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Rainier's Articles


'7th Dragon' (NDS) - New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Dec. 28, 2008 @ 3:19 a.m. PST | Filed under News

SEGA's 7th Dragon is a new fantasy RPG by the creators of Etrian Odyssey. The world of Eden is ruled by seven dragons and their massive armies of dragon minions, who grow a special flower which sucks the life out of the land, bringing mankind to the bink of extinction. The only hope for survival is to hunt down and defeat the dragons.

'Star Wars: The Old Republic' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2008 @ 5:18 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Star Wars: The Old Republic will let you explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining your personal story and determining your path down the light or dark side of the Force.

'F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin' (ALL) Achievements Revealed

by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2008 @ 4:47 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Project Origin continues F.E.A.R.'s supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. Alma now has free reign, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

'Resident Evil 5' (PS3/X360) - 24 New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2008 @ 4:39 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control.

Video-on-Demand Coming to the Wii

by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2008 @ 4:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Japanese ad agency Dentsu has teamed up with Nintendo to launch a video on demand service on the Wii. Unlike the PS3 and X360 services, which deliver existing movies and TV shows, the Wii service will offer specifically created programs. No details on what type of content will be created — cartoons, anime or full-blown TV shows — and while the pricing isn't set yet, some will be free, while others won't. Nintendo will start testing the movie service in Japan sometime in 2009.

Steam Launches Holiday Sales, 10% to 75% Off

by Rainier on Dec. 27, 2008 @ 4:05 a.m. PST | Filed under News

The Steam Holiday sale is on now. Through Jan. 2, 2009, every game on Steam is available at 10% to 75% off the regular price. Select publisher catalogs such as Ubisoft, THQ, and 2K Games are 25% off. Award-winning titles such as Bioshock and Portal are available for 75% off the regular price.

'Light Spire: Fortune's Web' Revealed - Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 26, 2008 @ 5:07 a.m. PST | Filed under News

While details on Lukewarm Media's action/RPG Light Spire: Fortune's Web are still slim, we do know it's being powered by Crytek's CryEngine 2. Until more information surfaces, these screens will have to do...

'Cuboid' (PSN) - New Screens

by Rainier on Dec. 26, 2008 @ 4:26 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Cuboid is a stunning new 3D puzzle game where players navigate ancient ruins and lush environments, maneuvering the cuboid through mystical exits.

Strategy Games Good for Keeping Your Brain Sharp

by Rainier on Dec. 26, 2008 @ 4:17 a.m. PST | Filed under News

In a month-long study of 40 adults in their 60s and 70s, researchers found that those who learned to play a strategy-heavy video game (Rise of Nations) improved their scores on a number of tests of memory, reasoning and the ability to multitask, indicating that video games that keep players on their toes might help older adults keep their brains sharp.

'Blood Bowl' (NDS/PSP/X360/PC) Gets Delayed

by Rainier on Dec. 26, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Blood Bowl, based on Games Workshop's board game, is a "game" of American football played by the insane warriors of the fantasy Warhammer universe, allowing you to create and manage teams that will take part in epic battles where fair play is for sissies. Originally scheduled for Q1 2009, Cyanide has pushed the game's launch until Q2.