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Rainier's Articles


'Two Worlds' (X360/PC) Gets Delayed in Europe

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Two Worlds is an RPG featuring thrilling fight choreographies, gripping characters and realistic worlds, linking the cinematic story with maximum gaming freedom in a medieval fantasy world.ZUXXEZ announced the European release has been pushed back a few weeks until May 9th, to further perfect balancing and multiplayer Options.

'Hour of Victory' (X360) Announced - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 4:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hour of Victory allows you to play a key role in the pivotal and cinematic battles from the European and North African theaters of World War II, using the skills and gameplay style you choose.

'Chili Con Carnage' (PSP) - 5 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 4:06 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Go loco in the seedy underworld of Los Toros as Ramiro Cruz, avenging the assassination of his father by creating maximum carnage in the inner circles of the local kingpin Cesar Morales’ drug cartel.

Dark Water Studios Open for Business

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 3:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Derry-based Dark Water Studios currently consists of 10 programmers, artists and support staff, and looking to expand to 25 by the end of 2007. Currently working on a PC multiplayer title funded by the Department of Enterprise, the team is also in the early stages of prototyping an original title for PC and the next-gen console platforms.

Wii News Channel Goes Live

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 3:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A day earlier than scheduled, Nintendo has launched one of its new media features, the Wii News Channel. When connected to the Internet, the WiiConnect24 service automatically updates this free channel, powered by AP, and organizes it in a variety of topical categories. Users can see where news is happening by viewing the location of news stories on a 3-D globe.

'Wing Island' (Wii) - Game Details & Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 2:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Wing Island will allow you and your friends to hone your flying techniques as you soar through the clouds as an ace biplane pilot, performing death-defying stunts and exciting tricks along the way with ease, making use of the Wiimote's tilt function to control your aircraft and acrobatic maneuvers.

Friday January 26, 2007 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 2:37 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

'Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising' - 27 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 2:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In Gods and Heroes you become a classic hero of the ancient world, born of immortal blood. As a scion of the gods, you will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth.

'Double Dragon' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 2:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Some 20 years ago, Taito rocked the arcades with Double Dragon, which has been an all-time favorite amongst fighting game fans, and now it seems Empire Interactive is remaking the classic for Xbox Live Arcade, currently scheduled for March. As usual, Double Dragon will feature the original edition of the game but also an optimized version with updated graphics, while it will also sport multiplayer co-op, and online multiplayer. The customary achievements and online rankings will also be present.

'SSX Blur' (Wii) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2007 @ 1:10 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SSX Blur, developed exclusively for Wii, is the newest version of the critically acclaimed snowboarding franchise. The huge air, blurring speed and insane tricks that SSX is known for return and the fun-factor is amplified by the unique capability of the Wiimote...