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Rainier's Articles


'Tiberium' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Canceled

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tiberium is a tactical FPS action game set in an environmentally-devastated world and places the player in the heart of an epic battle for control this powerful energy source. Rumors had been circulating for a few weeks already, and after being previously delayed, EALA confirms that Tiberium has been canceled, citing "fundamental design challenges from the start," but while trying to correct those issues, Tiberium simply did not "meet our own quality expectations as well as those of our consumers."

'SBK-08 Superbike World Championship' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Conspiracy has entered into a publishing agreement to bring Black Bean's fast paced racing game SBK08 Superbike World Championship, developed by Milestone, to North America. SBK08 is the officially licensed WSBK, and will storm the next-gen consoles with brand new features and enhancements.

Marriott & Renaissance Hotels Installing Wii Systems in Rooms

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a lodging industry first, Marriott International is piloting a new specially built Wii hotel game system from Nintendo in select guest rooms and lounges, offering guests a choice of 20 games, including the popular Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario Galaxy, and Wii Sports as well as Nintendo fitness game, Wii Fit.

'NBA Live 09' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 11:09 a.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.

'Wizard101' Offering Family-Sized Price Reduction

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

KingsIsle Entertainment's Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.

'Marble Saga: Kororinpa' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marble Saga: Kororinpa is full of new levels for gamers to explore, 4-person multiplayer gameplay, tons of customization features, the ability to connect and compete online and the use of the Wii Balance Board as features.

'Real Soccer 2009' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Real Soccer 2009 is the definitive soccer title designed specifically for NDS, offering a never-before-seen soccer experience with revolutionary yet accessible touch screen controls.

'Far Cry 2' (PS3/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology.

'Guitar Rock Tour' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Rock Tour is a fun-filled, music simulation game that lets players experience the blood-pumping exhilaration of stardom by playing guitar and drum instruments, to world famous tunes.

Xbox 360 Sales Surge 214% In Wake of Price Drop

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

New figures announced by ChartTrack saw sales of the Xbox 360 increase by 214% in the last two weeks, outselling Sony’s PlayStation 3 by more than two-to-one and reaffirming its strong momentum in Europe in the wake of its recent reduction in estimated retail price.