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Rainier's Articles


'Halo Wars' (X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Halo Wars is a strategy game based on the Halo universe where players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind.

'Afro Samurai' (PS3/X360) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Based on the animated TV series, Afro Samurai is the cutting edge game that delivers a new kind of cinematic game experience, a living episode that offers addictive, immersive and compelling gameplay that's dripping in style.

'Freaky Creatures' - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 6:09 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.

Bomberman Live Becomes 'Deal of the Week'

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 5:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

During the holidays Microsoft kicked off two global 30-day specials to bring great deals on select Xbox Live content (every monday a deal on either a movie rental, a map pack or even an XBLA game) and even free multiplayer for a list of great XBLA titles. This week Bomberman Live lowers its price from the usual 800 to 600 points.

'the Hunter' - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 4:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

the Hunter is a free to play online hunting game that artfully combines the most realistic hunting action, with the community and functionality of a social networking site.

'Dissidia: Final Fantasy' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dissidia: Final Fantasy is an all-new title in the FF franchise, although it's not part of the compilation of Final Fantasy VIII or the Ivalice Alliance. Not a standard RPG, it's labeled a dramatic progressive action title, and Tetsuya Nomura, known for Kingdom Hearts, has signed on to be the game's character designer.

'WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009' (ALL) DLC to Add Costumes & Superstars

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 3:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 will unleash a new tag team experience, allowing players to build momentum and attributes, eliminate opponents with high impact double teams and finishers, as well as get the “hot tag” for the win. S vs. Raw 2009 fans will soon have the opportunity to download updated costumes and even new Superstars for the game.

Factor 5 Hits Hard Times, Forced to Lay off Half its Staff

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this year California-based Factor 5, known for Lair and Star Wars Rogue Squadron III, signed a multi-game development deal with Brash Entertainment. While any titles have yet to be officially announced, it is known that one of its current projects is a new Super-Man game. Due to the recent demise of Brash, however, Factor 5 has found itself in a tight spot and was forced to lay off half of its staff.

'Niki: Rock 'n' Ball' Coming to WiiWare - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 3:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Austrian indie developer Bplus announced its upcoming arcade platformer Niki: Rock 'n' Ball, a jump'n roll game where you must collect all the 6 ZeLeLi pearls in sequence, in a stage, and conquer all the monsters to open the portal to the next stage.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (PS3/X360/PC) No Longer Banned Down Under

by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 2:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable. Originally banned in Australia for too much blood & violence, after Warner Bros. appealed the decision, F.E.A.R. 2 has now received a MA15+ rating, without cutting or making any changes to the game's content.