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Rainier's Articles


Mindscape Signs 'The Chronicles of Spellborn'

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 2:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mindscape today announced that is has signed an agreement with Spellborn to distribute its Unreal Engine powered MMORPG The Chronicles of Spellborn in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Benelux.

'Fl0w' [PS3] - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Tokyo Game Show - Tokyo Game Show 2006 Day 1

flOw draws you into the evolution of a simple aquatic creature journeying through the surreal abyss. Initially a Master of Fine Arts thesis, flOw is a game about piloting an aquatic organism through a surreal biosphere where players consume other organisms, evolve, and advance their organisms into the abyss.

'Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters' (PSP) - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 22, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under Tokyo Game Show - Tokyo Game Show 2006 Day 1

Capturing all of the humor from previous PS2 installments with engaging cinematics, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters allows up to four players to compete in action-packed wireless multiplayer gaming.

Various Game Trailers #890

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2006 @ 9:54 p.m. PDT | 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 :

  • Bioshock [PS3/X360/PC] - E3/GC 2006 Trailer
  • Half-Life 2: Episode Two - TGS 06 Trailer
  • Warhammer: Mark of Chaos - Trailer #10
  • Vanguard: Saga Of Heroes - Trailer #5
  • Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom [X360/PC] - TGS 06 Trailer
  • Guild Wars Nightfall - Trailer #2
  • Mortal Kombat Armageddon - Trailer


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

'Crackdown' (X360) - 3 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2006 @ 9:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Crackdown pushes the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with the introduction of the first-ever truly 3-dimensional persistent playground, highly innovative co-op gameplay and an extensive prop interaction system all while taking place in a massive and highly-stylized urban center.

Sony's Tokyo Game Show Conference Reveals Few Details

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2006 @ 9:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Many people were looking forward to Ken Kutaragi's keynote speech to fill in the many blanks, and with only 2 months to go until launch, give details. Unfortunately most of the speech was filled with technical details on GPS, GMS, shopping, banking, networking, and so forth. A few noteworthy things, demos will cost $1, you will be able to download 16bit games (MegaDrive Genesis, and PC Engine TurboGrafx) over the network, and share them with friends. During a short Q&A it was revealed that the 20gig version will now also feature HDMI, and will receive a price reduction (from 535 to $430) in Japan, as a result of consumer complaints about the high price.

'Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy' (NDS) - 25 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2006 @ 9:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Destineer's announced Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is a side-scrolling action/adventure game that puts players in the role of Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist on a quest to defeat the evil Homunculi and acquire the fabled Philosopher’s Stone.

Microsoft Fixing Xbox 360s For Free

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2006 @ 8:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

If you bought an Xbox 360 at launch or shortly thereafter, and it has recently died, you are in luck. Microsoft finally acknowledges that their units manufactured in 2005 have a higher failure rate than ones purchased after January 1, 2006. Microsoft is now fixing them for free, or if it cannot be addressed within two days, will send you a replacement at no extra charge. If you have the three rings of death and your systems predate 2006, then call 1-800-4MY-XBOX.

'Shining Force EXA' (PS2) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

SEGA of America announced Shining Force EXA exclusively for the PS2, making an entirely new storyline that builds upon the fast-paced action-RPG and stunning anime cut-scenes in the legendary Shining series.

'The Sims 2 Pets' (ALL) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Sept. 21, 2006 @ 3:53 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The Sims 2 Pets allows players to create and control digital characters throughout their lives while determining the outcome of their relationships and choosing their destiny. Each platform will feature customized content.