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name	publisher(developer)	year	description	platform
Re-Volt	Acclaim Entertainment	1999		Windows
Alfred Hitchcock Presents The Final Cut	Ubi Soft (Arxel Tribe)	2001		Windows
Severance - Blade of Darkness	Codemasters (Rebel Act)	2001	Among the first games, if not the first, to have fully dynamic/real-time shadows. Also among the first ones (not [i]the[/i] first one, mind) where you can chop off limbs from your enemies and they continue to live and fight you, until they bleed to death. (IIRC, organic mobs did bleed, undead didn't.. long time since I last played)	Windows
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura	Sierra On-Line (Troika Games)	2001	System Requirements Windows 95/98/2000/ME Minimum Single Player System Requirements Pentium II 300, 64MB RAM 1.2 GB Free disk space 4X CD-ROM DirectX compatible 8MB video card Windows compatible sound card Minimum Multiplayer System Requirements 33.6 Kbps Modem Up to 8 Players TCP/IP Network (Requires low-latency internet connection with support for 32-bit applications) Optional 3D Acceleration Direct3D compatible video card with 8MB RAM*Imagine a place of wonder, where magic and technology hold equal sway, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. A place where great industrial cities house castle keeps and factories, home to Dwarves, Humans, Orcs and Elves alike. A place of ancient runes and steamworks, of magic and machines, of sorcery and science. [b]Welcome to the Land of Arcanum[/b] Arcanum is the first game to come from the development house Troika Games, LLC, started by former Fallout team members Tim Cain, Leonard Boyarsky, and Jason Anderson. This team takes the depth of gameplay and world-building in role-playing games to entirely new levels of realism and excitement. Arcanum creates a compelling new world where magic and technology coexist in an uneasy balance. As Arcanum opens, the mechanical age has only recently arrived in this ancient land where Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs and other races have learned to survive in the new sprawling industrialized cities. But this radical shift from magic to technology has created a potentially explosive situation. As the townspeople and other thinkers begin mass production of light bulbs, batteries, eyeglasses and guns, the Mages grow leery. This tightly wound setting is the starting point from which the character must set out on his quest. [b]Features[/b] - Classless, point-based attribute system allows for limitless creativity in guiding your character's development. - Complex stat system underlies every event taking place within Arcanum. - Customize your character, including 8 basic stats (Strength and Charisma), more than a dozen derived stats (Poison Resistance and Character Speed), 16 primary skills (Gambling and Healing), 80 spells within 16 colleges, and 56 technological degrees within 8 disciplines. - Automatic character management features let you delve into the quest at hand for action-oriented players. - Explore a huge game environment, with dozens of cities, dungeons, and towns to find. - Meet more than 300 unique characters and 280 different monster types across the land of Arcanum. - Multiple paths to victory abound in the scores of quests surrounding the main storyline. - Accurate day/night cycles affect the gameplay, from combat to thieving skills. - Take on a band of ogres in real-time, or plan your strategy through a turn-based system of combat - you choose. - Take the adventure online cooperatively or competitively over the Internet or LAN.* [100]* [12]*Latest version: 1.0.7.4 (as of 2001) Many bugs and other issues however remain even with it applied so the community has made several unofficial patches that try to fix them.	Windows
Ultimate Ride	Disney Interactive	2001	Expansions: * Coaster Deluxe * Disney Coaster	Windows
Commandos 2: Men of Courage	Eidos Interactive (Pyro Studios)	2001	Comes on 3 CDs.	Windows
Aliens versus Predator 2	Vivendi Universal (Monolith Productions)	2001	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98, ME or 2000 * 450 MHz Pentium III CPU * 128 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM * 800 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1.3 GB HD space*Latest version: 1.0.9.6 (as of 2002-04-22)Comes on 2 CDs.Continuing with the three-games-in-one theory, an impressive storyline dominated this once again fear-based shooter. The Marine game was generally regarded as superior to either of the alien games, but two years on AvP2 still failed to match Half-Life as most people's favourite FPS.*Sequel to one of the most frightening games ever made, Aliens vs. Predator 2 takes you to Planet LV1201, where three diverse and bloodthirsty species battle for survival. The story-driven plot weaves together the fates of all three races, while the action is as heart stopping as the blockbuster films on which this game is based. Choose to play as Alien, Predator, or Marine as you use your physical prowess, killer instincts, or superior firepower to stay alive.	Windows
Empire Earth	Vivendi;Rebellion (Stainless Steel Studios)	2001	2009-07-08 on GoG.com, by Rebellion (lang: eng) - bundled with [game=#168515]Art of Conquest[/game].***'Next-generation' Age of Empires clone, stretching over thousands of years of human history. The graphical engine used low-grade polygons, allowing for cut-scenes within the engine. A well rounded RTS production, showing simple development of a good theme without ground-breaking innovation.	Windows
Aliens versus Predator 2: Primal Hunt	Sierra Entertainment (Third Law Entertainment)	2002		Windows
Anno 1503	Electronic Arts (Sunflowers;Max Design)	2002	Return to the dawn of the New World in an epic saga of adventure and discovery. Explore stunningly-detailed environments to establish colonies as you seek out wealth and power. Watch those colonies grow while you create trade and diplomatic ties with neighboring cultures. Engage in combat on land and at sea to protect your colonies. The depth and fast pace of this real-time strategy masterpiece keep you challenged and at the center of the action. A new world awaits you.	Windows
Neverwinter Nights	Atari;Infogrames (BioWare)	2002	Latest version: 1.69 (as of ?) Comes on 3 CDs**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 SP2 or XP * 450 MHz Pentium II or K6 CPU * 96 MB RAM (128 MB for 2000/XP) * 16 MB VRAM * TNT2 GPU * 1.2 GB HD space * 8X CD-ROM drive * LAN or internet connection for multiplayer [b]Recommended:[/b] * 800 MHz Pentium III or Athlon CPU * 128 MB RAM (256 MB for 2000/XP) * 2 GB HD space * GeForce 2 or Radeon GPU*A Forgotten Realms Northern Sword Coast game. Designed to simulate the best of the pen-and-paper Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition experience. [anonomouse]*Released in USA 2002-06-18, Germany 2002-06-28, Europe/Australia/New Zealand 2002-07-03, Japan 2003-03-20, and Poland 2003-11-20 [Zerothis]	Windows
Arx Fatalis	JoWood Productions (Arkane Studios)	2002	Cast away from the surface of the Earth by the disappearance of the sun, Mankind lived hidden underground in the Fortress of Arx. Humans only have magic left to survive against Ratmen, Dragons and starvation... But a much greater danger is hovering above the world of Arx Fatalis. Lurking in the eternal darkness of the mines, it feeds off the innocent souls of the city. It is not a monster. It is not human. It is pure evil. The adventure has just started, and soon, the fate of Arx, will be in your hands. Arx Fatalis is a medieval heroic fantasy first person role playing game which places the accent on immersion, storyline and innovative magic system. Arx Fatalis is intended for RPG and adventure players. Dive into the universe of Arx Arx Fatalis is an RPG that thrusts the player into an extremely complex fantastic world. Arx Fatalis combines a rich storyline with impressive medieval settings. The easy to use interface results in maximum interaction. The player is in an intense immersion state where he can feel how each one of his actions affects the surrounding world. The goal of the game is to reduce to nothing the cult of Akbaa, God of destruction and Chaos, and thus, prevent him from returning to the physical world. If the player fails, the demon will crush Arx under its rule of blood and terror. The player, assuming the role of potential hero, fights in a large underground fortress, with wood clubs, swords, lances. and many magic artifacts, against the threat of multiple underground creatures (Goblins, Trolls, Ratmen and other vicious creatures.) But rough power is not always the best road to victory. The hero may also use the new "screen magic" to advance. By using the mouse, magic runes have to be drawn and combined on screen in order to create powerful spells that will protect the player or give him the strength to defeat his enemies and to complete his quest. In addition to the fight against demons and monsters, there is also a practically infinite number of interactions with the creatures and objects in the fortress, which enable the player to regain his memory, solve enigmas, and fulfill quests. By accumulating experience points, the player is able to lead his hero and train him any way he wants. Dare to enter the world of Arx Fatalis. Explore the underground cities, secret temples, ancient mine tunnels, discover forgotten civilizations and dominate the magic of Arx Fatalis...*The game may suffer from severe [i]flickering[/i] and depth buffer issues under some circumstances. The actual cause is unknown as it fixed itself and I failed to reproduce it. Bumb mapping used by the game is one of the earliest methods and causes some graphical glitching on at least NV's GPUs (buttons and doorways otherwise revealed by sufficiently high intuition are colored almost pitch black). Therefore it is recommended you disable it. Forcing anti-aliasing causes some text to disappear, the game itself has no anti-aliasing options so this is only reminder not to do it in externally.[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 500 MHz Pentium II CPU * 64 MB RAM * 16 MB VRAM * 750 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 900 MHz Pentium III CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM**Latest version: 1.21 (2011-01-14) Version history: 1.18 (2007-10?)	Windows
The Thing	Black Label Games;Torus Media (Computer Artworks)	2002	WHERE THE MOVIE ENDED, THE TRUE TERROR BEGINS. In the frozen wastelands of Antarctica, a mysterious shape shifting alien life form has wiped out an American scientific outpost. You're Cpt. Blake leader of a military rescue team sent to investigate the carnage. Trapped by the elements and infected by a horrific enemy, you must keep your squad together. Control their fear, gain their trust and you might just survive. * Use awesome firepower like explosives and flamethrowers to torch your enemies. * Control your squad's emotions using innovative trust/fear tactics. * Fight fear with psychological mind games to survive. * Experience state-of-the-art environmental effects that create suspense and terror. * Choose multiple paths to solve levels and accomplish goals. [Box blurb]**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 400 MHz Pentium III or equivalent CPU * 64 MB RAM * 8 MB VRAM * 600 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive*[spoiler=Show spoiler tags;Hide spoiler tags][b]unusual protagonist[/b] — the documents later in the game reveal that the protagonist has been infected by the Thing, but for some reason has not been taken over nor does the blood test reveal it. The document states that this may be due to the protagonist's unusually long and frequent exposure to the creatures.[/spoiler]Latest version: 1.2 (as of ?)**A sequel to the [url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084787/]1982 movie[/url], starting several months after the events of the movie transpired and continues from thereon with you controlling captain Blake investigating what has happened at the research station.	Windows
Cultures 2	JoWood Productions (Funatics)	2002		Windows
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom	Sierra (BreakAway Games;Impressions Games)	2002		Windows
Project Nomads	Hip Interactive;cdv Software Entertainment (Radon Labs)	2002	[b]other world[/b] - named Aeres [b]premade characters[/b] - John, Susie and Goliath [b]insectoids[/b] - the Skrits*Latest version: patch #2 (as of 2002)[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 450 MHz Pentium III CPU * 64 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 850 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1 GHz Pentium III CPU * 128 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM**Step into a fantastic world- huge, floating islands drifting slowly through the haze of the clouds. You are a Nomad, a flying Wizard Engineer. Explore the vast and breathtaking realm of the clouds with your flying island. Find and capture glittering magical artefacts of a forgotten technology. Battle against your rivals, enemies and vile monsters in an epic quest to meet your destiny. Features: 3D world with breathtaking graphics * Fly your character through a cloudlike world with three graphically unique levels * Three diverse heroes to choose from: clever John, strong Goliath or fairy-like Susie; use unique tactics depending on your choice of character * Each character will have unique special effects, buildings, vehicles and more * Innovative storyline * Eight main quests with numerous sub quests * More than 40 different opponents * Fight enemies with fireballs and spellbombs * Unlimited freedom of movement between the islands * Control your own flying island and transform it into a giant flying fortress or ammunition factory * Complete control of units such as zeppelins, double-decker aircraft and gun turrets, with selectable AI-controlled autopilot during battles * Realistic and dynamic weather and lighting system with rain, sun, storms, and day and night cycles * Multiplayer game for up to eight players via LAN or Internet * Playable with keyboard & mouse, or with a gamepad [cdv]	Windows
Archangel	Fishtank Interactive (Metropolis Software House)	2002	Archangel is set in a dark and atmospheric world, where players discover that Michael Travinsky (an innocent family man) has been tragically killed in a horrific car crash. The Lord of Light resurrects Travinsky, as he believes that Travinsky is the next Chosen One and that only he can save the world from a deadly evil that looms in the shape of vicious demons and ghosts. The presence of these demons is growing, but humans continue to be utterly oblivious to their existence and to their own impending doom. The player is thrust into the center of the action as they guide Travinsky through three violent epochs: Medieval, Futuristic and The Forgotten Place. Throughout these epochs, Travinsky must hunt and destroy the evil demons, who are dead set on wiping out the human race forever. Even with a huge arsenal of close combat, mid- and long-range weapons at his disposal, Travinsky has only a small chance of achieving his goal, as many of the Chosen Ones have gone before him and all have died in past encounters with the powerful and numerous foes. Gamers must therefore use the right combination of skill, strength and bravery if they are to help Travinsky save mankind. Along the way players do receive a little help. As players complete each mission or kill enemies, they collect Essence that can then be used to upgrade weapons or enhance their skills. This also has a direct impact upon the way NPCs interact with Travinsky.***- Archangel - the new exiting Action RPG from Metropolis Software. - Experience the thrilling and atmospheric plot set between science fiction and fantasy, creating a unique world that offers you spectacular twists and turns and interesting characters. - Your characters development is dependent upon the decisions you make: one of two character classes can be chosen, offering different abilities and advantages. - Three main chapters, divided into several sub quests and dozens of locations, combine real locations with never before seen landscapes and stunning environments. - Superb AI system means that characters react to your actions and become a vital part of the intricate plot. - The best elements of RPG's - character development, exploration, "thinking" NPC's and Monsters - meet the best elements of Action games - quick, action-focused fights, numerous opponents, weapons and stunning special effects. - Epic story with hundreds of audio samples.	Windows
Unreal II – The Awakening	Infogrames (Legend Entertainment)	2003	Comes on 3 CDs.**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 766 MHz Pentium III or Athlon CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 3 GB HD space * 8X CD-ROM drive * 33.6 kbps modem for multiplayer [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1.2 GHz CPU * 384 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM	Windows
Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide	Atari (BioWare)	2003	Latest version: 1.69 (as of ?)**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 SP2 or XP * 450 MHz Pentium II or K6 CPU * 128 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * TNT2 GPU * 600 MB HD space * 8X CD-ROM drive * LAN or internet connection for multiplayer [b]Recommended:[/b] * 800 MHz Pentium III or Athlon CPU * 256 MB RAM * GeForce 2 or Radeon GPU	Windows
Chaser	Bigben Interactive;JoWooD Productions (Cauldron)	2003	Latest version: 1.5 (as of 2003-12-11)**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP * 650 MHz Pentium III CPU * 128 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 1.4 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1GHz Pentium III CPU * 256 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM**All-out action, enthralling storyline, accurate enemy AI, benchmark graphics and a custom-built game engine all combine superbly to make this the supreme experience in immersive gameplay and possibly the greatest First Person Shoot 'Em Up ever created. John Chaser awakes from unconsciousness on bord the space station Majestic with no recollection of his past or understanding of why he is now being pursued by elite soldiers. As the bullets fly by, you bravely arm yourself with 20 powerful weapons and stagger through 40 levels of action-packed gun-fights in amazing settings of Earth and Mars. As your epic adventure continues you gradually uncover the frightening truth about your past, exposing a deadly web of intrigue and corruption that will shake the world to its very foundations... Just remember: Everyone is your enemy FEATURES: Revolutionary game-engine providing stunning graphical effects * 40 levels; dozens of sprawling locations * Over 20 weapons: Adrenaline mode * 4-action packed multiplater modes * Intricate and gripping storyline. [Box blurb]**Chaser is a first person shooter, built on the high-end 3D engine (CloakNT), in which main character passes through real environments and uses real weapons. Mars, 2044. The UN establishes MARSCORP (Martian Security and Economics Committee) under the leadership of Samuel Longwood. In the years that follow, the UN gradually loses control of MARSCORP, mainly due to the non-transparent licence policy of its director. LongwoodSamuel Longwood uses his autonomous status to create vassal relations between the corporations and MARSCORP. The unshakable power position of MARSCORP is supported by the companies and thus they acquire additional rights and licenses. Samuel Longwood and his consortium become extremely wealthy from this arrangement. However, dissenting voices in MARSCORP begin to challenge Samuel Longwood's authoritarian policy. They demand the dismissal of Samuel Longwood as director and a complete redistribution of the mining rights. But Samuel Longwood keeps an ace up his sleeve for occasions like this... John Chaser Chaser awakens on board the spaceship H.M.S. Majestic. He doesn't know who he is, what he's doing here, why he is being sought by men in black uniforms and what they will do to him when they find him... The player's goal is to find out who Chaser really is and why he is being hunted. The story leads the player from the H.M.S. Majestic to Montack City on Earth, then on to Siberia and finally to Mars, where the trail ends and hopefully the truth can be found. Features Based on Cauldron's CloakNT engine. Boasts state of the art graphical features and is perfectly suited for rendering large environments. * Authentic weapons: Nearly all the weapons in the game are modelled on real-life equivalents. The developers placed a great deal of emphasis on building detailed replicas. * Engaging storyline: In the search for his identity, Chaser becomes involved in a plot full of twists and turns. * Highly developed A.I. * Multiplayer support via GameSpy as well as dedicated servers. * Numerous multiplayer modes including teamplay modes in the style of Counter-Strike and Team Fortress as well as deathmatch and capture the flag. [JoWood]	Windows
Heaven & Hell	cdv Software Entertainment (Mad Cat)	2003	...And lead us not into temptation - But that's the whole point! Indulge yourself. Take on the amusing role of a soul snatcher who wields omniscient power. Play Heaven & Hell: convince the cute and cuddly Earth dwellers that you're the long-awaited Redeemer who'll bring salvation to their chaotic world. Let no one doubt the truthfulness of your message. Your faithful fanatics launch rotten fruits and vegetables at opposing prophets, while your prophets pummel doubters into holy submission. Alternatively, use miracles and plagues to lead the disbelieving unto the path of the righteous. In this way, your flock shall grow and grow and grow...* [12]*Minimum requirements: * 800 MHz CPU * 64 MB RAM * 4 MB VRAM * Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 950 MB free HD space * 4x CD-ROM drive Recommended: * 1.4 GHz CPU * 128 MB RAM***Released in U.S. in September 2003.	Windows
AquaNox 2: Revelation	JoWood Productions (Massive Development)	2003	While Emerald Flint and his companions get mixed up in an upcoming political conflict in Neopolis, we're telling you a completely different story, about completely different people. In the not too distant future the two stories will mingle, but until then terrible trials and tribulations will have a firm grip on Aqua. You are William Drake, a young and still inexperienced freighter pilot with a tragic past. Your job as a freighter pilot in the northern Tornado Zone does not satisfy you. One day you decide to give up your monotonous life. In the merciless and glittering world of Aqua you are searching for new tasks and, of course, adventures. Strange people, dangerous people will cross your path, and you will have to learn who is friend and who is foe.**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * Pentium/Athlon 750 MHz CPU * 32 MB VRAM * 128 MB RAM (256 MB on 2000/XP) * 1 GB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium/Athlon 1 GHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM**AQUANOX 2: REVELATION is a new story of the underwater world Aqua. In 2666 a young freighter pilot called William Drake sets out to search for the heritage of a mythical ancestor. He is looking for adventure - and finds greed, ruthlessness, merciless hatred ... and also unexpected help. But very soon he has to realize that he is not the only one hunting for his ancestor's legendary treasure. AQUANOX 2: REVELATION chases the player through high-energy action and sinister underwater cities. A gripping story, striking characters and the overwhelming architecture of the underwater world are framed by an ingenious user interface. Bonus objectives as well as hidden bonus weaponry guarantee each missions' replayability. Tactics and patience complement the fast-paced dogfights. The player becomes a member of a group of eight mercenaries crossing the oceans. The crew is crammed together in the claustrophobic atmosphere of a freighter: Always on the lookout for loot and the legendary treasure... and always afraid they themselves might become the victims of their unknown enemies. Mission based action underwater roadmovie with stunning and violent individual and teambased combat * Superbly crafts 3D graphics in a real-time, richly rendered underwater world using the "krass" - engine * Atmospheric 3D soundtrack and music [JoWooD]	Windows
Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior	THQ (Kuju Entertainment;Games Workship Interactive)	2003	Latest version: F00 (as of 2003)	Windows
UFO: Aftermath	Cenega;Tri Synergy (ALTAR Interactive)	2003	[b]Minimum system requirements:[/b] * Windows 98, 2000 or XP * Pentium III 500 MHz * 128 MB RAM * GeForce 2 with 32 MB VRAM * 1 GB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium IV 2 GHz or Athlon 2 GHz * 256 MB RAM * GeForce 4 MX or ATI Radeon 9300 with 64 MB VRAM*Working title: [i]The Dreamland Chronicles: Freedom Ridge[/i] ... originally by [company=Mythos Games]Mythos Games[/company] as a 3D remake of the original [game=X-COM: UFO Defense]X-COM: UFO Defense[/game] which was cancelled. [game=Virgin Interactive]Virgin Interactive[/game] restarted the project under ALTAR in 2001.UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story. Combining a global strategy with small squad tactical combat, the challenge offered is to fight against an alien invasion. Featuring run time generated tactical missions with innovative simultaneous combat action; the genre is also enhanced with strong RPG elements, offering a quite unique mix of strategic ideas. RPG - Your soldiers will improve as they gain more experience. Their skills are derived from these statistics, and each point that you put into any one of these attributes will have a noticeable effect on that soldier's skills. These attributes are: Strength, Agility, Dexterity, Willpower, Intelligence, and Perception Strategy - You must manage your bases, interceptions, and squads. Territory is equal to power in the game - the more you control, the better your interceptor coverage. Also, the faster you research, the better things could be. Tactics - Fighting on the ground against aliens and mutants for the control of territories. Once you control a territory, you can decide what type of base you want there: Research, Military, Manufacture or Biomass repulsion. Combat - Unique combat system features all of the best elements of both turn-based and real-time combat systems. You give orders while the game is paused to avoid the frantic rush of a real time system. While in pause you can give your troops very detailed orders taking as much time as you like. Once you are finished you simply start the game and continue playing. Once the game is underway you can pause the game at any point to update or change your orders and the game will automatically pause when important events occur, so that you may modify your plans accordingly. This combat is combining the finely grained tactics of a turn-based game with the realism of a real time system. Key features: Simultaneous combat (mentioned above) * Randomly generated tactical missions - each playing field will be unique meaning no two games are the same * Intricate, rich and frightening alien setting displayed in full 3D * Over 100 varied mission objectives * 70 plus unique weapons [Cenega]***Combines global strategy with small squad tactical combat in the fight against an alien invasion. It features run-time generated tactical missions, completely in 3D, with innovative simultaneous action combat, strong RPG elements and strategy game on the planetary level.	Windows
Turok: Evolution	Acclaim Entertainment (Acclaim Studios Austin)	2003		Windows
Apocalyptica	Konami (Extreme FX)	2003		Windows
SpellForce: The Order of Dawn	Aspyr Media;JoWood Productions (Phenomic Game Development)	2003	A merging of strategy game and group-based action-RPG where you control both vast armies as well as a small group of heroes. Depending on the region you may be limited to just your group of heroes.**[b]Races:[/b] Humans * Elves * Orcs * Dwarves * Trolls * Dark Elves***In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair. Entire countries were wiped out in the blink of an eye when the devastating power of the Elements was unleashed Elements summoned by dark rituals. Continents shattered like glass, the pieces strewn about like leaves in the wind. Huge armies, bound by the the power of ancient runes, brought war and destruction to the lands that survived the initial onslaught. All that was left were a few islands, connected by magic portals. Now, only a few years after the end of the Convocation, evil is back stronger and more powerful than ever before to finish what was started. Yet there is still hope. The prophecies tell of a human. A human damned to immortality, bound forever by the power of the blood runes Soon, the time will come when the power of one may change the destiny of many. For better or for worse...	Windows
Armed & Dangerous	LucasArts (Planet Moon Studios)	2003	[b]There's no kill like OVERKILL![/b] Meet the Lionhearts. A smack-talking rag-tag band of rebels bout on an impossible quest. With an arsenal of outrageous weapons, they're destined for victory in 12,000 bullets or less. If they can make it through an army of psychotic robots and wall-smashing Goliaths, they just might save the world... if they don't burn it down first. Navigate through a richly entertaining story with your smack-talkin' partners in crime. Take down wicked enemies like half-man, half-animal Grunts, eliminator droids, wall-smashing Goliaths, evil monks and wild twiglets. Brandish over 17 outlandish weapons like the Topsy-Turvy, the Vindaloo Rocket Launcher, or the World's Smallest Black Hole and the Land Shark Gun. Explore five diverse environments including icy and snowy regions, mountains with breathtaking vistas, deep and foreboding woods, and rain-spattered cliffs. Shoot your way through 21 action-packed missions.* [100]* [12]***2009-07-08 on Steam, by LucasArts (lang: eng)	Windows
Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark	Atari (BioWare)	2003	Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark is the second expansion for the revolutionary role-playing game Neverwinter Nights. BioWare has created a dark and dangerous world of adventure set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Your hands are callused from many years of weapon play, your mind is sharp from hundreds of books studied, your feet are nimble from slipping unseen and unheard past thousands of guards and your faith is unshakable in the gods you worship... but will it be enough for this final terror? Will you stand once more for those who cannot? You are the last hope for the Forgotten Realms, you must face the unstoppable, you must decide the fate of all. You are a hero... but are you a legend? Epic levels, new prestige classes, new creatures, spells, feats, weapons and new tilesets to explore... endless adventure!*Latest version: 1.69 (as of ?)[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 800 MHz Pentium III CPU * 128 MB RAM (256 MB for XP) * 32 MB VRAM * 1.5 GB HD space * 8X CD-ROM drive * LAN or internet connection for multiplayer [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1.3 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 256 MB RAM (512 MB for XP) * 64 MB VRAM***[b]missing images:[/b] package, title and in-game screens	Windows
Legacy of Kain: Defiance	Eidos;Square Enix (Crystal Dynamics)	2003	[b]missing images:[/b] gameplay screens for both Kain and Raziel*Although the game supports all resolutions your display reports as valid, using widescreen resolution will be rather unpleasant since the game understands only 4:3 aspect ratio, so at widescreen resolutions the display appears stretched. Although, the characters are quite spindly, so this may not be as bad as it sounds, the GUI however will appear much larger than it should.*Unleash your inner evil For the first time ever play as vampire Kain and his archrival, the soul-devouring Raziel. Use their evil, destructive powers to attack and destroy your enemies in the dark odyssey. from which only one of these anti heroes can survive. [image captions] - Experience both characters' fearsome battle skills and quests for vengeance in alternate chapters. - Feed your dark hunger by sucking the blood and devouring the souls of your enemies to survive. - Advanced AI and amazing combo moves provide intense and enforced combat. - Increase the power of your weapon with new enhancements like fire, lightning, ice and more. - Use new telekinetic abilities to pierce enemies on spikes, hurl them off bridges and burn them in fires. - As Raziel, enter the shadowy realm of the Underworld in the Spectral Plane. [Box blurb]***Minimum: * Windows 98SE, 2000 or XP * Pentium III 700 MHz or equivalent * 128 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 2 GB free HD space Recommended: * Pentium IV 1.3 GHz * 256 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * 10 button dual-analog controller [Sanguine]	Windows
Artificial Intelligence Machines	Micro Application (Skyriver)	2004		Windows
Manhunt	Rockstar Games (Rockstar North)	2004	2008-01-04 on Steam***Minimum requirements: * Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, or XP * 1 GHz Pentium III or Athlon CPU * 192 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 2.3 GB free HD space Recommended: * Pentium 4 or Athlon XP CPU * 256 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM	Windows
Against Rome	JoWooD Productions (Independent Arts Software)	2004		Windows
Perimeter	Codemasters;1C Company (K-D LAB)	2004	?? 2004-06-30 by Codemasters Licensed by 1C**[b]Frames:[/b] Ark-9 * Router * Pioneer * Cluster * Harkback * Zodiac [b]Others:[/b] * Scourge**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP * 1 GHz Athlon or Pentium III CPU * 256 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * 3.7 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GHz Athlon XP or Pentium IV CPU * 512 MB RAM * Radeon 9500 or GeForce 4 GPU***Latest version: international 1.01 (as of 2004-06), Russian 1.03 (as of 2008-02)	Windows
Alias	Acclaim Entertainment (Acclaim Studios Cheltenham;Super Happy Fun Fun)	2004	Alias is a third-person action adventure containing a unique blend of action and stealth that puts you under fire and under pressure. Whether you're up against the clock or being hunted by the enemy, fighting against the odds or fleeing for your life, the action is relentless. Utilize your incredible spyware and array of disguises to complete the most dangerous covert missions across the globe. Experience all the heart-stopping action and tension of the award winning TV series.*** [12]	Windows
Ground Control II: Operation Exodus	Vivendi Universal;Sierra (Massive Entertainment)	2004	[b]display-800x600[/b] - 800x600 and anything up displays fine, anything below turns text to mush.*[sic] [b]Ground Control II: Operation Exodus[/b] is an epic real-time action-strategy game that puts you on a futuristic battlefield where only brilliant tactics will prevail. As Captain Jacob Angelus take command of the hardware-intense [b]Northern Star Alliance[/b] or the nano-organic technology of the alien [b]Virons[/b]. Battle it out in [b]24 action-packed missions[/b] and in [b]multiplayer[/b]. [b]Innovative Gameplay[/b] Keep your enemy on the back-foot by creating new, more powerful alien units with unique abilities by melding your Viron troops together. [b]Amazing Graphics[/b] Experience outstanding levels of detail. Take a strategic view of your battlefield or zoom in to see the battlescared faces of your infantry. [b]Unique Multiplayer Modes[/b] 2 to 8 players play simultaneously in co-operative or competitive games over LAN or Internet. Unique drop-in game servers allow you to join an on-going game at any time, and compete in equal terms. [b]Free Level Editor[/b] The included editor allows you to create new maps featuring an infinite number of different modes. The [b]Massgate[/b] online community system gives immediate access to online matchmaking, hi-score ladders, tournaments, chat rooms and much more. Join thousands of players online to get a quick adrenaline rush any time you want. [Box blurb][b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 800 MHz Pentium III or Athlon CPU * 128 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * GeForce or Radeon GPU w/ T&L * 1.5 GB HD space * 56K modem for multiplayer*Latest verion: 1.0.0.8; patch 2 (as of 2004-10-04) Retail: 1.0.0.6[b]Factions:[/b] Northern Star Alliance * Terran Empire * The Viron Nomads***Ground Control 2 is an action-oriented game of tactics and warfare. As Captain Jacob Angelus of the Northern Star Alliance, you will command squads of infantry, artillery, and airpower against the might of the Empire of Terra. Base building and resource-collecting are replaced with unit control and combat tactics where your knowledge of the battlefield maneuvers will make the difference in your fight against a ruthless enemy. Position your troops on hilltops for better aim or inside buildings and forests for protection as you'll need to use every inch of terrain to your advantage. Call in air strikes or assault pods to bring the battle behind enemy lines. Send out scouts to locate the enemy and use spotters for your artillery with the 360° free-roaming camera. Experience the total immersion of futuristic warfare as you lead your forces to victory! STORY The story begins in A.D. 2741 on a distant planet called Morningstar Prime, a world initially colonized during the 24th century by Crayven Corporation from Earth. Morningstar Prime is but one of hundred planets discovered during mankinds reemergence from the Third World War. Morningstar Prime resembles Earth in many ways, it features indigenous life forms and a similar but still different flora and fauna. The Great War with the Terran Empire has forced the originally democratic twelve city-states of Morningstar Prime to unite under one military leader and the flag of the Northern Star Alliance. Battlefield Lost During the First Stellar War in the 25th Century, the Crayven Corporation lost contact with the colony on Morningstar Prime, leaving them and the other colonies in the outer fringes to fend for themselves. In 2701, the new Terran Empire returned to the outer fringes with the intent of reconquering those colonies. The Imperial forces initially expected little resistance, having assumed that Morningstar would have been devastated and regressed like many other outer colonies. The first Imperial strike was sudden and savage but the NSA managed to defeat the strike fleet, much thanks to the military competence and leadership of Fleet Admiral T Parker. The initial victory allowed NSA to improve their defenses and gear up for war. Fleet Admiral T Parker, an experienced and wise commander knew that they had won the battle but not the war. She initiated several projects that would search for a long-term solution to the threat from the Terran Empire. In the following years, the war continued to be fought in space. For several years the Terran Empire attacked NSA space, destroying its colonies one by one, enslaving the people and getting closer to Morningstar Prime, the NSA home world. In 2730, after 29 years of constant war, NSA lost the last of their huge Fortress class ships along with the majority of all their capital ships in a decisive battle outside Morningstar. The NSA had in one single battle lost all their space capability and was at the mercy of the Empire. The Terran Empire ignored all negotiations for peace, they held true to their long-kept tradition: leave no pardon, no surrender. Fortunately, Fleet Admiral T Parkers' legacy was already in action. Huge electromagnetic domes had been erected on Morningstar Prime to shield the largest cities from orbital bombardment. But they never had the time nor the resources to shield all cities; millions died in month long planetary bombardments. Several urban areas were reduced to piles of rubble and eerie graveyards. The war entered a brief state of stalemate, as the Empire was unable to penetrate the shields while the NSA were being held prisoners in their own shields. The stalemate was broken when the Empire managed to land their first troopships in the bombarded regions outside the domes. Jacob Angelus' Company has been sent to Morningstar capitol, where situation is becoming more and more critical and desperate. For NSA, destiny is at hand; its only hope lies in an ancient and forgotten legend...	Windows
SpellForce: The Breath of Winter	JoWood Productions (Phenomic Game Developement)	2004		Windows
Dawn of War	THQ (Relic Entertainment)	2004	A squad RTS who heavily relies in micromanagement and special abilities of the ample selection of units. Pros: -Squad upgrading and special units. -Fast ranged and melee combat. -Orks and their special tech tree and morale system. -Customizable faction aesthetics. Cons: -Badly optimized for contemporary computers (specially for graphics and resolution) -Crashes frequently. -No map editor. -Sometimes your units don't follow your orders about stances/modes. 6 of 10*EAN-13: [code]4005209104876[/code] (Complete Collection)[b]Factions:[/b] - Eldar - Space Marines - Chaos Space Marines - Orks*Ten thousand years have passed since the treasonous acts of Chaos toppled the Golden Age of mankind. Fires burn brightly throughout the galaxies, illuminating carnage and slaughter as mankind defends itself from ancient enemies. Hardened forces collide with one goal in mind, the complete extermination of their opposition. "Game of the Year" developer, Relic Entertainment, brings the world's most successful tabletop war game to the PC. Control one of four unique races in head-to-head or cooperative multiplayer action, where faith, skill, and strategy are requisites in ruling the universe. Features: Cinematic quality melee and ranged combat that show battle in detail never before seen in a real-time strategy game. * Improved resource model that focuses action on the frontline. * Tactical features, such as cover, squad-based gameplay, morale and hero units, which promotes unit strategy over mass assaults while still allowing for large-scale battles. * 4 unique races, each with their own unique strategies. * Epic ‘Single Player Campaign' employing classic storytelling elements of treason and conspiracy. * 2-8 player multiplayer via LAN or Internet providing endless re-playability. * New multiplayer features, including customizable squad colors, banners, badges, insignia and names, and the ability to ally with other players [Relic]**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP * 1.8 GHz Pentium III or equivalent CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 2.5 GB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.4 GHz Pentium IV or equivalent CPU * 512 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM***First game in the Dawn of War series, starting with only one campaign for the Blood Raven chapter of Space Marines. Other races included, but not playable in single-player, are Orks, Chaos Space Marines and the Eldar.	Windows
Evil Genius	Sierra Entertainment;Rebellion (Elixir Studios)	2004	Siguiendo la estela del clásico Dungeon Keeper, este juego se presenta como un divertidísimo juego de estrategia y administración. ¿Quién quiere ser 007 cuando puedes ser el taponcete que amenaza a toda la humanidad? Recomendación de guardaespaldas: Lord Kane, su habilidad de entretener es criminal en estadios avanzados del juego. Merece la pena coger a Shen Yu sólo por eso. Eso sí, cuidado con el imitador de James Bond. 8 de 10*Siguiendo la estela del clásico Dungeon Keeper, este juego se presenta como un divertidísimo juego de estrategia y administración. ¿Quién quiere ser 007 cuando puedes ser el taponcete que amenaza a toda la humanidad? Recomendación de guardaespaldas: Lord Kane, su habilidad de entretener es criminal en estadios avanzados del juego. Merece la pena coger a Shen Yu sólo por eso. Eso sí, cuidado con el imitador de James Bond. 8 de 102009-06-22 on Steam, by Rebellion (lang: eng, fre, ger, spa) 2009-07-08 on GoG.com, by Rebellion (lang: eng)**Latest version: 1.01 (as of ?)	Windows
SpellForce: Shadow of the Phoenix	JoWood Productions (Phenomic Game Developement)	2005		Windows
Evil Dead: Regeneration	THQ (Cranky Pants Games)	2005	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 800 MHz Pentium III or Athlon XP CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * 2 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1.2 GHz Pentium III CPU * 64 MB VRAM * GeForce 3 or Radeon 9000 GPU***A "What If" story following the events of Evil Dead II in alternate storyline where Ash wasn't sent back in time, but instead was put into mental ward.	Windows
Neverwinter Nights: Kingmaker	Atari (BioWare)	2005		Windows
Artificial Intelligence Machines 2	Micro Application (Skyriver)	2006		Windows
Company of Heroes	THQ (Relic Entertainment)	2006	Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines real time strategy gaming by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Beginning with the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, players lead squads of Allied soldiers into battle against the German war machine through some of the most pivotal battles of WWII. Through a rich single player campaign, players experience the cinematic intensity and bravery of ordinary soldiers thrust into extraordinary events.* [100]* [12]**Latest version: 2.602 (as of 2011-05-24) Version history: 2.601	Windows
Flock!	Capcom (Proper Games)	2007	2009-04-07 on Steam; securompa & activation limit applies to even this release	Windows
Escape from Paradise City	TopWare Interactive;cdv Software Entertainment USA;Ascaron Entertainment (Sirius Games)	2007	EAN-13: [code]3512289011877[/code] ... 1 DVD; uses SolidShield copy protection*Latest version: 1.0.0.1 (as of ?)IGN lists Gangland: Paradise City* as an unofficial title for this game.***Minimum requirements: * Windows 2000, XP or Vista * Pentium4 2 GHz or Athlon XP 2000+ * GeForce4 Ti or Radeon 8500 with 64 MB VRAM * 512 MB RAM * 1.5 GB free HD space Recommended: * Pentium4 2.5 GHz or Athlon XP 2500+ or Dual Core 1.4 GHz (per core) * GeForce 6600 or Radeon 9800 with 128 MB VRAM * 1 GB RAM***Story NSA Headquarters 2009. A powerful organization called the "Aeternitas", latin for immortality, has infiltrated the governments and economical systems in the 8 most powerful countries in the world. Their objective: World domination. Numerous attempts have been made to infiltrate the Aeternitas - all have failed. Intel reports that one of the top leaders of the Aeternitas resides somewhere in Paradise City and the NSA now sends their best agents to the city. You are the NSA agent and your order is to infiltrate the Aeternitas and to locate and apprehend the leader. A man known solely as "P". Rumours of strange powers among the leaders of Aeternitas have surfaced. This has not been confirmed by the NSA... Singleplayer Play as NSA Agent Mia Xiang, Streetfighter Jack Slater or Business Tycoon Boris Chekov. Experience unique character-building elements, skill based combat and the feeling of ruling an entire city! Setting The metropol of Paradise City – A.D. 2009 Gameplay Feature List • Rise to power in a city where you must be both a talented businessman and a strong fighter. • Skill based RPG/RTS in contemporary big city setting • Expand your empire by taking over the city • Drain neighborhoods for resources • Challenge your friends in different multiplayer modes • Living and breathing 3D city Technical Feature List • Higher Dynamic Range lightning and auto exposure • Dynamic lights and shadows including actual influence on gameplay • Detailed normal mapped characters • 3D & Surround Sound with advanced filtering. • Multiplayer support for LAN and internet, dedicated servers • Portable design by system encapsulation and the use of APIs like OpenGL 2.0 and FMOD Ex. • Save / Load system for resuming games at arbitrary positions. • Realistic bullet/visibility tracing in combat. • Living, breathing city - people and vehicles in the streets • Advanced, scriptable behavior system. • Weather system handling rain, snow etc. • Complex character skill system with more than 50 unique skills. [Sirius Games]	Windows
Mass Effect	Microsoft Game Studios (BioWare;Demiurge Studios)	2008	Mass Effect is a military science fiction media franchise created by Casey Hudson, Drew Karpyshyn and Preston Watamaniuk. The franchise depicts a distant future where humanity and several alien civilizations have colonized the known universe using technology left behind by advanced precursor civilizations.* [100]* [12]**Latest version: 1.02 (as of ?) Version history: 1.01 (?)*Not as great as I expected, and the driving around in Mako is horrible most of the time as well as the final bit of the ending just makes me feel sickly. My recommendation is, if you want to enjoy this game, stick to the main story and avoid any side exploration/quests completely, and try to bear the last bit of the ending (the parts where humans talk). Replayability comes mostly from dialogs as otherwise the game gets quite dull, and unfortunately you need those dialogs to progress your renegade/paragon ranks to open the more interesting dialog choices since these are separate from your regular leveling and skills.[b]Free expansions:[/b] [url=http://masseffect.bioware.com/galacticcodex/bringdownthesky.html]Bring Down the Sky[/url] [b]Non-free expansions:[/b] * Pinnacle Station (2009-10)*Comes on 2 DVDs but I have no idea what the second DVD is supposed to be for (backup?).[b]technomagic[/b] — the "biotics" used in the game do not really fit into any of the groups we have neatly, technomagic and psionics being the closest, but since the ME universe also has psychics, technomagic is all that there's left. [b]multiple endings[/b] — more like ending with variations; the core of it stays the same. [spoiler=Ending spoiler;Close spoiler]However, a notable difference is that if the alien council survived or not, depending on if you chose to save them. If you didn't, humanity will take charge, otherwise humanity is invited to take place as the fourth council race. Other, "more important", details stay the same regardless.[/spoiler] [b]special agent protagonist[/b] — player is appointed a job similar to this somewhat early in the game, so this isn't true from the start. [b]nationalism[/b] — the protagonist and his higher ups are constantly trying to drive the cause of the Human Alliance, it's importance and how you're part of it is constantly hammered at you and occasionally you get to do the same for others. [b]unlikely sentients[/b] — Rachni, Geth to some degree (in mythos puts them on par with rogue A.I.), the plant creature, and some others [b]dialog-keywords[/b] / [b]dialog-stance[/b] — some are full sentences but not actually what is said, generally these are only choices on what to discuss and [i]how[/i] to respond (aggressively or calm negotiator style)*[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP or Vista * 2.4 GHz Intel or 2.0 GHz AMD CPU * 1 GB RAM (XP), 2 GB RAM (Vista) * GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 * GeForce 6800 or ATI X1300 XT * 12 GB free HD space * 1X DVD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.6+ GHz Intel or 2.4+ GHz AMD CPU * 2 GB RAM * ATI X1800 XL or GeForce 7900 GTX or better***US 2008-05-27 EU 2008-06-05	Windows
Alone in the Dark	Atari;Akella (Eden Games;Hydravision Entertainment)	2008	Latest version: retail*THEY SAID CENTRAL PARK WAS FOR THE PEOPLE... THEY LIED. Central Park was not built as a haven for the people of New York, but for something else entirely. Now the truth can no longer be contained. In one apocalyptic night, Edward Carnby must fight the unimaginable to reveal the earth-shattering secret of Central Park. Intense story: Told in thrilling episodes of action, plot twists and cliff-hangers Improvise to survive: Use your imagination to create devastating new weapons Exhilarating gameplay: Blockbuster action, tense exploration, dangerous driving, vicious fights Pyromania: Play with fire but don't get burned Never Get Stuck: DVD-style chapter select lets everyone reach the game's climax NEW YORK WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN. [Box blurb]UPC: [code]742725273887[/code]*[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP w/ SP2 or Vista * Pentium D 2.6 GHz or Athlon X2 3800+ * 1 GB RAM * 7.7 GB HD space [b]Recommended[/b] * 2.2 GHz Core 2 CPU * 2 GB RAM**This is the most bugged game I've seen in ages, and have to wonder how they manage to sell any copies of it out at all. Besides that, the concepts and gameplay elements they've invented up are quite refreshing, but don't do much in the light of the bugs that prevent you from enjoying it. After crashing or otherwise exhibiting bugs, it is good idea to exit the game and delete Alone_Data_DFE folder and possibly drm_dyndata_.dll file in the system temp folder. Removing these seems to at least temporarily fix any bugging, until Eden Games releases a patch for the issues.***EU 2008-06-20 NA 2008-06-24 RU 2008-06-?? by Akella (possibly only distribution)	Windows
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames	Electronic Arts (Pandemic Studios)	2008	Latest version: 1.1 (as of 2008-09-28?)**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP or Vista * Pentium IV HT or Athlon X2 CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 6800 GT or Radeon X1600 GPU * 10 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2 4600+ CPU * 2 GB RAM * 512 MB VRAM [b]Ports:[/b] * UDP: 8123, 9000, 10000, 18715, 55123 * TCP: 13505, 18710, 18715	Windows
Spore	EA Games (Maxis)	2008	[100]* [12]2011-08-27. Just found a copy of this at a Goodwill store where everything is overpriced (ie: Police Quest disk only in damaged box, $29.99). Spore is the cheepest game here, marked "SUCKS! $0.03"*[b]Add-on packs:[/b] Creepy & Cute Parts (2008-11-?) ISBN:0-7845-4656-8 UPC: 014633190762 [b]Expansions:[/b] * Galactic Adventures (2009-03-?) The [i]Spore Creature Creator[/i] was released as standalone product in [i]2008-06[/i] for people to populate the [i]Sporepedia[/i] with (this turned out to be huge success). The creature creator is not a game in itself, but only the part that allows creating the creatures (like the name implies). Released as both free (with only fourth of the body parts available) and commercial version, the latter allowed people to get a discount on the final game when it got released.*[b]2008-06-25[/b] — "More than one million wild and wonderful lifeforms created using the Spore Creature Creator in the first week." [Maxis][b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP or Vista * 2.0 GHz P4 or equivalent CPU * 512 MB RAM (768 MB for Vista) * A 128 MB VRAM * GPU w/ Shader Model 2.0 support * 6 GB free HD space For computers using built-in graphics chipsets: * Intel 945GM or better GPU * 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo or equivalent CPU * 768 MB RAM**From the mind of Will Wright, the creator of The Sims, comes SPORE , an epic journey that takes you from the origin and evolution of life through the development of civilization and technology and eventually all the way into the deepest reaches of outer space. Tide Pool Phase Fight with other creatures and consume them to adjust the form and abilities of your creature. It's survival of the fittest at the most microscopic level. * Creature Phase Venture onto land and help your creature learn and evolve with forays away from your nest. The only way to grow is by taking chances! * Tribal Phase Instead of controlling an individual creature, you are now caring for an entire tribe. Give them tools and guide their interactions as you upgrade their state of existence. * Civilization Phase Once your city is established, your creatures begin seeking out and interacting with other cultures. Make contact with an olive branch or a war cry. The goal for your creatures is to conquer the planet. * Space Phase The time has come to move on to other worlds in your solar system. Make contact, colonise, or terraform, then venture further to find other solar systems. A 'mission' structure provides new goals in your quest for galactic dominance. [EA]	Windows

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