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Rainier's Articles


'Officers' Goes Gold

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 2:43 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The non-linear plot of Officers preserves the established facts of the origins of WWII and allows gamers to lead any of three sides to victory: USSR, Germany and Allies (GB and USA). The game recreates the real structures of all participants' armies, using the real arsenal, equipment and military techniques.

'Undercover:­ Operation Wintersun' - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 2:41 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Undercover is an adventure game set during the Second World War, in the heart of war-torn Europe. The tantalizing story revolves around a horrible What-If scenario, tackling myths and undiscovered secrets and gives all new insights into the terrifying machinations of this era.

'Heart of Empire: Rome' Gets Cancelled

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 2:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News

After previously being delayed until Q1 2007, Paradox Interactive announced it has cancelled Deep Red's strategy and simulation game. Heart of Empire: Rome lets you build & control ancient Rome in glorious real-time 3D. No details as to whether this means the development is halted or just Paradox dropping the title. Deep Silver confirmed to us, they also are no longer publishing HoE: Rome.

'Loki' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 2:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News

A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki, an action/RPG, allows you to take on the role of one of the 4 heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology : a mighty Norse fighter, a fierce Greek warrior, a powerful Egyptian magician or an Aztec shaman who masters the secrets of the spirit world.

Sony's DICE 2007 Keynote Reveals New SOE Title

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 1:52 a.m. PST | Filed under News

During last night's DICE 2007 keynote speech, Sony Digital Pictures President Yair Landau revealed a yet-unannounced Sony Online title, codenamed Vista, which is a snub at Microsoft, since the game was recently delayed. Taking elements from various movies such as James Bond and Bourne Identity, Vista is spy/action game featuring cooperative, team-oriented objectives and PVP, showing lots of Bond-esque gadgetry, including a tricked-out BMW-like car, where agents were battling it out with a slew of street thugs. No further details were given, but now that the cat is out of the bag, more info should follow shortly.

'Pet Alien' (NDS) - 60 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 1:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Pet Alien is an action/adventure game based on the CGI animated TV series of the same name, in which a group of aliens try to help a young boy they've taken up residence with.

Various Game Trailers #1001

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 9:55 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:

  • Call of Duty: Roads to Victory [PSP] - Trailer
  • Def Jam: Icon [PS3/X360] - DJ Controls Defense Trailer
  • Ghost Rider [GBA/PSP/PS2/Xbox] - Trailer
  • Maelstrom - Terraforming Trailer
  • Manhunt 2 [PSP/PS2/Wii] - Teaser Trailer


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

'Uncharted: Drake's Fortune' (PS3) Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 7:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Naughty Dog's Environment Lead artist Rob Adams, confirmed recent rumors that Naughty Dogs' upcoming PS3 title is indeed called Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.

CryENGINE2 Making Appearance At GDC

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 6:41 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Crytek will be demonstrating the capabilities of their new CryENGINE2 game middleware, powering EA's Crysis, to the public as well as potential future licencees at GDC 2007. Professional developers and modders will be able to get a first hand look at the tools and editors used by Crytek’s own specialists to create their highly anticipated PC game.

'Full Auto 2: Battlelines' (PSP) - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Feb. 7, 2007 @ 6:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Full Auto 2: Battlelines puts high-speed vehicles outfitted with weapons and armor into fully realized and fully destructible urban street environments.