While the tracks are unquestionably beautiful, they are far too short.

Graphical flaws aside, USAF continues a revered tradition of accessible and diverse Jane's flight simulations.

Warcraft II Battle.net Edition is the continuation of the ruthless clash between the armies of the noble humans and the brutish orcs. As the ruler of a medieval empire, you must learn to carefully manage your limited resources while engaging in real-time tactical warfare over land, sea, and air. This version of the classic real-time strategy game combines the original Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness and the Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal expansion set with free Internet play over Battle.net. Up to eight opponents from around the world can compete for dominance.

This is a scaled-down, greatly simplified version of the original.

Its longer, more complex campaigns and enhanced map editing features seem better suited to zealous Heroes fanatics than to casual fans.

Though the 3D graphics can occasionally lead to command and control problems, the game is based on a good underlying system.

Talk to your Catz! Journey to the four corners of the world with Catz 4. Explore exciting new lands. Train and play with your Catz in adventurous Play Scenes. And Voice Recognition adds a whole new dimension of interactions with your Catz!

Fast Arcade Action so Real You'll Swear You're in the Old, Wild West! A ruthless gang of outhaws has taken the town of Red River by storm. As the Sheriff, it's your job to lock them up, but they're not going down without a fight! Shoot it out with the baddest in the business, including Jessie James, Clay Allison, Black Bart and Billy the Kid! It's a Wild West Shoutout Featuring: *4 Fast-Action Levels *4 Difficulty Settings *Authentic Colt Firearms *Dynamic 3D Environments *Limitless Target Practice

8 Ball. 9 Ball. Chameleon Ball? Oh, sure... you can practice your standard 45-degree bank shots and your pinch kisses all day long in a game of Eight Ball or Rotation (Cool Pool has five classic games on a gorgeously-rendered table). But where else can you call "Rocket Ball, corner pocket"? Only with Cool Pool, where Chameleon balls take on the color of the ball that strikes them and five very non-traditional games put a whole new spin on pool strategy and fun. It's Pool with Attitude! If you're a purist, you'll love Cool Pool's elegant interface, super-accurate physics, and multiplayer option that lets you challenge other players FREE over the Internet. If you're looking for a quick game loaded with action and suspense, you'll love Cool Pool's specifically shaped tables and special effects. What other pool hall has exploding balls and flying coins? Chalk it up to pure fun.

Starfleet Command is undoubtedly the best combat-oriented Trek game yet.

Railroad Tycoon II, based on the award-winning original for PC, steamrolls onto Sega Dreamcast with a boxcar load of new enhancements. Control 40 plus cargo types using over 60 different train engines from around the world and establish transportation empires while outmaneuvering fellow robber barons. Play the Stock Market, manage your resources and watch as your empire grows throughout history.

Watto's pit droids must get to the Podraces, but they need your help! Guide these manic mechanics through mind-bending mazes and puzzles as you race through Tatooine's treacherous environments. With this crew, chaos is on the move!

Cast down to the material world, the mysterious entity 'Raziel' seeks vengeance for betrayal by his master: Kain. Cursed to stalk the dark realms of Nosgoth, he must slay his undead brethren; only then can he absorb their souls for the energy he craves. Moving between the spectral and material plane, Raziel must negotiate puzzles, overcome traps and defy blood-chilling enemies to reach his goal - the final battle with Kain!

So what the heck does OFFLINE mean anyway? it's OFFHAND it's OFFBEAT it's OFF THE WALL It's the smartest, boldest trivia from YOU DON'T KNOW JACK the net show. Don't know the Internet from a fishnet? We downloaded the funny for you, so you don't have to go online. Offline is bursting with fast-paced trivia, a fresh look and a brand-new question type based on actual player feedback. Go Offline and take a spin with the quiz show party game where high culture and pop culture collide. 1000 QUESTIONS The best of the net show plus 200 all-new questions. These questions take the suck out of succulent! PISSED-ABOUT-A-QUESTION question JACK fans tell us how we screwed up, and we turn their letters into an all-new question. Flame us? I don't think so! 1, 2 OR 3 PLAYERS Duke it out on 1 keyboard - start a chat room in your very own home.

The learning adventure begins! Steve, Blue and friends need help searching for the treasure chest that holds the keys to the Land of Great Discover! Join the treasure hunt to help Steve solve new Blue's Clues and collect a series of treasure scrolls hidden by Treasure Bug. Explore Steve's neighborhood, play learning games and more or your quest to uncover the many surprises that await.

It has two tragic flaws, and these problems are so overwhelming that the good parts seem wasted.

Deported to a harsh desert world, exiles have struggled for three thousand years to regain the stars. Now it's up to you to guide them home through a brutal empire bent on annihilation. Homeworld boasts amazing ship graphics and gorgeous deep-space vistas, a unique command and navigation interface and white-knuckle real-time strategy. [Sierra]

It demonstrates why the Madden series has remained on top for ten years - and also why its competitors think they can topple the mighty champion.

Strap on your skates, grab your stick and head out onto the ice for some hockey action in Electronic Arts' NHL 2000. Play as any of the 28 teams in the NHL, including the 1999 expansion team the Atlanta Thrashers. Every team has authentic players whose abilities are based on their reallife stats. Play an exhibition game or play for bragging rights in the Stanley Cup playoffs or a 4 to 16team tournament. You can also take your team through up to ten seasons of hockey action and try to build a dynasty worthy of the greatest in history.

It seems silly to malign a game about the undead by calling it lifeless, but that's exactly Shadow Man's problem.

Its new features can be easily taken for granted, while its new campaign feels familiar enough that MechCommander Gold ends up just as frustrating as the original.

When it's happening, it looks and feels like real NFL football.

While the individual pieces may be a bit weak on their own, the overall experience is satisfying and worthwhile.

It could very well be the best racing sim ever.

Back in full force is Tom Clancy's hallmark realism and suspense in Rogue Spear™, the sequel to PC Gamer's 1998 Action Game of the Year - Rainbow Six™. Rogue Spear straddles the razor's edge separating justice from the dark forces of geopolitical turmoil. It blends spine-tingling tactics and explosive action into intense counter-terrorist warfare. Lead the RAINBOW team of elite multi-national special operatives against two deadly terrorist organizations. Life or death missions will take you to real world settings across the globe, including a Jumbo Jet airplane and the Museum of Art. Rogue Spear seems so real, you'll be yelling "Tango Down" in your sleep for weeks.

It's little more than a cosmetic overhaul to an already classic product.

It successfully combines various turn-based strategy and role-playing elements from existing games to create an enjoyable, satisfying experience.

When it comes to re-creating the experience of playing pool and giving you plenty of ways to do it, Expert Pool delivers the goods.

Napoleon 1813 is a game that is long on innovation but critically short on polish and tuning.

Silver is simplified by the removal or retooling of much of the complex stat-based baggage of its console RPG brethren.

The developers have stayed true to the Sinistar's arcade roots, somewhat to the detriment of the final product.

Hold on, folks! Somebody done ticked off that deer again, and this time it's personal! Doctor Doolittle said it best ,"Hell hath no fury like a deer scorned." How true it is. In Deer Avenger 2, our hero is taken from heartbroken to hell-bent in the blink of an eye when a few moronic hunters turn his hot doe-date into road kill!

Racing insanity! Over 40 original tracks, 11 official World Rally Championship cars, tracks in 8 worldwide locations, realistic race physics and smooth car handling, diverse terrain such as jungles, canyons, deserts, mountains and more, unstable weather patterns like rain, fog, snow and cloudy. Adjust car performance characteristics to suit varied road conditions. Bonus and hidden cars and tracks to unlock!

All aboard for another challenging day in the wonderfully whirly-bird world of TrainTown. Can you deliver the ingredients to the cookie factory across town? Will you be able to sort all of the cars coming down the tracks in their proper order? How about helping to erect the Eiffel Tower in the frozen tundra? TrainTown will delight you with more than 70 challenging assignments as you work your way up the ladder from Caboose Washer to Whistle Blower.

Tiberian Sun takes few risks, and feels and plays just like the original Command & Conquer.

The story helps make even its silliest puzzle seem relevant and the game comprises an enormous world populated with interesting characters.

It's an arcade-style tank shooter that handles decently enough at first but winds up tripping over its treads after a while.

The ultimate games for your brain! Solve the puzzle. Save the world! Ages 10 and Up. Play on AdventureLink.

Re-Volt has its share of problems and ends up being only decent when it could have been great.

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]