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Rainier's Articles


'Project Bang!' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 6:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Dutch developer Engine Software announces its first project for the Nintendo WiiWare service, Project Bang!, a casual game type with very addictive gameplay using the unique Wii Remote controller functionality, and will support a two-player battle mode.

'Lucky Luke: Go West!' (ALL) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 6:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Atari's Lucky Luke: Go West! is an action packed platform game based on the adventures of legendary animated cowboy Lucky Luke in the forthcoming full-length animated feature film ‘Go West!’.

'Populous DS' (NDS) - 10 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 6:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Populous is considered one of the first games in the strategy/god games genre since its conception on the Amiga in the late 80s. EA is bringing the classic back on the NDS making use of the dual screen, new god powers and multiplayer for up to 4 players.

Monster Jam (ALL) - v1.01 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 5:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Monster Jam thrusts players into the driver's seat of all their favorite monster trucks to compete in intense stadium racing, stadium freestyle, and outdoor battles, as well as the quest to qualify for the world finals in Las Vegas and be crowned the Monster Jam world champion.

'Prototype' (PS3/X360/PC) - 6 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 5:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself.

'MLB 08 The Show' (PSP/PS2/PS3) Cover Athlete Signed

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 5:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The SCEA San Diego Studios development team went into this season looking to raise the level of authenticity and realism, and create the perfect blend of features and unique gameplay opportunities. SCEA announced signed Philadelphia Phillies All-Star first basemen Ryan Howard as cover athlete for the MLB 08 The Show.

'Hot Shots Golf 5' (PS3) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 5:27 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Showcasing high definition graphics along with new, more accurate golf physics, Hot Shots Golf 5 offers up a new level of immersion to the franchise’s signature over-the-top visuals and pick up and play action.

'BioShock' (X360/PC) Coming to the Big Screen?

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 5:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Having won various awards, and generally praised for its storytelling & atmosphere, it should come as no surprise that a major film production company is rumored to be in talks Take Two about a movie adaptation. Through extensive use of green screen technology similar to Legendary Pictures' 300, the studio hopes to bring the fallen aquatic utopia of Rapture to the big screen but whether it will go beyond the negotiations stage remains to be seen.

'Ikaruga' (XBLA) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 1:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Treasure Co.'s Ikaruga is a quick-paced Xbox LIVE Arcade shooter with strong strategy elements featuring a slow-motion training mode and co-op play for two, combining of beautiful, manga-style storytelling and refined, ultra-challenging arcade heroics.

'Penumbra: Black Plague' Gets More Realistic With HaptX Support

by Rainier on Jan. 9, 2008 @ 1:23 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Penumbra: Black Plague, the final chapter in the Penumbra story, thrusts players into a creepy environment of psychological horror, as they are challenged in this unique action/adventure experience. Through specialized hardware such as the Novint Falcon HaptX enables gamers to physically feel their gameplay.