xbox Live next week, Jan. 8, 2009.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2008' - Countdown, 20-11

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 12:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions, top handheld and downloadable titles, and top console/PC offerings. Today we're starting the countdown of the top 20 titles – tune in tomorrow to see what WP considers to be the best game of 2008. Read more for the results!

'Fable II' (X360) Knothole Island DLC - New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 3:04 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set 500 years after the original, Fable 2 offers even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. The Fable II DLC adds Knothole Island, where new quests, wondrous items and bizarre characters await.

'Merv Griffin's Crosswords' This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Game

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 2:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Merv Griffin's Crosswords combines over a thousand unique and challenging crossword puzzles with fast-paced game show action in an incredibly addictive and entertaining game for the whole family.

Worlds.com Sues NCSoft for Virtual Worlds Patent Infringment

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 2:42 a.m. PST | Filed under News

General Patent Corporation announced that it filed a patent infringement lawsuit against NCSoft in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division on behalf of its client, Worlds.com.

'Arcanum' - Unofficial v081229 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2009 @ 2:40 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sierra's Arcanum, developed by now defunct Troika Games, is an isometric RPG that creates a compelling new world where magic and technology coexist in an uneasy balance. This v081229 patch fixes some of critical bugs, adds some lost content, fixes stats on lots of NPCs, and plenty more.