The player assumes the role of a brave hero plotting out an exciting fantasy voyage through the medieval times filled with treachery, betrayal, battles and ambushes. Historical uniforms, armory, siege weaponry, landscapes with stylish medieval buildings, realistically animated and highly detailed units, as well as a fully flexible zoom-in camera, and a stunning selection of tactical and strategic options - these features are what make CASTLE STRIKE an outstanding absorbing experience to be enjoyed by up to four players (in multi player mode). The player is confronted with evil-tempered neighbors and bloodthirsty robber knights that lurk around the dark forests of Central Europe. Furthermore, he must achieve various vital tasks. Amongst others these include: the upkeep of troops and servants, building castles and their fortifications, assaulting enemy strongholds, smoking out bandit camps, fighting glorious battles, and last but not least, rescuing lovely maidens from the brutal hands of dangerous barbarians. [Data Becker]

A quality first touch is the key to success for the world?s greatest soccer players. The same is now true for gamers with FIFA Soccer 2005. A player?s first touch becomes the ultimate gift for those who can think quickly and act fast to outsmart the competition. An all-new animation system now makes every button-press react with authentic, responsive and realistic speed. FIFA Soccer 2005 is the only complete, authentic, and intelligent soccer experience. All-new fluid player kinetic system that recognizes and then directly translates the speed, vision and awareness of the world?s greatest players to button presses on your controller. The Absolute Broadcast: With new in-game camera angles, smooth and continuous cut sequences for replays, and improved contrast and lighting for players and stadiums. The World's Ultimate Roster: More than 350 official licenses, including 20 leagues, 40 national teams, and 12,000 players are available. [Electronic Arts]

Becherov is a car simulator that takes place in a virtual city. The player drives through the city in various cars and completes different tasks for Becherovka factory. The game resembles early Grand Theft Auto games, but here the player works for good. He raises up through the company hierarchy and ultimately becomes the director. City itself is over four square kilometers big and player is not limited in his movement. There are up to 8 vehicles he can drive, beginning with small cars and ending up with big lorries.

SuperPower 2 gives gamers 'God-like' powers as they seek world domination. The game demands intelligence, political-savvy and a touch of guile to succeed! With the addition of multiplayer support, the game also brings a new edge to the genre. SuperPower 2 further improves on the original with new 3D graphics, improved missions and a wickedly intelligent A.I. The game features 193 real countries, each equipped with realistic data drawn from the U.S. Military's databases. Sophisticated A.I. designed to realistically simulate each country. Real-life combat situations, with multiple forces joining and leaving battles as the balance of power shifts. [DreamCatcher Interactive]

In everGirl, you can design your own female character, and then help her design clothes, make music, and play sports.

Take on the role of a US Airborne sniper whose team has been dropped behind enemy lines and is severely outnumbered and outgunned. World War II Sniper: Call to Victory puts your sniper training to the test in missions that require you to fight from a distance and hide in the shadows of the European battlefront. Choose your weapons carefully, as the right weapon can help you provide critical fire support for your squad. Call to Victory lets you experience WWII with authentic gear, weather effects, and battlefield scenarios.

Tin Soldiers: Alexander the Great is wargaming with a classic style. Easy to learn but difficult to master, it places you in the role of Alexander the Great during his conquest of the known world. Guide Alexander through his grand campaign from inheriting his father?s legacy at the battle of Thebes to his conquest of Darius III and the Persian Empire through his last great battle at the Hydaspes, in the heart of Asia against the Indian army of King Porus. Designed to evoke the beauty of museum-quality miniatures on a professional tabletop battlefield, Tin Soldiers: Alexander the Great uses an innovative multi-phase turn-based system. As you play, the campaign unfolds before you with cinematic cut-scenes and three dimensional panoramas of the battlefields. Each battle is based on the historical terrain and troop placements, but the campaign allows you to make decisions in between battles on which units to reinforce, whether to recruit new units or replace commanders and how many of your resources to focus on training. [Koios Works]

Valve has taken a large selection of the maps from Counter-Strike 1.6 - Office, Havana, Italy, Aztec, Chateau, Cobble, Piranesi and of course eternal favourites Dust and Dust 2, and recreated them for the source engine. This means all new textures and major aesthetic changes with more complex buildings and scenery. In addition, the levels are scattered with objects that react realistically with the Source engine's physics engine. [GamersEurope.com] The game is available through Valve's Steam downloading service and is distributed with "Half-Life 2."

In Wildfire, control the daring heroes who risk their lives to stop these menacing monsters. Both resources and time are limited. Battle against the clock in more than 20 blazing challenges. Realistic fire physics that burn according to fuel type, wind and weather. Control fire starters, bulldozers, water trucks, helicopters airplanes and more as you attempt to quash raging wildfires. Over 300 scenario variations in Random Play Mode.

Saddle Up: Time to Ride lets you experience what it's like to have your very own horse, providing it with all the necessary attention and care that every championship horse needs. Feed, clean, groom, and brush your horse before taking it out to practice your riding skills. The more fit and trained your horses are, the better they'll perform in competition. You can also compete in several show-jumping and cross-country events as you work your way toward becoming an accomplished equestrian.

Singles ? Flirt up your Life is the simulation of the exciting relationship between Mike and Linda. The game shows them in their shared flat, which means that everyday routines are focused as well: Cooking, watching TV and cleaning are as important as talks and a cuddle. And of course the two have to work for a living as well ... Enjoy playing Cupid! [Deep Silver]

Larry Cum Laude! College is tough for Larry - between classes, fraternities, and odd jobs there's hardly time for parties and chasing girls. So when a dating show comes to campus, Larry knows that getting on TV is his best chance ever to lay more than groundwork. Can Larry get on TV, get the girl, and not flunk out of college? It's all up to you in Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude! Magna Cum Laude brings back humor from the most respected funny brand on PC - Leisure Suit Larry. Updated for the 21st century with 3D graphics, engaging conversations, and a fully realized college campus, Larry is back to give gamers some loving. Coming to PC and consoles. [Vivendi Universal]

Conflict: Vietnam follows the progress of four US soldiers, Ragman, Junior, Hoss and Cherry, cut off from their unit during the 1968 Tet Offensive and tasked with fighting their way back to friendly lines. A third person shooter where the player takes full control of all four squad members, Conflict: Vietnam does not set out to depict the course of the war; instead we witness four men struggling for survival in the hostile Vietnam jungle against a ruthless terrain and seemingly ever-present "invisible" enemy. With 14 missions spanning a variety of environments you must lead your squad down Vietnamese rivers manning the guns on a heavily armoured river boat, into local villages (with friendly and non-friendly fire) to rescue hostages, through ruined temples and the claustrophobic jungle and into the ancient Vietnamese capital of Hue. Armed with an array of heavy artillery your squad must also use make use of transportation abandoned by the Viet-Cong or discarded by captured US troops such as tanks, boats and helicopters, in addition to any surplus weaponry you acquire including gun placements and two-manned mortar sites. Lastly, and by no means least, keep a watchful eye out for the Viet-Cong booby traps, from grenade trip wires and water mines to the punji stake pit trap and the "Bouncing Betty" anti-personnel mine. [SCi Games]

In Law & Order: Justice is Served, players are assigned to a murder case involving twenty-year-old tennis sensation, Elena Kusarova, whose body was discovered the day before the start of the U.S. Open. Players will need to search the crime scene, analyze evidence, solve puzzles, interrogate suspects and make arrests alongside Detectives Lennie Briscoe and Ed Green. After a suspect is in custody, the player will need to put a compelling case together with A.D.A. Serena Southerlyn in order to convince the jury to return a guilty verdict. New features for this third installment in the Law & Order game franchise include a new character from the TV show, Detective Ed Green; a re-designed, more intuitive interface; increased interactivity and flexibility with more characters and locations; improved performance; and unlockable bonus content from the actors on the show. With many more interviews and clever puzzles seamlessly integrated into the storyline, this third installment promises to be an even longer, more fulfilling gameplaying experience than the previous versions. [Legacy Interactive]

Control the development of a large tract of wilderness to create the ultimate hunting, fishing and sightseeing haven for adventure seekers everywhere. Build camps, cabins, lodges and supply shops to attract all types of visitors from rugged trappers to guided high rollers looking for a trophy buck. Provide trails to the best fishing and sightseeing spots. Populate your land with a variety of animals and determine hunting and fishing seasons. Above all, find the balance between keeping your guests happy and maintaining a thriving ecosystem to ensure the success of your park!

The deluxe version of Mall Tycoon 2 features bonus content, including new scenarios, features, people, and more. You can choose from more than 462 different store models, including specialty areas like bowling alleys, banks, and Internet cafes. You'll manage every aspect of a major shopping mall, from hiring to firing mall staff to setting rent for individual shops. Also, you must contend with random events, such as floods, fires, and criminal attacks. Increase profits by serving the needs of your shoppers, each with his or her own personal shopping preferences, mental state, and financial standing.

Athens 2004, The Official Videogame of the Olympic Games, celebrates the diversity of the Olympic Games by delivering a wide variety of Olympic sports. Aquatics includes the Swimming discipline featuring 100m Backstroke, 100m Breaststroke, 100m Butterfly and 100m Freestyle events. Athletics includes Track and Field areas (including High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Pole Vault, Shot Put, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 100m Hurdles and 110m Hurdles events), as well as the Combined area (including Decathlon and Heptathlon). Gymnastics features the Artistic discipline including Floor Exercise, Rings and Vault events. Additional sports include Archery (Individual 70m event); Equestrian (Individual Mixed event for Jumping); Shooting (Skeet event); and Weightlifting (Clean & Jerk event).

All is not well in Blackmoor Manor, a Fourteenth Century English mansion haunted by a tragic past. You, as Nancy Drew, embark on your first international adventure to visit Linda Penvellyn, your neighbor's daughter and newlywed wife of a British diplomat. A mysterious malady keeps Linda hidden behind thick bed curtains. Is she hiding from something or someone, or is a more menacing threat stalking her? Face your fears to find the truth! [Her Interactive]

Fly away on Aladdin’s magic carpet and embark on the most exciting chess adventure ever created! Disney’s Aladdin Chess Adventures transports children to their favorite worlds, such as Agrabah, the Cave of Wonders, and the mysterious City in a Bottle. Along the way, they learn how to play chess with the help of their favorite characters, Aladdin, Jasmine, and Abu the monkey. Children truly live the adventure as they master this timeless, mind-expanding game. Journey through Aladdin’s magical world while learning the classic game of chess in this innovative and fun-filled adventure. Experience engaging game play with over 95 challenges such as puzzles, speed trials, mini-games, and more. Travel through eight different worlds, each with 12 locations. Dominate your opponent by purchasing rare artifacts that will take your game to the next level. Learn strategic critical thinking and decision making skills. [Strategy First, Inc.]

Create your tropical paradise and set sail. Marvel at the beauty of your creation and share it with friends or if you are feeling competitive race it online or over LAN. Race people from all over the world in online regattas, team or private races. Single player modes allows one-one-one challenges or fleet racing with up to 8 other vessels. Participate in racing using approved International Racing Federation rules and regulations. State of the art graphics portray yachting like never before with realistic sailing conditions, water movements according to day and night transitions, realistic weather conditions, and sea behavior. Incredible representation of the sea, including water transparency showing the sea bed, gorgeous water surface reflections, beautifully integrated weather conditions including rain drops trickling down your screen. [Enlight]

You've been chosen by Tony Hawk to take on Bam Margera as your teams go on a World Destruction Tour. It's time to go globetrotting on an insane road trip. THUG 2 grinds in with a hilarious story mode, an unprecedented level of customization, and more moves than the Skate Gods could dream of. Grab your board, an arsenal of spray-paint... jump into the tour van and wreak havoc across the globe. World Destruction Tour: Hawk recruits YOU onto his team for a no rules, no limits world tour versus Bam Margera. You invade international cities and wreak havoc, proving yourself to the pros as you live the ultimate skateboard adventure. All New Team Play: Team Hawk versus Team Bam. Play as yourself or switch to play one of your teammates or a special guest skater ? over 20 unique characters. Unparalleled Customization: Create your own logo for use in graffiti tags, skate stickers with the all new "Create-A-Graphic" feature. Familiar Hawk customization continues with "Create-A-Goal," "Create-A-Park" and the revolutionary "Face In The Game" feature. More Player Control Than Ever Before: Tear it up with sticker slaps, projectiles, crazy vehicles, hilarious tantrums, and slow-motion Focus Control. 2 Games In 1: Team up and wreak havoc in Story Mode or switch and play 15 levels in Classic Mode. Complete your all-time favorite goals like S-K-A-T-E, Secret Tape, and High Score against a 2-minute timer.

With online matches, email games and more, there?s always a SCRABBLE game to play. Now, it?s easy to get online and meet players of all skill levels for spellbinding SCRABBLE tournament games. Train your brain with exciting solo matches and mini-games... then join the growing SCRABBLE community. With SCRABBLE Online, players can play a game of SCRABBLE any time and any way they want including: Playing a single-player game; Challenging up to three computer generated opponents; Competing against up to three friends via hotseat; Meeting players of all skill levels for head-to-head tournaments online; Battling other opponents (and the clock!) in Tournament Play, complete with official SCRABBLE tournament rules and a player ranking system; Playing by email - challenge friends and family right from your "in-box;" Against co-workers via the LAN network. [Atari]

Private Pilot 2 - The planes aspiring private pilots want to fly! Expansion pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and 2002.

(Also known as "Fenimore Fillmore: The Westerner") Riding his horse out somewhere in the Wild West, our hero, Fenimore Fillmore comes to a place where some farmers have settled down. A powerful rancher, lord and master of the whole area, wants to get rid of the farmers, who he sees as invaders of name of the evil rancher, has a small army of gunmen and thugs, who spend their time threatening and terrifying the farmers, who are few in number and poorly armed. Fenimore, of course, will side with the weakest and will help them take on Starek. After going to a meeting on the farmers, where they tell him about their problems, Fenimore knows what he must do and he feels it even more keenly when he's checked out the whole area, visiting the village, which is also under Starek's control. The sheriff, the banker, the station master and the others all work for the same boss, which means that Fenimore won't be able to count on them, in fact just the opposite, he'll have to take them all on. There's just one person apart from Fenimore on the farmers' side and that the wicked Starek's own niece, a beautiful girl called Rhiannon, who works, against her uncle's wishes, as teacher of the farmers' children. Fenimore, of course, falls straightaway under the spell of the girl, which gives him a good reason to fight even harder for the farmers. Fenimore faces up to endless trials, both great and small as he tries to defend them, taking on Starek's men, first in a fist fight in the village and later with his gun in an ambush. In short: non-stop action, humor, a range of tough but amusing sitations, and all with the unmistakable flabor of the Wild West. [Revistronic]

Shade: Wrath of Angels is a 3rd person perspective action, horror, adventure game where intrigue grips the player as our hero begins to unravel the mystery surrounding his brothers? disappearance. Our hero receives a strange and ominous letter from his brother asking him to travel to a small mountain town. Together with the letter the envelope contains a strange item, roughly resembling some type of key. Puzzled, our hero surmises that his brother is in serious trouble and without hesitation hurries to rescue him. As the story unfolds, our Hero embarks an intrepid adventure across 4 alternative words; the Present Day, Middle Ages, Ancient Egypt and The Shadow Land where nothing is what it seems as you solve puzzles and battle Demons, Angels, Zombies, Mummies, Rats, Shadows and much, much worse. The aim is like no other: Find an Angel and collect their Torn Souls at the end of each world experience. Failure is not an option, if you want to see your brother alive. [Cenega Publishing]

You'll prickle will delight at this charming carnival puzzle game. Spike, your lovable cactus guide, will be there to monitor your progress as you solve puzzles by popping groups of colored balloons to release prizes. It starts out simply enough, but you'll quickly see why they offer you a chance to undo your last move.

No, this can't be! Initial outpost reports showed only armored infantry, but some serious hardware is headed this way! How could two 70-ton German Königstiger battle tanks simply be overlooked?! Well, no time to lay blame, just aim the bazooka and bring up the tanks from the rear. Only a direct hit can destroy them. ? Codename: Panzers thrusts you into the high-powered battles of World War II. Whether played in towns with bullet-riddled buildings, bleak mountain landscapes, or treacherous swamps, Codename: Panzers offers real-time combat rampages with awesome 3D graphics. Create your combat force from over 100 finely detailed units, from a flame-throwing squad to a Soviet Stalin organ rocket launcher to a German Königstiger battle tank. Be the commander - demolish the enemy with clever tactical maneuvers. Experience the nerve-jangling thrill of strategic gaming - in Codename: Panzers! [CDV]

Within the visually awe-inspiring world of Myst, a gripping family drama will slowly unfold. A little girl disappears, her two brothers are suspected, and it is clear that their story is far from over. Players will escape into the adventure as they attempt to solve the mystery and discover the fate of the two villainous brothers, Sirrus and Achenar. Understanding their motives is the key to the investigation which will lead to a true "revelation." Myst IV Revelation will take players into the twisted minds and worlds of two evil brothers, deep inside an intense family drama, and immerse them within a visually stunning environment. The storyline is very suspenseful, the puzzles are compelling, and the music, produced by Jack Wall in partnership with Peter Gabriel, will create an unparalleled experience. [Ubisoft]

Everyone loves galactic lemonade ... which means big space bucks for you! How are you going to supply power to your lemonade stand? Better build a solar windmill. How will you pay for the windmill with no space dollars? Outpost Kaloki X is the light-hearted space-station tycoon game filled with clever characters and wacky storylines, where it's your job to keep the visiting aliens happy and rake in the cash! Play the Adventure Story, the War Story, or one of 11 different Scenarios. Chat with your patrons to find out what they really want ... and get hot tips on cool expansions. Complete lower-level expansions to unlock more advanced ones. Can you juggle the needs of your station, the desires of your clients, and your own hopes for cash and glory?

Crusader Kings is a strategy game based on the award-winning and highly successful "Europa Universalis" engine. It focuses on the feudal kingdoms of medieval Europe in the time period of 1066 to 1453 A.D. The map covers all of Europe, stretching roughly to the Urals in the east and including parts of Persia and the Arabian Peninsula as well as the coast of North Africa. The player is the leader of a glorious dynasty. Increase the greatness of your lands and your treasure coffins, build Cathedrals and Castles, and combat Highway Robber Bands and defecting vassals. Introduce laws and set taxes, interact with hundreds of courtiers and nobles. Historical multiple-choice events will spawn from the actions of your monarch. [Strategy First]

Time of Defiance is an online-only massively multiplayer strategy game in real-time set across the huge landscape of a shattered world. Fight for conquest of the islands and mine their mineral wealth to expand your empire. Every other empire you encounter is another human and will remember the deals you didn't deliver on and the promises you broke. Treachery, propaganda and trade are just as important as your fighting strategy. Have you got what it takes to unite the Cog tribes under one ruler? [Nicely Crafted]

You're a malevolent mastermind bent on achieving global domination through the construction of the ultimate doomsday device. Build a secret base, gain notoriety by completing daring missions, repel the forces of justice in real-time combat, and develop evil super-weapons to complete your nefarious master plan. Evil Genius is a tongue-in-cheek take on the spy thrillers of the '60s, offering you the unique opportunity to play the villain as you control a secret island fortress complete with powerful henchmen, loyal minions, ice-cold beauty queens, and a host of hilarious gizmos. [Vivendi Universal]

(Also known as "Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Silver Earring") London 1895: A wealthy construction tycoon lies dead in his mansion. Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they interview suspects, investigate the crime scene and uncover family secrets that might point to the murderer. Play one of the most intriguing and captivating plots ever created for the Sherlock Holmes character. Clues will take players to Brazil, India, and more than 40 19th-century London locations. Developed by Frogwares Studio, Secret of the Silver Earring allows players to experience a new murder-mystery adventure featuring the investigative skills of world?s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. The game features over 30 investigating hours and five graphically rich levels that bring the fog-laced streets of London to life. Each level requires players to question witnesses, investigate potential suspects and uncover clues. Players will consider the evidence at the end of each level and put their powers of deduction to the test. Play as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in an original storyline inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle?s "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." [Ubisoft]

Bag Bigger Bucks! Put your skills and experience to the test! Travel the globe to hunt in six incredibly detailed natural habitats. Hunt five amazingly realistic species of deer including Axis and European Roe deer. Choose from a huge variety of weapons, ammo, equipment, vehicles and transportation to bring down prize game. Play alone or online for exciting multiplayer action. The hunt is on! [Atari]

First there was the not-so-well-received "Mall Tycoon." Now, let's see if bigger-mall-means-better game with Mall of American Tycoon. At least it's a longer name. My bet is that if your "tycoon" itch hasn't yet been fully scratched (which is hard for me to believe), this might finally do it for you.

In a quest to apprehend evil intergalactic abductor Feyatta, Bud Redhead visits vastly different places in the space-time continuum. Marvel at 8000-year-old forestland, travel to ancient Egypt, board a Saturn-orbiting spaceship and much more in this action-adventure game.

Visit the clouds and discover rainbows and smiles as you join the colorful and lovable bears in their romp through eight challenging games in Care Bears: Let's Have a Ball!. The sky's the limit as young children help the Care Bears score goals through rainbows, cheer up Grumpy Bear by bowling strikes, help Funshine Bear catch colored balls in buckets, pop bubbles with Tenderheart and Love-a-Lot Bear, play pinball and billiards, and help Good Luck Bear move his charms up the screen. Once five levels of each game have been completed four separate times, collectible Care Bears posters become available that can be printed out and hung on the child's wall.

In the murky depths of the ocean, the fate of Reef City lies in the fins of one little fish?at least that?s what he wants you think. Dive in to the urban, underwater metropolis of Shark Tale and play as Oscar, a fast-talking fish whose little fib gets him into big trouble. Based on the DreamWorks animated feature, Shark Tale features 25 funky fresh missions ripped straight from the film, the hottest hip-hop tracks from your favorite artists and more exhilarating gameplay variety than any other movie game in the reef. Groove through Reef City with Oscar and explore locations like the Whale Wash, the Sunken Liner and the underwater underworld hideout, Seahorse Race Track. Careen through the coral at break-fin speed on the back of a friendly taxi fish. Beat your opponent while dodging traffic and fending off menacing great white sharks! Bust some serious Fish Fu in challenging fighting sequences. Flex your fins, talk some smack and fillet your opponent with tail slaps, head butts and dazzling combo attacks. Get those fins up and boogie down. Win over Reef City residents and garner the affections of your favorite ladyfish with your stylin? hip-hop dance moves. Don?t just talk big?swim big. Get in the game and prove you got what it takes to out-fin the evil Great Whites and become Reef City?s greatest hero. [Activision]

Join the Backyard Kids and pro skateboarder Andy Macdonald in a quest to win the Backyard Ultimate Skatepark! Grab a board and nail tricks like an expert ? you?ll score upgraded gear and big-time sponsorships. Amazing power-ups and bonus stuff will keep you skating hard and laughing out loud! Get riding! [Atari]

Test your hand-eye coordination, memory recall, and problem-solving skills in this new game based on Shark Tale the animated film.

This compilation includes MechWarrior 4, the Black Knight expansion pack, and MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries. In MechWarrior 4, you must lead a team of BattleMechs into the heat of battle. Set your battle plan and equip your team with different BattleMechs, vehicles, weapons, and missions. The expansion packs offer even more combat scenarios and items to keep you battling your way through enemies, earning money, and buying electronic packages.

Shape Solitaire gives you a series of playing cards to use and a collection of tiles to place them in. In order to place a card, one of the adjacent cards must be one rank higher or lower than the card you're trying to place.

Lifestream is a haunting interactive story played in a first person perspective. Lifestream welcomes players into the lives of the Holton family, as they uncover the mysteries of the enigmatic Lifestream. John Holton's father, a priest named Randolph, disappeared three weeks ago. Unable to come forward to voice his concerns, in fear of destroying his father's reputation, John takes it upon himself to find out what happened by visiting his father's house and searching for him firsthand. What he finds is something that is so terrifying, yet so seductive, that it envelops his very soul. [Unimatrix]

You're managing the careers of superstar idols in Japan's J-Pop world, and Japanese famous pop stars are nothing if not hot. The industry is now in your hands, and the girls whose careers you manage know they have to show their thanks to you in various ways. Indulge in the delightful joys these beautiful stars are prepared to lavish on you, whether it's on the set, in the office, or any place of your choosing! Have fun with your airheaded assistant, a slew of foxy superstars, and a beautiful rival. The talented and erotic girls are willing to show their thanks to you for guiding their careers. Who ever dreamed having power could be so much fun?

Rome: Total War is the next generation in epic strategy gaming from the critically acclaimed and award winning Total War brand. The aim of the game is to conquer, rule and manipulate the Roman Empire with the ultimate goal of being declared as the "Imperator" of Rome. Set in a time when the mighty Roman Empire emerged to conquer the known world against powerful enemies; when gladiators fought to a bloody death in the Coliseum; when Spartacus defied the might of the empire; when Hannibal led his invincible army and his war elephants across the Alps to strike fear into the very heart of Rome itself; and when Julius Caesar finally smashed the Barbarian Gauls. This was a time of brutal confrontation between civilisation and barbarism, and of civil war as the ancient world's only superpower turned on itself. A completely new Total War engine uses innovative technology and groundbreaking design to bring the world of ancient Rome to life to deliver the biggest and most cinematic battles ever seen in a videogame. So the battles in Rome: Total War maintain the epic scale that fans of Total War are used to, but now use high-detailed 3D polygonal troops and allows huge cities to be displayed on the battlefields. The result is truly spectacular. [Activision]

Ages have passed since the Cataclysm and the complacency of time has set in. A shadow has once again fallen across the land. Rumors abound of strang creatures prowling the night. War comes ever more frequently and a deep-rooted unease holds the hearts of men in its grip. Brother has turned against brother and the great Houses of Kohan have erupted into civil war. The Shadow is rising and a new evil is spreading its wings. Will you stand against the shadow in this time of darkness? Kings of War, the latest game to the award winning fantasy real-time strategy series Kohan, returns players to the magical world of Khaldun. Players will find themselves caught up in a civil war, even as greater threats loom on the horizon. Fighting through armies of hundreds, laying siege to dozens of cities across diverse environments, players must learn to become Kings of War. [TimeGate Studios]

Day after day, the hope for human survival is fading. Half of the Earth surface is inhabited by the monsters. Now people have to dwell in specially made fortified settlements. Here they live, work, study,grow children and...invent new ways to fight the aliens... Now the leading scientists of Earth are working on creation of the new monster species, which should stop the invasion! Will the scientists succeed? Can their plans be realized, or this can cause even a larger disaster? In the new part, you will find: - 5 new missions - new music tracks - new type of monsters - monster boss - new objects Also, after numerous customer requests, we have added ability to choose difficulty level. Now, after installing this add-on, you can select difficulty to match your skills. NOTE: This addon will work only with the FULL version of the Alien Shooter game.

Race against time and terrorism as a member of the elite Delta Force in this all-out first person shooter. From the hostile streets of the middle-east, where danger can come from any direction, to the landmarks of a major European city. Your duty is to hunt down a terrorist overlord carrying a nuclear device before untold disaster is unleashed. The most realistic, immersive, shell-shocked battlefield experience ever. Modes include: plant the bomb, VIP escort, capture the flag and more. Take a seat in military vehicles to speed your way to victory (also available in multiplayer mode). Mix all-out assault with stealth infiltration in your mission to prevent disaster. Incredible plot that sees YOU on the trail of lethal terrorists. Join forces with other elite fighting units from the USA and Europe. Makes use of enhanced Unreal engine technology for unparalleled graphical realism. Places and sounds modeled on real-world locations for total immersion. Hollywood production values ? music, sound and scanning technology as used by the biggest blockbusters. Motion capture moves provided by ex-Special Forces operatives. [Atari]

Full Spectrum Warrior is based on a 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. [THQ]

Chains of Promathia is an expansion pack to Final Fantasy XI, which brings more exciting adventures, features, and locations for all levels of gamers. The first cross-platform, cross-continent MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI, allows gamers to connect to the same exact world regardless of whether they are playing on a personal computer or a PS2 and whether they are playing in North America or Japan. [Square Enix]

The game's map spans the entire world and allows players to take the War to any new front of their choosing. Any nation in the world is playable, but the game focuses on the struggle between the great alliances of the new world orders: Fascism, Communism and Democracy. Hearts of Iron is developed by the team behind the award-winning sales success "Europa Universalis I" and "II" and brings the same depth of gameplay and historical accuracy to a modern day gaming experience. Hearts of Iron aims to be no less than the definitive World War II strategic experience.

The Backyard Kids are back with an all-new roster of kid-sized NHL stars, such as Martin Brodeur, Mike Modano, and Jaromir Jagr. Put together a team of Backyard Kids, NHL stars, and your own custom players, and then test their skills on the ice. You can play in three gameplay modes: play now, single games, and season play. Along with new players and modes, Backyard Hockey 2005 features unlockable bonuses, an air-hockey minigame, and new rinks.

In the far off distant future, four homin races struggle for survival on the plant of Atys. Known as the 'living planet', Atys is growing and evolving on its own, sending tendrils into the sky and covering the lands with new life. This lush and vibrant world is the setting for The Saga of Ryzom, a multi-genre massively-multiplayer online game which is played out over a period of eight years during which players will be able to explore and adventure with thousands of others, in order to reveal the hidden mysteries not only of Atys, but of the entire Ryzom universe. Join the Saga, reveal the history and become the future. [Nevrax]

Star Wars Battlefront is an action/shooter game that gives fans and gamers the opportunity to re-live and participate in all of the classic Star Wars battles like never before. Players can select one of a number of different soldier types, jump into any vehicle, man any turret on the battlefront and conquer the galaxy planet-by-planet online with their friends or offline in a variety of single player modes. Single player modes include "Instant Action," "Galactic Conquest" and the story-based "Historical Campaigns" mode that lets gamers experience all of the epic Star Wars battles from Episodes I-VI, fighting from the perspective of each of the four factions within the game. [LucasArts]

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War is a science fiction real-time strategy (RTS) game set in the violent, post-apocalyptic universe of the 41st Millennium. Utilizing the exceptional game design skills of Relic Entertainment, Dawn of War provides an immersive entertainment experience of epic proportions. Command hardened troops, deadly vehicles and high tech weaponry with one goal in mind, the complete extermination of the opposition. Whether you lead Humanity's finest - the Space Marines, the diabolic and villainous traitors of man - the Chaos Space Marines, the brutal and savage beasts - the Orks, or the psychic and technologically advanced alien warriors - the Eldar, you control the action and the fate of your race! [THQ]

TigerProofing is a revolutionary course-altering system that allows players to modify course dynamics and create the most intensely competitive course imaginable. Alter tee-box length, width and patterns on fairways and greens, the depth of a greenside bunker, and even the color of the leaves on the trees, course moisture and the season which you play. Take on the legends of golf including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Ben Hogan and become a legend yourself! EA SPORTS GameFace II: The industry-leading GameFace technology just got a whole lot deeper with more control and freedom to express your creative vision from a youthful prodigy to a grizzled old veteran. Eight new licensed courses and two new fantasy courses have been added for a total of 14 courses. New licensed courses for console only include Coeur d?Alene and Colonial Country Club. New licensed courses for both console and PC include, Sherwood Country Club, Fancourt Golf Club Estate and Troon North ? Monument Course. Compete as or against 15 different PGA TOUR players including Tiger Woods, John Daly, Vijay Singh, Charles Howell III, Notah Begay III, and Jesper Parnevik, among others. Total Precision Swing: New putting and chipping systems allow for more control on the green or when you leave an approach shot short. [EA Sports]

3DStriptease is a First-Person Shooter which features our first two dancers Kitty, the Schoolgirl, and Star, the Cheerleader, in their Virtual Strip-Club debut. Watch our Dancing Girls remove their clothes in a race against the clock. Try to keep enough money in your wallet to watch the full show and join our girls for a private show in the VIP Room.

Gish isn't your average hero, in fact he's not your average anything.. see Gish is a ball of tar. A Sunday stroll with his lady friend Brea goes awry when a shadowy figure emerges from an open man hole and pulls Brea into the ground below. Following Brea's calls for help Gish suddenly finds himself in the subterranean sewers of Dross, a long forgotten city filled with twisting corridors, evil traps and some of the most demented creatures imaginable. With his gelatinous structure as his only means of defense Gish must follow the echoing cries of his damsel in distress deep into the earth bellow. What freakish creatures dwell in this subterranean land? Who is Brea's captor? And just how far down does the rabbit hole go? Life isn't easy when you're a 12 pound ball of tar... [Chronic Logic]

Join Littlefoot and his dino pals as they develop your child's preschool and Kindergarten skills! Three CD-ROMs and two card games will increase matching skills, reinforce alphabet, shape and number recognition, and more! Important learning experiences are built into entertaining and engaging activities with an emphasis on creativity and teamwork. Children work with their dino pals to construct stories, animated scenes, musical interludes and printable crafts.

This collection includes the classic Neverwinter Nights role-playing game and its two expansion sets, plus various patches, updates, and developer mods.

Galaxy of Sports features an wide variety of sports games, including billiards, pinball, bowling, and more.

Ever wanted to take the role of a great goalkeeper? Now with The Goalkeeper game you can! Create your own goalkeeper, choosing between Handling, Reflexes, Jumping and Charisma skill. Then select your starting team from 6 different leagues: England, Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Netherland. The game features the Training Screen, where you can train yourself to increase your skills and your chances to do well in the next match. Then there's the Statistics Screen, where you can take a look at every possible stats you want! Lastly, the Contract/Coach Talk Screen will let you choose your attitude towards the team, if you want to stay there or move, and also talk to your coach to convince him to make you play the next match (in case he doesn't think that way!). The match itself show stats for each player of both teams, like goals, injuries, substitutions, etc. The commentary describe what's going on: when the opponent striker tries to score, you have 3 options: Arcade Save in which you must intercept the ball using the mouse, Strategy Save in which you choose between three options, and Instant Save that, as the name suggests, is calculated instantly.

The Sims 2 is the first entirely-new generation of The Sims, the ground-breaking game that allowed players to create and control people. The Sims 2 challenges you to direct the journey of your Sims' lives as they grow from infancy through childhood, teenage life and adulthood. Starting with a personality that you give them (or that they inherit from their parents), your Sims will develop in unique ways based on your choices and influence. As they progress through life, your Sims will collect memories which shape who they are, what options they have and how they behave. These experiences can have a short or long-term effect on relationships between family members and friends. Experiences between Sims when they are children can affect their relationships as teens and adults. Your Sims can have casual friendships or make life-long enemies. [Electronic Arts]

Sonic makes a speedy return in Sonic Adventure DX, which features new missions and gameplay modes. This time, Sonic must enlist the help of his friends to foil the evil Dr. Robotnik's plan to destroy Station Square and replace it with Robotnickland. As one of six playable characters, each with unique skills and abilities, you'll speed through 50 expansive levels, bonus rounds, bosses, and minigames. In your missions, you can collect objects, capture villains, and race a track to collect hidden items.

ShellShock: Nam '67 focuses on one man?s experience of the most controversial war of modern times. You take on the role of a rookie soldier on his first tour of duty as he experiences the fear, chaos and atrocities of the Vietnam War. From the napalm bombardments of civilian villages and the gruesome VC (Viet Cong) boobytraps, to the permanent threat of invisible foes and deadly ambushes, Shellshock: Nam '67 dares to go where no other war game has gone. Powered by Guerrilla?s ground-breaking technology, ShellShock: Nam ?67 delivers a graphically harrowing depiction of the terror of combat. You must fight your way through a variety of missions ranging from large scale battlefield encounters with the North Vietnamese Army to stealth-based missions such as assassinating a VC General. As you progress from a ?grunt? to Special Forces carrying out classified missions, you will have to rely on the same skills and tactics employed in the battlefields of Vietnam in order to survive. Your tour will take you from the lush wetlands of the South to the mountain borders of the North featuring diverse locations including dense jungles, rural Vietnamese villages and claustrophobic tunnel systems. [Eidos Interactive]

Call of Duty: United Offensive's single player campaign allows gamers to experience more of WWII's most crucial and legendary conflicts, including The Battle of the Bulge, The Battle of Kursk and the invasion of Sicily, as they fight through more than ten intense all-new maps. The game features new weapons, character abilities, weather effects and explosions, adding even more realism to the chaotic battlefields. Additionally, Call of Duty: United Offensive expands on the popular multiplayer experience of Call of Duty, offering new multiplayer maps that set the stage for tank combat, as well as tank-and-foot-soldier combined arms action, providing the ultimate battle of Axis vs. Allies. Fans will also enjoy three new multiplayer gameplay modes, including Tank Battle, Capture the Flag and Domination - where squads must take control of key locations while preventing enemy troops from advancing. [Activision]

Force the action on defense in Madden NFL 2005. New defensive tools allow you to make more plays and be in on all of the action. The all-new Hit Stick lets you lay the big hit to turn the momentum of the game in your favor. Modify pre-snap assignments, including double teams and player-specific match ups, for any defensive player on the field. With the new Storyline Central, you get the inside scoop around the league from radio host Tony Bruno, along with local and national newspapers, to help you make critical franchise decisions. New Hit Stick ? Change the momentum of a game by using the right analog stick to make a huge hit, force a turnover, and send the crowd into a frenzy. Time it just right or you'll get burned for a big play. Enhanced Franchise Mode ? Players now react to everything that happens in the franchise?reward a hard-working player by naming him team captain or trade away unhappy players. The new game-by-game progression system rewards players for their performance during the season. Your team's crowd is now customizable with new Create-a-Fan. Be on the lookout for team-specific super fans via all-new 3D fan scenes. New EA SPORTS Online ? Take on the best Madden players in quick tournaments, or compete in a mini-game of Rushing Attack. Improved EA SPORTS Fair Play keeps the playing field level. [Electronic Arts]

OPEN ICE CONTROL: Seamlessly switch between players with or without the puck -- call for passes, tell a teammate to shoot, set up a vicious one-timer, or call for a defensive double-team on the fly with the push of a button. TOTAL PLAYER AWARENESS: With more player awareness than ever before, make saucer passes just before the blueline, call in a second defender to break up a 2-on-1, or fire off wrist shots at the perfect angle on net. FACE-OFF PLAYBOOK: New playcalling system allows you to choose offensive and defensive face-off strategies every time the whistle blows. Plan an attack in your opponent's zone or protect the net right before the puck drops. THE WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY: Take part in the excitement of this year's World Cup of Hockey event featuring teams from USA, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Russia, Czech Republic, and Slovakia playing in authentic European and North American venues. ALL-NEW SKATING ENGINE: Glide then use explosive speed to get to the open ice -- now you have more puck-handling and turning control. A refined backwards skating system also allows for unprecedented defensive precision and control. THE DRILL: The intensity explodes off the ice with The Drill -- one net, one goalie, and every man for himself. Up to four can play and the one who scores the most goals wins. [EA Sports]

An unbelievable phenomenon is rattling kids all across Dimmsdale...there's no TV reception! When prevented from watching the season finale of Crash Nebula, Timmy and his Fairy Godparents embark on a journey that they soon find goes beyond simple TV static. The ultimate plan to take over the world has been unveiled and only Timmy, Cosmo and Wanda have the power to stop the evil. Players will go on this ultimate mission as Timmy and must use outlandish wishes to unmask the dastardly antagonist known only as The Shadow. [THQ]

The latest offering in the Civilization III franchise includes the original game, Civilization III, and both expansion packs--Conquests and Play the World. Now you can journey through Civilization III, play over the Internet with the Play the World expansion, and experience the new additions in Conquests. Each game provides you with various pathways to explore, strategies to employ, and modes to play online. Negotiate alliances, build empires, conquer territories, and then challenge opponents for world conquest.

Wik and the Fable of Souls has over 120 jaw-dropping levels, enchanting atmospheric music, stunning effects and never-before-seen game play. This is a delightful game featuring superbly detailed graphics that will keep you spellbound with amazement. The best part is that the game becomes better and better as your skill level increases. That?s not to say it?s not fun right away, because it is. The more you play, the more you will understand Wik?s abilities. As you get better, you?ll notice that the game changes subtly and you?ll find yourself challenged in different ways. There are numerous things to do in this game, and numerous goals. We think you?ll find yourself wanting to play through it more than once. Plus, getting Wik to do a full loop is just about the coolest thing ever (if you ask us)! You can do it! [Reflexive]

This collection features more than 30 classic card games with in-game tutorials to help you become a better player.

Join up with the investigative team of the Cold Case Files, from the original, top-rated forensic TV series. Blow the dust off old homicide files and attempt to discover and prove the hidden truths. By using today's high-tech forensic tools and the most sophisticated technology available, your research will take you on a journey to catch a killer long-hidden but not forgotten and put the minds of a family to rest. Combine advancements in forensic science with old-fashioned detective work to crack unsolved homicides. Review historical evidence of the case, interview people of interest, collect new evidence, perform lab work and more. Connect seemingly unlinked pieces of information by strategically filling the holes with information you uncover. Bill Kurtis, the recognizable voice behind Cold Case Files, narrates throughout the game.

Two Hoyle® titles for one great price! Get in on the action with Hoyle® Puzzle Games and Hoyle® Board Games. Bend your mind around 18 puzzle games from Mahjong Titles to Word Searches with Hoyle® Puzzle. Then test your skill at Backgammon, Chess, and 16 other favorites with Hoyle® Board Games.

Balloons are attacking! Blast groups of the same color. Collect rockets and megabombs and use them to save the day at just the right moment. Three variations of the game mind-boggling Balloon, steady Tactics and fast-paced Arcade deliver fun gameplay for everybody Good luck! *3 variations of the game *Bright graphics and fun gameplay *Tons of levels

Trade with over 60 towns and create your own production facilities. Increase your trading empire, and influence development of the New World. Trade is not everything though: pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys. Build and command escort ships for the convoys. Turn the tides and hunt for pirates or capture the military ships. Become famous and expand your own fleet as well as your stocks of goods. If that is not enough, take on missions for merchants, diplomats and other characters. Use a letter of Marquee to gain the most desirable missions of the vice-kings; to attack and conquer enemy towns. As a sign of gratitude you will be awarded land, to be used later for the building and growth of your own towns.

Shockwave Productions is using their critically acclaimed skill to dominate the civil aviation sim world with Wings of Power for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. Wings of Power raises the bar once again by adding seven meticulously created aircraft, visuals, and missions to Microsoft's latest and greatest flight simulator. Gorgeously constructed aircraft, inside and out, down to the last rivet. Fully clickable cockpits with authentic working gauges. 3D cockpits so real, they look just like their 2D rendered counterparts. The latest wind-tunnel technology helps to create for the most authentic, fluid flying qualities, including complex spins and stalls. Enhanced lighting visual effects. Fly the famous heavy bombers of WWII and the ingenious German jet technology that opposed them. Manual including rare data and the real operation of these amazing aircraft. [Shockwave]

Battles in Normandy brings to you the award-winning Decisive Battles of World War II system and some seriously intense gameplay. Choose to take the Allied side and you?re faced with the overpowering burden of locking into mortal combat with some of the German Army?s most vicious and experienced Eastern Front veterans; victory and liberation for France are by no means a foregone conclusion. Or, select the Germans and face an all-consuming Allied army that has a near-endless pool of reinforcements and supply to draw from, intent on your complete destruction. [Matrix Games]

Follow the Wayfarers Brotherhood to the war-ravaged Realm of Discord to help end the tyrannical ways of the Muramites once and for all. Mata Muram, the leader of the Muramites, is rumored to be building the ultimate invading army. It's up to you to thwart his plans. Experience EverQuest: Omens of War and the twisted lands of a realm where war is persistent and death is constant. Face the fear of the Battlegrounds of Discord. Explore the shattered landscapes of the Discordant Plateau. Then take your fury to a landscape that teems with Muramites preparing to invade not just Norrath, but countless innocent worlds. Adventure solo, or in groups and raids to complete "epic quests" and earn prestigious weapons. [Sony Online Entertainment]

Arena Wars is a completely new kind of 3D Real Time Strategy game, combining the gameplay principles and interface from RTS games with the fast pace of action-based shooters. Arena Wars is a single and multiplayer game. Multiplayer supports up to 8 players, who can fight against each other and challenge other players from all around the world via the AW Server, whilst the single player mode is loaded with action-packed single player missions against one or more computer opponents. There are 3 different game modes: Capture the Flag, Bombing Run, and Double Domination. In AW the goal is not simply to destroy the enemy's base or units. To score points in the various scenarios you must complete objectives that range from stealing the enemy flag, carrying a bomb into your enemy's base or seize and hold Domination zones for a period of time. The winner is the player who satisfies that particular game's objectives. For example, in a Capture the Flag game with a 'capture limit' of 5, the winner is the first player to capture 5 enemy flags. [Ascaron]