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Rainier's Articles


Various Game Trailers #1241

by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2008 @ 9:35 a.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:

  • Spaceforce: Captains - Trailer #2
  • Dynasty Warriors 6 [PS3/X360] - Trailer #2
  • Burnout Paradise [PS3/X360] - Wal-Mart Trailer


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

'Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2008 @ 9:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge, previously known as JAZZ: Hired Guns, is a game that best describes the life of risk and danger that you’ll lead in this action-packed turn-based tactical game where you’ll be in control of leading a group of seasoned mercenaries through the African countryside.

'Bomberman Land' (NDS/PSP/Wii) Goes Gold, Gets Dated

by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2008 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Hudson Entertainment's Bomberman Land is coming to the Wii and PSP, while Bomberman Land Touch! 2 is coming for the NDS. Bomberman Land brings together 3 exciting game modes into one, with over 40 mini-games and multiplayer support.

Mad Catz Making 'Rock Band' (ALL) Controllers

by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2008 @ 9:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Accessory provider Mad Catz announced that it has entered into a worldwide/multi-year licensing agreement with MTV Networks to produce and distribute game peripherals and other products for the critically acclaimed Rock Band game.

'Patapon' (PSP) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2008 @ 3:08 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Patapon is a 2D platform/action adventure game that transforms players into a mystical leader in charge of guiding a tribe of small, quirky warriors called Patapons. Through an innovative use of musical beats, players will march the Patapons against opposing armies and gigantic monsters in an attempt to find the far end of the world.

'The Destiny of Zorro' (Wii) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2008 @ 1:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

505 Games' The Destiny of Zorro, developed by Pronto Games, promises action, romance and, by use of the innovative Wii controller, the unique thrill of ‘becoming’ the great hero himself!

'Demigod' Revealed

by Rainier on Jan. 4, 2008 @ 1:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The newest Games for Windows issue has the first details on Gas Powered Games' latest title, Demigod, according to 1UP. Labeled as an action/RPG/RTS hybrid, Chris Taylor's development studio, known for Dungeon Siege, Supreme Commander, and currently working on Space Siege, is influenced by Defense of the Ancients, a community-created mod for Blizzard's RTS Warcraft III. There is no resource-gathering or micromanagement in Demigod. You control one hero unit; some have special powers to create other units and buildings, while others defeat enemies on their own merit. The game will be multiplayer focused, support co-op and have a single-player portion that mainly serves as a tutorial. More details to follow shortly ...

Free Arcade Game to Compensate for Xbox Live Holiday Woes

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 11:24 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Microsoft's Xbox Live General Manager Marc Whitten made an official statement regarding the Xbox Live hiccups over the holidays, when users reported connectivity issues. The system had trouble coping with the influx of new user sign-ups, and to compensate, Microsoft will be offering all Xbox Live members around the world access to a free download of an Xbox Live Arcade game. Specifics to be announced later.

'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360) Demo's Online Capabilities Doubled

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 7:45 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Having been criticized since the demo's release, Criterion announced that from Jan. 4-14, it will increase the number of players that can join in an online session of Burnout Paradise from 4 to 8, which in turn opens up new 13 new Freeburn challenges (3 challenges in 5-, 6- and 7-player sessions, and 4 new challenges for those playing in 8-player sessions).

Microsoft Releases Holiday Sales Numbers

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2008 @ 7:18 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The holidays are traditionally a good time for hardware/software sales, and with the Wii still in short supply, it was up to the PS3 and X360 to pick up the slack. Today, Microsoft revealed that it has sold more than 17.7 million X360 units worldwide, while Halo 3 breaks records with no less than 8.1 million copies sold since its Sept. 2007 launch. In little over a month, Mass Effect has already sold 1.6 mill. units, and according to November NPD data, consumers keep spending money on Xbox software and accessories, with a record-high attach rate of 6.9.