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Rainier's Articles


THQ Sues Activision Over Too-Similar Baja Box Art

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 3:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Last week THQ filed a lawsuit with the US District Court of Central California against Activision, claiming the upcoming SCORE International Baja 1000 box cover is too similar to its own BAJA title released last month. Both boxes show similar vehicles in almost identical positions, and although THQ contacted Activision to settle things out of court, they refused to make any changes, hence the lawsuit (thanks Patent Arcade).

'NBA Live 09' (ALL) Predicts Lakers Will Win The Finals

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 3:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Live 09 sports new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers that will make the game experience fun from beginning to end. Additionally, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.

'Namco Museum: Virtual Arcade' (XBLA) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 11:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Namco Museum: Virtual Arcade features hits from Namco Bandai Games' Xbox LIVE Arcade library including Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Pac-Man Championship Edition and Mr. Driller Online, as well as 20 additional newly arranged versions of various classics.

Playlogic Continues to Be First Party Developer for Sony Europe

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Playlogic announces that its in-house studio continues its collaboration with SCEE London Studio’s First Party development team. After recently having finished EyeToy Pom Pom Party (PS3) it is now assisting on EyePet as well as Aqua Vita, Tori Emaki and Mesmerize for the PlayStation Network.

'NCAA Basketball 09' (ALL) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 11:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCAA Basketball 09 builds upon authenticity by capturing the emotion, intensity, and atmosphere of a real college basketball game. Feel the excitement of game night with the band playing fight songs, the student section leading the cheers and popular ESPN college basketball broadcasters.

'Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Ep.3' (ALL) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is a story-driven series with a comic spin based on Matt and Mike Chapman's online animated series. The player uncovers each episode's comedic plot through character interaction, dialogue-based puzzles, and the use/abuse of inventory items.

'Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?' (ALL) This Week's XBLA Title

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?: Make the Grade, contestants of all ages must prove their smarts in a game where every question is based on grade school curriculum and the answers are “elementary, ” as your skills are tested in over 23 subjects.

'Quantum of Solace' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 10:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Quantum of Solace blends intense first-person action with a 3rd person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' To Be Available For Download On Launch Day

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | 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. F.E.A.R. 2 will be available for digital download through Direct2Drive and Steam in conjunction with the day and date retail release.

'Cooking Mama World Kitchen' (Wii) Goes Gold, Gets Dated

by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2008 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Cooking Mama 2: World Kitchen, featuring hot new recipes and all-new 3D graphics, players use the motion-sensitive Wii Remote to cook a variety of recipes by simulating the actions of a real-life chef.