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Rainier's Articles


New Super-Ego Games Developer Goes Next-Gen

by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 10:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super-Ego Games has entered the next-gen arena, with plans to redefine the videogame industry through distinct and innovative titles focusing on rich, character-driven storylines. Founded on the principle of creating games with character, it has developed its own in-house engine, and plans to roll out a major IP title in fall of 2007

'Turn It Around' (NDS) - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Majesco NDS exclusive Turn It Around, developed by 505 Games and licensed from Taito, challenges players to master the Touch Screen turn wheel in 24 arcade-style games.

Oxygen Signs 'Chronos Twins' (NDS)

by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 9:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Chronos Twins is a sidescrolling action game that plays on the concept of time travel in a reassuringly unique manner as it is interwoven as a main game play element. Oxygen Games announced Chronos Twins is scheduled for early autumn release.

'Sacred 2: Fallen Angel' (X360/PC) Uses Dell As Development Platform - Screens

by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Sacred 2 is a action-oriented deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria featuring pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests.

'Anderson & the Legacy of Cthulhu' - v1.02 Retail/Demo Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 9:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Anderson & the Legacy of Cthulhu, based on stories from horror writer H. P. Lovecraft, you play a private investigator from New York, who travels to Germany during the first months of WWII in order to solve his most frightening case – to research his origins. This v1.02 patch fixes load times, AI, performance, bugs, crashes, and even adds multiplayer.

Akella's Games Convention 2007 Lineup

by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 8:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Akella is showing off 13 key titles at the Leipzig Games convention, Disciples III, Jagged Alliance 3, Heavy Duty, Showdown: Scorpion, 2025: Battle for Fatherland, Numen, PT Boats, Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel, Inhabited Island: the Earthling, Empire Above All, Prisoner of Power, and more ...

'Crusader Kings: Deus Vult' Announced - Screens

by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 8:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Paradox Interactive announced Crusader Kings: Deus Vult, an expansion pack to its grand strategy game, for players vying to create the most powerful dynasty of medieval Europe.

'Project Gotham Racing 4' (X360) No Day/Night Cycle Due to HD DVD

by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 6:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

PGR 4 tries to create an emotionally-charged racing experience, where players become attached to their careers, profiles and vehicles. Drivers will be rewarded with a growing fanbase that’ll cheer them on, react to their every move and support them through victory. A Bizarre Staff member revealed that PGR4 doesn't have a day/night cycle due to the limitations of the HD DVD disc.

'Crysis' Possibly Coming to PS3/Xbox 360

by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 6:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Crysis shooter fans will face a new kind of gameplay challenge requiring adaptive tactics and customization of weapons and armor in dynamic, hostile environments as mankind struggles to survive in the face of a horrific alien invasion. PC Gamer's interview with Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli reveals that Crysis "could be on the 360 or PS3," but "It requires optimisation."

Virtual Heroes Inc. Signs Unreal Engine 3 License Agreement

by Rainier on July 31, 2007 @ 5:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Virtual Heroes Inc. announced that it has signed a license agreement to use Epic's Unreal Engine 3 in the development of serious games and/or advanced learning technologies, giving Virtual Heroes access to a complete development framework including a vast array of core technologies, content creation tools, and support infrastructure.