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Game Releases for Week Ending 4/11/05

6th November 2005, 9:49pm
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PC:

Star Wars: Battlefront II
Star Wars Battlefront II takes the best-selling Star Wars video game of all time one Imperial-walker step forward with all-new space combat, playable Jedi, and never-before-seen environments straight out of the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith film. Also available on PS2 and Xbox.

Counter Strike: Source
Counter-Strike: Source contains the latest online games from Valve. Blending single elimination, team-based gameplay with the notion of an economy to produce an online action experience of incredible depth and realism, Counter-Strike is the most played multi-player online action game in the world. This is a CD ROM version - get the DVD ROM here.

Vietcong 2
Vietcong 2 is a FPS set against the background of the 1968 Tet Offensive, in and around the ancient city of Hue during the Vietnam War. Brought to life through a gritty story compiled from first hand accounts and memories of Special Forces and Infantry servicemen stationed in Hue during the assault.

City of Villains
Are You Destined for Great Evil? City of Villains is the standalone sequel to critically acclaimed MMORPG City of Heroes. Using a staggering assortment of new powers, abilities, and customization options, players can now experience sinister game play from the other side of the mask. Get the Collector's Edition here.

Age of Empires 3
Welcome to the New World of Strategy! It's the dawn of a new age in real-time strategy (RTS) games. A brave New World is rising – a hostile yet beautiful world, filled with innovative gameplay, new strategic scenarios, eye-searing graphics and much more.

Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species Expansion
With the Endangered Species expansion pack, you’ll care for and enjoy some of the rarest animals in the world. See if you have what it takes to bring these unique animals back from the brink of extinction.

Football Manager 2006
Football Manager 2006 for the first time, managers will be able to negotiate with their board of directors - not only for a better contract for themselves, but also for improved player wage budgets and increased transfer budgets or even stadium expansion. Get the Limited Collector's Edition from here. Both versions work on a Macintosh, too.

Half Life 2: Game of the Year Edition
Half-Life 2 incorporates the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the best-selling, original game. Half-Life 2 offers a startling new level of realism and responsiveness, opening the door to a world where the player’s presence affects everything around him, from the physical environments to the behaviours – even the emotions – of both friends and enemies.

Call of Duty 2
The sequel to the award-winning Call of Duty, Call of Duty 2 is powered by a proprietary new engine featuring striking new visuals, advanced A.I. technology, the most realistic squad combat and explosive action in new historic campaigns. Get the Collector's Edition DVD ROM here.

Civilisation IV
Sid Meier's Civilization IV takes the game to a whole new level with stunning 3D graphics, advanced multiplayer gameplay, full player-created scenario (mods) support, and cool new civilizations, technologies, and units!

Roller Coast Tycoon 3: Wild! Expansion
The second expansion pack for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, one of the most successful PC games of 2004, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Wild! combines thrilling coasters with extreme animal parks.


PS2:

Dead to Rights 2
Dead to Rights II sees players assuming the role of Jack Slate, a grizzled cop in a city where criminal organizations are at war with one another.

Pro Evolution Soccer 5
With the new licensed teams, new trademark moves, massively expanded Master League and variable weather conditions, Pro Evolution Soccer 5 is even closer to the real thing. Also available on Xbox.

Makai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred Tome
Players will take on the role of Lord Zetta and command an army of determined fighters to reclaim what was rightfully his, the Netherworld. Gamers will battle enemies ranging from vicious demons to driven soldiers, using both modern and ancient warfare. Slash your enemies with the good old broadsword, or blast your way through with the deadly rocket launcher – the choices are yours.

WRC: Rally Evolved
Be prepared to race across the world's most challenging terrains without knowing what's around the corner...a crash, a flood, a forest fire, tumbling mountain rocks...who knows? The 'events' change every time you play so get prepared to expect the unexpected just like the professionals.

Crash Tag Team Racing
After being humiliated yet again by Crash Bandicoot at the end of Twinsanity, Dr. Neo Cortex returns to his evil scheming in his dilapidated Iceberg Lair. He hatches a sinister plan to challenge Crash to a seemingly friendly race competition ... with plans of crushing the hapless bandicoot under the ruins of the hazardous racetrack! Also available on Xbox and Gamecube.

Genji
Genji is a beautifully cinematic, sword-wielding Samurai adventure based on the popular Japanese legend of the same name. Acting as the historic hero Genkuro Yoshitsune or his trusted companion Benkei, the warrior monk, you set out on a mission to release the oppressed from the evil forces of the warlord Kiyomori and restore the Genji dynasty to power.

Shrek Superslam
Shrek SuperSlam pits the characters from the Shrek world against each other in the only game that combines the twisted humor and pop culture parodies of the Shrek universe with the fast-paced action of a melee fighting game. Also available on Xbox.

Xenosaga Episode 2: Jenseits von Gut und Bose
In Xenosaga EPISODE II, thousands of years into a war-torn future, humanity has advanced to such a degree that its substantial resources of weapons and technology distort the boundaries of human limits. Includes Xenosaga II special movie DVD.

Resident Evil 4
In Resident Evil 4 players are reacquainted with Leon S. Kennedy, Raccoon City Police Department's idealistic rookie cop from Resident Evil 2.


Xbox:

Operation Flashpoint Elite
Operation Flashpoint: Elite offers the ultimate realistic war experience, which draws the player into a deeply believable military environment. For the first time in an action game, the player controls and commands not just soldiers and squads of all levels but also land, sea and air vehicles – both military and civilian – from cars, to APCs, to tanks and even military helicopters.

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy
Contains GTA3, GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas!


Gamecube:

Geist
In the hallways, labs and chambers of a shadowy compound, an unseen power is lurking. As a ghostly Spectral Operative, players must search for their physical body, which is mysteriously being kept alive somewhere in the enormous complex. Players won't always be alone though--as they explore, they must collect the energies of indigenous spirits to help unravel a mystery and build their own power.

Mario Superstar Baseball
Continuing the tradition started by such games as Mario Power Tennis and Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, Mario Baseball brings a new brand of fun to the world of baseball.


GBA:

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
For generations, the nations of Magvel have lived in perfect peace. Now, defying all reason, the Grado Empire has invaded neighboring Renais. Twin heirs to the throne of Renais, Eirika and Ephraim fight to free their kingdom and uncover the secret behind their former ally's treachery.

Donkey Kong Country 3
Third time's the charm in Kong country! Join the adventure with fearless heroine Dixie Kong and powerhouse toddler Kiddy Kong as they roar off into the wilds of the Northern Kremisphere!

The Sims 2
The Sims 2 comes to the Game Boy Advance bringing with it all the addictive, open-ended gameplay of the fastest-selling PC game of all time.

Driver 3
Take on the role of a Miami cop who's mission is to infiltrate a local and international crime ring; this new life within the criminal underworld see's our hero driving & fighting his way through Miami & the French city of Nice.


Nintendo DS:

Pac 'N' Roll
In his latest role, Pac-Man must rescue his friends when Pac-Land is magically transformed into Ghost-Land and all the inhabitants have been turned into spheres by the rock'n rolling Ghost Golvis.

Pac 'N' Roll
An epic war has struck the Marvel universe....and its outcome is in your hands!


PSP:

Twisted Metal: Head On
Developed exclusively for the PSP, TM:HO gives drivers the choice of 14 lethal machines armed with automatic weapons, turbo boost and all with a custom made speciality attack, ready to unleash road rage on their opponents.


Well, that's it for our Sunday evening edition. Maybe next week it'll be at a more reasonable time. We won't know until then.
by Nick Schaedel » Author's Blog