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Take a civilization of people and guide them from the dawn of their history all the way through the space age. Help them avoid war, discover necessary technologies, take on mighty world leaders, and build the most powerful empire ever seen! The classic PC game has been rebuilt completely for consoles, making a beautiful, engaging, and accessible game for veterans of the series and for newcomers. Choose from 16 different civilizations as you lead your people through intense battles and constant action. You can even compete with friends for world domination!
Journey through a new language and explore a new land in this interactive language tutor. My Chinese Coach teaches the basics of Mandarin speech and writing, plus helpful information for first-time visitors to China. The engaging, entertaining lessons take place in colorful Chinese locations, so you'll expand your vocabulary while exploring the country. Trace over animations on the Touch Screen to learn the proper stroke order of Chinese characters. Record your voice with the DS Mic and compare your pronunciation to that of a native speaker. Twelve mini-games reinforce the lessons, while a built-in dictionary and phrase book hold more than 12,000 Mandarin words and hundreds of useful sayings.
Say "konnichiwa" to a new language! With My Japanese Coach, you'll learn the basics of Japanese speech and writing, plus helpful information for first-time visitors to the country. The engaging, entertaining lessons take place in interesting Japanese locations, ranging from downtown Tokyo to the idyllic countryside. What's more, each place helps you expand your vocabulary. Learn to write Japanese characters by tracing over animations on the Touch Screen. Record your voice with the DS Mic and compare your pronunciation to that of a native speaker. Twelve mini-games reinforce the lessons, while a built-in Japanese dictionary and phrase book holds more than 12,000 words and hundreds of useful sayings.
The Nobunaga's Ambition series continues with Iron Triangle. Playing as Nobunaga or one of his rival warlords, you'll need to master new technology, govern smartly, and create an unstoppable military force to unite Japan under one ruler. Play centers around three modes, Unification, Region, and Challenge, with nine historical and fictional scenarios. Create your own warlord to lead a takeover 60 castles and 30 seaside towns all spread over one massive 3D map. Whoever controls the suppliers, the military, and the government will control the Iron Triangle.
Who has time for cooking anymore? It just takes too long to put together the shopping list, make sure you've got everything, and find the time to actually do the cooking. Fortunately for us all, we can learn how to make cooking fun, easy, and delicious - without taking too much time! Learn to cook scrumptious meals like Pad Thai, Ratatouille, and Salmon Gravlax. Your coach will help you with shopping lists and a recipe finder. Then it will guide you step-by-step through each recipe. It will even help you learn new kitchen techniques, cooking skills, and health consciousness. Prove to everyone that your home-cooked meals are the best!
Sometimes you've just got to get a job. And now, you can choose from more than 50 zany places of employment and try your hand at a bunch of new things! Ever wondered what it would be like to be an Action Hero? How about a Market Clerk, Crane Operator, or Aerial Photographer? Maybe a Sumo Referee, Newscaster, or Dry Cleaner? Pick from 50 different, wacky jobs and earn your day's wages. Then, go shopping with the money you earn and show off what you've bought in your collector's room. And save your money - because soon, the world will be in jeopardy, and it's up to you to have the cash to buy the defenses the planet needs to survive extinction!
Heroes aren't born, they're made in this galactic battle! Create your own Spore Creatures for the first time on DS in Spore Hero Arena. Build 3D Spore creatures and send them into battle against an evil force that's threatening the entire galaxy. Fight all kinds of Spore battles, including team battles, giant creature skirmishes, and battle royales. Explore planets across the galaxy, complete quests, and vanquish your enemies to earn parts to improve your Spore. Track the Creatures you encounter or collect them to trade with friends through the Sporepedia. If your hero is the mightiest of all, you'll become Galactic Champion and save the galaxy!
Mama's back with another serving of food and fun in Cooking Mama 3! She's ready to dish out new recipes, fresh dish combos, new challenges, and new modes. Get Mama's help preparing tasty dishes in Let's Cook, do it on your own in Let's Eat, or dream up custom recipes in Combine and Create. You can also compete against friends in Time Challenge, save your work in the Picture Diary (leftovers are not an option!), and pick out the perfect ingredients in Let's Shop. The DS Stylus again becomes a slicing, dicing, chopping, rolling, do-it-all kitchen tool as you follow 80 new recipes and try to win Mama's approval.
The Pokemystery continues! Become a Pokemon again and return to the world of the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon. Explorers of Sky continues the story began in PMD: Explores of Time and PMD: Explorers of Darkness. Playing as a Pokemon, you'll team up with a Pokepartner to save the world from destruction. Choose your character from 19 different Pokemon and encounter over 400 more during the game! New Special Episodes send you deeper into the Mystery Dungeon storyline and the WiFi connection is more involved than ever! You can trade items wirelessly with players from any Pokemon Mystery Dungeon game, share custom dungeons, rescue fallen friends, and more
Dynasty Tactics 2 puts you back in the crucial war to unite the Three Kingdoms following the fall of the Han Empire. At this crossroads in ancient Chinese history, you will lead an army as a heroic general. The mighty Lu Bu joins the original cast of playable characters, each with new, compelling stories. Dynasty Tactics 2 also updates the "Tactics Linking System" to the "Sequenced Strike System" which allows a single military unit to a launch a deadly offensive using up to ten tactical links. Learn new tactics in the "tactics training camps" and build alliances with "Alliance Tactics." Build the right armies. Attack in the right places at the right times. Set off chain reactions of devastating tactical maneuvers!
The classic wargame Romance of the Three Kingdoms returns with Romance of the Three Kingdoms 9! In the far-away mists of 3rd and 4th century ancient China, you vie for dominance in a war between three fabled kingdoms. In RTK9 you will immediately start off at Ruler status, taking advantage of a new Personality Dependent System and Officer Development System. One map displays all of China, showing capitals, troop movements and strongholds. 15 Hisorical, 5 Fictional and 5 Challenge scenarios combined with 30 different troop formations and tactics allow for robust gameplay and strategizing. 1-8 players can engage in the epic saga to unite China.
Raise man's best friend on the Nintendo DS. Train up to three puppies by speaking into the DS microphone. Your little puppies will learn new tricks by responding to your voice commands. Meet up with your friends' puppies for playtime with wireless gameplay. There are three versions of Nintendogs in total, allowing you to play with 18 different breeds. Lab & Friends lets you play with: Labrador Retrievers, Miniature Schnauzers, Toy Poodles, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Miniature Pinschers, and Shiba Inus.
For years, Dr. Markus Vaughn has worked at a remote hospital in Alaska, quietly using his gift of The Healing Touch for those who need it rather than immerse himself in the political life of larger hostpitals. He has taken on a partner, Dr. Valerie Blaylock, a young doctor with lots of promise who wants to unlock her as yet unfound abilities. When his facility is closed unexpectedly, he is forced to return to a large hospital more concerned with image than helping people. For the first time in the series, join with a friend to cooperatively save someone's life and dive into the story as never before with fully voiced dialogue.
Rapala makes quite a splash with the outdoor franchise's fishing game, Fishing Frenzy. Action on the water doesn't get much bigger and fiercer than this, as you'll be angling for the biggest bass in the most prominent bass-fishing spots in North America. Cast your line on Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks, Florida's Lake Okeechobee, and six other bass-happy locations. Try and reel in 10 species of monster bass, including largemouth, smallmouth, and striped. The waters are also brimming with 15 other species of trophy fish ready to bend your rod as you try to wrestle them into your boat. Choose authentic Rapala's gear, compete in tournament events, and more.
Enjoy the great outdoors - without ever leaving the house! The ultra-successful Sega Bass Fishing Franchise casts its way onto Nintendo Wii, bringing exclusive content, and, of course, an ultra-realistic fishing experience! Set out to land the big one on 15 breathtaking lakes. Choose from over 20 different lures and go after 4 species of freshwater bass. Challenge yourself by choosing the time of day and season, altering how hungry, active, and deep the fish are. Four game modes - including Tournament, Practice, Arcade, and Nature Trip - keep the waters well-stocked with excitement.
It's survival of the fittest in Cubivore. With an abstract cubist graphics style, the creatures you will play or compete against move fluidly and behave realistically. You will fend for yourself as a young animal, interacting with natural environments, outsmarting predators, and looking for food until you grow into king of the beasts. As you learn to hunt, you will also look for ideal mates, creating offspring in 100 possible creature combinations, as you evolve into a superior cubivore. Surround sound immerses you in a wild animal kingdom, with growls, rustlings, and roars.
Deep down in the darkest reaches of the earth is the Netherworld. Here a dark fantasy of epic proportions unfolds as the young impudent hero, Prince Lahari must restore order to his dead father's kingdom. With the help from Lahari's entourage, you will conquer the enemy. Learn over 100 spells and special skills and engage in deadly battles. You will build your army with over 150 character classes and monsters. With over 40 hours of gameplay, new features such as the Item World and Geo Panels, and dynamic battle strategy, Disgaea will please anime and adventure game fans alike.
A prank by the Witch Princess has gone way too far. Help return the magic to Forget-Me-Not-Valley in this enchanting farming adventure for Nintendo DS. Work your own farm and build the life you want as you raise crops, tend to livestock (like sheep, chickens, cows, and ducks), attend festivals, and find a spouse to share your life! Along the way, try and find each of the 101 Harvest Sprites. They'll help take care of things on the farm, unlock new stuff to do, and even provide important info. Unlock more HMDS surprises by inserting your copy of Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town or More Friends of Mineral Town.
Saving lives has never been this much fun! You are Derek Stiles, a young doctor trying to work your way up in the hospital and make your mark on the world. Use the Wii remote to make incisions, remove debris from wounds, and perform other surgical techniques. Perform organ transplants, use the defibrillator, and deal with crises like broken bones. You'll also be competing against a rival doctor and practicing your skills with special bonus levels. Sharp 3D visuals during surgery and beautiful storyboards keep the action coming, Pick up your remote and prepare to make a difference!
Rapala Trophies gives you the chance to land any angler's most prized catch: the ultimate fishing experience! Rapala brings its unparalleled recreational re-creation to the Xbox 360 with plenty of favorite features and new additions! Hit the water in six new licensed boats from Ranger and Lund. Switch between fisherman and lure points-of-view as you hook 27 different species of fish. Each adapts with AI, so you'll need to stay one step ahead! Five modes include Tournament and Free Fishing, plus new Arcade, Time Trial, and Quiz. Visit locations around the world in 17 levels, with 5 full series of Rapala rods and over 30 lures at your disposal.
Arrrrrr, matey! It's time to set sail and find the buried treasure! Take on the role of a Pirate Captain as you amass fortune, and pirate fame on a ship of your own. Claim your rightful place as the most feared pirate in history! Meet an interesting (and sometimes dangerous) cast of characters, solve mysteries, and explore lush island destinations. Land and sea battles are yours to win. Duel, dance, sneak, and hunt your way to riches. Up to four players can play simultaneously using the PSP's Wi-Fi capabilities, so grab some friends and get ready to cast away!
It's time to prove you can lay down the sick beats and awesome melodies you've always heard. Not a game so much a music creation tool, you'll be choosing from over 1,000 sounds such as drum samples, keyboards, sequencers, and exotic instruments to create songs. You can also utilize the PSP microphone to produce your own samples and unique tracks. The easy-to-use interface allows anyone to start making music right away - from the amateur just starting off to the professional who's been making music all their life. The best part is, once you've made your tune, ring tone, or beat, you can export it directly to a CD or an mp3 player!
Fearing that the Solar Empire is developing a massive super weapon, Commander Pierce and Colonel Windsor send in a huge preemptive strike on the Coral Atolls. The attack launches the world into another gigantic conflict in the return of this popular tactical action game series! Take command of naval forces, step into the cockpit of fighters, roll tanks onto the battlefield, and command your troops to head toward the action as you fight for complete annihilation of the enemy. Complete the single player mode, then take your command skills online for multiplayer action, including Assault and Co-Op!
It's here. The battle to end all battles, the war to end all wars. World War III. And you must lead your army to victory! Choose your faction from: The U.S., known for its aerial dominance and ground power; Russia, with heavy weapons and demolitions at its disposal; and Europe, capable of speed and high-tech attacks. Decide what type of battalion you want to lead - airborne, technical, or mechanized. Then, engage the enemy in the online Theater of War. Each day, your faction's victories and defeats will be tallied. After a one- to three-week campaign a winner will be declared, and the war will start all over again.
