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Rainier's Articles


'Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning' Sees Massive Content Cut

by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 12:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will bring Games Workshop's fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle. While Mythic launched the WHO Guild Beta earlier today, it seems there is less positive news to report as well. In an interview with MMORPG, VP Mark Jacobs revealed that, due to balancing issues, four classes (Choppa, Hammerer, Blackguard, Knight of the Blazing Sun) are being cut, as well as four capital cities.

'Mount & Blade' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive has signed Mount & Blade, a single-player, third- or first-person action/role-playing game with a focus on medieval combat. A new beta demo is also available...

'Wario Land: Shake It!' (Wii) Game Details

by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 11:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Wario Land: Shake It! is a classic side-scroller for the Wii starring Wario, the smelly, bad-mannered alter ego of Mario. With the Wii Remote controller turned sideways like an old-school controller, veterans and newcomers alike can run, jump and smash their way through hectic side-scrolling stages.

'Hello Kitty Big City Dreams' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hello Kitty Big City Dreams is a fun, exciting and cute mini game based adventure for the NDS, featuring the popular Hello Kitty character.

'Cities XL' Gets $7 Million Extra Development Funding

by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 10:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In this next-gen take on the city building genre, realism will be pushed to the limit with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before. Cities XL will expand upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment. Monte Cristo has received €4.5 million in funding to expand the development of Cities XL.

'District Wars' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Teyon's District Wars is a third-person action game that tells a story of Tyrus Jones, last living member of the gang called Scorpions. It is based on the cutting edge technology Waterfall Engine and incorporates Single Player and Multi Player modes.

'FIFA 09' (ALL) - Demo Coming Early September

by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 9:42 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. EA producer David Rutter revealed that demos are expected to hit XBL and PSN early/mid September.

'Zoo Hospital' (Wii) - 30 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

As a recent Veterinary College grad, you must help your Aunt Lucy heal a myriad of exotic animals and save the once world-famous Zoo Hospital from a businessman's bulldozer by attracting more visitors.

Former Codemasters Exec Heads 'Wheelman' (PS3/X360/PC) Studio

by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 9:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Starring action star and avid gamer Vin Diesel, Wheelman will take you on a white knuckle thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona. Featuring car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences, Wheelman will deliver powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline. Midway has appointed former Codemasters Director Craig Duncan as studio head for Midway Studios - Newcastle.

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sacrific' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 11, 2008 @ 6:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sacrifice combines third-person and first-person gameplay to create an experience like nothing else on NDS. The stakes are high for players as they take on the role of Buffy to seal the re-opened Hellmouth in an original story penned by Rob Deshotel, a writer from the TV series.