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Rainier's Articles


'Mario Super Sluggers' (Wii) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements (Princess Peach, Wario, Bowser, Shy Guy, Baby Mario, Koopa Troopa, Donkey Kong, etc.) from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wiimote just like a real bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch.

PS3 v2.36 Firmware Soon, v2.40 to Include Trophies, In-game XMB

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 3:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA revealed that a new PS3 firmware update (v2.36) will be launching soon, improving system stability when playing certain PlayStation titles. More importantly the 2.40 system software update for PS3 will finally include XMB access in-game, trophies (aka achievements, more details on this to be released in the near future), as well as some other new enhancements.

'Legendary' (PS3/X360/PC) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Spark Unlimited's FPS Legendary: The Box presents a world suddenly thrust into chaos and turmoil when ancient creatures of myth are unleashed into modern day society, and it is up to you, as the cause of it all, to stop it all.

Create And Share Your Flash Games At SimsCarnival.com

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 3:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA's The Sims Carnival website has entered open beta, now with added content, features and new game creation options. This games destination website has hundreds of games of all kinds and creators are adding more every day. There is bound to be a game that you love -- and if not, you can make it!

'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09' (ALL) Gets A Performance Coach - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 1:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods' personal coach, Hank Haney, a more intuitive and customized EA Sports GamerNet++ experience as well as an all-new game engine powering online play.

Nickelodeon Launches Gaming & Virtual Worlds Division

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

To provide its audiences with more innovative gaming and virtual world experiences, Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group has formed new Games and Virtual Worlds Groups that will encompass gaming initiatives across all relevant platforms including: online and PC games; handheld and console games; and will include the company’s casual games sites.

'Interpol' (XBLA) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to track down the evil Dr. Chaos by following his path of destruction to exotic locales around the world. Interpol presents a challenging, addictive spy hunt for the whole family, whether you’re sleuthing solo or cooperating with up to four other agents.

'Diablo II' - v1.12 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 11:42 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Blizzard has released an updated patch for its ever popular RPG Diablo II (and expansion), bringing your retail game to v1.12, which will allow you to play the game without cd, and was released with a new ladder reset (thanks Blizzplanet).

'Operation Darkness' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus' Operation Darkness is an epic fantasy WWII turn-based strategy game from Metal Saga developers Success. Set during WW2 you are part of an special ops team tasked with tracking down Hitler, featuring multiple scenarios, mixing historical events with fiction.

Study Finds Consumers React Positively to In-Game Ads

by Rainier on June 17, 2008 @ 10:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Integrating dynamic advertisements into videogame environments provides brands a measured lift in overall consumer awareness and opinion of the products they are exposed to during game play according to Nielsen's Consumers’ Experience with In-Game Content & Brand Impact of In-Game Advertising Study.