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Rainier's Articles


'Texas Cheat 'Em' (PS3/X360/PC) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Wideload Games' Texas Cheat 'Em is a new take on the classic Texas Hold ‘Em rules, turning an average online poker table upside down by layering party games and other gambling minigames on top of the basic rules, and allowing players to cheat to win!

'Call of Duty: World at War' (ALL) Double XP Weekend Gets New Playlists

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 5:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Call of Duty: World at War changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever. From Jan. 30th through Feb 1st. players will not only receive Double-XP, but also two new playlists (4v4 Team Tactical and Mercenary TDM ).

'LocoRoco 2' (PSP) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 4:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

LocoRoco 2 further plunges you into a colorful world where jelly-like creatures sing, roll and bounce their way through levels to reach their goals. Guide your LocoRoco through the various worlds using a simple tilting and bouncing gameplay mechanic.

'Faith and a .45' (PS3/X360/PC) Development Put on Hold

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 4:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Faith and a .45, developed by Deadline Games, is an intense and atmospheric shooter featuring a heavy focus on characters, co-operative gameplay, road movie storytelling, and cinematic aesthetics. Not been heard of in a little while, Deadline Games revealed that the project has been put on hold due to it not being able to secure a publisher.

'Hotel Giant 2' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 3:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Enter the challenging tourism industry and test your skills by building, designing and managing the most luxurious hotels in the world! As guests go about their lives, follow their behavior, moods, activities, and find out exactly what they like and dislike.

Disney Layoffs and Studio Consolidation Confirmed

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 3:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier today, rumors started flying around the internets that Disney Interactive Studios had fired over 50 employees of British Columbia-based studio Propaganda Games, known for last year's Turok and currently working on two unannounced titles, but while DIS itself confirmed layoffs, it insisted that fewer than 30 people were let go. At the same time, DIS revealed that it was going to consolidate its Salt Lake City-based studios Avalanche Software (Chicken Little/Bolt) and Fall Line Studios (Chronicles of Narnia), which resulted in another 20 people getting the pink slip.

'Dragon Quest IX' (NDS) - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 2:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Square Enix's Dragon Quest IX: Defender of the Stars, developed by Level 5, is the first title on any Nintendo system since Dragon Quest VI, 10 years ago, now featuring WiFi support for four players in co-op.

Register 'Unreal Tournament 3' On Steam, Get Achievements

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 2:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In preparation for Epic's big Unreal Tournament 3 update, fans who own a retail copy may now freely register it with Steam, which will then be updated automatically via Steam and introduce support for Steamworks Achievements (with over 50 Achievements), plus a host of new features and enhancements in AI, Server Browsing, Demo Recording, Mod Support, and more.

'StarCraft II' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 1:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

StarCraft II will feature the return of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg races, overhauled and re-imagined with Blizzard's approach to game balance, designed to be the ultimate competitive RTS game.

'Don King Boxing' (NDS/Wii) Officially Announced, Gets Dated

by Rainier on Jan. 29, 2009 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Revealed last month, Don King Boxing provides a boxing experience for Wii via accurate controls, a unique story mode, an exhilarating multiplayer system, and implementation of the Wii Balance Board.