Role-Playing Games
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Shining Soul
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
September 16, 2003
Enter a world of magic and mystery, where your closest allies may sometimes turn out to be your worst enemies. Shining Soul puts you in the middle of a desperate struggle between the Dark Dragon and a group of warriors known as the Shining Fleet. In the final stage of the war, you can play one of four character classes: fighter, wizard, archer, or dragonute. Customize your character's color schemes, weapons, and armor, and then explore the world of Shining Soul either alone or with three of your friends.
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.hack//Outbreak Part 3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 9, 2003
In the 3rd chapter of the .hack saga, "The World" continues to deteriorate as the virus spreads out of control. As the outlaw player, Kite, you must choose your strategy wisely. Not only is the OUTBREAK affecting "The World" in the game, but now repercussions are being felt in the real world too. Is there a way to stop this outbreak? Where does the answer to the mystery lie? Fight through contaminated cyberspace as you take on and eliminate enemies, and unlock codes to gate hack to even more environments. Will you ever find out who or what is behind this nightmare and wake Orca from his coma? [Bandai]
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EverQuest: Lost Dungeons of Norrath
Platform:
PC
September 8, 2003
The Lost Dungeons expansion features 48 new dungeons that span the old world of Norrath, focusing on several long lost locations, including the Rujarkian Hills and Deepest Guk. Encounter never before seen monsters that prowl the halls of these dungeons, waiting to challenge any explorer brave enough to venture in. [Sony Online Entertainment]
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Anarchy Online: Shadowlands
Platform:
PC
September 8, 2003
Shadowlands is the first expansion pack for the award-winning massively multiplayer online game Anarchy Online. Shadowlands introduces an impressive range of features; new and exciting playfields, professions, monsters and game-play improvements. Shadowlands is a dark, mystical realm where the laws of physics are changed, and everything you ever believed in, breaks and inverts. Underneath lies the remnants of an ancient civilisation, so advanced, so magnificent it challenges the myth of human authenticity. Ancient horrors and spiritual encounters unfold inside the dark and eerie dimension, and the epic struggle for control of Rubi-Ka evolves towards its zenith, inducing an experience truly unique to the MMORPG genre. [Funcom]
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Lionheart: Legacy of the Crusader
Platform:
PC
August 13, 2003
It is 1588 A.D., a critical year of an alternate history hauntingly familiar yet fantastically alien to our own. Because of one fateful event during the Third Crusade, the history of this world diverged. This event, the Disjunction, ripped open a long-sealed breach to other worlds. Magic energy and powerful spirits flowed into the world, changing the lands and the people forever. Cast into this world, you are a character of your own devices, strengths, and abilities. Set upon by human factions and powerful spirits, you must decide how to best develop your skills in order to triumph over obstacles that lie between you and your true fate. Lionheart brings a combination of story, dialogue interaction, and combat to the PC offering complex character development in a world never before seen in a computer role-playing game. [Interplay]
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Platform:
Xbox
July 17, 2003
Long before the Galactic Civil War, an epic drama begins. Engage in this saga set in the Golden Age of the Republic--over 4,000 years before the first Star Wars film, when both Jedi and Sith number in the thousands. With the Galaxy reeling from a recent conflict with the Dark Lords, the ongoing battle between the Jedi and the Sith rages on. It's up to guide your customizable and evolving characters through ten different worlds, fast-paced minigames, and locations including a Sith world, the Wookie homeworld, and the Jedi Academy. Your actions determine the outcome of this colossal galactic war--and your destiny as a Jedi.
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Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
Platform:
PC
July 9, 2003
Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided for Windows PC simultaneously immerses thousands of players into a persistent online recreation of the Star Wars universe, as portrayed in the classic Star Wars film trilogy. The series features dynamic adventures throughout the galaxy during the classic Star Wars timeframe. Game play offers a unique combination of combat, exploration, social interaction, specialized missions, and daring quests. [LucasArts]
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Platform:
Xbox
July 1, 2003
The ruthless Captain Barbossa rules the high seas with treasures beyond your wildest dreams. As rogue pirate Jack Sparrow, your mission is to collect enough wealth to lead an attack against the dark captain and his band of undead. Fight, cheat, and steal your way through 20 missions filled with hidden treasures. Among the weapons you'll have to fight your foes are cannons, artillery, and swords. If you have what it takes, you'll soon unravel the mystery of the treacherous skeleton crew.
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Mistmare
Platform:
PC
June 30, 2003
Isador, the inquisitor monk, is fighting his way across Europe, searching for a murderer the church has deemed the antichrist. But more than just cloudy skies stand in his way and the dense fog that protects the nation has become a Mistmare to be reckoned with. Mistmare is an addictive mix of action, adventure and RPG elements, shrouded in a veil of fog and excitement. Isador, a young monk, has been sent on a journey by the Church to find the leader of the Harvesters, a radical sect that is threatening the Church?s attempts at shielding Europe from the spread of the plague. Use an incredible arsenal of weapons and tools to fight off monsters and enemies as you search for the Harvesters and fight to protect Europe. [Strategy First]
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Platform:
PC
June 30, 2003
Designed as a thrilling blend of role-playing and action Pirates of the Caribbean takes place in a large group of Caribbean islands during the golden age of piracy and high seas adventure. You will take command of a ship and its crew, swordfight with other captains, accept and complete daring quests, chase rumors of dangers and riches, and change allegiances amongst the colonial powers in the game. Through skill and daring, you will have the ability to obtain more power than the toughest captains in history ever dreamed possible. [Bethesda Softworks]
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Endless Ages
Platform:
PC
June 27, 2003
Nature is used to describe the endless struggle that rages across the universe where only the strong survive. Time after time the defenseless suffer while the strong and ruthless control the fate of the weak. Each being lives and dies, each finding their place and each wondering what will happen when their candle finally burns out. When it finally happens, very few find themselves correct. [Summitsoft]
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Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 26, 2003
Take the adventure game role of a lifetime as a Doodler -- a special person capable of drawing your own cast of characters and watch them come alive as active 3D cast members in one of the most original games of all time. Your Doodles are granted awesome powers so you can compete in arenas all across the realm. All the characters you draw become automatically animated as 3D interactive Doodles. As you progress in the adventure you'll earn new colors and parts for your Doodles! Your imagination is the only limit to the style or type of Doodle you create. Save up to 200 individual Doodles on one Memory Card (8MB). Battle it out against a friend in 2-Player Matches to see who can make the greatest Doodle of them all! [Agetec]
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Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 25, 2003
Twilight of the Spirits is the first game in the series to be presented entirely in realtime 3D, and breaks significantly with the connected storyline of Arcs one through three. Set some thousands of years after that story concluded, it tells the story of two brothers -- one demon, one human -- whose lives intersect across a 60-hour quest. [Sony]
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Mega Man Battle Network 3 White
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
June 24, 2003
Join Mega Mega.EXE, his pal Lan and friends as they keep the net safe from viruses and cyber menaces. You'll travel through new virtual and real worlds, fight-off new bosses, interact with new characters and even find new Battle Chips. It's cyber mayhem at it's best!
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Unlimited Saga
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 17, 2003
The story is uniquely told through the eyes of seven different protagonists, each with their own motivations for seeking the seven grand menaces. The powers of the Seven Wonders of Lore have been released and a deity has emerged, heralding the advent of a new Golden Age. A group of adventurers led only by their belief in the legend journey out to solve the deity?s riddle. Their fates cross in a town during the hustle and bustle of a festival.
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Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide
Platform:
PC
June 17, 2003
The first official expansion to Neverwinter Nights features a new 40-hour single player campaign as well as game features new to Neverwinter Nights, such as additional D&D skills, feats, classes, monsters, weapons and spells. In addition, the pack includes three new tile sets and other assets for use in the Aurora toolset that will enable amateur module designers to create completely different worlds. [BioWare]
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Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
June 17, 2003
Just when the Z Fighters thought the struggle against evil was over, a new evil approaches. In the next episode in the Z Fighters' quest to rid the universe of evil, you'll take on the role of Trunks, Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, or Vegeta as they journey through the Cell Saga and prepare to battle with the mighty Cell himself. With five playable characters, hours of gameplay, and massive game maps to explore, it's a DBZ adventure of epic proportions.
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The Elder Scrolls III: Bloodmoon
Platform:
PC
June 3, 2003
Bloodmoon takes you to the frozen Island of Solstheim where the Empire is establishing a new mining colony - a venture being threatened by the prophecy of the Bloodmoon and rumors of werewolves. [Bethesda Softworks]
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Lost Kingdoms II
Platform:
GameCube
May 21, 2003
After the events of the original Lost Kingdoms, the Kingdom of Argwyll stands on the brink of destruction. Now you must take the role of Tara as she summons the guardian creatures to battle the invading evil force, uncover its origins, and save the kingdom. In the game's enhanced card-based battle system, you can now collect and power up more than 200 creature cards. New abilities allow you to transform into creatures and fight in different battle areas.
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PlanetSide
Platform:
PC
May 20, 2003
PlanetSide is a Massively Multiplayer Online First-Person Shooter involving thousands of players fulfilling all the roles needed to wage war across the face of ten gigantic continents. The war involves infantry, ground vehicles, and air battles in a science-fiction setting. Gamers play as any of the three global empires, each group struggling against one another to dominate each base, continent, and ultimately, the planet, for their Empire. [Sony Online Entertainment]
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.hack//Mutation Part 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 6, 2003
In part 2 of this episodic, 4-part double-disc masterpiece, your remarkable party members meet up with the characters from .hack//SIGN television series, to support you through your painstaking journey to the truth. What is the developer of "The World" hiding? Kite continues his quest, armed with the forbidden abilities of Data Drain and Gate Hacking. Will he be able to save Orca and the other coma victims...? [Bandai]
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Lufia: The Ruins of Lore
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
May 6, 2003
This exciting new chapter in the Lufia saga follows the adventures of Eldin, Torma, and Rami, a group of friends and would-be hunters as they set out in search of treasure, only to discover that fate has much more in store for them! Will they be able to solve the mysteries of the ancient ruins and stop the power-hungry leader Ragule from resurrecting the ancient beast, or will Ragules ambitions be realized at the expense of mankind? Prepare for the Adventure of a Lifetime!
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EVE Online
Platform:
PC
May 6, 2003
The spectacular space combat, commerce, and exploration game, whose breathtaking graphics, special effects, and intricate gameplay provide an experience unlike any other. Played on the Internet, this massively multiplayer online persistent world game takes place in a universe teeming with life every hour of every day. Take on the role of a spaceship captain cruising around the universe, trading, fighting and communicating with other players and create a life beyond imagination.
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Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II
Platform:
Xbox
April 15, 2003
The Phantasy Star adventure that began on the PC now comes to the Xbox and Xbox Live with new gaming modes and new content. Phantasy Star Online I & II features new character classes, weapons, enemies, items, and quests. A new split-screen feature allows three of your friends to join you on your adventure, as well as in other game modes, on the same console. Episode I includes all of the content from the original PSO and PSO Version 2, while Episode II brings a new, full-length adventure.
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Golden Sun: The Lost Age
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
April 14, 2003
It is the dawn of a new age...And the heroes of Golden Sun have been abandoned. Now, the world is falling into darkness. A new band of adventurers is the world's final hope...but they may also be its doom. Pursued by the heroes of the original Golden Sun, they must race to complete their quest before the world becomes lost to the ages.
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Final Fantasy Origins
Platform:
PlayStation
April 8, 2003
Final Fantasy Origins delivers the first two games in the Final Fantasy series. Originally released in 1998 in Japan, Final Fantasy II never came to North America, but now RPG fans will be able to experience the emotion-packed sequel and its predecessor with all-new event scenes, enhanced graphics, and improved sound. Whether you're on a quest to recover a magical Crystal or on a journey to stop a merciless ruler, both games provide grand stories complemented with deep characterization and touching music.
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Shadowbane
Platform:
PC
March 25, 2003
After a millennium of strife, toil, and struggle, the world of Aerynth suffered a massive catastrophe from which it has yet to recover. You must choose how to survive in this new and treacherous land. Whether the path is to quest alone, build a city, rule an empire or siege enemy kingdoms, you are empowered to follow your calling. Only in Shadowbane, can you truly change your world. [Ubi Soft]
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Black Stone: Magic & Steel
Platform:
Xbox
March 19, 2003
The protectors of good are ready to destroy all that is evil! Battle against the Dark Lord in an effort to save the world of Zedan. With 20 different characters, 26 levels, four-player gameplay, and non-stop, hack-and-slash action, Black Stone: Magic and Steel is the must-have action and roleplaying game on Xbox®!
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Pokemon Ruby Version
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
March 19, 2003
The race to catch 'em all is on again in Pokémon Ruby. This entry in the Pokémon series features an all-new storyline, awesome new Pokémon, and addictive RPG gameplay. One of the biggest additions to Pokémon Ruby is the two-on-two battle system, which allows you to link up with three friends to battle competitively or cooperatively. You can also showcase your Pokémon's coolness, beauty, cuteness, smartness, and toughness in Pokémon contests. With new Pokémon, two-on-two battles, and an all-new region of Hoenn to explore, Pokémon Sapphire takes the Pokémon experience to the next level.
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Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 26, 2003
Thousands of years into the future, man exists only in deep space. Brutally opposed by a merciless alien race, humanity faces an uncertain destiny as it unlocks the secrets of the Universe in search of the ultimate truth. Features four exhilarating mini-games, innovative battle and control systems, and over 80 hours of gameplay. [Namco]
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Harbinger (2003)
Platform:
PC
February 26, 2003
Under the Overlord's ruthless control, Harbinger's shadow has fallen across countless worlds. Ravaged by endless conflict, the lumbering war machine carries her scars like trophies. Where lesser ships have fallen, Harbinger stands: a monument to her master's destructive appetites. But within her cold walls the old alliances are fracturing. Today, the Overlord's dominance is threatened from all corners. The corruptive Vantir, first and oldest aboard Harbinger, continue to spread like a rampant infection throughout the ship. The tribal Scintilla, placated for decades with false promises and half-truths, are once again rising to take the blood oaths of their ancestors. But it's the newcomers that pose the greatest threat here. The bug-like Cimicidae have arrived and with them a wave of change that threatens to rip this ship apart. That is where you come in. A member of a small raider community, these corridors are the only home you've known. You've been living on scraps with enemies on all sides. Death is always a misstep behind. Sometimes you do the Overlord's dirty work. Sometimes you do your own. We live by unspoken laws down here and the bloodhungry are never far behind. This is your destiny. The choices you make now will affect everything from here on. Choose wisely. [DreamCatcher]
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Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 18, 2003
It's an epic quest of magical proportions. You live in another time... another place... devoid of all light sources. You are now part of the underground world. Foil your menacing enemies to reach your ultimate mission. Only you can discover the way out of the labyrinth-like dungeon that envelops you and your friends. Escape your underground captors and you'll reach the world of the living. [Capcom]
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Dark Cloud 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 17, 2003
[Known as "Dark Chronicle" in the UK] Live the adventure of an inventive young man, visited by a protector of the future. Rely on your creative ability to rebuild destroyed worlds, invent equipment needed for your journey and repair weaponry damaged in battle. Your efforts will determine the outcome of things to come.
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A Tale in the Desert
Platform:
PC
February 15, 2003
The ancient Egyptians wrote about Seven Disciplines of Man: Leadership, Thought, The Human Body, Architecture, Worship, Conflict, and Art. They believed that if a man could achieve perfection in all seven, he'd live forever. A Tale in the Desert centers around the tests, which measure your skill in the seven disciplines. They don't measure your character's abilities --- they measure your abilities. That's a big difference. For example, to advance in leadership, you'll actually need to be able to convince people to do things. To advance in conflict, you'll need real tactical and strategic ability. To advance in art, you'll need artistic talent. All of the tests share one thing in common: your goal is to affect your fellow players. In conflict, you must defeat them. In architecture, you must outbuild them. In worship, you must coordinate them. No matter the discipline, passing a test revolves around other players. [eGenesis]
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.hack//Infection Part 1
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 10, 2003
A fourteen year old boy named Kite is invited by his schoolmate, Orca, to play the online game The World. While playing the game both Kite and his friend are attacked by an unknown monster. As a result, Orca becomes comatose in the real world. Despite his friend's condition, Kite continues to play The World believing he'll find a way to revive Orca. While playing, Kite accepts Book of Twilight from a mysterious girl in white. Kite is transformed into an outlaw player within the game wielding the very same power responsible for Orca's condition. [Bandai]
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EverQuest Online Adventures
Platform:
PlayStation 2
February 9, 2003
EverQuest Online Adventures takes place during the Age of Adventure; a time set approximately five centuries before the original EverQuest for the PC. Return to a time in Norrath's past, when the city of Freeport was a new coalition of merchants and the elves have yet to abandon their ancient homeland completely. As a console RPG, there is a focus on exciting combat, questing and character development. Combat is fast and tactically rich, with each monster posing a unique challenge for the player. The world is laden with compelling quests and intriguing subplots. Players enhance their characters by discovering items and unlocking secret abilities. [Sony]
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Ultima Online: Age of Shadows
Platform:
PC
February 8, 2003
Journey to the land of Malas in this massively expanded Ultima Online world. Build your new custom house, explore Britannia's largest dungeon or join with others to build a new community. Learn the art of Necromancy and use new spells to summon undead monsters to assist you in battle. Build your skills as a holy Warrior by taking on the role of the Paladin. Acquire new magic items and rare collectibles through directed quests against over a dozen new monsters. Whether your skill lies in magic, battle, trade, or in your ability to construct the most incredible structures imaginable, make your mark on the Internet's deepest role-playing adventure - Ultima Online! [Electronic Arts]
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Summoner: A Goddess Reborn
Platform:
GameCube
February 4, 2003
As the Queen of Halassar, your fate is written in the Book of the Prophets as the savior of all creation. Millions adore you as the goddess reborn, yet enemies surround you. You must fulfill the prophecy and become the goddess Laharah. But the path you follow remains a mystery that takes the Queen and her companions to the far-flung corners of the world and beyond. To save your people, you must learn to summon godlike powers to let your destiny unfold.
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Skies of Arcadia Legends
Platform:
GameCube
January 27, 2003
Grasp the wheel of your air-ship and prepare to embark on a legendary adventure. You are Vyse, a young member of the Blue Rogue pirates. Together with your childhood friend Aika and Fina, a mysterious girl, you are locked in an epic struggle with a powerful enemy nation for the fate of the world. You must gather your own crew of air pirates and journey through uncharted skies to vanquish the empire from every corner of the map. Along the way, you'll wage battles against savage monsters and evil pirates as you make a name for yourself on land and in the sky.
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The Sims Online
Platform:
PC
December 18, 2002
The Sims Online is a virtual world built from the imaginations of thousands of players like you -- an unpredictable, alternate reality where you are both spectator and participant. Build a network of friends to enhance your power, wealth, reputation and social standing. Explore neighborhoods, create crazy locations, or host wild events to entertain others. In this massive and never-ending online event you become a Sim, choose your role and find your destiny. [Electronic Arts]
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Metal Dungeon
Platform:
Xbox
December 15, 2002
In the futuristic world of Alansas, magic and technology are one. Plagued by war and famine, Alansas has become a post-apocalyptic playground. In the vast underground weapons complex of Force Valley, monstrous cyborg armies are created to wage war on the fields above. In a moment of folly, an experimental cyborg known as 'Magin', escapes and takes over the weapons laboratory and facility. Creating an army of enhanced weapon monsters, Magin entombs the Gods of magic, turning Force Valley into a Metal Dungeon. Now, a group of Cyborgs known as the Enforcers are enlisted to take back the facility, plunge into its depths and root out the evil that awaits. So gear up, level up, and get ready for a horror-filled, futuristic RPG adventure in the Metal Dungeon.
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Lunar Legend
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
December 10, 2002
When One Legend Falls, ANOTHER MUST RISE! Embark on a desperate struggle to realize one hero's dream to become a legend.
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Dark Age of Camelot: Shrouded Isles
Platform:
PC
December 2, 2002
The first expansion pack available for Dark Age of Camelot players. It extends the story of the original game with new character classes, new races, and three new continents to explore - displayed in an all-new state-of-the-art graphics engine that make it look as advanced as any game on the market. [Mythic Entertainment]
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Evolution Worlds
Platform:
GameCube
December 2, 2002
Deep within the ruins of Evolutia, an ancient technology waits to be uncovered. Two heroes set out to find this power, only to fall into an epic struggle with the Army of the 8th Empire.
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ShadowFlare
Platform:
PC
November 29, 2002
A mission-based PC action/role-playing game that consists of 4 episodes. You start your journey as a hired mercenary working for gold, precious items, and fighting experience in a demon-ruled land. As you adventure through the vast ruins of what's left of the world, you'll deduce what happened and who's responsible for the devastation. Once you've reached a certain skill level in the game, you'll be able to choose a new profession for your character as a warrior, wizard/witch, or hunter. [Emurasoft - Available to Download at Official Site]
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Phantasy Star Collection
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
November 24, 2002
Relive the series that revolutionized RPG gaming! Explore the vast Algo Solar System and do battle with an arsenal of weapons, magical spells, and armor. Defeat the evil King Lassic to restore peace to the galaxy! Uncover the shocking secrets of the Motavian society! Live through three generations to conquer monstrous mutations!
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Anarchy Online: The Notum Wars
Platform:
PC
November 23, 2002
Join a thriving online role-playing community of thousands of players, teams and organisations. Explore and control land, mine notum, and construct towers to defend your territory. [Funcom]
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Asheron's Call 2: Fallen Kings
Platform:
PC
November 20, 2002
Are you ready for the next generation of multiplayer role-playing games? Asheron's Call 2: Fallen Kings combines state of the art 3-D graphics , innovative combat and game-play and a dynamic monthly update system that immerses players in a lush, living world filled with danger and challenges. AC2 takes place in a fantasy world that has been devastated by a great disaster. You and your fellow players must venture forth and shape the course of this ever-evolving world. [Microsoft]
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Archangel (2002)
Platform:
PC
November 19, 2002
You take on the role of Michael as you fight your way through three fascinating worlds. Put your skills to the ultimate test as you fight the dark powers to complete your transformation into the Archangel. [JoWood]
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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Platform:
GameCube
November 18, 2002
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is an action RPG with an epic tale of intrigue, explosive spell effects, and highly detailed creatures and environments. You play a one of three customizable characters, who returns to Baldur's Gate and joins the fight against the darkness that threatens its peace. Take on the monsters solo or with a friend in co-op mode. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is the first game to feature the real time application of the Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition rules.
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Neocron
Platform:
PC
November 17, 2002
If you like first person shooters, you're going to love Neocron, because it provides a whole range of varied weaponry and direct battles. While there's a ceasefire in the city, you can set out to the vast wastelands to hunt monsters and mutants. You can participate in deathmatches in special arenas within the game without damaging the game characters and their skills or values. Clan friends will also be thrilled: You can found a clan in your team's own apartment and communicate with its members via board and messaging systems, or trade materials, weapons and real estate to become a commercial tycoon. [CDV]
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Arx Fatalis
Platform:
PC
November 11, 2002
The goal of the game is to destroy the secret cult of Akbaa, the god of devastation and chaos, thereby preventing his return to the physical world. Should the player fail, the demon is bound to impose his reign of terror upon Arx. The player assumes the role of the potential hero, fights inside an underground fortress using wooden clubs, swords and magical items to defend himself against creatures including goblins, trolls, rat-men and other vicious opponents. However, brute force is not always the best way to succeed: The player has at his disposal the innovative new "onscreen gesture based magic system" to assist him in his progress through the game. Using the mouse, burning runes can be drawn in mid-air. A series of these gestures combine to create powerful magic spells that will protect the player or empower him to defeat his enemies and pursue his quest. [JoWood]
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The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal
Platform:
PC
November 6, 2002
A ruthless new king has taken the throne of Morrowind, while an aging god drifts deeper into madness. Continue your epic journey into vast new cities, and through massive, epic-sized dungeons. The fate of Morrowind is in your hands again. [Bethesda Softworks]
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Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
October 30, 2002
A new evil has fallen upon the peaceful city of Waterdeep. You have been called upon to uncover its source and destroy it. As you embark on an epic odyssey with a band of fearless adventurers, you'll need to prepare yourself for confrontation with countless enemies and obstacles.
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Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II
Platform:
GameCube
October 29, 2002
The Phantasy Star adventure that began on the PC now comes to your GameCube with new gaming modes and new content. Phantasy Star Online I & II features new character classes, weapons, enemies, items, and quests. A new split-screen feature allows three of your friends to join you on your adventure, as well as in other game modes, on the same console. Episode I includes all of the content from the original PSO and PSO Version 2, while Episode II brings a new, full-length adventure.
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EverQuest: The Planes of Power
Platform:
PC
October 28, 2002
Cross over to realms of ancient power, where legendary creatures guard long-hidden secrets. EverQuest: The Planes of Power will take you to places not meant for mortal eyes, reveal treasures and challenges mightier than any before, and bring you face to face with the gods themselves. Prepare yourself, the Planes await! [Sony]
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Suikoden III
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 24, 2002
Fifteen years after the events of "Suikoden II," follow the intertwining stories of Hugo, the son of a village chief, Chris, the virtuous Knight of Zexen, and Geddoe, the rebellious unit commander, as their fates bring them together in order to gather the 108 Stars of Destiny. Suikoden III breaks new ground in the RPG genre with 3 different battle systems, 3 main characters, 3 styles of combat and a fully detailed 3D world. [Konami]
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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Platform:
Xbox
October 22, 2002
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is an action RPG with an epic tale of intrigue, explosive spell effects, and highly detailed creatures and environments. You play a one of three customizable characters, who returns to Baldur's Gate and joins the fight against the darkness that threatens its peace. Take on the monsters solo or with a friend in co-op mode. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is the first game to feature the real time application of the Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition rules.
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Car Battler Joe
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
October 21, 2002
Rampaging rogues roam the highways and byways that surround your village. If your believed the rumors, you would blame your missing father for the surge in vehicular violence. That's why you've decided to lead the life of a car battler, transporting cargo between towns and running down every lethal lead foot foolish enough to cross your path. This gritty work isn't easy. Other car battlers fight for money or fame, but you have a higher calling: You're determined to restore your family's lost honor and bring your father home.
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Wild Arms 3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 15, 2002
During desolate times on the "Sea of Sand", Drifters venture across the vast lands of Filgaia searching for fortune and adventure. Amidst the deserts lie cities erected from eroded rock and scavenged wood. Towns that a few call home provide rest and solitude for the many travelers of the barren wasteland. Tales of mystic relics that harness unmatched powers spread across the land. While some vision the items as treasure, others have deciphered a secret bringing unlimited power. Meanwhile, one object of mythical stature attracts four Drifters to a common place. These four strangers discover the strength in working as a team. Shortly thereafter they learn of an ancient prophecy determining the future of their eroded homeland. Setting aside their differences, they roam the lands and unlock the knowledge and mystical forces making their adventure their destiny. [SCEA]
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Legaia 2: Duel Saga
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 1, 2002
A magical crystal that supplies infinite water to the small village of Nohl is stolen by force, causing a solar eclipse that drowns the land in an evil light, making monsters more abundant and powerful and placing the village's survival at stake. Now Lang, a rookie member of the Nohl militia, must fight his way across uncharted lands to recover the crystal and restore peace to the land. [Fresh Games]
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Grandia Xtreme
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 30, 2002
With an enhanced battle system, Grandia Xtreme pushes RPG gaming in new directions with a faster-paced game of exploration and discovery. With over 130 different types of monsters and 8 elemental lands standing between you and victory, the future of world has never looked more desperate. Can you avert the disaster rising from the ancient ruins? [Enix]
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
September 24, 2002
J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth is a land of beauty, magic, and darkness. In The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, you follow Tolkien's narrative from the Shire to the halls of Moria, and finally to the banks of the River Anduin. Gameplay alternates between melee, archery, sorcery, and stealth as you control Frodo, Gandalf, and Aragorn. Join this band of heroes in their quest to destroy the One Ring, which contains all the power of the dark lord Sauron.
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Dual Hearts
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 23, 2002
Long ago, a sage divided the world into the dream and real world in order to seal the power Nightmare, an evil creature that is the culmination of all that is wrong in the world. With Nightmare's power weakened, the sage was able to divide its mind and body and peace was restored to the two worlds... Enter Rumble, a young treasure hunter who has come to the Sonno Island in search of the legendary Dream Stone. Unfortunately, the stone cannot be obtained through ordinary means... Enter Tumble, a magical creature on a mission by the Queen to undo the seal on the temple... and your only way into the dream world. Together you'll travel by land, air and sea through wondrous and sometimes twisted dreamscapes to unlock the magical orbs that will break the seal to the temple. [Atlus]
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Summoner 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 23, 2002
You are the Queen of Halassar. Thousands have fought and died for you. Millions adore you as the "goddess Laharah reborn." Your fate is written in the Book of the Prophets. You are the savior of all creation. But your enemies are strong. The King of Galdyr wants you dead. Sinister factions plot your downfall. The armies of Urath march on your borders. Below Munari City, the mysterious Unseen weave a dark conspiracy. And now one of your own has betrayed you. A thief robs your inner sanctum. Intrigue lures you to the Midnight Sea. In a howling tempest, your destiny begins to unfold. [THQ]
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Divine Divinity
Platform:
PC
September 22, 2002
Set in a new fantasy universe, Divine Divinity takes the player on a fantastic quest in a land torn apart by corruption and dark magic. Throughout his journeys the player will get the chance to develop his character as one of six character types, and meet a variety of people and fantastical beings. By combining the best features of the RPG genre, and introducing a lot of new features, Divine Divinity will appeal to both hard-core and new RPG players. [Larian Studios]
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Dynasty Tactics
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 17, 2002
Focusing on the tactical elements of battles in the Three Kingdoms world, this game provides you with the thrill of military victory through the clever maneuvering of diverse units. A multitude of tactical combos can be activated by linking unique attacks together. Smooth graphics using our crowd control system and epic CG movies provide for a game environment that transports the player into the midst of battle.
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Kingdom Hearts
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 16, 2002
Kingdom Hearts is the story of Sora, a 14-year-old boy whose world is shattered when a violent storm hits his island-paradise home, and is separated from his two closest friends, Riku, a 15-year-old boy, and Kairi, a 14-year-old girl. The storm scatters the three to differnt and unknown worlds. At the same time, there's turmoil in Disney Castle. King Mickey is missing, and Court Wizard Donald and Captain Goofy set out to find him. On their travels they meet Sora on his own search for his lost friends. The three are told of ominous creatures known as the Heartless - beings without hearts derived from an unknown dimension and as it turns out, manipulated by Disney villains and the ones responsible for the devastating storm. Upon discovering the link between the Heartless, the storm and the disappearance of King Mickey, Sora, Donald and Goofy join forces and help familiar Disney heroes to save their worlds. [Square]
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Earth & Beyond
Platform:
PC
September 2, 2002
Welcome to Earth & Beyond, the first online role-playing galaxy. It's your turn to pilot your own starship, adventure in a massive galaxy, and take part in a thriving community. Alien encounters, fierce combat, cutthroat commerce, new discoveries, perilous quests, strategic alliances, diplomatic backstabbing, and epic wars await you and the friends you meet online. Earth & Beyond allows you to build your character and career in three distinct ways: exploration, trade and combat. The game is designed around these three activities, and each race, profession, skill, starship and item affects how well you excel in these core activities. [Electronic Arts]
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Ragnarok Online
Platform:
PC
August 31, 2002
Ragnarok Online is an massively multiplayer online role-playing game based on Norse mythology. Users can create characters and venture off alone or in groups in far-flung fantasy worlds full of adventure. Players can select from a wide range of job classes that suit their individual playing style. Each job class comes with a unique array of skills and abilities. The strengths and weaknesses of these classes encourages to players of different types to form parties. [Gravity Corporation]
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Icewind Dale II
Platform:
PC
August 26, 2002
The worst fear of the civilized realms has come true. The Goblinoids have united into an army of outcasts and misfits and they want to call the Ten Towns their own. Massive swarms of Orcs and Worg-mounted Goblins are attempting to overrun the town of Targos, and that's just the beginning! A call has gone out to all those willing to face insurmountable odds in defense of the Ten Towns. Will you heed the call to arms and face the greatest threat to the Spine of the World? [Interplay]
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Prince of Qin
Platform:
PC
August 19, 2002
Prince Of Qin is an action role-playing game, which takes place around 2,200 years ago during the last 20 years of the Qin Dynasty. Players can play as Fu Su, the Crown Prince of Qin. According to history, the Prince committed suicide in obedience to an imperial decree that was forged by his younger brother Hu Hai, who went on to become the Second Emperor of Qin. In this game Prince Fu Su does not die, but strives to take revenge on his enemies and becomes the Emperor of Qin in accordance with his birthright. [Strategy First Inc.]
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Mega Man Battle Network 2
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
June 17, 2002
Enter the futuristic universe of Mega Man.EXE in this new adventure in the Battle Network series. Join him in his battle to fight cyber crimes in this mega role playing adventure. Now, there's a new net crime organization in town and its computer hacking has created a virus that's quickly gaining momentum. It's up to Mega Man.EXE, his pal Lan and friends to join the Net-Battlers and win this new cyber battle. Stop it before it spreads!
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Neverwinter Nights
Platform:
PC
June 16, 2002
A hideous evil has awoken in the Forgotten Realms. Now, in order to save the inhabitants of the town of Neverwinter you must uncover a sinister conspiracy, unmask your mysterious betrayer and complete an epic struggle to defeat the powerful forces that look to halt your quest and unleash an evil your people would surely never survive. [Infogrames]
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Robopon 2: Ring Version
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
June 11, 2002
Having earned the title "Legend 1," in the original game, Cody sets off to a new land and a new tournament. However, things take a turn for the worse when a violent storm strands him on an island far from home. He discovers that the nearby lands are being terrorized by the evil Maskman. In order to set things right, Cody must gather his strongest Robopon and embark on an adventure that will take him 20 years into the past!
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Platform:
Xbox
June 6, 2002
The third chapter of the Elder Scrolls series lets you play any kind of character you can imagine. Be the noble hero embarking on an epic quest or an insidious thief rising to leadership of his guild. Be a malevolent sorcerer developing the ultimate spell of destruction or a reverent healer searching for the cure to a plague. Your actions define your character, and your gameplay changes and evolves in response to your actions. Confront the assassins' guild, and they'll take out a contract on you. Impress them, and they try to recruit you instead. No two sagas are the same in the world of Morrowind.
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Digimon World 3
Platform:
PlayStation
June 5, 2002
In the near future, when computer technology has advanced...Junior, a 12 year old boy, and his friends Teddy and Ivy are playing the hottest game around, "Digimon Online." In this game, the players enter the Digital World and travel on an exciting adventure with Digimon. But one fateful day when the friends are in the middle of the game, an accident occurs and they become trapped inside the Digital World! Is an evil plot brewing in the Digital World? You, as Junior, must now go on a quest with your Digimon to save the Digimon, and rescue your friends!
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Lost Kingdoms
Platform:
GameCube
May 27, 2002
A dark mysterious force has taken over the five Kingdoms of Argwyll, and only one person can solve the mystery and save the world--you, as Princess Katia. Now you must travel through the kingdom and explore over two dozen unique 3D worlds filled with graveyards, forests, mountains, and fortresses. Interact with characters, uncover secret areas, and unravel the mystery of the evil forces. During your adventures, you can summon over 100 guardian creatures to help battle hordes of monsters. Make it a solo mission or go head-to-head with friends in two-player Versus mode.
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Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
May 14, 2002
Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku takes you on an incredible journey to protect the universe from the evil Frieza once and for all. Goku's son has been kidnapped and it's up to you to save him. Vegeta, Krillin, Piccolo, and King Kai are some of the characters you'll encounter along your quest. You'll need your melee and ki combat strategies to defeat your enemies. The future depends on your ability to use your ki blasts, solar flare, and kamehameha attacks.
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Platform:
PC
May 1, 2002
An epic, open-ended single-player game where you create and play any kind of character you can imagine. Be the noble hero embarking on an epic quest, or an insidious thief rising to leadership of his guild. Be a malevolent sorcerer developing the ultimate spell of destruction, or a reverent healer searching for the cure to a plague. Your actions define your character, and your gameplay changes and evolves in response to your actions. Confront the assassins' guild, and they take out a contract on you. Impress them, and they try to recruit you instead. No two sagas are the same in the world of Morrowind. [Bethesda Softworks]
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Breath of Fire II
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
April 16, 2002
One of the most popular RPGs of all time continues in this epic quest. Enter the magical life of a hero Ryu, a dragon morphing warrior, as he embarks on a vast adventure in search of his missing father and little sister. Eight mysterious characters will join you along the way to help you find and master the hidden secrets of the amazing lands you will explore. Discover the right combinations of magical spells, strength, wisdom, guts, and luck to determine your fate as you master the world of dragons, demons, and mystery.
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Dungeon Siege
Platform:
PC
March 31, 2002
Dungeon Siege combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed. You begin as a humble farmer, and as you travel through the world and gain new skills, you can gather a party of up to eight characters to aid you. Dungeon Siege impels the player into one over-the-top battle after the other as the storyline unfolds and a larger plot begins to reveal itself. A world of adventure where you can explore sprawling landscapes in a seamlessly unfolding story awaits. [Microsoft]
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Might and Magic IX
Platform:
PC
March 28, 2002
Explore a graphically realistic universe filled with dark foreboding dungeons and lush outdoor environments. Create and lead a party of four player characters and up to three non-player characters in your quest. Develop each character's skills in the talents of either Might or Magic. Master the new intuitive interface, new Spell Combat system, and new Conversation system. It's a whole new adventure with an all-new look. [3DO]
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King's Field: The Ancient City
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 25, 2002
An accursed idol responsible for the destruction of an ancient race has resurfaced to wreak havoc once again among the kingdoms of man. You must return the idol to the Ancient City to break its curse, but monsters of unspeakable horror haunt the ruins. There is a palpable fear in the air of the Ancient City - even the monsters themselves fear the evil that has returned. Treasures beyond imagination await the warrior bold enough to attempt the journey, strong enough to face the minions of death, and wise enough to follow the path that leads to the essence of light! Use your sword arm well to rid the land of a potent curse! Be aware that should the sword fail, you have the magical arts to serve you in your quest. [Agetec]
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Freedom Force
Platform:
PC
March 24, 2002
From a distant corner of the galaxy, an evil alien race sets in motion a sinister plan to conquer the Earth. They unleash a powerful catalyst - Energy X - that imbues the planet's worst miscreants with super-powers to bring the planet to its knees. Now Earth's only hope lies with a new breed of heroes... The Freedom Force! Command a squad of comic book heroes in the defense of Patriot City. Choose from over a dozen heroes or create your own comic champions. Fight for freedom in over 20 action-packed missions. Restore order in a completely interactive 3D world. Take your heroes online and join the fight in multiplayer mode. [Electronic Arts]
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Grandia II
Platform:
PC
March 10, 2002
Each shall rise to face their destiny. Beautiful 3D landscapes and environments and over 1000 characters to interact with. Easy-to-use interface catering to newcomers and hardcore RPG fans alike. [Ubi Soft]
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Ultima Online: Lord Blackthorn's Revenge
Platform:
PC
February 24, 2002
For this addition to the ever-popular series, Ultima Online partnered with legendary artist, Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn, to revolutionize the game with exotic, fantastical creatures. You will enter a world under siege, where evil forces have aligned their powers in an attempt to conquer and vanquish the virtuous. Lord Blackthorn returns, corrupted by his own evil ambitions, as a half-man and all-evil tyrant. Over 30 new monsters and creatures designed by McFarlane add a darker, edgier twist to the once familiar land of Britannia. [Electronic Arts]
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Grandia II
Platform:
PlayStation 2
January 28, 2002
Born of different worlds, woven together by fate, they shall rise to face their destiny. [Ubi Soft]
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Forever Kingdom
Platform:
PlayStation 2
January 21, 2002
A young swordsman named Darius is joined by his childhood friend Ruyan, and a mysterious woman with incerdible magical talent named Faeana on a quest to stop the mad wizard Darsul from destroying their homeland. The three heroes have been bound by the evil sourcer's curse to suffer a shared fate - either they explore the ruins of an ancient civilization together to find a cure for their affliction, or they will all die. [Agetec]
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Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land
Platform:
PlayStation 2
December 19, 2001
Our story takes place in the peaceful kingdom of Duhan, until one day a sphere of light from the heavens shatters the evening sky... Thousands are killed and the kingdom is in ruins... Demonic creatures from the underworld have emerged and the Queen of Duhan has disappeared into the labyrinths beneath the castle. The labyrinths are said to hold the greatest treasures in the land, but will you survive long enough to enjoy them...[Atlus]
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Jade Cocoon 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
December 17, 2001
Centuries after the first Cocoon Master Levant purified the wicked Forest Minions and freed his village from a sleep curse, this tale tells the story of a new deadly parasite called Kalma. Kahu, a fledgling Cocoon Master, must now brave the four elemental forests and seek the Orbs of Cocoon Masters past, before Kalma overtakes him and the earth. Within the quest for the four Orbs lies a unique battle system where players can capture hundreds of monsters and train them to become their greatest weapons. Join Kahu and his trusty companion, Nico, on their journey to rid the land of menacing monsters, find the magical Orbs and defeat the deadly Kalma. [Ubi Soft]
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Final Fantasy X
Platform:
PlayStation 2
December 17, 2001
Final Fantasy's first game on the Playstation 2 is the first to use voice acting and a massive leap in the cinematic approach to storytelling. Stop reading and go play.
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Breath of Fire
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
December 13, 2001
Long ago in the days of darkness and magic, a young wanderer comes face to face with his destiny. You control the fate of Ryu, a young warrior and descendant of the Light Dragon Clan. Together, with your mystical friend, Nina, you must search for magic spells and mysterious secrets. Along the way, gain experience and skill as you battle against strange monsters. Uncover valuable secrets that will help you on your adventure and unlock the secrets of the Dragon Clan.
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Shadow Hearts
Platform:
PlayStation 2
December 11, 2001
The Time For Judgment Has Come. A hero with a mysterious past. A young girl holding the key to world domination. A villain who will stop at nothing to unlock the path to unlimited power. [Midway]
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The Legend of Alon D'ar
Platform:
PlayStation 2
December 4, 2001
A cataclysmic evil is tearing the magical world of Chandar in two. Control a young warrior and assemble a party of heroes, engaging in desperate battle and labyrinthine mystery as you explore this shattered realm. Discover the dark mysteries of the past and become the savior of a world so big, the adventure is boundless... [Ubi Soft]
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EverQuest: The Shadows of Luclin
Platform:
PC
December 2, 2001
The satellite of Luclin has been discovered, and now Norrathians can venture to the eerie moonscape. This expansion pack is playable by characters of all levels and provides new zones, a new race and a new class, hundreds of new items, spells, and creatures to battle, in addition to new character models supported by an enhanced 3D engine. [Sony Online Entertainment]
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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Platform:
PlayStation 2
December 2, 2001
A darkness is gathering in the sprawling port town of Baldur's Gate. Members of the deteriorating city have been found dead, people fear leaving home, and rumors abound of a thieves' guild civil war brewing beneath the streets of the city. The player, down on his luck and carrying little other than a sword strapped to his back, comes fresh to the town and becomes all that stands in the way of the greatest threat ever to strike Baldur's Gate and the Sword Coast. [Interplay]
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Tsugunai: Atonement
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 29, 2001
The story of a young mercenary named Leise, who has inadvertently angered the God of Light by removing the mystical Treasure Orb from its sacred pedestal. As punishment, the God of Light forever separates his soul from his body until he atones for his sins by helping the people of Walondia. However, without a physical body of his own, the only way to change the fates of the people is to possess them. Ultimately, Leise must confront the evil power responsible for the darkness that has befallen Walondia. [Atlus]
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Gorasul: Legacy of the Dragon
Platform:
PC
November 26, 2001
The tale, in short, deals with the life of Roszondas. Roszondas was raised by a magical dragon. As he grew up, he obtained the magic and characteristics of his adoptive father. The world of the adolescent Roszondas is about to collapse as it is at war with a demon of another level of dimension. [JoWood Productions]
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Gothic
Platform:
PC
November 23, 2001
War has decimated the land, Orc Hordes are invading human territory and the king of the land needs a lot of ore to forge enough weapons for his army to stand against this threat. Prisoners from all over the empire are imprisoned in a large magical sphere where they have to work in the mines for the king. You are thrown into the sphere to give a letter to the high mages, this letter may be the turning point on the war against the Orcs. [Xicat Interactive]
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