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Rainier's Articles


'Will Rock' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2003 @ 5:48 p.m. PST | Filed under News

With the aid and powers of the titan Prometheus, Will Rock rampages through Lost Olympus, seeking the safe return of his love, Emma, and revenge for the murder of his mentor, Dr. Headstrong. Prometheus, fusing his spirit into Will’s able body, seeks to wage a bloody vendetta against the god Zeus, who robbed him of physical form long ago. Today we serve up a new batch of 30+ screens, some background story and a Will Rock character profile. Read more to check it out!

'Purge Online' - Class Guide ::Wastelander::

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2003 @ 4:52 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Purge is an online-only computer game. It is a First-Person-Shooter / hybrid Role-Playing-Game set in the near future accounting a war between the diametrically opposed forces of science-fiction (the Order) and fantasy (the Chosen). Technology versus magic. Science versus religion. Purge is being developed by Freeform Interactive LLC and utilizes the LithTech Talon system. Over the course of the next 6 Mondays, an avid fan Roy Smart will discusss one type of character. We start today with the "WasteLander", and Cyborg, Monk, Fighter, Mage, and Android are up next..

Strategy First Gets On Track With Aerosoft And Two New MSTS Add-Ons

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2003 @ 2:17 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Strategy First, a leading worldwide publisher and developer of PC games, and developer Aerosoft are pleased to announce their new publishing agreement that brings two new Microsoft® Train Simulator Add-Ons to the North American market.

'Cartel' - Tech Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2003 @ 2:14 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Cat Daddy Games has released an updated tech demo of Cartel, its upcoming high-tech, action packed FPS for PC and next generation consoles. This new playable demo (v2.0) offers the same level as the previous version (the 'Mansion Level', in which you must sneak into the mansion of a drug boss and kill him), but there are tons of improvements and new features, such as new cutscenes, new level design, new music & sound effects, and more (thanks gamershell). Read more for download links

'Hoverace' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2003 @ 2:38 a.m. PST | Filed under News

"Hover Ace" features futuristic arcade races on battle hovercraft. Combining racing at breakneck speeds exceeding 500 km/h, with intense action involving various weapons, equipment, and power-ups, "Hover Ace" offers a griping gaming experience. Taking place in a highly detailed, futuristic, science fiction environment, "Hover Ace" offers up sixteen open arena tracks, featuring full freedom of movement, interactive objects and destructible environments. Check the new batch of screens ...

Daily Dose Of Boring Q&As

by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2003 @ 2:14 a.m. PST | Filed under News

'Highland Warriors' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2003 @ 3:54 p.m. PST | Filed under News

British Beware! The Highland Warriors are coming! Data Becker Corp. announces that its wildly anticipated 3D RTS game, Highland Warriors, has gone gold over the holiday weekend. The game, developed by Soft Enterprises, features breakthrough graphics (200,000 polygons per screen); brutal historic tales of battle and revenge, and game play elements to interest and excite new and experienced gamers.

'City of Heroes' - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 19, 2003 @ 12:49 a.m. PST | Filed under News

City of Heroes is the eagerly anticipated superhero massively multiplayer online title developed by Cryptic Studios. The game is set in Paragon City, a modern day metropolis full of super powered villains, alien invaders and underground monsters. Players take on the roles of Paragon City's superhero defenders and will be able to create their own hero, choose statistics, skills, and powers and design their own superhero costume. Check out these new screens ...

'Apocalyptica' - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2003 @ 9:23 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Set in the future where Earth is little more than a burnt cinder, players must battle their way through a series of arenas in fights to the death with CPU or human opponents. Viewed in the third person, players have access to a wealth of armaments and must use cunning, stealth and high velocity weapons to defeat the increasingly tough opponents. Projectile, handheld weaponry and spell-casting are used to progress, resulting in incredible melees as Apocalyptica draws the player further in. After yesterday's nifty Apocalyptica screens, we now have a new trailer offering some CGI action of what evil game story we can expect. Read more for download links ....

G.I. Combat - Update Patch Available NOW

by Rainier on Jan. 18, 2003 @ 6:15 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Freedom Games has issued a new patch for G.I. Combat, upgrading their 3D real-time war game to version 1.04. This release offers two more changes over the previous v1.03: "Ambush is enhanced for short defend orders" and "Cover affect is tuned up." Read more for details and download links ....