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Rainier's Articles


'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' Continues Retail Domination

by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 9:07 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. Remaining #1 on PC charts for weeks, more than 700.000 gamers have now signed up for an Age of Conan account, making it the undisputed #2 subscription MMO in the western world.

'Doodle Hex' (NDS) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 6:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Doodle Hex is a game of magical dueling where aspiring Doodlers compete head-to-head for fun and glory by drawing runes onto the screen, in real time, to create powerful and fun spells to inflict on their opponent.

EA Launches The Sims 2 Store

by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

EA announced that The Sims 2 Store is now live, allowing The Sims 2 players to choose from a range of thousands of items ranging from fashions, furnishings, decor, to entertainment, home office items, etc., and download them directly into their The Sims 2 games

SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons: Globs of Doom (ALL) - Screens

by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons: Globs of Doom is an action-packed adventure featuring 10 playable characters from some of the most popular Nickelodeon TV shows, as well as numerous iconic locations such as Retroville, Amity Park and Bikini Bottom. Players will play cooperatively as both heroes and villains while utilizing special gadgets in order to defeat the Morphoids.

Wii Shop Channel Adds A Classic And One WiiWare Title

by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 5:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added two classics and two WiiWare titles to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles: Magnetica Twist (Wiiware), and Fatal Fury 2 (VC).

PS3 v2.40 Firmware Details, Coming July 2, 2008

by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 5:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SCEA announced details of its v2.40 PS3 system software update, which will deliver XMB access in-game, enabling PS3 users to connect and communicate with other gamers seamlessly while playing most games. PS3 users will also be able to earn Trophies enabling them to tout their accomplishments via profiles, and compare their skills to other members of the community.

'de Blob' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 4:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

de Blob is an action puzzle title that allows players to explore and liberate an alien city from the evil, monochromatic I.N.K.T. Corporation that has taken over the city and outlawed all color and fun from daily life, by splattering buildings, landmarks, and citizens with color.

Video Game Industry to Reach $57 Billion in 2009

by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 4:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

New reports from market research company DFC Intelligence forecasts worldwide video game industry revenue to reach $57 billion in 2009, including revenue from video game hardware and software, consoles, handhelds, PC games (including MMOs). There are currently 11 countries that have annual video game revenue in excess of $1 billion.

Avatar - The Last Airbender: Into the Inferno (NDS/PS2/Wii) - 16 New Screens

by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 4:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Players will play as Aang and friends in this action-packed video game based on the final season of the highly acclaimed TV series. New gameplay features will allow players to interact with characters from the TV show while performing thrilling martial arts moves with enhanced Wii Remote controls in order to defeat the Fire Nation.

'Rock Band 2' (ALL) Announced, Coming Sept. 2008

by Rainier on June 30, 2008 @ 3:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

That EA would be making a sequel to last year's Rock Band isn't much of a surprise, EA Announced it will be available in North America in Sept., first on X360, and other platforms later. DLCs from the original will be playable in the sequel, and while the peripherals from the first outing are compatible with RB 2, there will be updated instruments available as a bundle package.