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Team Fortress 2

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:37:31 -0400

An update to the 1999 Team Fortress Classic, Team Fortress 2 is a team/class based multiplayer game. Based on Valve's updated source engine, the game was originally released as part of Valve's Orange Pack in October 2007 - but later as a stand-alone game in April 2008. The game invloves 2 teams made up of individuals that get to choose 1 of 9 classes of character. Each character has their own specialized skills, giving the edge to the team with the best cooperation as well as individual skill. There are many modes of gameplay - from capture the flag to attack/defend senarios that involve moving a bomb into the opponents base.

The most recent update occured on February 25th 2009. This update added new wepons and items for the Scout character, as well as new official maps. To celebrate the price of the game was also cut in half to 9.95 until the weekend.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Sat, 19 May 2007 11:05:42 -0400

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is the first part of the StarCraft II trilogy. It contains full multiplayer capability and the Terran campaign. The Zerg and Protoss campaigns will be released as expansions, entitled Heart of the Swarm and Legacy of the Void, respectively. Each campaign has 27-30 missions, meaning that the entire StarCraft II trilogy will have almost three times the number of missions in Brood War.

The long awaited sequel comes over a decade since the release of the original StarCraft, a landmark game in the real-time strategy genre. Announced at a world wide invitational press conference on May 19, StarCraft II continues the legacy set down by its predecessor and continues the story of the war between the Protoss, Zerg and Terran races. Full 3D graphics, new units, and new abilities are all introduced for this second installment.

A several month long beta started in eary 2010, and a two-week final release candidate beta took place in early July 2010. The game was released on July 23rd, 2010. Digital downloads from Blizzard had been available since the previous week, however the game could not be installed until the release date.

Announcement Trailer

Controversy

The strict DRM that Blizzard uses to control cheating, piracy and unauthorized copying has come under much attack, ever since Blizzard announced that the game would not include LAN and the only way to legally play multiplayer was through their Battle.net service. An internet connection is required for install, and the game can only be played offline for a month until the user must log in again to reactivate the game. Each game is tied to a single Battle.net account, and is region locked. Rumor has it that much of the DRM was pushed onto Blizzard by Activision, although nothing has been confirmed.

Civilization V

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:17:55 -0400

Civilization V is the fifth installment in the Civilization strategy-game franchise. Released strictly for Microsoft Windows PC, Civilization V inherits all the core gameplay elements that made its predecessors a success. Users still explore and find cities, build units and attack barbarians, research technology, and either negotiate or make war with other civilizations. But this time around there’s an improved user interface that’s more intuitive and devoid of unwanted popups. Plus squares have been replaced with hexes and so there is no more unit stacking. Roads aren’t required to connect resources to a city, roads/railroads have maintenance costs, and there are many more diplomacy-related options.

Features

Civilization V
More Intuitive Interface
More Realistic Graphics
LAN Matches, Multiplayer Gameplay
Hex-Based Gameplay
No Unit Stacking
Improved Diplomacy System
Custom Music Scores
Environmentally Friendly Packaging
Larger, More Strategic Battles
Unlimited Modifications

Civilization Revolution

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:15:18 -0400

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is the latest offering in the legendary award winning Sid Meier's Civilization series of strategy games since it's debut for the PC in 1994.

Civilization Revolution has been designed and built from the ground up for console and handheld systems delivering graphics, gameplay and controls that take full advantage of the hugely popular gaming platforms.

Medal of Honor

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:48:04 -0500

Medal of Honor is a war combat game for the PS3, XBox360, and Nintendo Wii. It features multiplayer action play and single player story mode. In single player mode, players shape the storylines of several characters in and around Afghanistan. These characters include a number of Tier 1 operators and an Army Ranger. Combat focuses on Elite Special Forces missions in various settings around Afghanistan ranging from urban settings to various types of wilderness, and combines fast-paced action with tactical warfare. While some sequences can adopt a shoot-'em-up style gameplay, players can use strategy to be more stealthy or take enemies out with a sniper rifle and scope. Online play allows for a number of team gameplay scenarios with up to 24 players.

Features

Multiplayer gameplay and Single player campaign
Players guide the storyline of multiple characters
Work with Tier 1 operators as well as an Army Ranger
Elite Special Forces combat
Set across Afghanistan landscape
Fast paced combat
Mix of tactical warfare and action
Supports up to 24 players in online multiplayer modes

Left 4 Dead

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:29:36 -0500

Introduced on November 18th 2008, Left 4 Dead is an online zombie survival game by Valve. Based on the source engine, the online multiplayer aspect is the main attraction on the game - pitting 4 user survivors of a zombie apocalypse against hoards of zombie cannon fodder and 4 "infected" super mutants - also played by real people. The point of the game is for the survivors to make their way across the map as fast as possible without dying - due to the fact that amunition and health supplies are in limited supply, while zombie players main objectives are to stop them.

Warcraft III Battle Chest

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:58:29 -0400

This Warcraft III Battle Chest includes Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, and the official strategy guides for both games.

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

The real-time strategy world of Warcraft returns in its third installment. The game now runs in full 3-D and has a dedicated multiplayer mode, including shared unit control and resource sharing. You can battle through the campaign mode or a quick game as one of four unique character classes, the Night Elves, Orcs, Undead, and Humans. Each class has a set of three legendary Heroes which are the most effective fighters on the battle field. Heroes get stronger the more they fight, leveling up and gaining new techniques for battle.

Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

The expansion pack for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos features a new campagin that expands on the story in the previous game, a fourth hero for each of the four character classes (you can still only have three heroes at your service), new buildings and technologies for each race (including shops where characters can buy and sell items), an extended multiplayer mode that features clan support and tournament support, and new neutral heroes which can be persuaded to fight on your side.

Cake Mania 3

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:52:57 -0400

Cake Mania 3 is a strategy video game for the Nintendo DS and the fourth in the Cake Mania series by Sandlot Games which includes Cake Mania, Cake Mania: Back to the Bakery and Cake Mania 2. Each game in the series follows the main character, Jill, who is inspired by her baker grandparents to open her own bakery. In Cake Mania 3, Jill is awaiting her wedding when a Time Bender shatters and she finds herself travelling through various periods. In order to get back to her proper time period before her ceremony begins, Jill must perform favours for various characters, which always seems to involve baking cakes, even for dinosaurs. Jill finds herself in the Jurrasic Period, the Forbidden City in ancient China, Ancient Egypt, Medieval England, Revolutionary France and the Future. Each stage includes its own customers (except the Future), comics, background design and all include the same mini-games. Like all Cake Mania games, gameplay involves creating the proper cakes for her customers without mixing them up or taking too long.

Specifications

Developer: Sandlot Games
Publisher: Sandlot Games
Engine: PopCap Games Framework
Platform: Nintendo DS
Genre: Strategy
Mode: Single player
Rating: ESRB: Everyone

Dawn of Heroes

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:20:45 -0500

Dawn of Heroes is a strategy video game to be released February 2, 2010, on Nintendo DS. The game is set in the fictional, 3D-rendered, Kingdom of Brimthule, threatened by curses and monsters following the King's death. Characters can be chosen from 25 classes and 6 factions. Gameplay is turn-based and uses the DS's touchscreen and stylus, as players explore the kingdom and engage in battles and quests. The game includes over 50 playable missions.

Features

Turn-based strategy gameplay
50 playable missions
Side-quests
3D graphics
25 classes
6 factions
Varied enemies

R.U.S.E.

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:28:06 -0500

From the creators of Act Of War: Direct Action comes R.U.S.E. a PC video game that revolves around strategy and war tactics. Similar to games such as Command & Conquer, R.U.S.E. allows players to control the action in the heart of battles. With the IRISZOOM engine, the release has larger maps that are much more larger than other strategy games which makes the difficulty a bit tougher. By using different personal such as spies and decoys, R.U.S.E. takes an extensive approach at strategy games and combines it with great visuals and detailed settings.

Features

Story based on World War II
Extensive maps and missions
Uses realistic strategy and tactics
Impressive and detailed graphics and environment

Walk it Out

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:36:02 -0400

Walk it Out is a dancing/fitness simulation game released for Nintendo Wii during January 2010. Players traverse through a never-ending world that gradually becomes larger and more detailed as the user progresses. The controls are easy to learn and involve walking and dancing to over 120 popular music tracks. Along the way, the game keeps track of calories burned, distance traveled, and steps taken. And in case the player needs a day off from walking it out, he or she can partake in a bevy of challenging mini-games. Walk it Out is compatible with both the Wii Balance Board and DanceDanceRevolution Wii Dance Pad.

Features

Dancing/Fitness Simulation
Nintendo Wii
Ever-Changing World
Detailed Landscapes
Hundreds of Music Tracks
Mini-Games
Profile Data (Calories, etc.)
Wii Balance Board (Compatibility)
DanceDanceRevolution Dance Pad (Compatibility)

Learn Chess

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:56:50 -0500

Learn Chess is a Nintendo DS video game that's suited for those eager to learn or play the traditional board game. Published by Dreamcatcher Interactive, the video game allows one to train and master the game of chess by learning different tactics, rules and strategies through various exercises. Along with being multiplayer, every mode is already unlocked allowing beginners the option to study chess and presenting experts a challenge from the start.

Features

Multiplayer mode
Clear structured series of moves
Training and Competition
Quick results
Publisher: Dreamcatcher Interactive

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:19:41 -0400

The alien substance Tiberium is taking over the planet Earth. The GDI, an alliance of the worlds most powerful nations, is trying to contain the spread of Tiberium. Kane, the leader of the Brotherhood of NOD, has other plans for the Tiberium. He plans to use the substances power so that he can rule over his own twisted version of the future. You can play as both factions, the GDI and the NOD, and each have there own unique and powerful units.

For the first time in the series you can play as a third faction, an alien race known as the Scrin Faction. The Scrin have invaded Earth, seeking to harvest all the Tiberium and destroy anything that gets in their way. They don't seem intent on anihalating the Earth...yet. The game plays in real time, incorporating a large strategy element. You must gather resources and convert them into buildings or units to destroy your enemies. Will you create a large mob of weaker units, or save your money to create uber powerful war machines? The game features a strong online element, with integrated clan support and versus/co-op battles. The game even rewards you for your own unique play style.

Tropico 3

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:02:57 -0400

Tropico 3 is a strategy series that follows the original Tropico computer game's story line. With the Cold War in action, the player is cast as a devious dictator who has seized control of a Caribbean island country. With this position of power, the player has to decide how they want to run the nation, with either a violent iron touch or a gentle peaceful approach, as well as figure out the best way to make money to fit their way of ruling. There are several dangers and problems that can interfere with the management of the island nation, including political opponents, militant revolutionaries, and interference from super powers such as the USA and the Soviet Union.

Features

Construction and management simulation
Single-player
2.4 GHz CPU, 1 GB required
Microsoft Windows
Xbox 360
256MB RAM DirectX 9 Shader required
5GB Hard Drive space required
Model 3.0 GPU required

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:45:06 -0400

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is a puzzle role playing strategy video game developed by Capybara Games for the Nintendo DS and is a part of the Might and Magic franchise. The game is the third title in the Ubisoft set and acts as a prequel to Heroes of Might and Magic V taking place in the fictional world of Ashan and focuses on five main protagonists - Godric, Aidan, Anwen, Nadia and Fiona each of whom command knights, demons, elves, wizards and necromancers respectively. Gameplay combines elements of both turn-based strategy games and puzzle video game genres following a story-based mission and optional quests, although the primary focus of the game is the turn-based battles. There is also a multi-player mode with twelve playable heroes.

Specifications

Developer: Capybara Games
Publisher: Ubisoft Entertainment
Writers: Jeff Spock, Dan Vader
Series: Might and Magic
Platform: Nintendo DS
Release date: October 13, 2009
Genre: Puzzle, strategy
Modes: Single-player, two-player

Starcraft

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:33:33 -0400

The first game in the Starcraft duo, you are put in control of 3 different races, Terran (humans), Protoss (aliens), and the Zerg (evil aliens). Each of these races have their own set of units, building, and upgrades that you can deploy in real time strategy combat. The game offers three campaign modes, one for each race, that introduce you to the story. You can also do quick battles where you choose the map and the enemy you want to battle (up to seven enemies). The game features great multiplayer action for up to eight people. You can also create your own maps and campaigns to use in the game. To get additional content, you can purchase the expansion pack.

Windchaser

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:57:16 -0500

Windchaser is a PC strategy video game that uses new ideas and old concepts in it's gameplay. Developed by Got Game Entertainment, the roleplaying game's story uses the old game of rock, paper, scissors and the enhancing and customization of characters. Along with taking command of a sailing ship and traveling around the world and battling enemies, players also get to use various strategies. By recruiting members and collecting artifacts, they can receive various upgrades which can help assist them while exploring the two campaign modes the video game has to offer.

Features

Two story campaign modes
Unique strategy-based rules and concept
Recruit battle members and store collected artifacts
Various upgrades allow customization of ships and items

Star Wars: Empire at War

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:51:00 -0500

Set in between chapters of the two Star Wars series, this realtime strategy game bridges Episode III and Episode IV as wars rage for control of the galaxy after the devastation of the Clone Wars and in the wake of the Jedi slaughter that has disrupted the balance of the force. The game lets players wage war on ground and in space, as well as experience the creation of the Rebel Alliance, the strengthening of the Empire and the beginnings of the Galactic Civil War. All of the gameplay and action within Star Wars: Empire at War is a persistent, meaning that strategic and tactical elements from previous events will have a permanent effect on the galaxy.

Daniel X

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:37:32 -0500

For the Nintendo DS, Daniel X is a video game created by best-selling author James Patterson. This particular version follows Daniel who uses his smarts and brawn to prevent aliens from taking over the world. Players can fight enemies with a variety of moves and solve puzzles along their journey. Nintendo DS users can also use the Nintendo DSiTM featue to take photos of their family and friends which in turn lets them determine who are friends and who are aliens.

Features

Create objects to overcome obstacles and save friends
Solve puzzles and explore environments
Fight enemies with different techniques and forms of combat
Ability to use Nintendo DSiTM feature

Generation of Chaos (PSP)

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:15:05 -0400

Idea Factor's first PSP title is based on the PS2 version of Generation of Chaos IV, but with a new storyline. Your goal is to collect powerful allies and both protect your kingdom and invade enemy territory. When heading out to battle, you can carry up to 29 troops in addition to your general, meaning massive 30 versus 30 battles await.

Civilization IV

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:44:03 -0500

If you like world history, strategy games and like to pass time away, this game is for you. Civilization IV is part of the Civilization series. It has all the components of a fantastic game: great presentation with powerful new 3D graphics, great soundtrack and fun game play. You play a political leader in a fictious intention to take over the world. You start from the Stone Age and make your way through to the Space Age.

It is the best thing since Civ. III!

Starcraft Battle Chest

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:54:46 -0400

A compliation of Blizzard's Starcraft games, including Starcraft, Starcraft:Brood War, and strategy guides for both the games by Prima Publishing.

Starcraft

The three races, Terran (humans), Protoss (technological aliens), and Zerg (biological aliens), are at war with each other. The player chooses one of the three races to fight with. Each race provides a vastly different play style than its other two counterparts. The Terrans have access to advanced combat technology, including tanks and nuclear missles. The Protoss have the advantage of powerful energy weapons and energy shields. The Zerg prefer to use teeth and claw to fight their battles. While the races may be very different, no race is better than the other. Starcraft has a campagin mode for each race, quick games for custom battles, and a multiplayer mode (BattleNet) that has numerous challenges to compete in.

Starcraft: Brood Wars

The expansion pack to Starcraft offers a wide vareity of new content. Each of the three races campagins are entirely new, expanding on the story in the first game. Each race gains new units as well. The Protoss now have Dark Templars and Dark Archons (previously seen in Starcraft, but could not be controlled). The Dark Archons cannot fight directly, but are able to take control of the minds of the enemies troops, turning them against their former masters. The Terrans now have the Medic, an infantry healing unit that augments the main fighting force. The Zerg get the Lurker, Gurdian, and Devourer. The lurker is an evolved form of a Hydralisk that cannot attack above ground, but when it burrows it shoots a trail of spikes across the ground at enemies. Gurdians and Devourers are evolved from Mutalisks. Gurdians specialize in air to ground combat while Devourers attack units in the air. In addition to the new units, there are also new technologies to research.

StarCraft: Brood War

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:10:52 -0400

The expansion pack to Starcraft on the PC, Starcraft: Brood War offers up a multitude of new units, maps, and three new campaigns that expand upon the story of the first game. You once again take control of the Protoss, Humans, and Zerg, each with there own unique play style and units. There are over 100 new multiplayer maps to litter with your opponets corpses, as well as expanded online play that offers more modes to choose from.

There are seven new units in all, 2 for the humans and zerg and 3 for the protoss. The Protoss Corsair is a support fighter ship. It's fast, but its gun are relatively weak. Its real strength comes from its disruption web ability which disrupts all ground to air attacks within the web. Also new to the party is the dark archon, created by fusing two dark templars. The dark archon cannot fight, but it has the ability to stun organic units and take control of enemy troops with its Mind Control ability. The new Dark Templars are the masters of deadly stealth attacks. They are permanently cloaked and have a powerful warp blade which cuts ground units down to size. The Terran medic has the ability to heal organic ground units, as well as blind enemies and remove statis effects. The Valkyrie is a powerful air to air fighter, launching many vollies of missles at her unfortunate target. The Zerg Devourer fires a blast of corrosive acid at air units, causing them to fire more slowly and to take more damage when hit. The Lurker is evolved from a Hydrolisk. It is unable to attack above ground, but when it burrows it launches a line of spikes through the ground at enemies.

Pikmin

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:25:08 -0400

A completely new property for Nintendo from the creative mind of Shigeru Miyamoto, you play as Captain Olimar who's spaceship has crashed on a strange alien planet. The ship was damaged in the crash, you only have 30 days before the planets atmosphere eats away your space suit. You must find all of the scattered space ship parts to leave the planet before the 30 day period. But you're not entirely alone. Little plant-like creatures called Pikmin seem determined to help you.

Gameplay

Pikmin offers up a unique blend of Real-Time Strategy, Adventure, and Puzzle solving aspects. The biggest part of the game is managing your Pikmin. Random objects that you find can be taken back to the Pikmin space ship to produce more Pikmin seeds. Once you pick the Pikmin they will follow you wherever you go (even if it means their demise). The Pikmin carry parts of the space ship back to base camp so they can be re-attached, as well as objects for producing seeds and corpses of dead enemies. Pikmin will swarm enemies and hammer away at them until they die or the enemy dies. You as the captain must employ strategies to make the battle tip in the Pikmin's favor. Not only are there different types of Pikmin (see Pikmin Types below), they also have three stages of growth. Leaf, to Bud, to Flower. The more a Pikmin grows, the stronger and faster it becomes, thus becoming more useful.

Pikmin Types

Yellow: Good for carrying bombs around. Use these when explosives are needed. Also immune to electricity.

Red: The first type of Pikmin you will encounter, they are fire resistant.

Blue: These Pikmin are the only type that can survive in water.

Warhammer: 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 22:52:19 -0400

This is a new expansion for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War.

Added from www.gamespot.com

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 15:46:50 -0500

First console installment of the strategy-RPG series since the SNES days. Previously released on Famicom (Japan-only), Super Famicom (Japan-only), and Game Boy Advance, Fire Emblem leaves the 2D overhead maps of old behind to serve up 3D villages, fields, and caves, and polygonal battle sequences. The continent of Tellius is divided into humans and half-man/half-beast demi-humans. These two races have battled for centuries and only recently established an uneasy peace. Now, a new force threatens to tear apart the seven kingdoms and reignite the flames of war. Joining the Fire Emblem ranks are new units, such as such as the shape-shifting laguz who transform into beasts to attack their foes. Additionally, characters can now learn unique skills as they gain experience, giving players even more ways to customize their strategy.

Animal Crossing Wild World

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 01:15:02 -0500

The virtual Animal Crossing world is now on the DS. Using the DS' unique features, including Wi-Fi online play, Animal Crossing continues the innovative style that made the original popular.

Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:56:38 -0400

The sequel to the intense strategy/action game originally based on interactive military simulations. As squad leader, players coordinate the actions of multiple infantry fire teams, leading them through a variety of hostile environments. An intuitive control scheme allows direction of squads in real-time as players outthink, outmaneuver and outgun enemies through more than 12 levels of intense warfare. Players will utilize authentic battlefield tactics as they confront the enemy with a deadly arsenal of weapons, the latest military equipment, and new Player-controlled mechanized units. With an enhanced multiplayer mode, players can go online and battle friends through a variety of new head-to-head and co-op objective-based missions.

Overlord

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:06:03 -0400

Triump Studios and Codemasters put a twist on the classical high-fantasy genre putting you in the role of the villain instead of the hero. You're the Overlord, brought to life by your underlings to command them in wreaking havoc and extending your power. The game shares many similarities to Pikmin as you control up to dozens of different minions to accomplish your goals directly from the Overlord's perspective.

Gameplay is a cross between the third-person action RPG genre, and the real-time strategy genre. At its core the game revolves around controlling the minions and making them kill enemies, remove obstacles and solve puzzles, at the same time you move the main character directly and can level him up with magic and spells. As the Overlord gains more power he can summon more and more minions, and even summon different kinds of minions that take on more specialized tasks. The Overlord also gains magic spells that can be used to aid the minions or attack enemies directly.

As the game is about reclaiming your status as the Overlord you're responsible for rebuilding and decorating your destroyed tower. Using items and rewards received by completing quests and pillaging the villages you rebuild the tower and can place special items such as statues where you want.

The developers have incorporated a moral aspect to the game as well. Actions and decisions you take are judged as being "good" or "evil" and depending on which course you go has certain consequences. Your tower and looks of the Overlord reflect the moral path chosen as the evil path makes your tower more spiky, and the Overlord have a dark and brooding appearance. Depending on which path you choose will determine which of the two endings you will receive.

An online portion has also been included in the game. There are three different modes: a direct one-on-one head to head deathmatch; a co-op mode where you and a partner take on an army of enemies; and a pillage mode where you and a friend compete over how badly you can pillage a village.

Command & Conquer The First Decade

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:17:57 -0500

Experience the award-winning Command & Conquer series in this 10th anniversary compilation, which spans ten years of the franchise plus includes a bonus DVD of commemorative video features.

With its explosive style of warfare, the C&C franchise has grown over the years to span multiple fictional genres, including the science fiction Tiberium universe, the revisionist history of the Red Alert universe, and a twist on modern warfare with Command & Conquer Generals. The bonus DVD features a half-dozen exclusive video features, including an interview with Louis Castle, co-founder of Westwood Studios and the creator of the C&C franchise.

Included games are: Command & Conquer, Command & Conquer The Covert Operations, Command & Conquer Red Alert, Command & Conquer Red Alert The Aftermath, Command & Conquer Red Alert Counterstrike, Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun, Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun Firestorm, Command & Conquer Red Alert 2, Command & Conquer Yuri's Revenge, Command & Conquer Renegade, Command & Conquer Generals, and Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour.

Company Of Heroes

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 22:55:16 -0400

Releases 11 Sep/06. Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines the RTS genre bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments and dynamic battlefields to life.

Added from www.futureshop.ca

Generation of Chaos 4

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:12:37 -0400

More than a sequel, Generation of Chaos IV is billed as a rebirth of the strategy RPG series. Featuring 30 on 30 battles, a new status and character upgrade system, and overhauled graphics. Released only in Japan.

Lemmings 2

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:34:28 -0400

It's Lemmings! 2, on your PS3. Enjoy this classic franchise with updated high-definition graphics on your next-gen console. Only available from the Playstation Store.

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Duel Academy

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 11:58:08 -0500

Taking place in a futuristic Yu-Gi-Oh! world, GX Duel Academy introduces players to a whole new cast of characters and monsters, new cards and incredible dueling action. The game starts with players entering the Duel Academy school where they can personalize their character and learn how to perfect their dueling skills with in-game tutorials and periodic quizzes. The better the player performs in class and the more duels they win, the higher their ranking will be in the game, until you are the ultimate duel master.

Further adding to the excitement of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Duel Academy is the inclusion of a unique personal digital assistant (PDA) inside the gameplay. Players use the PDA to keep track of quiz and test scores, note important events and communicate with other characters in the game. Additionally, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Duel Academy also comes packed with three limited edition Yu-Gi-Oh! cards: Elemental Hero Necroshade, Hero Wing, and Winged Kuriboh.

Pikmin 2

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:27:48 -0400

The sequal to Pikmin improves on the formula of the original game. You once again control Captain Olimar, but this time you have returned to the Pikmin planet to collect trinkets for your failing company to sell back home. You won't be returning to the planet alone however, Captain Luie has come to aid your search. You can swap between C. Olimar and Louie on the fly, commanding two armies of Pikmin at once. This mechanic is also a good excuse to include multiplayer and co-op challenge missions into the game. Pikmin 2 also removes the 30 day time constraint the first game had, increasing the length of the game and relieving a little bit of stress. Pikmin 2 also adds two new types of Pikmin. Small white Pikmin are fast and poisonous when eaten, feed these little guys to your enemies. They are also immume to toxic clouds. The massive purple Pikmin are the heavy lifters of the game. Not only can they lift heavier objects, but they are stronger than the other types of Pikmin (unfortunately, they are slower as well).

Company Of Heroes DVD Collector's Edition (PC)

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 22:51:36 -0400

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines the RTS genre bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments and dynamic battlefields to life.

Added from www.futureshop.ca

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:49:59 -0500

Age of Empires: The Age of Kings boasts turn-based strategy gameplay as players move from the Dark Ages through the Middle Ages with one goal in mind: domination of the known world. Command one of five different civilizations: the Britons, Franks, Mongols, Saracens, or Japanese in this Nintendo DS game. Lead over 45 different types of units into battle -- from bowmen and monks to hand cannoneers, mercenaries and samurai, and control special 'hero' units such as Richard the Lionheart, Robin Hood, Joan of Arc and Genghis Khan, whose special 'hero' powers affect the entire battlefield. The DS version allows players to construct and upgrade buildings to help their units learn new skills and create resources for their civilizations, as well as research over 50 technologies to advance their civilization. Multi-player scenarios allow up to four players to wirelessly battle each other.

Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 16:42:22 -0500

Sequel to the Blizzard-style real-time strategy game, released for PC in 2001. The sequel, set 50 years after the peaceful ending of the first game, deals with a reformed Dark Legion that has just wiped out a human town that sits on the border of Orc and Dark Elf territory. The nearby human armies converge near the site of the demolished town to wage war against those responsible. The game features 200 unique fantasy characters made up of 300 polygons each (10,000 polys for heroes). Players can upgrade and customize troops with even more gear and weapons have to brave averse weather that affect battle tactics

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Gold Edition

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 22:48:18 -0400

Ten thousand years have passed since the treasonous acts of Chaos toppled the Golden Age of mankind. Fires burn brightly throughout the galaxies, illuminating carnage and slaughter as mankind defends itself from ancient enemies. Hardened forces collide with one goal in mind, the complete extermination of their opposition. Relic Entertainment brings the world's most successful tabletop war game to the PC. Control one of four unique races in head-to-head or cooperative multiplayer action, where faith, skill, and strategy are requisites in ruling the universe.

Added from www.bestbuy.com

Emergency 3

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:08:44 -0400

Follow-up to the European strategy hit Emergency 2. Reworked from the ground up, the sequel offers freely rotatable 3D graphics -- a first in the series -- as well as realistic light, shadow, and weather effects. Emergency 3: The Ultimate Fight for Life also offers day and night changes and plenty of eye-pleasing animations. As for missions, there are 20 different ones, ranging from firemen, police to ambulances. Developed by German studio Sixteen Tons.

Real Time Conflict: Shogun Empires

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:48:57 -0500

Set in feudal Japan, you must amass a formiddable army to capture land and destroy your enemies. Single battles play out in 3-D on the top screen, while the touch screen is used to control the battle on a larger scale. Touch screen minigames task you with mimicking war time actions.

Advanced Wars: Dual Strike

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 03:54:07 -0500

The Black Hole army is back and more threatening than ever when the battle spills over onto two screens. In this turn based stategy game, you must take control of Orange Star, Blue Moon, Green Earth, and Yellow Comet as you fight the Black Hole with a variety of futuristic weapons. In this game you can now take advantage of two generals at once, teaming up there speacial powers to create an even more devestating effect. Troop movement is quickened thanks to touch control (optional, you can use buttons if you like).

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth 2

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:22:48 -0400

The follow-up to EA's strategy title set in J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel series, The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth 2 allows players to engage in heated battles with Elven and Dwarven armies plus heroes and creatures that have never been seen in a The Lord of the Rings film.

Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 16:43:22 -0500

Heroes will introduce seven new characters to the RTS series, each with powerful combat specialties. The title continues the story of the Bersian Continent where humans, orcs, and elves struggle for power and survival. The title adds new single-player modes -- Campaign Mission, Random Mission, and Custom Mission -- as well as new modes for Xbox Live play: Troop Battle, Hero Battle, and Co-op Battle.

American Conquest: Divided Nation

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:41:21 -0400

American Conquest: Divided Nation is a real-time strategy game based upon events in early American history. In the game, players will take on the role of Civil War general, Texas militia leader or pirate captain. Divided Nation offers nine historically inspired campaigns played across more than 50 maps set in a turbulent 19th century America. The game introduces to the series more than 100 new units, 20 new building types and a variety of unique game play and combat model enhancements apropriate for the time period. Campaigns span historical conflicts including the American Civil War, the Texas War of Independence and the Battle of New Orleans.

Galactic Civilizations 2: Dread Lords

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:50:46 -0400

The sequel to Stardock's hit turn-based strategy game, Galactic Civilizations II is a strategy game that takes place in the distant future where mankind has become a space-faring civilization and now must contend with other galactic powers who strive for domination in the galaxy.

The sequel includes numerous changes over the original, including the ability to design entire fleets of unique ships from research technology points, more variation in planets for greater numbers of choices on any class of planet, fleet command options, improved combat, and 10 playable races of characters. Galactic Civilizations II also features a vastly overhauled and scalable graphics engine that now runs in 3D (yet is still playable on low-end systems.)

Worms: Open Warfare

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:19:02 -0400

A portable edition of the long-running strategy game from Team17, allowing players to command war with those wily worms anywhere they go.

Generation of Chaos 5

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:13:47 -0400

The fifth of the RPG series from Never-Land Company features a number of significant changes for the franchise. A new overhead world map divides up the quest, with a grid-based system for moving units across the land.

The game takes place in a completely new place called Edith and its separate worlds: the Sky World, the Land World, and the Underground World. The Underground World, where the story begins, is split into two empires founded on technologically-advanced civilizations, and the game will take the adventure out to the Earth-like Land World and the fantastical Sky World (with its split of Heaven and Hell domains.)

Full Spectrum Warrior

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 21:22:29 -0500

Full Spectrum Warrior is based a real-time strategy game commissioned by the U.S. Army to train light Infantry troops in urban combat situations. Soldiers are placed in a tense, hostile, and claustrophobic environment where they must complete a variety of military objectives. Players act as the Squad Leader, providing direction to Alpha and Bravo fire teams. The successful Squad Leader effectively uses cover in the environment and moves his fire teams in a coordinated fashion so they can protect themselves from possible attacks that could come from any direction. Full Spectrum Warrior puts you in the dirt with your men, where danger lurks around every corner.

Empire Earth 2: The Art of Supremacy

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 14:59:04 -0400

Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy returns gamers to the front lines of the greatest battles in history with new civilizations at their command, new campaigns and a host of new features. Bold victories on far-off battlefields, from wintry Russian plains to scorching African deserts, will establish the player's undisputable reputation as the world's greatest leader – past, present and future.

New features in this expansion pack include three new globe-spanning campaigns, two new gameplay modes (including the Fealty Mode and Tug-of-War Mode) ten new combat units, including Zulu Warriors, Russian Howitzers, and Rafale Stealth fighters. Players can now conquer, assimilate or ally with Native Tribes, and can upgrade from regular units to powerful Heroes in victory. A new editor that allows the player to create unique custom civilizations.

Metal Gear Acid 2

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:05:59 -0400

Following the deep tactical strategy from the previous Metal Gear Acid game, Metal Gear Acid 2 features an improved card-based strategic gameplay system with card weapon upgrades and over 500 cards to use. The title delivers enhanced tactical gameplay and new visual effects, including an innovative 3-D mode packed with exciting gameplay and trailers that are viewed with special 3-D glasses. As the role of top-secret agent, Solid Snake, players will make calculated decisions to plan out their infiltration strategy and accomplish the mission in a turn-based game.

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 21:18:22 -0500

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel is a squad-based, third-person tactical combat game. Set in the post-apocalyptic world of the award-winning Fallout universe, players join in the Brotherhood of Steel as they travel through 20 tactical missions, attempting to overcome a powerful new enemy. Players will work toward developing their squads' specialized skills and improve their stats as they utilize squad-based skirmish techniques to survive battles. In multiplayer mode, 36 characters can be onscreen at one time with up to 18 gamers playing at once.

Empire Earth 2

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 14:57:35 -0400

From the discovery of fire to the technological frontiers of the future, Empire Earth 2 serves up worldwide conquest on an epic scale. Players will take control of a fledgling civilization and strive to forge the greatest of all empires. The game builds upon the success of its predecessor by adding unique units, powers, leaders, and inherent bonuses to all of the game's 14 different civilizations. The new Crown System will provide temporary, but potent, rewards for players who demonstrate excellent military, economic, imperialistic, or cultural ability. Multiplayer competition will feature nine different game types, including new additions to the series such as "Hot Spots," which force gamers to capture and hold positions of strategic importance.

The Outfit

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:44:48 -0400

The Outfit delivers explosive third person WWII combat through an epic, story driven campaign, complete with the freedom of total destruction. The game allows players the option to choose from three playable squad leader personalities (or six in multiplayer), each with their own specific skills and abilities. Players will accumulate Field Units (FUs) and utilize it to call in Destruction on Demand, choosing between an extensive array of troops, weapons, vehicles and air strikes.

Worms 4: Mayhem

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:42:00 -0500

After the tactical RTS play of Worms Forts Under Siege, Worms 4: Mayhem is a return to the series' trademark gameplay and sees Team 17's core Worms design and development team regrouping for a 3D game of explosive annelid annihilation. With players controlling the worms in single player or 4-player team games, everyone's armed with a massive variety of wild weapons, as ingenious as they are incendiary.

The worms' armoury of brilliantly conceived classic weapons return and is built on with even more devilish devices, including the Poison Arrow, Sentry Gun, Tail Nail and the Bovine Blitz, which unleashes a bombing raid of cows. Customize your worm's character in an all new Worms creator feature and unleash annelid annihilation across 25 single-player missions and 20 multiplayer maps.

Note: Majesco published the Xbox version of the game.

Generation of Chaos 3

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:11:31 -0400

The third installment of the Generation of Chaos series. This game has not been released in North America and is only available in Japan.

Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:45:49 -0400

200 years after the first chapter for Space Rangers, a new, even more dangerous threat arises in the galaxy. A key planet producing war androids has become self-aware and is attempting to conquer the galaxy one planet at a time, driven only by instinct of destruction and cares only about expanding the realm of the silicate.

Freedom of choice is a distinguishing feature of the first part of Space Rangers saga and only develops further as players explore the massive world. The game is not limited by borders and allows players an opportunity to influence the branching storyline. At the same time, the larger and more expansive game world lives and develops by itself, including 3D planet surface battles. By producing and upgrading war machines, gamers have a chance to defeat the ominous threat of the Dominators.

The Lord of the Rings: Tactics

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:42:23 -0500

The Lord of the Rings Tactics for the PSP puts players in the universe of Middle-earth and allows them to lead the Fellowship or take control of the forces of Shadow. The tactical strategy game features player-customized characters and a rich system of items, upgrades and skills. Players can guard their heroes, seize high ground, set ambushes and trap enemies while fighting battles across famous locations of the books and films to determine the future of Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings Tactics will allow them to pit their customized heroes and battle in four players encounters via a wireless connection. A unique, simultaneous turn-taking system allows for fast-paced play.

Generation of Chaos

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:08:29 -0400

The peace of Neverland used to be protected by the balance of power between three gods: Coriya, Ipsilon, and Janess. But when Janess was defeated by three human warriors, it upset the balance and threw the world into war. Luckily the battles ended, and for 28 years peace has been maintained. But the Neugard Demons have rebelled and conflict has engulfed the land once again. The world's only hope now is your power of unification as you select from nine different characters and 20 different kingdoms in Idea Factory's strategy/RPG Generation of Chaos. Manage domestic affairs, build your castle's defenses, amass a mighty army, but whatever you do, do it quick: as the fate of Neverland depends on it.