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Rainier's Articles


'Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood' (NDS) - 21 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 12:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

BioWare is creating a stylish blend of strategy and speed for Sonic’s first RPG, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, mixing a rich story, hand-painted visuals, fast-paced team combat, and wireless collectible trading into a uniquely compelling adventure.

'FIFA 09' (ALL) Signs Even More Cover Athletes

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 11:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With over 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, FIFA 09 has been designed and customized to deliver a unique gameplay experience that takes advantage of the hardware specifications of each available platform. AC Milan superstar Ronaldinho and Man U striker Rooney are being joined by a slew of localized soccer stars across the globe ...

'BioShock' (PS3) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A narrative-driven action experience BioShock allows players to do the impossible as they journey through an amazing, immersive and terrifying world. The PS3 version of 2K's genetically enhanced game is getting new features and content, such as trophies, but also an exclusive Survivor mode, which is a new difficulty mode.

Sony Expands PlayStation Network Cards Availability

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 11:03 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA is expanding the availability of its PlayStation Network Cards, which can be used to purchase content for PS3 and PSP systems, to additional major retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, select Sam’s Club outlets in October 2008, and at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores locations in November 2008.

'Street Fighter IV' (PS3/X360/PC) - 7 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SF IV features a mix of returning favorites such as Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Guile along with new characters created for this game, such as Crimson Viper, Abel, El Fuerte, and Rufus. Characters and environments are rendered in stylized 3D, while the game is played in the classic 2D perspective with additional 3D camera flourishes.

Blockbuster Dropping Price of 40GB PS3 Unit

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A leaked Blockbuster memo reveals that it will be dropping the price of the discontinued 40GB PS3 model from $360 to $299. The 40GB model has been replaced by an $500 80GB version, which lacks two USB ports and backward compatibility with PS2 titles, but that model is also getting replaced later this year by a higher end version with a 160GB HD. SCEA has stated in the past that it would not drop the price of the PS3, so this is probably just a move to clear the old stock.

'Pro Evolution Soccer 2009' (ALL) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PES 2009 has undergone a graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game.

'So Blonde' Scriptwriter Nominated for Writers' Guild Award

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

So Blonde, written by Broken Sword's Steve Ince, is an adventure game based around beautiful (anti-)heroine Sunny Blonde, featuring jet black humor that goes far beyond trite clichés, gorgeous cartoon graphics, puzzling riddles and a ton of gameplay surprises.

'Game Party 2' (Wii) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 10:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With 11 games in all, Game Party 2 includes fun to play games that will provide hours of enjoyment with friends and family, six returning favorites from the original and five all-new fun filled games,

SIEGE 2008 to Hold Free College Fair for Future Game Developers

by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2008 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Georgia Game Developers Association will host a college fair for high school students on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 (10 am–2 pm) at the SIEGE 2008 event in Atlanta for students interested in becoming game designers, programmers, artists and more, showcasing national schools such as SMU's Guildhall, AIA, SCAD, DeVry and Westwood.