The ultimate game of defense! Well, ok, maybe not the ULTIMATE game of defense, but still pretty half-decent. The objective of Space Fortress is very simple: Defend your base from attack and keep it alive as long as possible. This may sound like a simple task, but you have to go up against a slew of enemies that steadily increase in difficulty and they NEVER stop coming. You will die sooner or later, the idea is to last as long as possible. Every game is different too. There are over 20 weapons you can equip on your base, but you only get five of them at random before the battle begins. There are also 32 different kinds of enemies that will assault your base, each unique in their movement and firing patterns. The base doesn't move either. Your only defense short of destroying the attacking ships is your D-Gun, which is designed to shoot down enemy shots instead of the enemies! Add a range of powerups and 20 different systems that can be damaged by attack and THREE ways to die, and you have Space Fortress!

Like System Shock 1, there will be persistent levels (i.e., drop an item on one level, and you could go back later to retrieve it), gameplay elements like logs, inventory, skills, persistent world, leaning, hacking, rpg elements, multiple weapons and enemies, and a compelling storyline. Unlike most other first person shooters, the purpose of System Shock was not to kill everything in sight; nor was it a "find the key to move onto the next level" game. The plot was always present, but not so confining as in traditional shooters - there was almost always more than one task to accomplish. Levels were realistically designed and had logical reasons behind them. It is the principle of System Shock 2 to continue this game design. [sshock2.com]

Star Wars: Yoda's Challenge - Activity Center - Explore a galaxy of fun! Math, music and reading! Ages 6 - 8.

There's no question that Seven Kingdoms II is a richer, more fully realized game.

Based on Mel Gibson's award winning movie, Braveheart, the game recreates the atmosphere and excitement of Scotland's legendary struggle for freedom against the English invaders. Braveheart is a game of epic proportions, combining real-time strategy with 3D action to place you into the tartan of a Clan Leader in 13th Century Scotland. Compete for the loyalty of William Wallace, Robert The Bruce and dozens of other Scottish heroes. Guide your people to prosperity, form alliances, undermine enemies, participate in castle sieges and ambushes or wreak havoc on rival towns. Lead hundreds of warriors in open battles to defeat the English King and take his crown. The future of Scotland is in your hands?

Force 21 isn't a realistic wargame depicted in lifelike 3D, but rather just a game about war.

What should have been a revision of last year's superb simulation instead comes across as a half-baked rehash.

A simple, colorful, and fun high-speed romp through a land built entirely of those famous snap-together building blocks.

It has an entertaining storybook plot and is fun to play, which will make you wish it had the poise and styling of the first-rate role-playing game it doesn't even aspire to be.

An online role-playing game inspired by Celtic and Welsh mythology.

The player can control any of 4 commando members from several different 3D views and, at the same time, program tasks for the rest of the team on a tactical map. Carefully edge your way through enemy territory, hoping you aren't detected by enemy German soldiers en route. In order to survive, you need to inch your way forward, keeping out of sight, using binoculars or a sniper scope to make sure the coast is clear. [Take 2 Interactive]

Microsoft's Combat Flight Simulator has the classic aircraft from the European front. But the war in the Pacific was waged on the seas. Battle for Midway recreates the historic battles fought for control of the Coral Sea and Midway Islands. Battle for Midway is based on authentic, historic accounts and recreates the battles that helped turn the tide of war against the enemy. Following the launch of our best-selling Pacific Theatre add on, we present our second complete add-on for CFS: Battle for Midway. Similar in scope, Battle for Midway combines high-performance aircraft, extraordinary scenery and exciting new missions. Battle for Midway has all the elements of a true Combat Flight Simulator add-on: New Aircraft, New Scenery and New Missions!

Fly has it where it counts: in the cockpit and, for the most part, in the flight model.

They screwed around with Civilization and made it worse.

Darkstone essentially takes Diablo a few steps further, which can only be a good thing, right?

Are you ready? You had best be, cause it's time to get extreme the HeadGames way with extreme rodeo. Justin® supplies the boots as well as the gear, while The voice of rodeo, 8-time world champion Don Gay calls the action that's so real you'll swear you're in the arena.

Drakan is clearly one of the better games in its class, even if it doesn't seem especially original.

Perfect, AUTHENTIC versions of 6 of the most-popular, GROUND-BREAKING titles ever created. Relive the fun and excitement of playing your FAVOURITE Atari games of yesteryear, or discover these ADDICTIVE games for the first time. DECEPTIVELY EASY to play, Atari Arcade Hits Volume 1 will CHALLENGE players of all ages and skills for years to come.

Passion, energy and power, fused with commitment and professionalism are essential components of the Formula 1 lifestyle. You want the lifestyle...take control...play Official Formula 1 Racing. Schumacher...Hakkinene...Coulthard...Hil, now it's your turn...flying around the Spa circuit in the fog or around the famous streets of Monaco. Using all the official FIA data from the '98 Formula One World Championship, all 11 teams and 16 circuits are realistically represented in the highest detail for your satisfaction and enjoyment. You can experience the ultimate realism in F1 driving using 'Simulation' mode or simply have fun playing in 'Arcade' mode. The choice is yours!

Create your own dungeon empire! Dig out your underground kingdom. Populate your dungeon with a variety of beasts - such as the Skeletons, Dark Elves, Trolls and evil Warlocks. Prepare them for battle with training rooms, workshops and magical libraries. Command your hordes in frenzied battles against the invading forces of heroic good. Summon the dreaded Horned Reaper to deliver the final knockout blow to help complete your evil quest.

Even with its problems, its excellent combat system and sense of style make Jagged Alliance 2 very easy to recommend.

This contribution to an already overstuffed field of golf sims offers just one new twist in the midst of blinding mediocrity.

High-concept is one thing; bad concept is another altogether.

No effort was made to make this pitiful affair the least bit interesting.

At its heart, Rites of War proves to be fairly enjoyable if you can get past all its many rough edges.

Kingpin is a tale of revenge. Take control of a street gang and order your recruits to attack, defend or even do a little safe-cracking to pick up some needed cash. Use that cash to buy nastier weapons and take down your punk enemies in this intense first-person shooter. Being the Kingpin is half attitude and all action. Start your own gang and recruit right from the streets. If a new gang member turns out to be a punk, blast him and make room for new ones. Move up in the world, but watch out for the Kingpin; eventually you're going to have to take him on. Somewhere in a past that never crossed paths with the future lies the world of the Kingpin. Burned out buildings and urban decay are the landscape. Local gangs roam the streets, protecting their turf and scoping out opportunities.

Birth of the Federation is a good game, if you are willing to forgive the interface and the amount of micromanagement required.

Massive armies will clash. Forests and cities will burn. Tremendous magical forces will level entire fortresses in the blink of an eye. Four completely unique races are vying for control of the mythical world of Darien, each representing one of the four elements -- Earth and Air, Fire and Water. In Total Annihilation: Kingdoms, you'll take the role of one of the four immortal monarch of these nations at war. You'll rally your legions -- swordsmen, archers and knights on horseback -- under your flag. Wizards, beasts and even flame-spewing demons will will heed your every command, waging war on an epic field of battle. The game's stunning 3D terrain of forests, magic-laden ruins and expansive oceans provide a landscape of war fraught with danger, magic and ambush. [Cavedog Entertainment]

For Microsoft Flight Simulator 98!! 18 Critically acclaimed aircraft from the famed virtual skunks!!

Take a tour of Star Wars: Episode I From in-depth character profiles to cinematic secrets, this Insider's Guide will unearth what it takes to build a universe. Journey behind the magic of Star Wars: Episode I through: - Exclusive interviews with George Lucas and the production team - 2,000+ images such as concept art, "making of" shots, photo stills, and more - Theatrical trailers, selected film footage and audio clips - Over 300 pieces of original art, including rotating 3D models of major vehicles and craft - Complete screenplay with annotations - Extensive glossary with 500 entries - Hundreds of trivia questions ... plus a few new surprises and much, much more!

Descent 2 ended with you drifting helplessly in deep space. Just as your life support begins to fail, you are miraculously rescued by a group of renegade researchers. Soon after, the researchers confide that a Dr. Swietzer has been secretly developing the deadly robot virus you've encountered in the mines. Upon agreeing to help the researchers locate Swietzer, you learn that Dravis, the corporate executive who contracted you, not only is working with Swietzer, but intentionally sabotaged your warp drive, leaving you stranded in the depths of space. Rejuvenated with a desire for revenge, you focus your search for Swietzer, and eagerly await your next meeting with Dravis. The gut-wrenching Descent saga continues with more pulse-pounding action than ever before. Dive into massive subterranean strongholds and experience a whole new degree of freedom powered by the all-new Fusion engine. Test your piloting skills against an army of assault-bots using an extensive arsenal of firepower. Prepare yourself for an explosive new 3D action-experience that will turn your world INSIDE-OUT! [Interplay]

Take a ride through the cosmos with Starshot, the star juggler of the Space Circus. Your courage and skill will be challenged as you battle to overcome Wolfgang von Ravel, the evil boss of your crooked competitor - the Virtua Circus. Only you can save the Space Circus from extinction! Total freedom of movement in a world of rich 3D graphics! Starshot can walk, run, talk, jump, swim and fly, while shooting stars that he can control! Featuring more than 300 "cosmical" characters from a variety of planets!

It plays very much like Need for Speed III, but with some extra play modes and one big added feature.

Carmen Sandiego is stealing the world's knowledge! Outwit Carmen Sandiego's cohorts in a series of fast-paced challenges that test your knowledge in a variety of subjects. Play on your own or with up to three other ambitious ACME agents. Travel to exotice locations. where the only way to recover the world's knowledge is to "ThinkQuick."

Like nothing you've ever experienced before...Hunt dangerous prey like Giant Raptors, Saber tooth Tigers, Lions, crocodiles, or the infamous T-rex. Choose between 6 different weapons - among them an AK-47, Twin Pistols, a Longbow, or an X weapon. Go back through time and hunt the most challenging prey of prehistoric yesteryear, or go head to head with rare game like the bull elephant on the plains of early 20th Century Africa.

3 completely different nations on one planet - will it work out? Control the blue Pimmons, the wild Amazons, or the insectoid Sajiki and create your kingdom on the planet Lukkat. Direct the fate of a whole nation and make them control the planet. Be a founder of cities and ensure their growth and prosperity. Your nation requires not only food, it also wants to be kept in good mood through pubs, theatres, circuses and orgy dens. Push forward research and trade. The correct diplomatic strategy protects you from sudden attacks. But to be prepared - fighting will be inevitable.

Dweep is a new real-time interactive puzzle game for Windows. The goal of the game is to guide a humorous furry creature named Dweep through a series of thirty challenging logic puzzles. Every level is laid out with obstacles and useful items such as mirrors, wrenches, fans, and water buckets. You command Dweep to collect special items, which can be used to alter the environment to make it safe for Dweep to pass. Dweep's environment is highly interactive, and you can manipulate every object in multiple ways. Each level introduces a new skill to master, and many levels have multiple solutions. Designed to be fun for all ages, Dweep features an intuitive interface that is simple enough for young children while still providing challenging gameplay for adults. Dweep makes all thirty levels accessible from a single screen, so you can tackle them in any order.

It might seem rough around the edges once in a while, but nevertheless, MechWarrior 3 is a worthy successor to one of the best games of the decade.

Heavy Gear II is the most impressive game yet in the giant robot genre.

Casual Rayman fans will want to pass on this collection, while die-hards and aspiring level designers will have a good time.

Return to Na Pali arrives approximately one year after the introduction of its parent product.

A slightly improved Might and Magic is better than no Might and Magic at all.

The real shame of it is there is a fine, fine flight simulator at the core of Aggressor.

While this game may look cute, it is in fact as sophisticated and enjoyable as the very best strategy games out there.

The problem isn't that the concept isn't good or that the game couldn't have been fun, it's that Access and Microsoft took a good idea and ran all of about ten yards with it.

Hole for hole, it offers as much challenge and fun as you could hope for in a golf sim.

It actually manages to deliver a fair dose of fun - though not necessarily for the long run, and not necessarily for everyone.

The game's best features are all but lost behind a poorly designed interface, insidious crash bugs, and a handful of design flaws.

Ultimate 8 Ball offers most everything you could want in a pool game.

In the southern ocean on a remote island is a huge research institute called "Desire". An institute built by the large, world renowned financial group, Grandchester Foundation. It's rumored they are involved in military-related research, but what it is exactly is kept a carefully guarded secret. For this reason, a journalist for SNT, Albert Macdgul visits "Desire" in order to collect information for a story. He's one of the rare few who have been granted access to "Desire". So it's in high spirits that he sets forth to complete his story. While at "Desire" he meets a girl named Tina, who is suffering from memory loss. She is destined to change his fate forever. Murder, bomb threats, mysteries shadowing her existence... How far will the chaos go?

Although the game starts on a fun and promising note, Operation Trivia quicklycomes to resemble one of Dr. Evil's botched plots to take over the world.

Ubi Soft's racing simulator puts you behind the wheel of an authentic F1 racer.

Being a Jedi, at least in this gameworld, is not all it's cracked up to be.

It has a little Star Wars flair to add to its appeal, but the pure racing action alone is enough to make this game a rewarding experience.

As a hero of the Battle of Naboo, you've been called before the Gungan High Council to handle a critical mission. Their city is threatened by overpopulation, and they must establish a new colony on a nearby moon. But the moon is desolate and can't support them. The Gungans need you to create a new world filled with fantastic creatures and plants from across the galaxy. You must discover how these alien animals and plants interact and how they depend on each other to live. Only when you have an ecologically sound environment can a new Gungan city truly thrive. The fate of an entire civilization rests in your hands. Because, on the moon of Naboo, the most powerful force to nature is you.

The time is 60 AD. The Roman Empire is at the height of its power, under the rule of the cruel Emperor Nero. The isle of Britannia is wracked by rebellion against its Roman masters, as the Celtic tribes ransack city after city. In the depths of the wilderness, the village of Nethergate, forgotten and ignored, is hatching a conspiracy. They will conspire with the faery kingdoms, the dark, secret, wild powers, to destroy their Roman conquerors. Magic is dying, but there is enough of it left to put an end the the Empire. Your job is to help them. Or, your job is to stop them. In Nethergate, the newest role-playing game from Spiderweb Software, the makers of the award-winning Exile series, you can play as either the Romans or the Celts, seeing both sides of this epic battle. The quests, puzzles, and the way the characters react to you will be completely different. It's like two games in one! No matter which side you play, Nethergate has beautiful 3-D graphics, an elegant interface, a huge world, based on historical research, and dozens of cunning towns, fortresses, and dungeons. Nethergate has dozens of characters and over 150,000 words of plotting and dialogue, designed to immerse you in a strange, magical, lost world.

Even though Tales of the Sword Coast doesn't extend the storyline of the original game, the new areas added by the expansion pack are varied and well designed.

3 brain-bending blockbusters in one box! If your dreams are haunted by chain-reaction combos, don't come near this box! You may never sleep again once you load up three of the greatest puzzlers ever!

The game features an excellent and robust spell system, but gameplay itself is chaotic, messy, and simple to a fault.

When you slam the pedal to the floor and kick one of these high-priced monstersinto first gear, you will feel like you're out on the track bumping andscraping with the big boys.

Where the game deviates from the norm, and succeeds beyond expectations, is in its rendering of three distinct viewpoints and its effective re-creation of the film series' unrelieved sense of dread.

Apache Havoc offers a great mix of realism and approachability, so that hard-core fans and novices alike should find a lot to like in the game.

Baseball Edition 2000 is more of a "my favorite team just got whipped in real life so I think I'll take out my aggressions on the computer's weak AI" sort of game.

It's plagued with a crummy interface, frustrating controls, and no real strategic depth.

I've never had this much trouble making a car go where I wanted it to.

Despite its promises of high adventure and pirate riches, Corsairs winds up nickel-and-diming itself to death.

Mass Destruction! Use tactical nuclear weapons to level entire city regions. The most realistic weather environments ever created. Changing weather effects including: rain, snow, hail, and wind. Extreme temperatures affect flight performance. Fly it yourself or let the world's most advanced fighter do it for you!

For fans of Railroad Tycoon II who may have exhausted the original scenarios and campaigns, The Second Century adds some hefty new challenges.

A good adventure can overcome shoddy graphics or a clunky interface with an imaginative plot and interesting gameplay. Shattered Light, unfortunately, has neither.

The Operational Art of War II is a continuation and enhancement, not a radical revision, of designer Norm Koger's ambitious operational wargame.