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Rainier's Articles


'Frankie Dettori Racing' (PS2/Xbox/PC) Coming to Europe

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 9:21 a.m. PST | Filed under News

originally scheduled for November 2005, Alternative Software announced that HES' horse racing game Frankie Dettori Racing, also known as Melbourne Cup Challenge, will finally gallop into stores early December.

'Cipher Complex' (PS3/X360) - 14 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 9:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cipher Complex, the first completely original title from Edge of Reality, is an intense, cinematic military combat game that will deliver a brutal shot of adrenaline straight to the hearts of next-generation gamers.

'Football Manager 2007' - v7.0.1 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 7:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

With all-new features, improved gameplay and a depth only seen from Sports Interactive, Football Manager 2007 offers a management simulation that is second to none. SIGames has released the first patch, bringing your game to v7.0.1 and making various tweaks, updates and bug/crash fixes.

'Left Behind: Eternal Forces' Sequel Announced

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 6:15 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Left Behind Games announces plans to develop a Left Behind: Eternal Forces sequel, and has signed a multi-year technology license with Rise of Nations and Rise of Legends creators Big Huge Games.

'Sam & Max Episode 2 - Situation: Comedy' - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 6:09 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Talk show host Myra Stump has gone berzerk! Sam & Max head down to the WARP TV studio to find out why she's holding her audience hostage. But getting onto Myra's stage isn’t going to be easy. First the Freelance Police will have to prove they're worthy of fifteen minutes of fame.

'Runaway 2: The Dream of the Turtle' - German Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 5:02 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Runaway 2: The Dream of the Turtle is an adventure game with 3D characters with a cartoon look and high-impact visual features that include 2D and 3D in an unmatchable style. This German demo features the beginning of chapter 4, but with dialogue and a solution specifically written for this demo.

Developing PS3 Games Is Expensive

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 4:56 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In an interview with Bloomberg, Namco Bandai President Takeo Takasu reveals that developing for the PS3 comes at a hefty price. In order to turn a profit, Takeo estimates a game needs to sell 500,000 copies worldwide, as graphics for the HD games cost about 1 billion yen ($8.6 million) to create, more than double that for Wii titles. Numbers that are quite staggering considering that Ridge Racer 7 and Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire each sold a mere 22,000 copies in Japan.

'Beltion: Beyond Ritual' - 7 New Screens

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 3:45 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Beltion: Beyond Ritual is Rostok-Games' alternative fantasy RPG, in development since 2004. Beltion allows the player a freeform gameplay with a mix of fantasy and historical reality of medieval Europe. Check out the freshly launched website, or read more for screens ...

PlayStation Father Ken Kutaragi Replaced As SCEI President

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 3:25 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announced some management shuffling as President, and Group CEO, Ken Kutaragi, becomes Chairman, while former President and CEO of SCEA Kaz Hirai, replaced by SCEA EVP and co-COO Jack Tretton, steps up as President and Group COO of SCEI, effective December 1, 2006.

Australian Game Industry Sees Explosive Growth

by Rainier on Nov. 30, 2006 @ 3:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Game Developers’ Association of Australia revealed findings from its first survey in 3 years, showing that the entertainment/gaming industry is in a phase of record growth.