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Rainier's Articles


'Eternal Sonata' (X360) Demo on Japanese Xbox Live Marketplace

by Rainier on May 14, 2007 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Eternal Sonata, previously known as Trusty Bell, is an next-gen RPG, taking full advantage of the X360, boasting gorgeous graphics, 3-D character models, and a groundbreaking battle system. People with international accounts can now download a 585 mb demo for Eternal Sonata off the Marketplace in Japan, with English text.

'Dragon Quest Swords' (Wii) - 20 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 14, 2007 @ 4:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Square Enix announced the latest title in the Dragon Quest universe, and the first to make the jump to next-generation consoles, Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors will be released for the Nintendo Wii.

'Final Fantasy Tactics A2' (NDS) - 4 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 14, 2007 @ 3:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Final Fantasy Tactics A2 is Square Enix's latest foray in presenting the FF franchise as a turn-based strategy. The PSP has Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lion War and now the NDS gets the first Tactics title since the GBA.

Sony Releases v2.0 PS3 Firmware Details

by Rainier on May 14, 2007 @ 3:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sony has released details about the upcoming v2.0 system software update for the PS3, delivering features such as XMB (XrossMediaBar) accessible during gameplay, RSS channel added, and plenty more ...

'Unreal Tournament 3' to Support DirectX10

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Unreal Tournament 3 will have dozens of new, unique levels covering diverse environments, along with an even bigger selection of playable characters. The game will feature 7 game modes in total including one all-new game mode, several new vehicles and an armory full of weapons. According to NVIDIA, UT 3 will fully support DirectX10.

'Tomb Raider: Anniversary' (ALL) - 12 New Screens

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 1:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Using an enhanced ‘Tomb Raider: Legend’ game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara’s adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the Scion right up to today’s technology standards and will offer gamers a completely new gameplay experience.

'Aegis Wing' Coming to Xbox Live Arcade.. for Free

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

This Wednesday, team up with up to three of your friends and prepare yourselves for intense side-scrolling, sci-fi shooting action in Aegis Wing, available for free to all Xbox LIVE members in North America for a limited time beginning Wednesday, May 16, at 2 a.m. PDT.

'Grotesque: Heroes Hunted' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 1:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Grotesque is a new adventure/rpg from German developer Silent Dreams, and promises to be an original blend of traditional fantasy RPG (like Gothic, Fable, Baldur's Gate, Planescape Torment) and sarcastic humor with adventure elements along the lines of Monkey Island.

Ascaron Brings 'A Vampyre Story' to the UK

by Rainier on May 13, 2007 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Combining 3D animation and 2D designs, A Vampyre Story follows the opera starlet, Mona, a woman kidnapped by Baron Shrowdy Von Kiefer and slowly becoming a creature of the night after coming under the vampire's spell.

'Wik & the Fable of Souls' Gets Steamed

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

Set in a dark and mysterious world, Wik & the Fable of Souls pulls players in with innovative game play. The unique way that Wik interacts with his environment, using his long sticky tongue to swing around levels with grace and speed, creates a visual experience that is as exciting to watch as it is to play.