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Rainier's Articles


Take-Two Considering 'BioShock' and 'Civilization' MMOs

by Rainier on March 26, 2008 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Earlier today, Take-Two chairman Strauss Zelnick attended The Bank of America SmidCap Conference, where he went into more detail about the rejection of EA's buyout offer. During his presentation, making use of various slides, it came to light that the publisher under siege is considering making MMOs out of the BioShock and Civilization franchises, as well as a possible Hollywood movie based on the former.

Atari Facing Nasdaq Delisting Once Again, Still...

by Rainier on March 26, 2008 @ 6:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Dec. 2007 Atari received yet another notice from Nasdaq that it had 90 days to get its ducks in a row or it would be facing delisting. On March 24, 2008 it received a Staff Determination Letter that Atari had not gained compliance with the requirements, and that its securities are therefore subject to removal from The Nasdaq Global Market.

'BAJA' (PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2008 @ 5:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Developed by the founding members of the MX vs. ATV franchise, BAJA is scheduled to bring revolutionary physics and vast open racing worlds combining the best elements of the real-world sport with the right balance of arcade fun as it challenges players to build the ultimate off-road machine and conquer vast, unforgiving terrain.

'Ninja Gaiden II' (X360) Demo Coming in May

by Rainier on March 26, 2008 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A sequel to the original Xbox title, Ninja Gaiden 2 has players once again assuming the role of Ryu Hayabusa as they guide the ninja hero on a quest to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. Microsoft revealed that a playable demo will hit Xbox Live Marketplace in May.

'Hellgate: London' Studio Secures Development Financing

by Rainier on March 26, 2008 @ 5:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

San Francisco-based developer, known for Hellgate: London, has closed an innovative finance transaction with Texas-based regional Comerica Bank to support Flagship's continuing development of AAA and online game franchises.

'Turok' (ALL) Sells A Million, Gets Extra Content, PC Release Dated

by Rainier on March 26, 2008 @ 3:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Turok is an epic, story-driven FPS set on a dark, mysterious planet in the near future. Take on the role of former Black Ops turned Special Forces commando Joseph Turok on a mission to take down a war criminal on a genetically altered planet. Touchstone announced that Turok has shipped more than 1 million units worldwide, and will be getting give new multiplayer maps.

'Alarm for Cobra 11: Crash Time' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on March 26, 2008 @ 2:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show "Alarm for Cobra 11."

'World of Warcraft' Coming to Latin America

by Rainier on March 26, 2008 @ 2:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

World of Warcraft is an online role-playing experience where players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. The Latin American localization will be based on the existing European Spanish version but will feature entirely re-recorded in-game speech.

'NBA Ballers: Chosen One' (ALL) Player Roster - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on March 26, 2008 @ 1:21 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Midway Games' NBA Ballers: Chosen One marks the return if fast-paced one-on-one and two-on-two action as players can select from more than 65 NBA superstars to be the next "Chosen One".

'Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare' - v1.03 Patch/Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on March 26, 2008 @ 1:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SC2: Weapons and Warfare incorporates many fan requested new features, including a bigger world map, new units, enhanced naval movement and combat rules, a deeper weather model, additional terrain types and resources, the simulation of roads and railways and am extended editor. This v1.03 patch fixes bugs, enhances AI and improves the game balance.