War
Gears of War was revolutionary enough to earn multiple critics honors at E3 2006, and it's easy to see why. You're Marcus Fenix, a soldier with a face chiseled from granite and a will forged from iron. Lead your squad in humanity's desperate last stand against the Locust Horde, an endless swarm of horrifying creatures. You're completely outnumbered and outgunned in this third-person tactical action shooter. And you're the last chance we've got. Tactical maneuvers and teamwork are key, cover doesn't last, and fellow soldiers react with heightened AI. The brand-new Unreal Engine 3 powers Gears of War's cinematic experience, creating an environment realistic enough to walk into...if you've got the guts.
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 battlefront grows in a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars Battlefront II. The hit multiplayer extravaganza that has Star Wars and shooter fans around the planet salivating now features epic space combat, new environments from Revenge of the Sith and playable Jedi heroes. Also new to Battlefront is a single-player story mode that will take you on a grand adventure through the Star Wars galaxy. Battle through 12 new locations alone or with friends, enlisting more online players, as you commandeer ships, raid command posts, and sabotage enemy battle-craft. Star Wars Battlefront II is every thing you asked for and more!
The battlefront grows in a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars Battlefront II. The hit multiplayer extravaganza now features epic space combat, new environments from Revenge of the Sith, and playable Jedi heroes. Also new to Battlefront is a single-player story mode that will take you on a grand adventure through the Star Wars galaxy. Battle through 12 new locations alone or with friends, and enlist more online players as you command ships, raid command posts, and sabotage enemy battle-craft. Star Wars Battlefront II is every thing you asked for and more!
Star Wars: Battlefront is an open-ended, online multiplayer shooter featuring full-on competitive and cooperative play. The possibilities are endless, as gameplay is based on EA's mega-acclaimed Battlefield game for PC. With Battlefront, you can play as a Rebel pilot, Republic Guard, AT-AT commander or a Stormtrooper and pilot a variety of vehicles including Snowspeeders, X-wings, and AT-STs. You will fight in epic battles from all six Star Wars movies, in locations including Hoth, Endor, Yavin, Geonosis and Kamino. Jump right into the mayhem and take on up to 15 other players in Skirmish mode. Or fight for bragging rights in team-based Galactic Conquest Mode. NOTE: Ethernet Broadband and Network Adapter (PS2) for 1-16 players required for online gameplay.
One of World War II's most epic campaigns, the liberation of Paris, gets epic next-generation treatment in Call of Duty 3. Step into a breathtaking, seamless storyline as four ordinary Allied soldiers thrust into an extraordinary situation, the Normandy Breakout. An all-new close-quarters battle mechanic lets you fight hand-to-hand, rig impromptu bombs, disarm traps, and perform other keys to battlefield survival. Branching mission paths with multiple attack routes and distinct tactical requirements let you choose to outflank your enemy or overpower him head on. Environmental physics means there's nowhere to hide. Cover, both yours or your enemy's, can be destroyed. Up to 24 can battle in team-based multiplayer with vehicles. Read our full interview with Treyarch's Creative Director, Rich Farrelly.
In the not-so-distant future, Earth's resources have run dry. The world's economy - and our way of life - falls into chaos. Two superpowers rise up and begin to fight for what's left, engulfing the planet in the next great war. Pick your side: the Western Coalition or the Red Star Alliance and prepare yourself for an immersive combat experience in a non-linear open world. Your battle plan revolves around setting your front line and moving it forward. Use over 60 next-gen weapons inspired by real-life military prototypes. Share intel with teammates to gain the upper hand, customize your soldier, and more as you carve out your own path to victory.
Star Wars: Battlefront is an open-ended, online multiplayer shooter featuring full-on competitive and cooperative play. The possibilities are endless, as gameplay is based on EA's mega-acclaimed Battlefield game for PC. With Battlefront, you can play as a Rebel pilot, Republic Guard, AT-AT commander or a Stormtrooper and pilot a variety of vehicles including Snowspeeders, X-wings, and AT-STs. You will fight in epic battles from all six Star Wars movies, in locations including Hoth, Endor, Yavin, Geonosis and Kamino. Jump right into the mayhem and take on up to 15 other players in Skirmish mode. Or fight for bragging rights in team-based Galactic Conquest Mode.
For the first time, the legendary Star Wars movie trilogy arrives on Game Boy Advance. Players will experience the most exciting and memorable scenes from Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Control Luke as he becomes a Jedi, fight Darth Vader and Boba Fett, escape from the fearsome rancor beast, and destroy the Death Star.
Star Wars Bounty Hunter is a third-person action adventure that puts you in the armored bodysuit of Boba Fett's father, Jango Fett. On a mission to hunt down a deadly cult leader you'll travel to the outer reaches of the Star Wars universe, exploring six different planets and 18 levels. Jango Fett's arsenal includes a jetpack, dual blaster pistols, a flamethrower, and missiles. Between interacting with thieves, assassins, and servants of the Dark Side, you'll do battle against an old nemesis, racing to beat him to the bounty.
Jedi Outcast builds on the award-winning first-person action of Jedi Knight. As the rebel jedi Kyle Katarn, you come out of retirement to fight the mounting Dark Side of the Force. Your Jedi powers include Jump, Push, and Jedi Mind Tricks, and you'll be armed with new lightsaber attacks and combos. You'll also find weapons like the stun baton, Bryar blaster, and blaster rifle. Jedi Outcast uses id's groundbreaking Quake III engine to bring the world of Star Wars to life, including Yavin 4, Nar Shaddaa, Cloud City, and exclusive new Star Wars locales. Co-op and deathmatch multiplayer options add hours of gameplay.
This action adventure picks up at the end of Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and revolves around the galactic conflict between the Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Playing as Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu, or Obi-Wan Kenobi you must stop evil forces from redeveloping an old Sith weapon. You will embark on 16 single-player missions on six different planets, uncovering dark secrets, piloting a variety of vehicles, and fighting epic battles. Multiplayer modes include Deathmatch and Conquest games.
As Vexx, a young man in a far-away world, it falls to you to defend your planet from the invading Shadowraith. After you find your grandfather slain, you must pick up the deadly War Talons and take the fight to the enemy. You can learn 200 fighting moves during the game, and you'll need them to win. The game's 18 levels should keep you busy, but keep an eye out for the hidden party games and bonus stages. Landmarks throughout the game world keep you oriented, and you can visit previous levels by finding the appropriate landmark.
You control a squad of six soldiers in battle against the Axis powers of WWII, traveling the world on 12 missions fighting the Third Reich. Locations include the Arctic, a U-boat, and a strategic bridge. Each member of your squad has special skills: one is expert in hand weapons, another in explosives, a third a marksman, another an ace mechanic. Almost every item you encounter is playable, and all buildings can be explored, all vehicles driven, and anything your fallen enemies have on them can be taken.
The classic game of world war comes to your television. Risk: Global Domination brings you all of the great gameplay of the boardgame version, plus your individual battles are brought to life in three-dimensional glory. You can pick your opponent from 10 unique AI-controlled characters, and there are three different flavors of play: Classic Risk, Mission Risk, and Capital Risk. You can also pick the brains of history's greatest military leaders and get the edge on your competition! Multiplayer options allow for up to six players at a time while online capabilities make Risk: Global Domination the ultimate Risk experience.
As Vexx, a young man in a far-away world, it falls to you to defend your planet from the invading Shadowraith. After you find your grandfather slain, you must pick up the deadly War Talons and take the fight to the enemy. You can learn 200 fighting moves during the game, and you'll need them to win. The game's 18 levels should keep you busy, but keep an eye out for the hidden party games and bonus stages. Landmarks throughout the game world keep you oriented, and you can visit previous levels by finding the appropriate landmark.
You control a squad of six soldiers in battle against the Axis powers of WWII, traveling the world on 12 missions fighting the Third Reich. Locations include the Arctic, a U-boat, and a strategic bridge. Each member of your squad has special skills: one is expert in hand weapons, another in explosives, a third a marksman, another an ace mechanic. Almost every item you encounter is playable, and all buildings can be explored, all vehicles driven, and anything your fallen enemies have on them can be taken.
The clan wars of ancient China continue on over 20 stages and with 40 playable warriors. Environments are larger, missions have been designed with more depth and variety, and more weapons, moves, and strategies enhance the brawling action. Intact are the stunning graphics and straightforward controls, and the addition of a two-player mode makes this an instant favorite.
You've been shot down behind enemy lines somewhere beyond the Rhine. You survived, but you're wondering if that was a good idea -- the Nazis have taken you as a POW. In Prisoner Of War's four missions, you'll have to use all the stealth and cunning you have to escape from your predicament, and bring back as much information as possible for your Allied commanders. Three POW camps are depicted, including the impregnable Nazi fortress Colditz Castle.
The greatest warriors from across the Roman empire gather in the Circus Maximus to prove their might. This gladiator style game combines driving with fighting as you pilot a chariot and control the warrior in it, or play with a friend with one person driving and the other fighting off enemies. The game features seven environments set in the Roman Empire, 22 different drivers and warriors on 19 tracks, and four play modes: training, arcade, multiplayer, and career.
Become a dragon in this flight-based action adventure. A race of orcs has nearly wiped out the dragon population, and you must rescue your family and collect precious dragon eggs to ensure the future of your species. Torch orcs with your fiery breath, and find special powerups that allow you to hurl balls of ice. Master loops and barrel rolls as you face more than 40 different enemies with 32 types of attacks.
The clan wars of ancient China continue on over 20 stages and with 40 playable warriors. Environments are larger, missions have been designed with more depth and variety, and more weapons, moves, and strategies enhance the brawling action. Intact are the stunning graphics and straightforward controls, and the addition of a two-player mode makes this an instant favorite.
As the samurai Samanosuke, journey through feudal Japan to save the princess Yukihime, battling demon armies and deadly bosses. Breathtaking graphics pull you into the action and drama, with 3D environments ranging from enchanted forests to brooding, dark castles. Master bladed weapons and spells, and while you refine your combat instincts, sharpen your mind as well solving logic puzzles and story mysteries. Onimusha Warlords requires a memory card to save game data.
Savage Skies is a game of fantasy aerial combat set in a world of three warring factions. Play through almost 30 missions, evenly divided between factions, as you fly through the skies on a dragon, wyrm, unicorn, or other fantastic creature. There are 25 creatures to choose from, all with unique flying and battle capabilities. Plug in an extra controller and challenge a friend in one of the game's seven multiplayer levels.
