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Rainier's Articles


Activison Unveils Guitar Hero 5, Modern Warfare 2, James Bond Racing Game

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 4:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Apart from Massive's announcement with Blizzard from earlier today, the Activision Blizzard/Massive ad-focused press event also confirmed a slew of titles that have popped up in various financial statements. Further showing off in-game ads, future titles such as Guitar Hero 5 will feature integrated commercials, while also unveiling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a James Bond-themed racing game (by PGR devs Bizarre Creations) and stating that the new Tony Hawk will not be played with a regular controller.

'Fable II' (X360) Knothole Island DLC - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set 500 years after the original game, Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. The Fable II DLC adds Knothole Island, where new quests, wondrous items and bizarre characters await.

'Grand Theft Auto IV' (PC) Launch Hampered By Massive Problems

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 2:01 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rockstar's open-ended crime series returns to New York situated around the Eastern European protagonist Nikolai. The PC edition features a replay editor with Rockstar Social Club integration, expanded multiplayer, higher resolution, and match filtering. Fans anticipating the PC release may be in for a rude awakening, as both PC Games Hardware and Gameblog.fr are reporting that the game often doesn't start, is hampered by the DRM, has loads of hardware/gfx card issues (mainly with ATi), CTDs, texture issues, and a cumbersome install/update routine with getting the Social Club working (requires .net Framework 1.1 and .net Framework 3.5). There are a few workarounds, and while a patch is already in the works, there is no ETA yet.

'World Championship Games' (NDS) Coming to North America - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

World Championship Games, known in Europe as International Athletics, is the most realistic athletics simulation available on handheld consoles. Featuring fourteen varied track and field events playable in jaw-dropping international stadiums, the game delivers online and wireless multiplayer fun for up to four players via Nintendo Wi-Fi channel and local LAN.

Blizzard Signs Battle.net Ads Deal With Massive

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 12:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In-game advertiser Massive has signed a multi-year agreement with Blizzard to provide its online game service Battle.net and other websites with advertising.

'Supreme Ruler 2020: Global Crisis' Hot Relations Detailed - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 12:48 p.m. PST | 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.

'Fable II' (X360) Patch Finalized, Fixes Quests, Bugs, Child Assassination

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 12:43 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Fable 2 will offer even more choices and features, while building on the core gameplay theme of the original Fable where every choice continually defines who you become, allowing you to truly live the life you choose. Since its day 1 online co-op patch, Lionhead has been quietly working on a new update addressing various bugs, quest issues and other tweaks.

'Stoked' (X360) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hit the mountains on your quest to become the next snowboarding phenomenon in Stoked, the open-world, back country snowboarding experience featuring five huge open-world mountains, changing weather patterns, and the sponsorship and cooperation of some of the most respected and influential names in the sport.

Good Old Games Running 'Buy Two Get One Free' Promo

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Digital distribution site Good Old Games is now offering a special promotion on its DRM-free PC classics. Until December 8, when you buy two $9.99 games, you get a $5.99 game for free, including the just added Disciples 2 Gold and Jagged Alliance 2.

'Making History Gold Edition' - Allies vs. Axis Scenario Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 3, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Gold Edition further includes three broad-ranging scenarios created by our players using the Making History Editor. In response to player requests, Muzzy Lane has released "Allies vs. Axis", a new free scenario for Making History Gold Edition.