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Rainier's Articles


Achievements in Games Boost Scores and Sales

by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 3:43 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

A new study from Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR), based on the Xbox 360 Achievement System, reveals that, in general, game titles that have a higher volume of Accomplishments correlate with both higher industry ratings and gross sales in North America.

'World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King' - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 2:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King will open the forbidding wasteland of Northrend to exploration by the hardiest adventurers. New levels of power, challenging new dungeons and encounters, an exciting new character profession, and the game’s first hero class are just some of the new features awaiting players in Wrath of the Lich King.

'Fire Pro Wrestling Returns' (PS2) Gets Priced and Dated

by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 2:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Agetec announced that it will be releasing Fire Pro Wrestling Returns for the PS2 at a bargain price. The Fire Pro series is already a legend in Japan, and with the localization, it is finally available to North American gamers who have been hearing about the game for years.

'World Snooker Championship 2007' (NDS) - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 2:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

World Snooker Championship 2007 boasts 104 of the world's best snooker players, with 10 official tournaments all realistically modeled for the 2007 season.

'Painkiller: Overdose' - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 11:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

What started out as a mod, Painkiller: Overdose will offer the gamer a completely new single player experience, including new levels, new weapons and new end bosses! This demo includes 2 multiplayer and 2 single player levels.

Most People Not Playing With the Wii Anymore

by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 11:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

A report from Famitsu's Hirokazu Hamamura claims that while the NDS is likely reach 30 million units, the Wii hasn't seen a big hit since Wii Sports, and currently 67% of the owners haven't used the system recently. However, Hamamura also mentioned that the Wii Fit is generating buzz, and that the platform might see more titles switching over, like Capcom's recent Monster Hunter 3.

'Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings' (NDS) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 11:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings, a standalone title in the FFXII universe, is an all-new experience that fully utilizes the Touch Screen functionality, allowing players to control massive armies, unleash special attacks and activate Gambits, all with the use of the stylus.

'Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus' (PSP) Goes Gold, Gets Dated

by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 11:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

MGS Portable Ops Plus adds new multiplayer modes, characters, maps. While the focus is on multiplayer, the new version will also feature a single-player portion with familiar characters such as Roy Campbell, Raiden and MGS4's Old Snake.

'Mass Effect' (X360) Gunnery Chief Profile - Screens

by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 10:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mass Effect is a science-fiction action-RPG created by BioWare, previously known for Jade Empire, KotoR and Neverwinter Nights. Mass Effect will deliver an immersive story driven gameplay experience with stunning visual fidelity.

'Ascension to the Throne' - v1.1.0.128 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Oct. 16, 2007 @ 10:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ascension to the Throne is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. In a world of fantasy the hero will have to pass many tests on his way to victory. Become the King you were born to be - wise, brave and courageous. This 1.1.0.128 patch addresses memory leaks, crashes and bugs.