Rainier's Articles


New NCsoft Studio to Work on Just-Acquired 'City Of Heroes' IP

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 1:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NCsoft announced that it has fully acquired the City of Heroes/Villains intellectual property that was still partly owned by Cryptic Studios, and has formed a new studio to further develop the franchise.

'NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams' (Wii) Using Wii Weather Channel - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 1:12 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is the long awaited sequel to the NiGHTS franchise that gave gamers the freedom to fly in a world of dreams and imagination. SEGA announced that NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams will be the first Wii title to tap into the system’s Weather Channel support.

Three Days Of Free Xbox Live Gold In Europe

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 1:00 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft's Xtival ’07 is a four day festival of gaming, competitions and exclusive downloads, bringing Xbox Live Gold membership, free to everyone for one weekend. The invitation for Xbox 360 owners to tune up and log in was thrown open to the Xbox 360 owners across Europe from Friday 23rd until Monday 26th November.

'Geometry Wars: Galaxies' (NDS/Wii) Goes Gold

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 11:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blast your way through all-new battle grids, upgrade your new Battle Drone and blast through relentless waves of enemies in the first-ever Geometry Wars single-player campaign, or join a friend for fast-paced multiplayer.

'Endless Ocean' (Wii) - 19 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 11:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Arika's Endless Ocean, known in Japan as Forever Blue, explores life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalogue species you encountered, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures. Forever Blue also features multiplayer so you can dive in with a friend...

'World Heroes Anthology' (PS2) Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 11:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

World Heroes Anthology is a complete compilation of SNK's 2D-fighting series World Heroes. Included in the collection are World Heroes, World Heroes 2, World Heroes 2 Jet and World Heroes Perfect.

'NCAA March Madness 08' (PS2/PS3/X360) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 11:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

NCAA March Madness 08 captures the intensity and atmosphere found in authentic college basketball arenas and your players will rise to the occasion or wilt under the pressure.

EA Shutting Down Its Chicago Studio

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 10:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

When EA announced layoffs and closures last week, its UK studio was apparently not the only victim. A memo sent by EA Games President Frank Gibeau reveals that EA Chicago, known for the Fight Night and Def Jam titles, as well Marvel Nemesis, has tripled in size over the past few years but has yet to turn a profit, and is therefore being shut down. The Fight Night franchise has moved to EA Sports, while the fate of other titles (Def Jam 2, Marvel fighting game) are being discussed.

'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock' (ALL) Promo With Pontiac G5 As Top Prize

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 10:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Guitar Hero fans will channel their inner rock god, experience new features and content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, exclusive unlockables, and authentic rock venues. To support the launch of GH3, Activision, Pontiac and Hot Topic are teaming up on a national promotion giving fans the chance to win a 2008 Pontiac G5.

'The Golden Compass' (ALL) - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 10:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA is developing the video game adaptation of the theatrical movie release, The Golden Compass, based on the first book in the award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy, by British author Philip Pullman.