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Rainier's Articles


'The Punisher: No Mercy' (PS3) - New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:44 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Zen Studios announced The Punisher: No Mercy coming exclusively to PlayStation Network. For the first time on consoles, you’ll see the Marvel Universe through a first-person perspective in some intense arena-based multiplayer action, complete with characters like Jigsaw, Bushwacker, Barracuda and even Silver Sable.

Good Old Games Adds 'Stronghold Crusader' And 'Gothic 2 Gold'

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:42 p.m. PST | Filed under News

A little while back Good Old Games signed an agreement with FireFly Studios to add its historic RTS series, starting with Stronghold and now it has also added Stronghold: Crusader. Also added is JoWood's third-person role-playing game Gothic 2 Gold.

'World of Cars Online' Announced - Facts, Features, Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

World of Cars Online is a 3D online world based on the hit movie CARS. Players will be able to take an amazing ride into a wacky world full of fun and adventure by designing their own car, becoming a racing legend, making new friends, and playing mini-games with Lightning McQueen and the rest of the cast.

'Rock Band' (Wii) Gets Boston Four Pack, Blondie And Rejects Track

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 5:12 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.

EA's Q3 2008 Financials Reveal More Closures, Delays, Layoffs, and New Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 2:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

EA's Q3 2008 financial results reveal a slight increase in revenue, but higher than expected expenses and losses on investments resulted in a $641 million net loss, compared to 2007's $33 million. In addition to the previously announced The Sims 3 and Dragon Age: Origins delays, EA is also pushing back The Godfather II until fiscal 2010 (April 1 - June 30). EA had already announced it would close nine studios and lay off 10% of its employees, but in light of the actual results it will now close 3 additional locations and dismiss 11% of its staff. In the follow up conference call, EA CEO John Riccitiello revealed that Dead Space is coming to the Wii, while early next year we can expect Bad Company 2 (X360/PS3) and Mass Effect 2 (X360/PC).

'Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection' (PS3/X360) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 2:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, aka SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, will feature the best first-party games from SEGA’s venerable 16-bit Genesis years as well as bonus content from its 8-bit Master System and 1980s arcade era games library.

'Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box' (ALL) - v1.0.0.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 2:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, a seamless racing battleground, with massive traffic-heavy roads to abuse. The PC edition will be customized with expanded online features, and community-driven content.

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) Gets Pushed Back

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 2:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.Originally scheduled for "early 2009," Bioware has delayed the game until "last half of 2009" to coincide with the console versions..

Atlus Delays Four of Its Upcoming Titles

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Atlus U.S.A. announced that its delaying fours of its upcoming titles. Tokyo Beat Down (NDS), Hammerin' Hero (PSP), The Dark Spire (NDS) and Steal Princess (NDS) are all getting pushed back from their original dates to late March, mid April.

'The Sims 3' Gets Delayed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Feb. 3, 2009 @ 1:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

What if you had to live your whole life in one location … and then one day, suddenly, you could step outside and go anywhere in the whole neighborhood? The Sims 3 gives you the freedom to create unique Sims and immerse them in your own living neighborhood of endless possibility! As we hinted at last month, EA has officially pushed back The Sims 3's Feb. 2009 release date until June 2, 2009.