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Rainier's Articles


'Empire Earth III' Developer Q&A

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 4:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under Interviews

Empire Earth III allows players to build and rule an empire from the ancient world to the distant future, battling it out across the globe through the eons in a bid for worldwide control, offering continuous free-form gameplay that will allow players to keep units from one battle to the next.

'Outfront 2' - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Outfront 2 starts were Faces of War ended and delivers a lot of improvements, such as the complete rework of the sound environment, new interface, new multiplayer netcode, router support, ranking, overworked lobby and new game modes, as well as some performance tweaks.

'Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction' (PS3) Includes v1.94 Firmware

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 4:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction draws players into a vast, new galaxy more vibrant, diverse and interactive than ever before, filled with bustling cities, gigantic enemies and giant boss battles, delivering a sophisticated, yet humorous adventure. The game includes v1.94 PS3 firmware update, adding Dualshock 3 support (doesn't work with Sixaxis).

'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' (PS3) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 3:58 p.m. PDT | 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. Naughty Dog's AI and Animation Programmer Christian Gyrling revealed the game's gone gold.

'Runaway: the Dream of the Turtle' (NDS) Coming to North America - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 1:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

With Runaway for DS, players will be invited to travel all around the world, where they'll solve some of the most unique (and hilarious) puzzles and greatest mysteries seen in adventure games.

Ubisoft Financial Mid Term Positive, Yet Delays Foursome

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 1:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft sales report for the six months ending Sept. 30, 2007, reveals it beat expectations with a 52% increase compared to last year fueled by GRAW 2 (PSP, PS3), Jam Session (NDS), Blazing Angels 2, The Settlers and Surf's Up. Oddly enough, Ubisoft also decided to push four unannounced titles into 2008, stating its current lineup is strong enough for the coming holiday season. An updated release list indicates a possible delay for Nitrobike, as it is no longer listed.

McGill University Designs Stress-Reducing Video Game

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 12:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A video game designed by McGill University researchers to help train people to change their perception of social threats and boost their self-confidence has now been shown to reduce the production of the stress-related hormone cortisol.

'Perimeter 2' Revealed - 25 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 12:40 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Perimeter 2 is a real-time strategy game built on the concept of territory seizure using detailed terraforming and on the subsequent encircling of these zones with a special protective perimeter.

'Pirates of the Burning Sea' Pre-Order Starts Today

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 11:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pirates of the Burning Sea is an MMORPG in which you play a bold sea captain in the 18th century Caribbean as you seek glory and adventure. Starting today you can pre-order your copy and get access to the game up to 15 days before launch, get a parrot sidekick, a special weapon and a CD with the original game soundtrack.

'The Last Remnant' (PS3/X360) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 23, 2007 @ 11:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Last Remnant is Square Enix's latest single-player RPG game, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, scheduled to be released in Japan and North America simultaneously, with two main characters, each one appealing to a specific territory.