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Rainier's Articles


'Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena' (PS3/X360) Delayed Until 2008

by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2007 @ 12:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena presents a reinvention of 2004's Escape from Butcher Bay in HD, enhancements, as well as adding the Dark Athena chapter, an expansion of the original game with an exciting new story and new gameplay features. Without giving details, Sierra has revealed that Starbreeze's remake is delayed until 2008.

'BioShock' (X360/PC) Demo on Xbox Live - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2007 @ 8:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

BioShock will forever change the expectations for the FPS going beyond run and gun corridors, monster-closet AIs and static worlds, creating a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. 2K Games has issued the final trailer, as well as a 1.3GB demo on Xbox Live Marketplace. The PC demo is expected to hit later this month...

'Stranglehold' (ALL) - 5 Multiplayer Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2007 @ 4:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A spiritual sequel to Woo's action masterpiece, Hard Boiled, Stranglehold redefines the action gaming experience with its acrobatic gunplay, thrilling cinematography, frenetic combat and incredible massive destructibility.

'Duke Nukem 3D' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade?

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2007 @ 4:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

While Duke Nukem Forever is still in development, 3DRealms' George Broussard revealed that it is exploring options of bringing its 1996 classic shooter Duke Nukem 3D to Xbox Live Arcade. Broussard said, "Truth be told, we've talked to Microsoft about it and have some people that would port it. Just waiting on the good word from Microsoft to continue."

'SEGA Rally Revo' (ALL) - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2007 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA Rally Revo will set a new benchmark in its genre with a high-tempo driving experience that will challenge the racing skills both on and off-road, with revolutionary dynamically deformable terrain, proprietary next-generation graphics, bone-jarringly realistic physics, and competitive bumper-to-bumper racing.

'Forza Motorsport 2' (X360) Title Update #2 Coming Soon

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2007 @ 4:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

FM2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, licensed tuning and plenty of customization options. Turn 10 is awaiting certification on a new patch, fixing the AWD glitch, the performance index calculations of the Lotus Elan, and the ability to maintain a list of Gamertags on a backend server that will permanently ban cheaters, hackers, and other miscreants.

'Half-Life 2: Episode Two' (PS3/X360/PC) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2007 @ 3:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Half-Life 2: Ep. Two, armed with new weaponry and vehicles, Dr. Gordon Freeman must race through a countryside riddled with an increasingly fierce Combine threat. Half-Life 2: The Orange Box also includes Team Fortress 2 as a multiplayer addition, and physics-focused Portal.

'Anarchy Online' Hosting 'All American Rejects' Cyber Concert

by Rainier on Aug. 12, 2007 @ 3:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Funcom is proud to reveal the world's first MMO concert delivered via in-game video feed delivery. The popular US band "All American Rejects" will have a unique virtual concert for the citizens of Rubi-Ka this Sunday, perfectly merging technology and music from the 21 st century with a game set 25,000 years into the future.

'The Witcher' - 2 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2007 @ 10:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Witcher is an action RPG, combining features of such games as Dungeon Siege, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Gothic and Neverwinter Nights, incorporating a simple-yet-interesting game system, along with a complex plot and attractive 3D graphics.

Buggy 'Forever Blue' (Wii) Being Recalled in Japan

by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2007 @ 10:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Forever Blue is a Wii-exclusive title exploring the life under the ocean, allowing you to take photos, catalog species you encounter, play a tour guide, or discover hidden treasures. Nintendo Japan is recalling the first batch of retail copies due to it freezing on multiple occasions throughout the game. A properly working version is already being shipped, with an updated box cover to indicate the difference.