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Rainier's Articles


Video Game Addiction Not A Mental Disorder Just Yet

by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 1:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Over the weekend Doctors backed away from a controversial proposal to designate video game addiction as a mental disorder akin to alcoholism, saying psychiatrists should study the issue more. Addiction experts also strongly opposed the idea at a debate at the American Medical Association's annual meeting, saying more study is needed.

'Guild Wars: Eye of the North' Dev. Diary #2 'Quests' - Screens

by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 1:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

NCsoft and ArenaNet are working on the first true expansion for the Guild Wars franchise, Guild Wars: Eye of the North, adding eighteen multi-level dungeons to face untold enemies, search for clues about the menace facing the world, and uncover new weapons they can use in the final confrontation.

World Cyber Games Pan-American Championship Winners

by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The second annual World Cyber Games Pan-American Championship wrapped up this past weekend, where North and South America's best gamers battled for cash and prizes in Cancun, Mexico. The 7 game- tournament took place over three days and featured a who's who of gamers from many countries in North, Central and South America.

'Carcassonne' (X360) This Week's Xbox Live Arcade title - Screens

by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 11:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Become a master strategist in the medieval world with Carcassonne on Xbox Live Arcade. The medieval countryside thrives as you and your opponents strategically place your tiles and complete towns, roads, and farms while amassing the most points.

'Precursors' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Precursors, a sci-fi action game from Deep Shadow, developers of Boiling Point, leads you into unexplored regions of space, where he can fly with huge battle ships from planet to planet.

'Hellgate: London' Expansion Already Planned

by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Hellgate: London is a first-person perspective RPG set in a completely randomized world, introducing a demon-ridden place where the last survivors of the human race must meld science and magic to survive. In an interview with Flagship Studios Kim Jin Hyung it was revealed an addon is already being discussed, and unlike the original, set in not just one, but multiple cities.

'ArmA: Queen's Gambit' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 10:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

505 Games' official expansion pack for its realistic tactical combat simulation title, ArmA: Queen’s Gambit adds two new story based campaigns, and two new multiplayer missions.

'Jumpgate Evolution' Officially Announced

by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Revealed over the weekend, NetDevil today officially announced Jumpgate Evolution. Staying true to its early vision, NetDevil has improved upon the original in every way, with a complete graphics update, and the integration of advanced AI features to ensure unpredictable and compelling situations.

'Fashion Designer: Style Icon' (NDS) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

505 Games today unveils is latest NDs exclusive title, Fashion Designer: Style Icon, a lifestyle simulation that allows fledgling fashionistas the opportunity to conquer the world of fashion via Nintendo DS stylus.

'Loki' - German v1.0.4.0 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on June 25, 2007 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki, an action/RPG, allows you to take on the role of one of the 4 heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology. German publisher Crimson Cow has released a new patch, compatible with all languages editions, fixing various multiplayer issues.