Archives by Day

Advertising

As an Amazon Associate, we earn commission from qualifying purchases.





Rainier's Articles


'The Continuum' - Game Features

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Continuum is an online collectible war game that blends the best elements of strategy gaming, collectible gaming, RPGs and digital goods into a distinctive game universe where players’ actions affect a gripping narrative, and their customized digital characters develop to change the combat landscape.

'Shining Force EXA' (PS2) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 3:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA's PS2-exclusive RPG Shining Force EXA plunges gamers into stunning interactive worlds of swords and sorcery, filled with anime cut-scenes for which the classic series is best known.

Strategy First Signs 'Penumbra: Overture' Online Distribution Agreement

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 2:47 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Strategy First and the Swedish developer Frictional Games have signed a worldwide online distribution agreement for its horror/action game Penumbra: Overture.

'Pocket Pool' (PSP) - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 2:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eidos' billiards simulation video game Pocket Pool, developed by Hyper Devbox, features advanced AI, real world physics, 13 scintillating pool games including 9 ball, 8 ball Rotation, Black Jack and Snooker.

'UFO: Afterlight' Coming to North America

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 12:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Topware Interactive announced that UFO: Afterlight will invade the North American retail market. UFO: Afterlight is the next installment in the UFO: Aftermath and UFO: Aftershock series, bringing a completely new insight to the story of Aftershock, this time from the perspective of lonely human inhabitants on Mars.

'Gods and Heroes: Rome Rising' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 11:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Gods and Heroes you become a classic hero of the ancient world, born of immortal blood. As a scion of the gods, you will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth.

Nexon Developing 'Source' Powered Fantasy Based Action Game

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NEXON, known for its MMO MapleStory, announces a licensing agreement to use Valve's Source engine, to power a new fantasy based, third-person action title in production for the PC, to be formally announced at a later date.

Trio of Classic Titles Added to the Wii Shop Channel

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Today Nintendo added yet another 3 classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following titles : Excitebike, Beyond Oasis, and Splatterhouse.

Google Acquires Adscape Media

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Google has entered the in-game advertising business by acquiring Adscape Media, a small in-game advertising company offering dynamic delivery of advertising with plot and storyline integration, headed by former SCEA / Sega of America president Bernard "Bernie" Stolar.

'Surf's Up' (ALL) Announced - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on March 19, 2007 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft's Surf's Up, based on Sony's upcoming animation movie, is a mockumentary based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented by penguins.