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Rainier's Articles


'Link's Crossbow Training' (Wii) Bundled With Wii Zapper

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 2:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

As revealed earlier today, Nintendo confirmed that the Wii Zapper will come packed with Link's Crossbow Training to demonstration how it could be used in other games. The Wii Zapper casing houses both the motion-sensitive Wiimote and Nunchuk controllers in a single unit for precision targeting.

'Sonic Rivals 2' (PSP) - 13 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 2:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA announced that Sonic Rivals 2 is in development for the PSP, getting a revamped jostling system, new battle mode, and updated rivalry.

Take-Two Forms Casual Games Label 2K Play

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 1:59 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take-Two announced the formation of casual gaming label 2K Play, and signs an expansive licensing agreement with Nickelodeon, including top-rated properties Nick Jr. preschool television hits, Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!

'Tony Hawk's Proving Ground' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For the first time you will have the freedom to define your own character, story and style based on the choices you make, the paths you choose and the style of skating you use on the proving grounds from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Washington, D.C.

'Stranglehold' PC Demo Coming ... Someday

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 12:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A spiritual sequel to John Woo's action movie Hard Boiled, Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and massive destructibility. Last week, it was revealed that a PS3 & PC demo were coming, and while the former was indeed released, the latter wasn't. The rumors that a bug-ridden demo might not get released turns out to be unfounded, as Midway PR confirmed that it still plans to release it, "hopefully in the next week or so."

'Sonic The Hedgehog 2' This Week's XBLA Title - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 10:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

With his new Super Spin Dash and Tails the Fox at his side, Sonic is back and better than ever in Sonic The Hedgehog 2! Defy gravity in hair-raising loop-de-loops, bounce like a pinball and race like lightning. Play against friends at home or against others over Xbox Live in this classic game. Available for download Wed., Sept. 12, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).

'Enemy Territory: Quake Wars' (PS3/X360/PC) Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

ET: QW pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in this team-based online strategic shooter. As promised Activision & Splash Damage have released a multi/singleplayer demo, featuring the Valley map, as well as a standalone server file. ATi has released new WinXP/Vista drivers to improve the demo experience...

'Showdown: Scorpion' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the near future, terrorists and gangs control most of the cities inhabited with innocent and defenseless citizens. What makes it even worse is a nano-virus acquired by criminals and questioning survival of mankind. You are Scorpion, an operative tasked to exterminate a dangerous virus and save people.

Micro Forte Revealed as 'Kwari' Developer

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Kwari is an FPS developed by Australian MMO specialist Micro Forté, where players make money off each other in real-time. The game will be free to download online, but instead of being subscription-based it will use a unique free-to-play/pay-to-play model whereby Kwari sells the player ammunition in place of flat rate charges or monthly subscriptions.

'SEGA Rally Revo' (ALL) - 39 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2007 @ 8:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA Rally Revo will set a new benchmark in its genre with a high-tempo driving experience that will challenge the racing skills both on and off-road, with revolutionary dynamically deformable terrain, proprietary next-generation graphics, bone-jarringly realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing.