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Rainier's Articles


Various Game Trailers #1210

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 5:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

  • The Chronicles of Spellborn - Highlights Trailer
  • Insecticide [NDS/PC] - Trailer #6
  • Avencast: Rise of the Mage - Trailer #4
  • Dead Island [X360/PC] - Multi Layer Damage System
  • Penumbra: Black Plague - Trailer
  • Mushroom Men [NDS/Wii] - Trailer #5


  • We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...

'World of WarCraft' Still Boosting Vivendi Games Revenue

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 4:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Vivendi has released its financial results for the first nine months of the year, and reported, to no one's surprise, an increase of 7% compared to last year (10.9% in the last quarter). Vivendi Games' revenues in particular are up 49% compared to last year, racking up a rough $1 billion, primarily driven, like the past year or two, by World of Warcraft, which has recently launched in China and now counts over 9 million subscribers.

'Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge' (Wii) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 4:25 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Experience the fascination of Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge with captivating sports such as Figure skating or Skeleton demand high skills and fast reactions. Break world records in diverse single player modes and challenge your friends and family to taxing multiplayer matches.

'Virtua Fighter 5' (X360) Premium Content Adds Bonus Items

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 4:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Virtua Fighter 5 includes all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments. SEGA has released the first downloadable content pack for VF5 on Xbox Live (300 Microsoft Points), including a number of bonus items for each selectable character including alternate hairstyles, lightplates and more!

'Ghostbusters' (PS2/Wii/PS3/X360/PC) Confirmed

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Earlier this year, Slovanian developer Zootfly leaked images and early clips of what looked to be a new game in the Ghostbusters franchise. Shortly thereafter, actor Dan Aykroyd confirmed that "a" Ghostbusters game was planned, but nothing has been heard of since. The latest GameInformer issue has Ghostbusters on the front cover, and while not giving any specifics, confirms that a title is indeed in the works for PS2/Wii/PS3/X360 and PC, with Aykroyd and Ramis writing the script and lending their voices and likenesses.

'Oniblade' - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Oniblade is a 3rd person anime style action/adventure. Your female heroine wields two magical blades, which either can be used as swords or guns, and also has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable. Spread over 20 locations with dozens of unique enemies, the game features two different endings.

'Exteel' Beta Launches Today

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Exteel is an MMO featuring stylized action in a universe filled with robots on a far off world where the exiled survivors of a lost war struggle against each other for control of the planet's resources. Exteel features easy-to-access gameplay and a unique merging of strategic combat and high-speed action. If you are interested is joining the beta, NCSoft is now accepting signups.

'Dragoneer’s Aria' (PSP) Coming to Europe - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Dragoneer’s Aria, developed by Hit Maker, provides compelling storytelling with flawless transition between adventure and battles. Players can now battle enemies as a team through PSP's ad-hoc function. Up to four players can play at the same time.

Games With Downloadable Content Sell A Lot More

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 11:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A new study by Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR) reveals publishers can significantly increase income beyond their retail sales, and nearly double their income, on any given title through revenue generated by both purchasable and sponsored downloadable content.

'NCAA March Madness 08' (PS2/PS3/X360) Classic Teams - Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 14, 2007 @ 11:51 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.