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Rainier's Articles


'Battle of Britain 2: Wings of Victory' - v2.05 Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 7:49 p.m. PST | Filed under News

BoB II: Wings of Victory recreates the fierce and famous air battles southern England in 1940, allowing the player to act as the supreme commander of either side, or simply fly and let your generals manage the war below. This update brings your retail game to v2.05 and improves load times, stability, and also adds multiskin support, advanced flight modeling etc..

'Counter-Strike' Gets Weapons Changes and In-Game Ads

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 6:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Ever since Valve launched its automatic weapons pricing system, the Desert Eagle has remained popular due to its usefulness, even with an ever increasing price. The Five Seven, P228, and Dual Elites will be tweaked and be made more effective to counter this. Valve also revealed that early next year it will start incorporating in-game ads in Counter-Strike v1.6 through its recent partnership with IGA. Strategically placed billboards will begin featuring carefully selected branding in order to not disrupt gameplay.

'Loki' - 10 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 4:56 p.m. PST | Filed under News

French developer Cyanide is already working on a new project, Loki, an action/RPG set in a universe inspired by mythology and ancient races such as the Greeks, Vikings, Aztecs and Egyptians.

The Multiverse Network Signs 'FireFly' License Agreement

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 4:51 p.m. PST | Filed under News

As predicted The Multiverse Network announced it optioned the rights from 20th Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising to develop an MMOG based on Firefly, the science fiction television series created by Joss Whedon that has enjoyed a hugely popular and loyal following since its premier in 2002.

'NCAA March Madness 07' (PS2/X360) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 4:38 p.m. PST | Filed under News

NCAA March Madness returns for the 2007 season, offering custom playbooks for each team, an enhanced Dynasty Mode, and other new features.

'Madden NFL 07' - v2.3 Roster Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 4:27 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, and then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of your favorite backs.

'Phantasy Star Universe' (PS2/X360/PC) December Content Update

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 2:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA announced that it has added new missions, new weapons, new classes and increased the level cap to the Phantasy Star Universe server on Xbox 360, PC, and PS2 platforms. SEGA also announced that from now on it will add content every week, instead of every month.

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl' - 4 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 1:40 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The game will provide players with extremely dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where players are to oppose dangerous and wise enemies, a large set of multifarious weaponry, possibility to control various machinery, incredible detailing and game world interactivity, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, a well-balanced multiplayer with numerous modes.

'Command & Conquer: Tiberium Wars' - Match Broadcast Feature Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 1:36 p.m. PST | Filed under News

The latest issue of PCGamer contains a Q&A on the newest C&C title, giving details on previously undisclosed feature, Match Broadcast. Undoubtably aimed at competition/league gaming, Match Broadcast will allow player to stream on going gaming sessions over the web, even allowing people who do not have the game to watch via a standalone client. It also allows a moderator to comment through VOIP, shift specators camera angle, and even highlight certain aspects of the love match, as if it were a teleprompt presentation.

'TrackMania United' - 4 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 8, 2006 @ 11:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

TrackMania United is the complete TrackMania game, regrouping all the TrackMania games released until now and all their add-ons. The Stadium environment from TrackMania Nations will benefit from a new version with twice more blocks, while integrating a whole new set of functionalities both for online and solo play.