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Rainier's Articles


Interplay Getting Back into Game Development

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 2:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Interplay has released its latest quarterly numbers, with no significant revenue to speak of ($497,000 compared to last year's $1.6 million). After having sold off its Fallout IP to Bethesda earlier this year, Interplay still has the MMO rights, and just revealed it has hired veteran game developer, Jason Anderson, as creative director of a yet unannounced MMMO, and has reinitiating its in-house game development studio.

'The Golden Compass' (ALL) - New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 1:58 p.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.

'Rock Band' (PS2/PS3/X360) Unlockable Songs Revealed

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 1:50 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rock Band allows you to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with your friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering online connectivity. Rock Band includes 58 tracks ranging from alternative, classic rock to heavy metal and punk.

'Trauma Center: New Blood' (Wii) Gets Release Date - Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 1:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Keep your hands steady and your mind focused – this time around there's a lot more on the line. Every cut of the scalpel, every pinch of the forceps, each and every second that ticks by is of the absolute greatest importance. If you think it's too much to handle alone, invite a friend to assist with the operation and work together to save patients from flat-lining.

'MX vs. ATV Untamed' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 1:02 p.m. PST | Filed under News

MX vs. ATV Untamed features bigger, more populated outdoor open-world environments, an X-cross career mode showcasing all eight vehicles and the all-new EnduroCross mode pitting gamers against logs, rocks, mud-pits and more, and illustrating the full potential of the game's Rhythm Racing physics engine.

'Alarm for Cobra 11: Crash Time' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 11:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Daring stunts, spectacular crashes, thrilling criminal cases: All fans of the racing genre will easily fall in love with the newest game originating from the original RTL TV-Show “Alarm for Cobra 11”.

'Final Fantasy XIII' (PS3) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 11:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

FF XIII provides tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. The latest in cutting-edge technology has been utilized in development of Final Fantasy XIII, thus making this newest addition to the Final Fantasy series worthy of the title next generation.

Microsoft Giving Away Free XBLA Game, Points, and Confirms Xbox Downloads

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 11:13 a.m. PST | Filed under News

On Nov. 15, Microsoft will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Xbox Live, and as a gesture of thanks, all 8 million members will have a 48 hour opportunity to download a free Xbox Live Arcade game, while every active member who joined the service in 2002 will receive 500 free Microsoft Points. On top of that Microsoft also confirmed the Xbox download rumor from earlier today.

'Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of Illuminas' (ALL) - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 10:51 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of Illuminas is not just another expansion pack to PSU, but rather an all new installment with new weapons, locations and monsters.

'World of Warcraft' - v2.3.0 US/Euro Patches Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2007 @ 10:48 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blizzard has released yet another update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v2.3.0 patch fixes a slew of bugs, tweaks every class and adds new content.