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Rainier's Articles


PSP Getting Skype/Voice Chat Support?

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2008 @ 3:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

While the Consumer Electronics Show doesn't start until next week (Jan. 7 - 10 in Las Vegas), Sony has already put up its CES 2008 website showing off its latest electronic products, including the PS3 and PSP. While details are still limited, the PSP section of the site does reveal a possible new feature to be unveiled at the show, support for Skype's free online voice chat/phone service. Sony recently brought a microphone on the market for the PSP, so adding Skype support through a firmware update is likely.

'SEGA Superstars Tennis' (ALL) - 83 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2008 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA Superstars Tennis is a game that brings together some of the most treasured and well known characters from the SEGA universe, in some of the most unusual courts and outrageous settings ever imagined.

'Team Fortress 2' Free Weekend .. But Only In Germany

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2008 @ 1:47 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Team Fortress 2 is a class-based, multiplayer team warfare game, delivering new game types, a signature art style powered by Valve’s next-gen animation technology, persistent player statistics, etc... All gamers in Germany may experience the Team Fortress 2 Free Weekend via Steam January 4th through 6th.

'Halo Wars' (X360) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2008 @ 11:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Designed exclusively for the X360 by Ensemble Studios, known for the Age of Empires series, Halo Wars is a strategy game based on the Halo universe. Players will command armies of familiar and new UNSC units in its initial encounters against the Covenant, an alien coalition threatening to obliterate mankind.

'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' (PS3) Sequel Confirmed

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2008 @ 11:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In search of the centuries old fabled treasure of El Dorado, Nathan Drake becomes stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned, Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the Island. In an interview with French LCI, Naughty Dog VP Christophe Balestra confirmed a sequel is planned, and development will commence soon.

'Bionic Commando' (PS3/X360/PC) - 20 New Screens & Artwork

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2008 @ 10:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Bionic Commando features Nathan Spencer (voiced by Faith No More's Mike Patton), a government operative who represents the ultimate fusion of man and machine. After distinguishing himself in a fierce conflict against the Imperials, Spencer is betrayed and falsely imprisoned by the very people he unquestioningly served.

'Gears of War' (ALL) Prequel Novel Depicts Pendulum Wars

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2008 @ 10:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusting gamers into the harrowing story of humankind's battle for survival against the Locust Horde. Gears of War Pendulum Wars the Battle of Aspho Fields builds upon the characters backstories and gives an in-depth look at some of the past events that shaped the games world.

'No More Heroes' (Wii) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2008 @ 9:33 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Grasshopper's No More Heroes you play the role of Travis Touchdown, a hardcore anime fan who takes it upon himself to murder the top assassin's in the world, using the Wiimote to wield Travis' beam sword and kill off enemies in gruesome ways.

'Universal Combat' - Full/Free Game Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2008 @ 5:57 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Taking off from where its predecessor Battlecruiser Millennium left off, Universal Combat takes the series further into the epic realms of sci-fi greatness with a suite of brand new engine features and gameplay enhancements. After its publisher agreement expired, 3000 AD has released the full game (minus multiplayer) for free.

'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2007' - Countdown, 10-1

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2008 @ 5:44 a.m. PST | Filed under News

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions, top handheld titles, and top console/PC offerings, and the countdown of games 11-20. Today we're finishing up the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2007. Read more for the final results!