Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, and now hunted by cops and the mob. A man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain with this much-anticipated 3rd-person shooter. [Rockstar Games]

A cataclysmic evil is tearing the magical world of Chandar in two. Control a young warrior and assemble a party of heroes, engaging in desperate battle and labyrinthine mystery as you explore this shattered realm. Discover the dark mysteries of the past and become the savior of a world so big, the adventure is boundless... [Ubi Soft]

Jak and Daxter are quite a comic duo! Jak's the strong, silent type of hero, while Daxter's the obnoxious comic nut! The adventure takes place across a massive piece of continuous coastline - you can explore freely, with no loading screens and no waiting time. All characters and environmental elements exist in real time and have incredibly smart A.I.; you can't ignore or hide from enemies, they will follow you everywhere. ("Which is supposed to be a good thing?") [Sony]

Includes classic Namco arcade hits such as Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian, Dig Dug and Pole Position. But the fun doesn't stop there, since Namco has added all new arrangement modes plus other hidden games. [Namco]

The names speak for themselves: Hulk Hogan, Bret "Hitman" Hart, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Rob Van Dam, Terry Funk, The Road Warriors, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka , Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, Ted DiBiase, The Iron Sheik, "King Kong" Bundy, and George "The Animal" Steele, just to name a few.

With its exhibition, season, tournament, training camp, and general manager modes, GameDay 2002 is improved in all areas and allows the player to customize individual AI components.

A darkness is gathering in the sprawling port town of Baldur's Gate. Members of the deteriorating city have been found dead, people fear leaving home, and rumors abound of a thieves' guild civil war brewing beneath the streets of the city. The player, down on his luck and carrying little other than a sword strapped to his back, comes fresh to the town and becomes all that stands in the way of the greatest threat ever to strike Baldur's Gate and the Sword Coast. [Interplay]

Manage your team for up to 15 seasons as Chris Berman and Tom Jackson go "Inside the Numbers" to breakdown your games. Create free agents or edit existing players with an in-depth Player Editor. The game includes updated 2001 season rosters for all 31 NFL teams.

The story of a young mercenary named Leise, who has inadvertently angered the God of Light by removing the mystical Treasure Orb from its sacred pedestal. As punishment, the God of Light forever separates his soul from his body until he atones for his sins by helping the people of Walondia. However, without a physical body of his own, the only way to change the fates of the people is to possess them. Ultimately, Leise must confront the evil power responsible for the darkness that has befallen Walondia. [Atlus]

Take to the skies as Cael Cyndar, the powerful and heroic Dragon, through sixteen single-player and cooperative campaign levels. Features eight unique and fully interactive environments and six unique head-to-head multiplayer levels including Egg Hunt, Feeding Frenzy, and Dragon Duel. [3DO]

Dive into battlefield action with over 20 intense stages and 40 playable warriors. More than 10 stages of varying sizes and objectives have been added to the original game in addition to more troop types, such as the powerful elephant cavalry. [KOEI]

Welcome to Jet Ski® Riders - Experience the thrill of competitive Jet Ski® racing as you launch off realistic crashing waves, speed over jump ramps and perform spectacular freestyle tricks. Race through the beaches of Florida, the fjords of New Zealand, the canals of Venice and more. [Eidos Interactive]

Chief O?Leary has mysteriously closed the summit of Mt. Garrick to all boarders and is trying desperately to drive them away. As the young and rebellious Naya, players will shred, jib and stomp sick tricks in the first ever mission-based snowboarding game. Free ride this vast mountain and unlock restricted areas on your way to the summit. But be prepared, Chief O?Leary will not go down without a fight. [THQ]

Mr. Burns is up to his greedy ways again, purchasing the Springfield Transit Corporation and jacking up the fares. Refusing to shell out the high rates, Springfield citizens are forced into humorous Simpsons "road rage" as they brave commuters, jam-packed back-routes and the challenge to make enough money to buy back the Transit Corporation before time runs out. No time for donuts, Homer. [Electronic Arts]

Perhaps best described as a "Life Simulation," Save the Homeland's object is to successfully save the village from being turned into a resort. Construction begins in a year, so you must find a way to save your homeland before that. The game features nine possible successful endings. [Natsume]

Utilizing songs from major artists, players mix and remix songs through each of eight different instrument types. If remixed correctly, players can freestyle to create their own music. With 6 unique game modes, top hits from major bands, stunning 3D graphics, and video sequences of your favorite bands, FREQUENCY stays in tune with "the most immersive musical gameplay experience ever." [SCEA]

The Sega Sports NFL franchise makes its PS2 debut with such new features as its intelligent passing/catching system providing for greater accuracy in pass play timing and execution, and advanced in-game effects such as natural outdoor lighting that casts real-time stadium shadows onto the field.

Square off against more than 30 Superstars in 60 different match types. Perform bone-shattering finishers - from The Rock Bottom to The Stone Cold Stunner - as you annihilate opponents with more than a 1,000 different moves. [THQ]

When Frogger makes a wish on a falling star, the Fairy Frogmother appears and tells him he should follow his heart's desire. She grants him three gifts: a Magic Bag that can hold many items, the power to see Fairies and Magic Items, and protection from serious harm. With her advice and support, Frogger gathers up his courage and sets off in search of the adventure of a lifetime. [Konami]

The legend has existed for centuries. Very few have survived to tell their account of terror. But we know, the Vampire is real. Grab a friend and the GunCon2 and experience the shoot'em up action. Namco puts you in the role of the vampire hunter. Includes a special training mode, an adventure mode, and other hidden features. [Namco]

Exclusively features 10-time Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath and 3-time X Games Freestyle MX gold medallist Travis Pastrana. Race on 25 super-sized tracks - baja, indoor supercross, freestyle and outdoor motocross. Play as one of 7 pro riders in a quick freestyle tournament or through the championship mode. Attempt over 24 different stunts, including nac-nacs, supermans, fender grabs, 360s and barrel rolls. [Acclaim]

Tarzan?s peaceful world falls under siege as a mad Victorian scientist and vicious poachers descend upon the jungle to brutally capture his animal allies. As the primal action hero Tarzan, you must rely on your raw animal instinct and extreme action skills to maneuver through the dense jungle and rescue your animal friends. [Ubi Soft]

Ride the mountain as six-time X-Games gold medalist Shaun Palmer or 9 other top pros in real-to-life racing competitions and freestyle snowboarding. Pull off hundreds of trick combos in real-life locations like Kirkwood and Donner Ski Ranch. [Activision]

Get behind the wheel of a 60 foot long, 20 ton, 18-wheeled beast and buckle up as you haul tail from New York to California and everywhere in between. The PS2 version supports the Driving Force Racing Wheel, the Logitech steering wheel employed with with "Gran Turismo 3."

Race one of 15 different souped-up radio-controlled cars, each with unique stunt, grip, and power ratings, around 24 different tracks.

The devious plans of a criminal mastermind once again threaten to bring the world's greatest nations to their knees and only one man can save them. The game's mix of intense first-person action and white-knuckle driving levels will transport the player to exotic locations where they will come face-to-face with the world's most dangerous villains. Only the clever use of firepower and tricks of the spycraft trade will allow them to save the world. [Electronic Arts]

Features more than 300 Division I-A teams from 31 national conferences; improved Touch Shooting Controls and an all new Backdown move for maneuvering in the inside game; Team-specific playbooks of offensive and defensive strategies; and Play-by-Play commentary from Eddie Doucette and Billy Packer on color. [SCEA]

Since the incident on Shadow Moses Island, Metal Gear's top-secret technology has been leaked into the black market through the machinations of Revolver Ocelot. As a result, countless variations of Metal Gears have sprung up in every corner of the globe, making the weapon an increasingly common component of the armed forces of nuclear powers. In the midst of all of this, Solid Snake, now a member of the anti-Metal Gear group "Philanthropy," has learned that a new prototype Metal Gear has been developed by the U.S. Marines and is being transported in secret to an unknown destination. To learn more about this new machine, Snake must infiltrate the transport, disguised as a tanker, as it makes its way down the Hudson River. Just as Snake is about to begin his mission, however, the ship is seized by a mysterious and well-armed group bent on stealing the new Metal Gear for their own, nefarious purposes. [Konami]

As John Mullins, decorated Vietnam Vet, you must use any means necessary to find and secure three stolen warheads. Track and stop the terrorist organization responsible for the theft before they can carry out their threat to national security. Dispatch as many terrorists, skinheads, and enemy soldiers as necessary to complete your mission. [Majesco]

One of the best-selling games of all time, Half-Life has been completely redesigned for PlayStation2, with advanced graphic upgrades, more characters, and new multiplayer cooperative games. So why not head back into the Black Mesa Federal Research Facility as Gordon Freeman for some more FPS carnage?

Based on the Sylvester Stallone film, Driven features eight teams, 12 drivers each with distinct personalities and driving styles. Surrounded by fast cars, fame, money, and women, drive as Jimmy Bly and Joe Tanto of 'Team Spirit'. Pitted against their archrivals, Beau Brandenburg and Max Manley, gamers will fight for survival. [bam! Entertainment]

Choose from over 44 characters from an arsenal of fighters from the Capcom and SNK fighting universes and customize your fighting style with even more fighting ?Grooves.? [Capcom]

Victorious Boxers uses a state-of-the art graphics engine to get you as close to the ring as you'll ever want to get. Progress through the amateur and Pro ranks with the help of your personal trainer. Listen to him, study your opponents fighting tactics and strategies and head into the ring to see if you can out swing and out think him. [Empire Interactive]

Second-generation rider physics provide more in-air and on-snow user control. Compete in the World Circuit, go head-to-head in the unique Showoff (trick) versions of nine courses on the World Circuit, or just kick it in Free Ride. New Garibaldi and Alaska courses let you get more vertical and catch more air, while all the original courses have some new surprises. [Electronic Arts]

Speed through the water while busting freestyle tricks on a Sea-Doo. Splashdown is a high quality visual experience associated with realistic water physics and Sea-Doo handling. 18 lush real-world environments and 8 wild characters with their own signature tricks complete the game play. [Infogrames]

The Ace Combat series soars once again. Experience aerial combat like never before. A brand new gripping storyline and 18 fabulous missions will keep pilots-to-be on the edge of their seats. Released as "Distant Thunder" in UK & Europe. [Namco]

Dr. Cortex, a beaten genius, creates something so devious and so underhanded that the entire world will fall to its feet in fear. By harnessing the destructive energies of earth, fire, air and water he creates Crunch, a Super-Bandicoot that is ready to demolish all that lies before him. Will Crash and Coco be up to the challenge? [Universal]

With all-new "open passing," you have more control and precision than ever before. Find a breaking forward with a perfect 40-yard ball into open space, embarrass the tightest defense with cunning one-twos, or fool any keeper with deep swerving crosses. [Electronic Arts]

A high-energy arcade style racer in which you're rewarded for near-misses and the more risks you take. Civilians steer clear! Over 300 vehicles fill the streets and highways making reckless racing and wild demolition a certainty. [Acclaim]

Raziel returns to various eras of Nosgoth's dark past in his relentless pursuit of Kain. Encounter new enemies as you unearth the mysteries of Nosgoth's ancient races, and expose the schemes behind the corruption of the Pillars, and the vampire genocide. [Eidos Interactive]

Challenge up to four friends in online competitions over a LAN or the Internet. Take them on in both Trick Attack and Graffiti modes. [Activision]

Work for an elite band of smugglers delivering contraband, escaping the authorities and attacking rivals in the most volatile warzones on earth. Make the drop, hit the nitro boost and get across the border before all hell breaks loose! [Rockstar Games]

Assume the role of 58 licensed FIM Motocross riders on 24 exclusive bikes attacking 23 licensed FIM Motocross tracks in fourteen countries. Over thirty stunts are available to every rider.

Low-post controls let you move, shoot and dunk with more versatility than ever before. Franchise mode allows you to build the next great NBA dynasty over several seasons. New cut scenes focus on player-to-player and player-to-referee interaction. Legendary players bring their skills to today's NBA for some classic matchups. [EA Sports]

Become Batman with blistering martial arts combos, over 500 unique animated moves, and a multi-functional cape with its own A.I. Wield such goodies as Batarangs, Batgrapples, Flash Bombs, Remote Charges, Batcuffs, Nets, the Batlauncher, Batscope, and more. [Ubi Soft]

Designed by the team that created the original "Tomb Raider," Project Eden puts the player in control of an elite 4-person team of Urban Protection Agency members called in to investigate a bizarre equipment malfunction at the Real Meat factory.

Players are put at the heart of their very own gangster movie, and let loose in a fully-realised 3 dimensional city with a cast of hundreds, 50 plus vehicles, ranging from sports cars to ice cream trucks and from boats to buses, 3 hours of music, including opera, reggae, house, drum and bass, pop and disco, and a huge array of street ready weapons. [Rockstar Games]

Drop-in on a gnarly Fiddlesticks 30-foot wave of have fun sessions with Sandy Beach?s 3-4 foot sets as one of 9 world-class surfers. Packed with ultra-realistic moves, players will be stoked as they pull off round-house cutbacks, lippers, floaters, and catch unreal barrel rides. [Ubi Soft]

Design your own exotic supercar in the Styling Studio or choose one of 9 elite vehicles including the Salem S7 and the Lotus Concept Vehicle M220 to race on 23 courses in 7 cities, each with multiple routes and shortcuts. [Activision]

Puts you in the cockpits of eight fighter jets, including the F-18 Hornet, F-14 Tomcat, and the F-22 Raptor. Fly 36 missions in three major areas: the Persian Gulf, Asia, and Russian Arctic. Choose from three difficulty settings and learn the ropes in the training session, or take off on a customized mission with the Quick Start option. [Titus]

In a large American metropolis, a man named Dante, a private investigator of the supernatural, is seeking revenge for the death of his mother and brother. The world is waiting, for Dante is no ordinary man, and with his father's sword in hand, he must enter the demon realm and avenge mankind. [Capcom]

A deadly new adversary has struck at all the principal nations, paralyzing the world. The world's allied forces immediately call for a global summit, merging their weapons resources and technologies into a clandestine project entitled Operation Phoenix. [Eidos Interactive]

Includes over 50 drivers (Gordon, Earnhardt Jr., Jarrett, and unlockable NASCAR® Busch Series drivers) and all 23 tracks from the NASCAR Winston Cup® series and allows you to Create-A-Car and earn money and sponsors to build your own racing dynasty. [EA Sports]

The fusion of human exoskeletons with "kinetic skins" to create a cycle you wear rather than drive is the concept behind Kinetica, a racer which requires you to perform a variety of tricks, stunts and combos to outpace the competition.

The game comprises of 12 stages each over 25km long. Multiple routes will allow the player to select the best path through the terrain on a journey across North Africa, from the jungle on the coast, through savannah and scrub to rolling sand dunes and the wonders of Egypt. [Acclaim]

Battle Imhotep and his legions of mummies! Avoid torrents of water and death-defying traps! Go on a wild blimp ride and fight atop a double-decker bus! But can you survive long enough to face The Scorpion King? [Universal]

Engage in high stakes racing from Monaco to Monza and take on the most intelligent and daring racers to hit the Formula One circuit. Includes All the drivers, tracks and teams from the official FIA 2001 Formula OneWorld Championship. [EA Sports]

In an unexpected twist of fate, the spirit of an evil king is unleashed and possesses the shadow of an innocent young boy named Ari. In one magical moment, Ari's life is turned upside down. Wielding the burden of the evil ghostly being. Ari must journey across a wonderfully animated, whimsical world in order to free his shadow. [Sony]

A unique skateboarding/adventure game that pits you against "Gawoo," mysterious alien creatures. Comes with a "fingerboard" controller, a special analog controller attachment. Unlock different parts of the City ("New San Francisco") using eight wacky characters. [KOEI]

Two-player light gun action is here. Namco brings the arcade hit home, complete with GunCon2 for added excitement. Two player split-screen or link mode or One player double-gun mode. Includes extra game features for additional challenges. [Namco]

In the Spirit world where evil prevails, Casper must use all of his ghostly powers to defeat Kibosh's wicked plot to rule all. Traveling by flight through mysterious portals, Casper will discover phantom dimensions where he must destroy the haunting spirits that are out to stop his mission. [TDK Mediactive]

A beautiful high-resolution 2D fighter featuring 14 wildly different combatants and an odd variety of weapons that redefine the term "unconventional."

A "Mario Kart"-style game in which the characters are not speaking in any known language, but a made up language they call Lego-ese. [Lego Media]

Assume the role of historical Chinese general Liu Bei of the Shu kingdom whose ultimate goal is the destruction of the Cao Cao, the leader of the Wei kindgom in order to rescue his lost love and claim his opponenet's land. New "Agen Technology" allows for 500 soldiers on-screen at a given time.

Dynamic camera action, realistic fish behavior and beautiful graphics immerse players in "hawg" heaven. Experience intense tournament action as you strive to qualify as one of 50 anglers competing for the title of world champion. [THQ]

Players assume the role of James, who receives a cryptic letter from his wife (who has been dead for 3 years) beckoning him to meet her in Silent Hill, a place that holds great meaning for the couple. The mystery of the letter compels him to return to the surreal horror and all-too-real danger in Silent Hill.

Assume the role of Ico, a courageous young boy born with horns who has been delivered to a mysterious castle to be sacrificed so that, according to legend, the community will be saved. Attempt to escape the grounds and save a princess through a variety of mazes, brainteasers, and other puzzles.

The follow-up to the 2001 game features all eleven teams, 22 drivers, and 17 tracks of the 2001 Formula One season.

The latest installment in the series lets players breed, train and fight with the monsters they control. New monsters are bred by pairing two existing ones or spawned from music CDs, movie DVDs or game discs. Players train and care for their monsters, much like a virtual pet. Later, they enroll their monsters into tournaments, where they battle for prizes and fame. [Tecmo]

Based on the arcade classic, Spy Hunter combines explosive combat, action-racing, and mission-based game play as you drive the G-6155 Interceptor, capable of morphing on-the-fly into a jet-powered speed boat, jet watercraft, or motorcycle to escape and evade enemy fire. [Midway]

The PlayStation 2 version features include Career Mode, allowing you to compete for the Stanley Cup for 10 consecutive years and build a true hockey dynasty. Also included are Quick Game, Season, Playoffs, Shootout, and Tournament modes. [EA Sports]

Extreme, arcade-style 3-on-3 hockey action featuring "on fire" pucks, players, and teams, "big" player models, fantasy stadiums, along with exhibition, championship, and franchise modes.

Using weapons like the Thermal Vision Scope and X-Ray Scope (without the use of a light gun peripheral), Dark Silhouette pits the player against enemy terrorists in four single & two-player modes of play, including Story, Shooting Range, Duel, and Original.

Climb on for a little high-speed snowmobile racing (and some hand-to-hand combat) with 19 characters/sleds to choose from, and 12 available tracks to tear up within race, training, battle, and arcade modes.

The latest game set in the Army Men universe is a 3D action/adventure which finds photojournalist Vikki G. and sidekick Leo the lion in a quest to rescue her boyfriend Sarge from the clutches of the notorious Blue spy Bridget Bleu.

The only football game with NFL Quarterback Challenge Mode, which features four head-to-head events: Speed and Mobility, Accuracy, Long Distance Throw, and Read & Recognition. Play as an active QB or as a retired great such as Elway, Marino, Young, Kelly, and Simms.

Rearing its head for the first time on the PS2, the latest incarnation of DMFB features eight levels ("4x bigger than before") in vert, dirt, street, and park riding, with ten multiplayer games and a roster of pros including the usual suspects: Ryan, Rick, and Dave himself.

"This is the unusual story of an unusual little girl," the game begins. Play as cute little Linda who -- using only her scarf which has been imbued with incredible powers -- must save her 12 sisters who have been possessed by the demons of vanity.

Use brute force and 12 trucks (including the Hummer® Dodge® T-Rex, Ford® Bronco) to fight for off-road supremacy in three untamed racing environments including Moab UT, Yosemite CA, and Big Island HI, where you'll confront high-speed jumps, wild shortcuts, and serious off-road obstacles within three different checkpoint-style race modes at each location.

In this fourth game of the "Resident Evil" series, Claire Redfield attempts to track down her brother Chris, who went missing during his investigation of the Umbrella Corp., which is responsible for those pesky zombie outbreaks throughout the series. It also comes complete with a playable demo of Capcom's next big thing, "Devil May Cry."

Race over 70 licensed cars (including 30 new vehicles from the 2000 race such as the Viper Team Oreca, Corvette Racing, and Team Cadillac); 12 real-world tracks; unique "Day-to-Night-to-Day" racing with changing weather patterns; newly animated drivers and pit crew; advanced AI; new car settings and real-time lighting. [Infogrames]

"Wipeout Fusion" is in for some competition (if it is ever released!) with this anti-gravity racer which moves at 60 frames per second and features three modes (league, arcade, and time-trial) and two-player split-screen racing within a playable field of up to 12 bikes.

Choose from over 100 cars and 120 customizable parts as you make you way through 25 city, jungle, desert, and underwater (yes, underwater) courses in the game known as "Choro Q HG" in Japan.

Another age takes place five years after Leos Klain's coup on Mars. The Earth Government is struggling with the powerful Corporations for control of the planet - and they desperately need the help from the Ravens. Players take the role of these Ravens - mercenaries who fight for the highest bidders. The game features 100 new missions, a split-screen vs. mode, and 10 billion possible parts combinations.