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Rainier's Articles


Used Games Boost GameStop Sales, Expects $50 PS3/X360 Price Cut Soon

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 2:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

GameStop's Q2 2008 financial result reveals that the retailer made a killing, with total sales increase 35%, store sales up 20%, making its net earnings increase 162%. The positive result is mainly driven by its used game sales, attributed to the weak economy, as it buys low and sells high. During its conf. call Gamestop execs expect a $50 price drop for X360 and PS3 before year's end. While Microsoft is expected to lower its console price, SCEA has stated several times that it will not cut its price.

'NBA Live 09' (ALL) Pick and Roll Control - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 2:20 p.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.

Graffiti Entertainment Signs 'C.O.R.E.' (NDS)

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

C.O.R.E. is a classic FPS game set in an underground laboratory complex in the year 2050, featuring an advanced graphics solution, multiplayer support, and makes maximum use of the NDS' dual screen and touch-screen control system.

'Fracture' (PS3/X360) Multiplayer Revealed - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 1:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Reshape the battlefield - and the fate - of a broken nation in Fracture, Pacifica and the Atlantic Alliance, boast soldiers with powers beyond those of ordinary men. The differing states of superhumanity result in balanced yet stylistically different combat tactics that have never been seen before.

Sony Bringing SOE PS3/PC MMOs to Europe

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 12:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEE will publish and distribute three MMOs developed by SOE for PS3 as well as the PC edition throughout the PAL territories, starting with Free Realms, DC Universe and The Agency.

'Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice' (PS3) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 11:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Disgaea 3 is a rich and deep Strategic RPG that's not afraid to display a very bizarre sense of humor, a combination that will leave you laughing one minute and fighting cunning enemies the next. Where special attacks can deliver up to 100 million points worth of damage and the power of the PS3 is used to deliver 2D sprites, albeit lots of them!

Logitech Announces First Force Feedback Steering wheel for the Wii

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Logitech is giving you a more realistic driving experience with its Speed Force Wireless racing wheel, the first force feedback wheel for the Wii, compatible with Need for Speed Undercover, paving the way for more force feedback racing titles on the Wii.

'Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm' (PS3) - 14 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Armed with cinematic quality HD graphics, a next-gen battle system, interactive multi-dimensional battle grounds and a seamlessly explorable world of Naruto, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will capture the heart of any Naruto fan! Your dream to live and breathe the show will come true!

'Rock Band' (ALL) Gets Rush's Moving Pictures Album

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 11:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MTV and Harmonix announced that next week's addition to the Rock Band Music Store will be legendary Canadian progressive rock band Rush's 1981 album Moving Pictures, which to date has sold 4 million copies.

'Age of Conan' DirectX10 Features - Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 21, 2008 @ 10:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Conan is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan.