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Rainier's Articles


'Alarm for Cobra 11: Burning Wheels' (X360/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show "Alarm for Cobra 11." While the previous installment has yet to be released in North America, Europe is already gearing up to burn more rubber.

'Tomb Raider Underworld' (ALL) Demo on Xbox Live, PC Version Later This Week

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away. Eidos has released a 1.2Gb demo on XBL, with the PC version to follow on Friday.

Race in Style With the $995 RennSport Cockpit

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Fanatec introduced its high-end, and at $995 USD also high priced, RennSport Cockpit. Specially designed for the strong force feedback effects of all Fanatec Porsche racing wheels, the RennSport Cockpit is the ultimate addition to complete the virtual racing experience.

'Castlevania Judgment' (Wii) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Castlevania Judgment, produced by Koji Igarashi, is the first fighting title in the franchise, and bridges the past with the present as it pits several generations of the Belmont clan against a host of characters that span the franchise’s 22-year history.

'Supreme Ruler 2020: Global Crisis' Announced

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Supreme Ruler 2020 is a strategic and tactical geo-political game where direct control of the military and the policies of a nation becomes the key to survival. The Global Crisis add-on adds new single- and multiplayer maps, new sandbox map, improved UI/AI/graphics, and plenty more.

'World of Warcraft' Reaches 11 Million Subscribers

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world.

'Phantasy Star Portable' (PSP) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Phantasy Star Portable includes the original PSU content, the Ambition of the Illuminus expansion pack, 4-player local multiplayer, PSP exclusive bosses and weapons, and a new History mode playable as a new character Vivienne.

'Guitar Hero World Tour' (ALL) Acknowledges Faulty Drum Kits

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Hero: World Tour will feature guitar, vocals, drums, the ability to create your own songs (and upload them on GHTunes), four-player on/offline co-op, and an eight-player battle of the bands multiplayer mode (4vs4). Activision issued a statement about the faulty drum kit reports, acknowledging that people are having issues with the sensitivity of the drum pads, but it thinks this is limited to an early run production batch. A tuning kit will be released shortly, and people with faulty kits should contact Activision support immediately.

SCEA Releases New PSP Media Manager

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Designed to accommodate the expanding functionality of PSP, the Media Manager grants access to the PlayStation Store through the PC, easing the process of browsing, purchasing, and downloading of games, movies and television shows. The Media Manager also allows for organizing and syncing your music, photos and other digital content.

'Monster Racers' (NDS) - 30 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Monster Racers, players will embark on a quest that will take them around the globe in search of monster breeds to train, nurture and race. Throughout their journeys, players will build lasting friendships with new allies, and encounter daunting challenges from a bevy of rival trainers.