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Rainier's Articles


New US Outfit Brings Free-to-Play MMORPG 'Nostale' to North America

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:35 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nostale is a free-to-play casual MMORPG which takes gamers through seventy exciting levels of the wonderful world of East Mile. Gamers can choose from one of four character classes, each with unique powers and features. The ultimate goal is to fight Dark Horn and his legion of demons in the land of death.

'Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle' (PS2) Goes Gold - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition: Iron Triangle is an epic historical simulation from legendary game producer Kou Shibusawa where players assume the role of Nobunaga, or of a rival warlord, in their quest to unite Japan under one rule.

'AionGuard' (PS3/X360) Revealed

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The newest Edge issue reveals that Avalanche is not only working on a sequel to Just Cause, but also another open world title what it describes as a mix of "WWI dogfighter pilots, Samurai and medieval knights." Already in development for two years, AionGuard will have you control armies of thousands, and pilot-able dragons as you wage war against the Nazurbaal, who are harvesting the world's magical powers. As you progress through regions, each one will have an enemy stronghold, so you can disrupt supply lines, capture power sources, and befriend local tribes to make your battles easier.

'MySims Party' (NDS/Wii) - 20 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 9:54 a.m. PST | Filed under News

MySims Party turns any gathering into an instant party with 50 mini games (40 in the NDS version) to choose from, each hosted by a different MySim.

'Tomb Raider: Underworld' (ALL) Lacked Polishing, Says Sacked Creative Director

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Tomb Raider: Underworld is an epic adventure game that delivers exploration-based gameplay giving players a new level of challenge and choice as they solve mysteries from exotic locations around the world. Last week, Eidos revealed Tomb Raider: Underworld fell short of internal expectations, making the company's stock drop 25%, followed by the inevitable layoffs at Crystal Dynamics. One of the 30 victims was creative director Eric Lindstrom, who said he wished they could have spent more time polishing Underworld.

Slightly Mad Studios Arises from Blimey! Games' Ashes

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 8:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Joint Administrators were appointed to UK based developer Blimey! Games on Jan. 8 2009, following the insolvency of its parent company, 10tacle Studios in the summer of 2008. Former Blimey! head honcho Ian Bell acquired all the assets and its workforce.

'Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis' (ALL) Online Comic Reveals Protagonists

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 8:22 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Secret Files 2 is a point-and-click adventure game based on mysterious phenomena around the world. As a follow-up to Secret Files: Tunguska, the sequel takes on a different mystery in a totally different location. The first little comic strip featuring the two Secret Files protagonists is now on the official Web site.

'Age of Conan' Merging More Than Half Of Its Servers

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 6:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Age of Conan is an online action RPG, mixing a story-driven single-player experience with a brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan. Late last year, Funcom already merged servers in order to increase population, and in the near future, it will reduce its 49 current servers to 18 in order to further boost the game experience.

'Devil Survivor' (NDS) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 6:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Atlus' Devil Survivor is a new RPG in the Megami Tensei franchise, currently only scheduled for release in Japan later this month.

Wii Shop Channel Adds A Classic and Two Wiiware Title

by Rainier on Jan. 12, 2009 @ 6:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Nintendo added a classic and one WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Jungle Speed (Wiiware), Planet Pachinko (Wiiware), and Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse (VC).