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Rainier's Articles


'Warhammer: Mark of Chaos' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 2:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is a revolutionary real-time strategy game set in the renowned Warhammer world, featuring epic battles within massive landscapes, while offering an astounding level of detail, from a bird's eye view down to the insignias on a warrior's armor.

'NeverWinter Nights 2' Multiplayer & Toolset Betas Announced

by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 2:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

People interested in participating in Atari's &D RPG sequel Neverwinter Nights 2 multiplayer beta test, can sign up now. This beta test will comprise the multiplayer game mode only, the purpose of which is to get your feedback on game tuning and balance, hardware compatibility testing, and also general functionality testing. A closed public beta test focuses on the game’s toolset, which allows you to create your own modules and play your own adventures in the world of Neverwinter Nights 2.

'Anno 1701' - 11 New Screens

by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 1:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Create your own fascinating world of ANNO 1701! Become a discoverer – and experience the adventure of a lifetime. Weigh anchor, sail the seven seas, explore new continents and foreign cultures. Demonstrate your strategic skills, business acumen and diplomatic finesse. Revel in the jubilant cheers of your people – but don't disappoint them!

Daily Dose of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on Aug. 4, 2006 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Various Game Trailers #848

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 5:13 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:

  • Just Cause (X360/PC) - Trailer #4
  • Rayman Raving Rabbids [ALL] - Trailer (2)
  • Theatre of War - Trailer #4
  • Rule of Rose [PS2] - E3 2006 Trailer
  • GTR [X360] - Trailer


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

Activision's Financial Loss Less Than Expected

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Activision released its financial numbers for Q1 of fiscal 2007, and while revenue dropped from $241 to $188 million, and net losses went up from $3.6 to $18 million, the overall results were better than expected, mainly due to strong sales of X-Men: ToG and Over The Hedge. The subsequent conference call revealed that Enemy Territory: Quake Wars has a tentative release date set for Q4 2007 (ends March 2007) and executives were impressed by the popularity of the two Call of Duty 2 mappacks, which garnered a total of nearly $1 million.

'For Liberty!' - v1.51 Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

For Liberty! is a turn based computer strategy game for the PC, covering two wars of independence - the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the Rakoczi War of Independence in Europe 1703-1711. This v1.51 patch fixes a few bunch, and makes some enhancements.

'Crackdown' [X360] - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 2:59 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.

'Enchanted Arms' (X360) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 2:54 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Enchanted Arms is an X360 exclusive RPG, an epic adventure created by FromSoftware in Japan arriving for the first time in North America and Europe. Enchanted Arms allows players to escape to a fantasy world filled with beautiful cinema-quality graphics, unique characters and bizarre creatures.

'Pac-Man World Rally' (ALL) - 72 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2006 @ 1:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Pac-Man World Rally is an original kart racing game that puts players behind the wheel as Pac-Man or one of 14 other classic Namco characters racing for the checkered flag while using unique power-ups and items to prevent their opponents from claiming victory.