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Rainier's Articles


'Ninja Blade' (X360) Gets Scored by 'Metal Gear Solid' Composer

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 2:36 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Ninja Blade is a cinematic action game where, armed with an arsenal of specialized ninja weapons, tools and skills, players will be given the epic task of defending Tokyo and ultimately humanity from a horrific, genetically mutating disease. Metal Gear Solid series composer Norihiko Hibino announced the release dates for the original soundtrack and the "Beanstalk" single, performed by Japanese vocalist Yuki Koyanagi.

'King Arthur' Background Story Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 2:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

King Arthur is a turn-based empire-building strategy game set in a medieval, mystical Britain where you will play the role of legendary Arthur, the Once and Future King. You build Camelot, enlist the Knights of the Round Table, unite the country and ultimately challenge the powers threatening the essence of all their previous endeavors.

'Team Fortress 2' Gets Updated, Scout Revamp Next

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under News

TF2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... Valve has rolled out a new update, adding balance tweaks, level upgrades to the Engineer's teleporters/dispensers, Goldrush map tweaks, etc. Also confirmed is that the Scout class will get a revamp, and that the X360 will receive an update with all the changes made to TF2 on PC, as well as engine upgrades.

PlayStation Store Gets Home, PowerUp Forever, DLCs, Music Tracks

by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 2:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with PlayStation Home, PowerUp Forever ($9.99), echochrome Trophy update with User-generated Stages, DLCs for Resistance: Fall of Man Map Packs (free), LittleBigPlanet (free/$1.99), EndWar Escalation Expansion Pack ($9.99), High Velocity Bowling ($0.99), Star War: The Force Unleashed ($9.99), Age of Booty (free/$4.99), Mercenaries 2 Blow It Up Again Content Pack (free), song packs for Guitar Hero World Tour, Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 and Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers and PS3 themes.

'Diablo III' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 7:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Diablo III is an action RPG where you create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities, and adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyline and engaging in combat with hordes of monsters and challenging bosses.

Nintendo Rules November, Microsoft Does Well, Sony Drops the Ball

by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 6:05 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NPD has released its sales numbers for the month of Nov. and it comes as no surprise that the NDS and Wii wiped everybody off the map with 1.57 and 2.04 million units, respectively. As mentioned, Microsoft outsold the PS3 2 to 1, moving 836k units compared to Sony's 378k. Software-wise, it was all about Gears of War 2 with 1.56 million copies, with Call of Duty: World at War hot on its heels with 1.41 million, although if you add both the PS3 and X360 platforms together, it sold a combined 1.88 million copies.

Various Game Trailers #1497

by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 5:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Fishing Master World Tour [Wii] - Trailer #3
  • The Sims 3 [PC] - Cheeky Trailer
  • Crash Commando [PSN] - Trailer
  • Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM 2 [PS2/PS3/X360] - Trailer

  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Dragon Age: Origins' (ALL) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 5:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare’s return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.

'Empire: Total War' Gets Delayed

by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 5:09 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Empire: Total War, the new installment in The Creative Assembly’s Total War RTS franchise, will maintain the series 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavor while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series. Originally scheduled for early Feb., SEGA's community manager revealed today it is now set for March.

'Fallout 3' (ALL) G.E.C.K. Editor Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 11, 2008 @ 1:57 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fallout 3 places a player in the role of a Vault-dweller, who ventures from his secluded, underground survival Vault into a post-apocalyptic world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. The G.E.C.K. editor allows you to create, modify, and edit Fallout 3 data, from building landscapes, towns, and locations to writing dialogue, creating characters, weapons, creatures, etc...