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Rainier's Articles


'Soulcalibur Legends' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2007 @ 2:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The weapon-based fighting game franchise has been reinvented as Namco Bandai announced Soulcalibur Legends exclusively for the Wii, fully immersing players in a 3rd person action adventure that takes a unique approach to the series by truly utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

'World in Conflict' (X360/PC) Tops PC Sales Charts

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2007 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

World in Conflict is an RTS that delivers action and team play amidst a showdown between the Soviet Union and the US, with destructible 3D battlefields, team-based multiplayer and a focus on fast, hard-hitting battles. The game hit #1 on PC in North America, Germany, and Australia and was among the top 3-sellers on PC in most other territories worldwide.

'Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of Illuminas' (X360/PS2/PC) - 21 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2007 @ 2:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of Illuminas is not just another expansion pack to PSU, but rather an all new installment with new weapons, locations and monsters.

'TimeSplitters 4' (ALL) Officially Revealed

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2007 @ 8:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

It was never really a secret, but Free Radical's website has made it official. "Featuring even more crazy characters, devastating weapons and heart pounding hot sweaty action. It's funny, it's frantic and it'll do things you've never seen before! No, not naked girls, even better than that! No details yet, the monkeys have a loaded banana pressed against our skull, but this game will take the first person shooter to gaming nirvana. Save the world or die laughing, Timesplitters 4 is coming to getcha!"

'Showdown: Scorpion' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2007 @ 8:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the near future, terrorists and gangs control most of the cities inhabited with innocent and defenseless citizens. What makes it even worse is a nano-virus acquired by criminals and questioning survival of mankind. You are Scorpion, an operative tasked to exterminate a dangerous virus and save people.

'Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising' Canceled

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2007 @ 7:29 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Gods & Heroes you become a classic hero of the ancient world, born of immortal blood, pursuing your destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers, acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth. Only a few weeks ago Perpetual announced layoffs and a delay, but it seems there was more to the story than reported, as WarCry is reporting that G&H has been canceled, and the developer will instead focus on Star Trek Online and its MMO platform.

'Secret Agent Clank' (PSP) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2007 @ 7:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

High Impact Games is working on a new installment in the Ratchet & Clank series, but this time Clank is going solo. As it has not yet officially been announced details are thin, but in Secret Agent Clank, Ratchet has been imprisoned and you have to clear his name by going all James Bond spy-like.

First 'Battlefield 3' Info Leaked?

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2007 @ 6:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Based on a leaked PDF of an investor report, Digital Battle has revealed what could be the first info on Battlefield 3, scheduled for late 2008. Set in modern times, BF3 will feature NATO vs. MEC, each side having access to different vehicles (24) and weapons (17), as well as plenty of unlockables, including an additional 22 weapons. Powered by an updated FrostBite engine, BF3 will have 5 playable classes (Sniper, Assault, Engineer, Medic and Support), 8 maps, supporting up to 40 players per team. Officially the game is supposed to be announced January, with a possible open beta planned for summer 2008.

'Space Siege' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2007 @ 6:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A game of tactics, combat-heavy action, and decision making, Space Siege is an all-new science fiction themed action-RPG. At your disposal will be futuristic weapons and armor, cybernetic upgrades and a robotic partner that you can customize and command.

The Collective and Shiny Entertainment Merging

by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2007 @ 5:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Foundation 9 announced that it is combining its two Southern California studios, The Collective and Shiny Entertainment, into one larger entity, enabling it to create large-scale games based on big licensed properties.