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Rainier's Articles


'The Sims 3' Announcement March 19?

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 6:58 p.m. PST | Filed under News

We all knew it was coming, and it might be a nice break from the zillion Sims 2 expansions and iterations. EA has launched the official The Sims 3 website, although nothing is there as of now, apart from a timer ticking down to March 19, 2008, which might indicate that we can expect something to be announced in about two weeks.

'Crysis' v1.2 Patch Release Imminent

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 6:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In Crysis, shooter fans will face a new kind of challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of an alien invasion. Crytek's latest status update on the v1.2 patch reveals that it has passed Q&A, and is ready for release.

'Supreme Ruler 2020' - 17 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 6:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Supreme Ruler 2020 is a strategic and tactical geo-political game where direct control of the military and the policies of a nation becomes the key to survival. One of the innovative new features is the wide-open "Super Sandbox" mode, which allows players to take control of nearly any country or region of the world.

Various Game Trailers #1288

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 5:32 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • Army of Two [PS3/X360] - Launch Trailer
  • C&C 3: Kane's Wrath [X360/PC] - Trailer #8
  • Dark Sector [PS3/X360] - Multiplayer Trailer
  • Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword [NDS] - Trailer #4
  • Sam & Max 204: Chariots of the Dogs - Trailer #2
  • The Witcher Enhanced Edition - Trailer
  • X³: Terran Conflict - Teaser Trailer


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'Battle of the Bands' (Wii) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 2:37 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Featuring 150 tracks and five distinct musical styles: rock, funk/hip-hop, country, marching band and Latin, Battle of the Bands combines fast-paced combat with customizable bands in the fight for musical supremacy, fully utilizing the Wii Remote controller’s highly intuitive control scheme to deliver a unique game-play experience.

Ziff Davis Files for Bankruptcy Protection While it Restructures

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 2:29 p.m. PST | Filed under News

In order to implement restructuring and permanently improve its capital structure, Ziff Davis — which own outlets such as 1up, Games for Windows, Filefront and EGM — elected to file Chapter 11 petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

'Disgaea' (ALL) Making Its Way to NDS

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 2:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Disgaea is a hardcore, turn-based, strategy RPG popular on the PS2 and PSP, and soon coming to PS3. In Disgaea, character units have a limit to their movement and attack ranges, based on level and weapons equipped. According to the latest issue of Famitsu, Nippon Ichi is now also expanding the franchise to the NDS.

'Rise Of The Argonauts' (PS3/X360/PC) Narrows Down Release Date

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 1:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Codemasters' Rise Of The Argonauts is an action/rpg developed by Liquid Entertainment, known for War of the Ring and Dragonshard. Set in ancient Greece you will embark on an epic quest, and encounter legendary figures such as Jason, Hercules and Atalanta.

'FF Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates' (NDS) - 78 New Screens

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 11:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates is the latest installment in the action/RPG franchise, playable for up to 4 players with a strong multiplayer focus, but if you go solo you can use AI characters to perform combos.

'Audiosurf' Goes Full Steam

by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 11:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose. Audiosurf topped the February sales charts for dollars and units sold via Steam topping The Orange Box and Counter-Strike.