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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat	Mindscape	1995	This was and still is the most challenging tactical game I've ever played. You lead your little army through the missions you pick, losses carrying over to the following missions and you restoring and buying new squads every once in a while between missions with your limited funds. There's no base building, no super powers, only your squads and the massive forces against you. Although you may get past a mission, your losses may easily be too great to allow progressing any farther (and this may become apparent only after several missions). This leads to much frustration if you can't change your tactics to match in the earlier missions and effectively leads focus on minimizing your losses rather than just meeting the mission goals.
Dark Colony	SSI (GameTek)	1997	[b]greys[/b] - called Taar.
Uprising	3DO (Cyclone Studios)	1997
Myth: The Fallen Lords	Eidos (Bungie Software)	1997
Battlezone	Activision	1998	[b]Minimum requirements:[/b] * Windows 95 * 133 MHz CPU * 16 MB RAM * 1 MB VRAM * 2X CD-ROM drive * 210 MB free HD space***Good remake of original arcade classic. Missions are good and has a great interface that sometimes becomes tedious. Overall, very good.
StarCraft	Blizzard Entertainment	1998	In the distant future, the newly formed Terran Dominion faces the arrival of two hostile alien races: the savage Zerg and the enigmatic Protoss. Gather resources and expand your forces to lead them to victory. The only allies are enemies. The only choice is war.*For 1-8 players, with teams or in FFA. Cross-platform play with Mac.Latest version: 1.16 (as of 2008-11-27)*An incredible RTS that requires both brains and speed. Not trackball- or trackpad-friendly. Though the graphics are rather primitive by today's standards, that's only because this game is relatively old. It features three different playable races, each of which requires different strategies for maximum effectiveness. Play as the versatile Terran colonists, the voracious Zerg xenomorphs, or the enigmatic, psionically gifted Protoss (my personal favorite). The game also includes a map editing program for the unique SCM and SCX map format, enabling a patient user to craft new maps and scenarios. Some of the features take some getting used to, but FAQs are available at [[link:http://www.blizzard.com/starcraft]]. The screenshot at right is from the first mission in the expansion, StarCraft: Brood War. [StarSword]EXCELLENT realtime strategy game.This is a very good game and requires a lot of skill, but also quickness. The expansion (Starcraft: Brood War) brings a lot more into the game. [Groovy_Duck]**Four expansions released in 1998: StarCraft: Stellar Forces ([[company:Micro Star]]) StarCraft: Retribution ([[company:Stardock]] / [[company:WizardWorks]]) StarCraft: Insurrection ([[company:Aztech New Media]]) StarCraft: Brood War ([[company:Saffire]] / [[company:Blizzard]])
Warhammer: Dark Omen	Electronic Arts (Mindscape)	1998	[b]military-platoon[/b] - cavalry is usually much smaller (around squad size), but the more common infantry reaches platoon sizes.
StarCraft: Brood War	Blizzard Entertainment	1998	With the shattered Zerg hive torn apart by fierce in-fighting, the Protoss seek to reunite with their Dark Templar brethren and begin the rebuilding of their home world, Aiur. Terran Emperor Mengsk I, having achieved his goal of total power over the human colonies, must now turn his attention to both the rising power of the woman he betrayed, Kerrigan, the infamous Zerg Queen of Blades, and a conspiracy deep within his own ranks. Three all new campaigns continue the epic StarCraft story line. New worlds to explore, from the Dark Templar twilight home world of Shakuras to the blasted and barren deserts of Korhal. Original cinematic scenes and new music tracks. 100 new multiplayer maps.* [84]* [53]*For 1-8 players, with teams or in FFA. Cross-platform play with Mac.*Latest version: 1.16 (as of 2008-11-27)
X-COM: Terror from the Deep	2K Games (Microprose Software)	1999	The war continues... X-COM: UFO Defense brought you to a galactic battlefield. X-COM: Terror from the Deep brings the alien terror into a totally new dimension. Seeking to take advantage of a weakened Earth, X-COM's deep space foes unexpectedly change strategy and launch a powerful second front against planet Earth. In the dark depths of vast oceans, long sleeping forces are awakened by reanimation signals sent out across the galactic silence by their interstellar brothers and sisters. Slowly but surely, an army of hibernating alien sea creatures awakens. Your combat now extends to the strange new worlds of the deep where superior alien technologies threaten the very survival of this planet - your planet - Earth.*[Spanish] Similar al primer X-COM, pero mucho mejor por la situación de acción total desde el principio, una dificultad endiablada (incluso más que el UFO Defense), una exigencia de toma de decisiones tan constante como cruel y la introducción del elemento agua y de misiones de defensa de civiles en el juego (añade una capa más a su inmensa complejidad) Es algo mejor que el UFO Defense. 6 de 10 [English, Google Translate] Similar to the first X-COM, but much better about the situation of mass action from the beginning, a devilish difficulty (even more than the UFO Defense), a requirement of decision making as constant as cruel and the introduction of the water element and civil defense missions in the game (adds one more layer to its immense complexity) It's better than the UFO Defense. 6 out of 10[b]2.5D[/b] - tactical missions and most of the game is done with raster graphics, but the globe in geoscape is rendered with flat polygons for land and textured polygons for water.This entry would still benefit from 2 screenshots, one from terror mission and another from underwater mission.*A very simple port of TFTD to Windows with no improvements or changes what-so-ever, just that it runs natively on Windows XP. Released only as part of [i]X-COM: Collector's Edition[/i] and for a time was available on Steam until they switched to running the old DOS version under DOSBox (around 2008-10-06).
X-COM: UFO Defense	Hasbro Interactive (Mythos Games)	1999	A very simple port of UFO Defense to Windows with no improvements or changes what-so-ever, just that it runs natively on Windows XP (and doesn't even do that very well). Released only as part of X-COM: Collector's Edition and for a time was available on Steam until they switched to running the old DOS version under DOSBox (around 2008-10-06).
Ground Control	Havas Interactive;Sierra On-Line;Rebellion (Massive Entertainment)	2000	2004? made freeware 2009-07-08 on GoG.com, by Rebellion (lang: eng) - bundled with [game=#171043]Dark Conspiracy[/game]**[b]Factions:[/b] Crayven Corporation * Order of the New Dawn*A PS2 port of the game was cancelled.[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 200 MHz Pentium CPU (w/ 3D accelerator) * 233 MHz Pentium II CPU (w/o 3D accelerator) * 32 MB RAM * 4 MB VRAM * 480 MiB Hard Drive Space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 333 MHz Pentium II CPU * 3D accelerator * 64 MB RAM [b]Network ports:[/b] TCP: 15001, 15101, 15200, 20000-21000 and 25451 UDP: 20000-21000 For creating chat rooms: TCP: 25000-25499***The game was made freeware soon after [game=#154092]Ground Control 2[/game] was released. Available for download from FilePlanet (requires Gamespy ID): [url]http://www.fileplanet.com/156136/150000/fileinfo/[/url] You may also need to obtain a serial from here to play online (requires Gamespy ID, too): [url]http://www.fileplanet.com/betas/groundcontrol.aspx[/url]
Starship Troopers	Hasbro Interactive (Blue Tongue Software)	2000	Latest version: 1.1 (as of 2000-11?) There's also separate patch for Nvidia GPUs, released presumably in 2001.*Seemingly based on the 1997 movie, the 1999 CG series and the original book to varying degrees. The bulky power armor are definitely influenced by the 1999 CG series rather than the original books.*Not to be mistaken with the [game=#164661]2005 FPS[/game] game by the same name from Strangelite.
Ground Control: Dark Conspiracy	Sierra Entertainment;Rebellion (High Voltage Software;Massive Entertainment)	2000	2009-07-08 on GoG.com, by Rebellion (lang: eng) - bundled with [game=#44609]Ground Control[/game]***[i]Phoenix Mercenaries[/i] is the new faction player takes control of to battle Crayven and the dawnies.
Kingdom Under Fire	Cryo Interactive;Gathering of Developers (Phantagram)	2001
Shattered Galaxy	Nexon (Kru Interactive)	2001
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos	Blizzard	2002	[b]Factions:[/b] (playable) * Alliance - humans, elves, and such * Horde - orcs and tauren (minotaurs) * Scourge - variety of undead, necromancers and some insectoids * Night Elves**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 400 MHz Pentium II CPU * 128 MB RAM * 8 MB VRAM * 700 MB free HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 600 MHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM
Age of Mythology	Microsoft Game Studios (Ensemble Studios)	2002	Welcome to the age when heroes fought against monsters and gods interfered in the lives of mortal men. Welcome to the AGE OF MYTHOLOGY where you wage war using armies and diplomacy, progress through development ages, enhancing your civilizations might, with the added feature where you can call upon the gods to act on your behalf or help you out with more than 20 mythological creatures.*The classic real time strategy game that transports players to a time when heroes did battle with monsters of legend and the gods intervened in the affairs of mortals. Use mythological creatures like Minotaurs and Cyclopes to bolster your armies' strength. Call upon the gods for assistance in flattening enemy towns with meteors or scatter opposing troops with lightning storms.*Theres a re-release of "Age of Mythology" in Steam called "Age of Mythology: Extended Edition", that includes both the original game and the expansion "Age of Mythology: The Titans", plus "The Golden Gift" DLC campaign.
Command & Conquer: Generals	Electronic Arts (EA Pacific)	2003	A new chapter in the Command & Conquer universe, set somewhere in the 2020s, pits three sides for global domination: the United States of America, the People's Republic of China and the Global Liberation Army (GLA). Generals features real world (renamed or slightly altered) weapons combined with quasi-high-tech ones, new control schemes and a fast-paced multiplayer. Generals is the first game in the Command & Conquer series not to include FMV or pre-rendered cutscenes between missions, and was also the first C&C game without the Westwood Studios label (although the development studio was initially called Westwood Pacific before being merged into EA Pacific). It uses a full 3D environment powered by the SAGE engine, a modified version of the W3D engine previously seen in C&C: Renegade. The core gameplay differs somewhat from other games in the series, a move done in order to modernize the formula. First off, construction yards are absent, as structures are built by dozers for the USA and China, and workers for the GLA. The sidebar is replaced with the bottom bar, and support powers are "purchased" with leveling up as a general, which is done through participating in combat. For the first time in the series, each factory-type structure (barracks, war factory, airfield...) has its own build queue, in the same fashion as in Blizzard's RTS titles before it, instead of having a shared one like in the previous C&C games. Upgrades are available for the first time in the series as well, bringing improvements to units and structures. Everything is paid for in advance instead of having credits slowly drain as the object is constructed.* [100]* [12]***Latest version: 1.08 (as of ?)
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne	Blizzard	2003	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP * 400 MHz Pentium II CPU * 128 MB RAM * 8 MB VRAM * 550 MB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 600 MHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM
Command & Conquer: Generals: Zero Hour	EA Games (EA Los Angeles)	2003	Latest version: 1.04 (as of 2005-03-15)
Age of Mythology: The Titans	Microsoft (Ensemble Studios)	2003
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.
Alien Swarm	Black Cat Games	2004	[b]Additional campaigns:[/b] * Telic / Escape from Rhea ([url]http://www.moddb.com/mods/alien-swarm-the-telic-campaign/[/url]) * Phalanx ([url]http://forums.blackcatgames.com/showthread.php?t=6235[/url])**Alien Swarm is an overhead view tactical squad-based shooter for UT2K4. Set in the the distant future, the players take the role of a Commander in the Interstellar Armed Forces. They must guide their squad of marines through Swarm infested colonies, overrun bases and outposts, to achieve a variety of objectives. Featuring Assault Rifles, Heat Tracking Guns, Sentry Guns, Flamethrowers and more. Supports co-operative multiplayer. [b]Game Features[/b] Alien Swarm is a total conversion for Unreal Tournament 2004, featuring: Unique blend of action and strategy. * 1-8 players co-operative play. * Single mission or Campaign mode. * Large array of equipment for your marines, including Assault rifles, Shotguns, SynTek SmartEye Autoguns, Flamethrowers, Pistols, Incendiary Mines, Flares, Stim Packs, Ammo Bags, Sentry Guns, Medkits and more! * Four marine classes: Explosives, Special Weapons, Medic and Technical * Skill and experience system allowing your marines to improve as they progress through the campaign. * Full tutorial to teach you how to play and to use the equipment at your disposal. * 8 unique marines with portaits, personality, skills and background. * Easy to use emote system for team communication. * Full character speech for each marine which adapts to the current situation. * Alien parasites which infest your marines and hatch from inside them. * A variety of mission objectives. * High scores, kill records and medals. * A range of difficulty settings and unlockable map variations. * Leader and voting system for online play. Requirements: Unreal Tournament 2004. Alien Swarm has been tested on Windows, Linux and Mac.***Latest version: 1.34 (as of 2010-01-31)
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...
Armies of Exigo	Electronic Arts (Black Hole Entertainment;Digic Pictures)	2004	[b]Factions:[/b] * Empire — humans, elves, gnomes, and the like * Fallen — dark elves, and huge load of strange creatures * Beasts — feral humanoids, some human-animal hybrid lookalikes**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or [b]XP[/b] * 1,5 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon CPU * 384 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * GeForce 3 or Radeon 8500 GPU * 1.5 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.8 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon XP CPU * 768 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce 4 or Radeon 9600 GPU [b]Multiplayer:[/b] * 56.6 kbps modem for 2 players * Broadband for 3+ players*Latest version: 1.4 (as of 2005-05?)Comes on 2 CDs. ... SafeDisc protection on CD#1, read errors on sectors from 1000 till 10295. Item codes: [code]EAE08004427IS[/code] (DVD case), [code]EAE08004427D[/code] (CD #1), [code]EAE08004427D2[/code] (CD #2), [code]EAE08004427M[/code] (manual)WAGE WAR ON TWO FRONTS Engage in fierce combat with the dual-layered map system, delve deep underground to explore the vast and unforgiving caverns and then tunnel to the surface to unleash crushing attacks on your unsuspecting enemies. DOMINATE THE ENTIRE REALM Balance military strength and resource management as you train units and cast mystical spells affecting the world both above and below ground. ENGAGE IN MULTIPLAYER WARFARE Join up to 12 people online in massive multiplayer wars over a LAN or the Internet. [Box blurb]Worlds collide in Armies of Exigo, a fantasy RTS where the boundaries of the battlefield are broken and war is waged both above and below the ground. This game takes strategy to new depths as elves, beasts, knights, and creatures of the darkness are locked in an epic battle for survival. In the world of Exigo, where peace and prosperity have reigned for years, the empires of man and beast faces their greatest threat yet. A sinister force known as The Fallen has awaken to strike where the inhabitants of this world least expect - from underground. Users will take control of massive armies, wage wars in the forests and river valleys of the surface, then descend into the caverns and catacombs of the underworld to face off against the dark evil. Armies on all sides will have the ability to delve deep underground to travel unseen by foes or borrow up to the surface to unleash powerful attacks on unsuspecting enemies. The gamer must devise never before deployed strategies for combat and defense as attacks can come from all directions. Conquer as the heavily fortified Empire and control an army of knights, dwarves, elves and gnomes. Ravage the plains with the nomadic Beasts, leading tribes of ogres, trolls and other fantastic creatures. Emerge from deep to consume the world of light with The Fallen – a powerful force of dark elves, fallen warriors, swarming insects and other horrific creatures of the dark. Engage in an epic three-part single player campaign and save the world of Exigo from the evil that threatens to plunge the world into darkness. Or go online for massive multiplayer skirmishes with up to eight players striving to conquer the surface and underworld. Success can only be achieved through a balance of military might and strategic alliances. Key Features Control any of three different armies: The Empire (knights, wizards, elves), The Beast (ogres, trolls, lizardmen), and The Fallen (dark elves, fallen knights and creatures of the deep). * Wage war on two fronts simultaneously – above and below the surface – with a unique dual layered map system. * Stunning 3D visuals bring the characters and environments to life. * Immerse yourself in a fully interactive world: Blow up bridges, create avalanches to take out your enemies, cause subterranean lava flows to erupt aboveground, and dig tunnels from the surface into the caverns below. * Engage the enemy with an army of up to 200 units for massive real time battles. * Change the landscape of both the surface and underground by deploying units, such as Miners, and casting spells, such as Earthquake and Volcano. * Single-player includes a three part campaign and skirmish mode to battle computer-controlled players. * Go online and play in one of four multiplayer modes: Melee, King of the Hill, Mission, and Free-for-all. [Electronic Arts]
Imperial Glory	Feral Interactive (Pyro Studios)	2005	2005-07-08 by Kalypso (lang: eng)
Age of Empires III	Microsoft (Ensemble Studios)	2005	Immerse yourself in the award-winning strategy experience. Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time. Command mighty European powers looking to explore new lands in the New World; or jump eastward to Asia and determine the outcome of its struggles for power.*Siguiendo la estela del Age of Empires II y del Age of Mythology, mezcla un manejo de unidades y de héroes similar al segundo con elementos de tecnologías y recursos mucho más estilo del primero, y muchos nuevos elementos como las rutas de comercio o los refuerzos de la patria. 7 de 10Latest version 1.13 (as of ?)*[b]Minimum:[/b] 1.4 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 256 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM***[url=http://www.uvlist.net/characters/info/1064]Bowser[/url], [url=/characters/info/3797]Buffy[/url], [game=#169915]Buttercup[/game], Frejole Negro, [url=http://www.uvlist.net/characters/info/2942]Indy[/url], [url=http://www.uvlist.net/characters/info/1700]Mario[/url], [url=http://www.uvlist.net/characters/info/747]Ripley[/url], [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saved_by_the_Bell#Samuel_.22Screech.22_Powers]Screech[/url], [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socks_%28cat%29]Socks[/url], Stormy the Wonder Dog, Sydney the Puppy, [url=http://www.uvlist.net/characters/info/7309]Tux the Conqueror[/url], and [game=#19435]Tyson[/game] are some of the of the random names of explorers' dogs. [Zerothis]
UFO: Aftershock	Cenega;Tri Synergy (ALTAR Interactive)	2005	[b]missing images:[/b] indoors tactical mission*[b]destructible environment[/b] - easily goes unnoticed as you require some [i]heavy[/i] firepower to accomplish this and it tends to bug more often than not, so it isn't very useful. The most common way for this to bug is when a door is destroyed, making the doorway unusable for some mystical reason, often trapping your squad somewhere. I've yet to see a case where this actually [i]opened[/i] a path for the units to move through (they can shoot through the broken wall sections, though). [b]irregular grid[/b] / [b]spheroid world[/b] - the "geoscape"The game grows increasingly unstable towards the end (even with the latest 1.2 version) with some strange issues in enemy placements, even introducing impossible scenarios at some points (enemies outside the map).*[b]Minimum system requirements:[/b] Windows 2000 or XP * 1 GHz Pentium III or Athlon * 512MB RAM * GeForce 5700 or Radeon 9500 * 4 GB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon * 768 MB RAM * GeForce 6600 or Radeon 9700 Pro**It is the year 2054. Fifty years after the disaster. Fifty years after the surface of Earth became uninhabitable. Retreating to the flying haven of the Laputa the remnants of humankind clung onto existence. Then a revolt against the increasingly rigid and corrupt human leadership of the Laputa escalated into a conflict that destroyed the colony. Now, the remaining survivors flee once again. Can they reclaim the Earth from the unknown forces that chased them into the skies? UFO: Aftershock is a combination of tactical squad combat and global strategy that enhances and expands upon its prequel, [[gameid:155168 UFO: Aftermath]]. Key features: Intertwining global strategy and small scale tactical missions * Sequel to the successful UFO: Aftermath * Strategic resource and base management * Enhanced SAS (Simultaneous Action System) and RPG system in tactical play * Fight your way through multi-level buildings, inside and out * New amazing items and technologies to research and develop * Radical new training and experience system * New terrifying enemies and powerful allies * Added diplomacy element * New gripping storyline * Interactive destructible environment [Cenega]***After the alien invasion, the Council of Earth successfully fought the Reticulans and moreover discovered their secret plan: to cover the Earth with "Biomass", a network of alien organic tissue that, the Reticulans hoped, would become conscious and endowed with immense psychic powers. The Reticulans who invaded the Earth are not true representatives of their kind, they are a breakaway faction that burned the bridges and chose this backwater part of space to conduct its experiments. The Reticulans would construct a large satellite (several kilometres across) with a closed ecosystem and move the remnants of human population there. The experiment with the Biomass would go on on the surface. Then something went horribly wrong...
Earth 2160	Midway;Zuxxez Entertainment;TopWare Interactive (Reality Pump)	2005	[b]Factions:[/b] * UCS (United Civilized States) - a heavily robotic faction with emphasis on mechs. * ED (Eurasian Dynasty) - tanks and choppers * LC (Lunar Corporation) - hover tanks, jetpack infantry and very sci-fi weaponry * Morphidian Aliens - biotechnological shapeshifting aliens***[b]missing images:[/b] title, vehicle designing screen, more in-game screens of different factions
Star Wars: Empire at War	LucasArts;Activision (Petroglyph Games)	2006	EMPIRE AT WAR Un juego de estregia que mezcla 3 estilos distintos de juego: la vista galáctica, muy del estilo de un juego de tablero, las batallas terrestres, similares al Command and Conquer o al Panzers, y las batallas especiales, como las anteriores pero con particularidades propias. Aunque ninguno de los 3 modos es genial, la mezcla de ellos y la presencia de 2 bandos muy distintos (además de los piratas) lo convierte en un juego muy completo. En cuanto a modos de juego, la conquista galáctica es el modo de juego ordinario, con todos los elementos del juego; las escaramuzas son partidas rápidas de combate con reglas un poco distintas a las de las batallas normales y el modo campaña presenta 2 líneas argumentales, una para El Imperio y otra para la Alianza Rebelde, que rellenan con bastante acierto huecos del argumento dejados por las películas. 8 de 10
Pocket UFO	SMK Software	2006	Latest version: 1.26 (as of 2007-05-29)***The Windows version of [game=Pocket UFO]Pocket UFO[/game] is quite straight-forward conversion of the PPC version, with miniscule window you can't resize and odd controls designed for the pocket device rather than a more intuitive interface for regular Windows users. Go play the original rather than this, or [game=UFO 2000]UFO 2000[/game] which is a more proper remake (once they get the single player campaign working).
Joint Task Force	Sierra Entertainment;HD Publishing (Most Wanted Entertainment)	2006	The cooperative game mode has both players controlling the same units simultaneously, so it requires some coordination outside the game's own mechanics not to interfere with your fellow player.*The plot seems to draw a lot from the 2001-09-11 WTC event, Osama bin Laden and related issues.Latest version: 1.1 (as of ?)The installer is slightly broken as it checks only C drive for sufficient amount of free space, so you may have trouble installing it on another drive besides C.[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000 or XP * 2 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon 2000+ CPU * 512 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * GeForce 4 Ti or Radeon 9500 GPU * 5 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 1 GB RAM * GeForce 6800 GPU
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
ParaWorld	Aspyr Media;Deep Silver (Sunflowers;SEK Ost)	2006	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 2000 or XP * 1.6 GHz CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * 3.4 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM*Amusingly the worst thing in the game is their "new and innovative" Army Controller, otherwise the game is quite nice but the army controller is so horribly limiting that you just can't appreciate the game enough.DESCRIPTION In the early 19th century a group of elite scientists formed around brilliant mathematician Jarvis Babbit. Together they formed a secret society dedicated to seeking out parallel worlds, worlds of which our ancestors had only the vaguest of ideas and whose very existence had never been proven. After decades of study Babbit finally does manage to uncover the secrets of the dimension gates. A mechanical computer of his own design allows him to calculate both where and when a dimension gate between the worlds will open. And so did Babbit and his followers discover the ParaWorld, a world of warlike tribes, awe-inspiring dinosaurs and other terrifying primeval creatures. The new-found ability to travel between the worlds gives members of this secret society possibilities hitherto unknown: governed by an entirely different set of natural laws, ParaWorld affects them much as the fabled fountain of youth. These scientists age no more. Yet three young scientists stumble onto the secret: hot-tempered geologist Anthony Cole, nature-loving biologist Stina Holmlund and the somewhat introverted physics genius Béla Andràs Benedek. All three have come across evidence pointing to the existence of a parallel world in the course of their research. A perifdious trick allows Babbit to lure the three young scientists into a trap which leaves them stranded on ParaWorld. Ill-equipped, they have nothing but one weapon capable of guaranteeing their survival – their own power of reason. ... the clock is ticking ... FEATURES Prehistoric parallel world with more than 16 playable maps and 5 different climatic zones: Northland, Jungle, Savannah, Icewaste and Ashvalley * Comprehensive solo campaigns with 3 completely different tribes and 7 playable heroes * Revolutionary unit management using the "Army Controller" * Gigantic combat units * Heroes allow the construction unique buildings, develop new abilities and collect and use different items * Units have their own special and finishing moves * Over 50 different types of animals including 40 incredibly detailed dinosaurs * 3 different LAN and Internet multi-player modes for up to 8 players with 9 playable heroes [Sunflowers]
Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs	Microsoft Game Studios (Ensemble Studios)	2006
Warhammer – Mark of Chaos	Deep Silver;Namco Bandai Games (Black Hole Entertainment;Digic Pictures)	2006	Latest version: 1.72 (as of 2007-??)*"[i]Fear me mortals, for I am the Anointed, the Favoured Son of Chaos, the Scourge of the World. The armies of the gods rally behind me, and it is by my will and by my sword that your weakling nations shall fall.[/i]" – Archaon, lord of the End Times [i]From the magic swept lands of the far North[/i] come the conquering legions of Chaos, led by their [i]Champions[/i] and [i]immortal Daemons[/i]. Raised in battle, these great warriors [i]fight for glory[/i] and the favour of their mighty gods. [i]Immortality[/i] and [i]everlasting power[/i] are the rewards for those who are strong, mutation and madness await the weak-willed and foolish. [i]Warhammer – Mark of Chaos[/i] gives you unprecedented control over the tactics, appearance and unit content of Chaos, Empire, Skaven and High Elf armies. Design your own personal army and take up arms against the [i]mighty Empire[/i]. Crush your enemies beneath your feet and bring chaos to the [i]Warhammer world[/i]. [i]Fight[/i] your way through a huge single player epic, or bring death to your enemies online. [i]Make your mark.[/i] [Box blurb][b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000 or XP * 2.4 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 512 MB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 6800 GS or Radeon X800 GPU * 1024x768 display * 3 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3.2 GHz Pentum IV CPU * 1 GB RAM * GeForce 7800 or Radeon X1800 GPU * 1280x1024 display***EAN-13: [code]4020628500603[/code] (single DVD release)
Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption	LucasArts (Petroglyph Games)	2006	You’ve played the light side. You’ve played the dark side. Now play the corrupt side! As Tyber Zann you’ll stop at nothing to become the most notorious criminal leader since Jabba the Hutt. With all new tactics like piracy, kidnapping, racketeering and bribery, you can control the shadowy forces of corruption in your attempt to rule the Star Wars underworld. Don’t just control the galaxy...corrupt it! All new units and planets: Command over 28 new underworld units as well as new Rebel and Imperial forces and heroes on 13 new planets. Expanded Multiplayer: Experience all out, three-faction battles and now play the same side against itself with mirror play. [Steam Store]*[media=youtube]hnKPns54Uso[/media]*FORCES OF CORRUPTION Añade a los 2 bandos anteriores un tercero en forma de coalición de contrabandistas. De esta forma se tiene un conflicto triangular en el cual cada bando tiene especialidades muy distintivas: El Imperio tiene la fuerza bruta y la ventaja tecnológica, la Alianza Rebelde se especializa en la guerra de desgaste y los ataques relámpago y el Consorcio de Zann en el sabotaje y el sigilo. Y no sólo se conforma con añadir un bando entero al juego, con unidades variadas y en algunos casos emblemáticas de SW, sino que añade unidades nuevas muy interesantes a los otros 2 bandos. En cuantos los modos de juego, conserva los del anterior juego y añade una campaña nueva bajo el control de Tyber Zann, un protagonista atípico cuya argumento paralelo a la guerra galáctica es original y llamativo. 9 de 10
War Wound	Apothecary Studios	2007	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP or Vista * Pentium III CPU * 256 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * 270 MB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * Pentium IV CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM
UFO: Afterlight	Cenega;Topware Interactive;Bohemia Interactive (ALTAR Games)	2007	Steam ID [url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/7500]7500[/url] is publication on Steam that was taken down for some reason. ID:237950 is from Bohemia.*?? 2007-02-09 by Topware ?? 2007-03-30 2007-05-04 on Steam (by Topware)[b]Minimum system requirements:[/b] Windows 2000 or XP * 1 GHz CPU * 512 MB RAM * NVidia 5700 or ATI Radeon 9500 video card * 5 GB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GHz CPU * 768 MB RAM * Nvidia 6600 GT or ATI Radeon 9800 video card**UFO: Afterlight is a mixture of squad based tactical action and global strategy with the gamer controlling the actions of elite ground troops, and the running and construction of an intricate network of interlinking bases while collecting resources. UFO: Afterlight takes us to Mars, where a human colony has been built with the help of the Reticulans not long before the events of [game=#155167]UFO: Aftershock[/game] took place. Mars base is self-sustainable and provides all the necessities for survival of humans on a foreign planet, mainly breathable air, water and food. Although the people inhabiting this colony have the technologies and knowledge required for their further development, basic survival is their major concern. Their only activity is the research of a nearby excavation site, which proves the existence of an ancient intelligent and highly developed alien civilization. The player will enter the game when the research drastically affects all Mars inhabitants. New and unexpected enemies appear in the form of robots, built centuries ago by the unknown aliens for their protection, whose purpose is to eliminate any traces of other civilizations on Mars. Humans on Mars now have a good reason for their own development, even though not knowing yet that the planetary self-defense mechanism might not be the worst awaiting them, and that their unintentional opening of hyperspace gates will bring an even bigger enemy right to their door. After all attempts to contact the Earth Laputa fail, the colonists are left with no other choice than to fight the enemies with their own means, or be annihilated. Key Features General combination of global strategy and tactical missions * completely new story built on the events from UFO: Aftershock * large number of new technologies, weapons and equipment to develop * completely new environments on a different planet than Earth * highly replayable game because of the player's key decisions on diplomacy and research * strong RPG elements, the player knows his team by names Strategy * new enemies and new alien races with variable weapons and battle tactics * several character classes with different attributes, skills and trainings * diplomacy has strong influence on the game story * research enables terraforming of the planet in later stages of the game * improved and transparent construction and building management * friendly interface and easy orientation in the game, useful information available at time and place where needed Tactics * advanced tactical part of the game with the possibility to enter buildings, thermo visions and more * player may use different height and destructible elements of environment to his advantage * tactical missions controlled by intelligent scripts guarantee reasonable behavior of enemies * authentic physical model * player must adapt his tactics during the game as the enemies change and grow stronger, hardly two missions are the same * aliens and robots in your team * hostile environment requiring the use of different types of spacesuits * opportunity to mind-control your enemies and use psionic abilities [Cenega]***UFO: Afterlight belongs to the UFO series - [game=#155168]UFO: Aftermath[/game] and [game=#155167]UFO: Aftershock[/game], released in 2003 and 2005 respectively, and originally inspired by the X-COM series. As well as X-COM and our previous UFO editions it consists of two related approaches - global strategy and small-squad tactics are merged together with an interesting story. [-]
War Front: Turning Point	CDV Software Entertainment;Atari (Digital Reality)	2007	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 2000 or XP * 2 GHz Pentium IV or 2.4 GHz Athlon CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * 3.5 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars	Electronic Arts (EA Los Angeles)	2007	CnC3 is probably the hardest strategy game I know, and not because the AI is that good, but because it cheats so much. Even on the so called easy difficulty the game is frustratingly hard to even barely win (later) missions. Besides that I still like it, especially the revised GDI and the all new Scrin faction. As a game I would not recommend this to anyone but the masochistic players or diehard Tiberium series fans.*Latest version: 1.09 (as of ?)March, 2047. A massive nuclear fireball explodes high in the night sky, marking the dramatic beginning to the Third Tiberium War and long-awaited return of the most groundbreaking Real-time Strategy franchise (RTS) of all time. The critically-acclaimed Command & Conquer (C&C) series returns with Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars (C&C 3). Setting the standard for the future of RTS gaming once more, C&C 3 takes you back to where it all began—the Tiberium Universe. In 2047, Tiberium has blanketed the Earth, which is now divided into zones based on the level of Tiberium infestation. Pristine Blue Zones represent 20% of the planet's surface and are the last refuge of the civilized world. Partially habitable Yellow Zones make up 50% of the planet's surface; most of the world's population lives in these war-torn and ecologically ravaged areas. The remaining 30% of the planet is uninhabitable, a Tiberium wasteland swept by violent Ion Storms. Red Zones are like the surface of an Alien planet. The infamous Kane has returned to lead the Brotherhood of Nod in a massive global assault on the Global Defense Initiative and the few remaining Blue zones left on the planet. Only you can stop him. The fate of humanity – and the planet – is in your hands. Featuring state-of-the-art, next-generation graphics, an epic story with live action, full-motion video sequences, and the classic fast-paced C&C style of play, C&C 3 sets the standard for the single player RTS experience. When you decide to test your skills online, a suite of truly innovative features, such as the ability to transform online battles into a spectator sport, unfold. Welcome back, Commander. KEY FEATURES [b]Fast, Fluid, Fun[/b]: The ultra-responsive, smooth-as-silk gameplay C&C invented is now better than ever, intuitively placing your entire arsenal at your fingertips. * [b]Over 30 Single Player Missions[/b]: In a vast open-world 'theatre of war' where each decision you make matters, you'll experience one cohesive, epic story told from the unique perspective of all three warring factions. * [b]RTS as a Sport - Battlecast [/b]: Observe, broadcast, and compete in thrilling online battles with innovations including all-new interactive spectator modes, VoIP communication, player commentary, and more. * [b]Story Like You've Never Seen[/b]: High-definition, live action video sequences that seamlessly tie the game's epic story together featuring an unparalleled, diverse cast. * [b]Adaptive AI[/b]: The game AI matches your style of play - choose from distinct AI playing styles such as 'rushing', 'turtling', and more, or level the battlefield and let the AI use its own tactics to give you the highest level of challenge. * [b]New Ways to Attack[/b]: Keep your opponent guessing by building flying battleships, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms, and combining units to form powerful never-before-seen super-units. * [b]Technology Makes the World Come Alive[/b]: Lose yourself in reflected sunlight and scream in sheer joy as you blow chunks off of enemy tanks, structures, and anything else you can launch a rocket at. The game world gains a new dimension and the battlefield comes to life as the atmosphere fills with smoke, fire, haze, tracers, explosions, and state-of-the-art weather effects. * [b]Intuitive and Evolved Interface[/b]: Fully evolved side-bar interface that allows you to fully manage your base operations while never leaving the action. * [b]Battle the Best Online[/b]: With multiple online game modes, all-new multiplayer maps, and a fully featured content editor, go online to see how you stack up in RTS' ultimate forum. [Electronic Arts]
UFO: Extraterrestrials	Tri Synergy;Paradox Interactive (Chaos Concept)	2007	Project started on 2002-01 Note that some releases (e.g. Steam) include a community produced patch.*Latest version: "patch 2" (as of 2007-10-03)*Unofficial sequel to [game=#33563]X-COM: UFO Defense[/game], in which the aliens won the war and humans set out to a planet called Esperanza where the alien threat has just arrived. Apparently BMAN's mod was included in some re-release(s?) of the game.
Combat Mission: ShockForce	Paradox Interactive (Battlefront.com)	2007	Combat Mission: Shock Force is poised to become the new gold standard for computer wargames and military simulations. With over three years of intensive ground-up development, Combat Mission: Shock Force is ready to succeed Battlefront's previous series of top rated, award winning WW2 tactical simulations; Combat Mission Beyond Overlord, Barbarossa to Berlin, and Afrika Korps. [Battlefront.com]
World in Conflict	Sierra Entertainment;Ubisoft (Massive Entertainment)	2007	Latest version: 1.0.1.0 (as of ?)**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP or Vista * 2 GHz single-core or any dual-core CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce 4 MX or Radeon 8500 GPU * 8 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.5 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM [b]Ports:[/b] * TCP: 3004 * UDP: 48000 - 48100***Used SecuROM 7.x copy protection. The single-player campaign will not run if of [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Process_Explorer]Process Explorer[/url] older than v11 has not yet been run for the current boot. Or if Process Explorer v11 or earlier [i]has[/i] been run in the current boot. Or if some versions of FileMon and RegMon have been run in the current boot. The exact details of the cause of these problems have never been fully determined. [Zerothis]
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts	THQ (Relic Entertainment)	2007	Latest version: 2.602 (as of 2011-05-24) Version history: * 2.601*bundle - Bundled with Asus GeForce 8800 GT.[b]Minimum requirements:[/b] CPU with SSE instruction set * 512 MB RAM (1.1G without swap) * 64 MB VRAM * GPU with Shader Model 1.1 support * 9 GB free HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1 GB RAM (1.8G without swap) * 256 MB VRAM * GPU with Shader Model 2.0 support**Company of Heroes : Opposing Fronts is the next chapter in the groundbreaking real-time strategy franchise from critically acclaimed studio Relic Entertainment. This standalone game features two unique armies with full length campaigns. Players will experience fast-paced dynamic tactics like never before, in two of the most brutal World War II campaigns ever fought. Take command of the tenacious British 2nd Army in the vicious battle for Caen, France, or lead the German Panzer Elite as they struggle to repel the largest airborne invasion in history. With two intensely cinematic campaigns, mission persistence, improved vehicle AI and weather effects that directly impact the battlefield, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts supports DirectX 10 and is fully compatible with the original Company of Heroes. Battle online with these two all-new armies and utilize full compatibility with the original Company of Heroes for a total of four playable armies - allowing players to wage the ultimate war for Fortress Europe. FeaturesFeatures Bigger – Play as the British or Germans in two intensely cinematic campaigns. * Better looking – DX10 support and significant upgrades to the Essence Engine. * Smarter – Improved vehicle AI and path-finding. * More Realistic – All new weather effects directly impact the battlefield. [Relic]***Introduces two new armies, the British 2nd and the German Panzer Elite, both with their own all new campaigns, too. British are slow-moving and highly defensive army and apparently has movable base unlike all the other armies, as well as tank airdrop and many other interesting and unique abilities. Panzer Elite on the other hand is a low number force of, you know, elite forces who're more suited for rushing the enemy in Blitzkrieg tactics and specializes on vehicular combat more than any other army. Apparently You won't need to have Opposing Fronts to play against their armies after a new patch is rolled out for the original game, although you won't be able to play _as_ either of the new armies if you don't get the expansion, nor likely are you able to play the two old armies if you don't have the original, but you can still play against those who either have only the expansion or only the original even if you only have the other.
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath	Electronic Arts (EA Los Angeles)	2008	Far more enjoyable to play than the base CnC3 in my experience, and the difficulty options actually work properly in this. In terms of story, Kane's Wrath is sort of a filler, covering things between second and third tiberium wars, clarifying some events of third tiberium war and shows part of the events leading to CnC4. If anyone is ever interested in CnC3, then this is the only reason to get it, besides following the story of Kane (Tiberium series) if you're into that sort of thing. Thisis also very much focused on mutliplayer experience as the story only allows you to play with Nod and its sub-factions and only cursorily demonstrating the new sub-factions for GDI and Scrin.**In the name of Kane! The Command & Conquer™ series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer™ 3: Kane’s Wrath. As the expansion pack to the critically-acclaimed and fan favorite, Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™, this Real-time Strategy (RTS) game returns to the Tiberium Universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign spanning 20 years – from the rebirth of the Brotherhood of Nod after the Second Tiberium War through the dramatic events of the Third Tiberium War and beyond. This story will be told through a new set of high-definition, live action video sequences starring a celebrity cast including Joe Kucan, playing the megalomaniac leader of the Brotherhood of Nod, alongside new talent Natasha Henstridge and Carl Lumbly. With your help, Commander, the Dark Messiah may rise again! [b]Unprecedented Multi-decade Campaign[/b] – Kane returns as the centerpiece of an epic new single-player campaign. Experience a new story that spans 20 years – from the rebirth of the Brotherhood of Nod after the Second Tiberium War through the dramatic events of the Third Tiberium War and beyond. Facilitate the rise of the Brotherhood leading up to and beyond the events of Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars. * [b]Global Conquest[/b] – Fight the Third Tiberium War your way. Take command in an all new global conquest mode. Position your forces on a strategic level and then wage conflict in the fast, fluid, furious, tactical gameplay that Command & Conquer pioneered. Map out your strategies on the planetary level and wage all-out war on the ground. * [b]Live Action Videos are back[/b]! – Witness the rise of the Brotherhood first hand through intense live action video sequences starring Joe Kucan, the actor who originated the role of Kane in the Command & Conquer series in addition to a new celebrity cast of characters. * [b]Introduction of new Epic-Units[/b] – Devastate the battlefield with the immense firepower of all-new Epic-units. Customize your Epic-Units mid-battle via garrisoning and upgrades. Position these units in the strategic, global conquest mode then lay siege to your enemy at the tactical, battle level. * [b]Take Command of a Whole New Army[/b] – With the introduction of new units, structures, and abilities to each of the three factions, the Tiberium Wars will never be the same. Conquer your enemies with new units on both land and air. * [b]Specialized Sub-factions[/b] – Play to your strengths with six unique sub-factions, each equipped with their own exclusive units, powers, and upgrades. Utilize the sub-faction of your choice to fully take advantage and compliment your play style.
Dreamlords Resurrection	LockPick Entertainment	2008	[b]2009-06-24[/b] — [company=Lockpick Entertainment]Lockpick[/company] filed for bankruptcy; intentions are to keep Dreamlords running despite this.*Slightly more interesting than other browser-based strategy/management games, but only because you can fight real-time battles with the Windows client. The game has similar extremely slow pace other browser-based games have (unless you enjoy grinding items and such in battles, but ultimately you have to just wait). The in-game research takes hours if not days (in real-time) to complete, and gaining even one new follower takes 30 minutes (again in real-time) by default. Although you can spend real cash to speed up gaining of followers, the game world is reset occasionally (I have no idea how often, but I'd presume at least a month passes before such happens) which puts all your progress back to 0 and the battle begins anew (and research, and gaining followers, and killing the same things, etc.). I can't imagine anyone being interested in repeating that for more than 2-3 times at most, but I can't imagine people grinding their chars to level 70 or such in [game=World of Warcraft]WoW[/game] either on weekly basis, so I guess I'm not the person to ask.[b]Factions:[/b] Covenant * Thûl * Nihilim***Although Lockpick Entertainment claims Dreamlords: The Reawakening is remake of Dreamlords, this is hardly true since Dreamlords was still in [i]closed[/i] beta late in 2008-01 (open beta sometime later), but Reawakening was released in 2008-06, leaving them only few months to remake it (I'd imagine they just fixed the bugs, renamed the game, and made a public non-beta release).
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3	Electronic Arts (EA Los Angeles)	2008	In Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 hopeless leaders of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time so that they can change history. A new alternate timeline appears where the Soviets now find themselves as the leading superpower but also discover something else has gone terribly wrong. World War III is raging, the Japanese Empire of the Rising Sun has risen in the east challenging the Soviet bid for world domination. A three-way war now emerges between the Soviet Union, the Allies, and a new Empire of the Rising Sun faction. The game follows the tradition of the Command & Conquer series where the player must build up bases and produce a massive attack force to destroy all enemies. The player may choose any one of the three factions, each with a different array of infantry, armored vehicles, aircraft, ships to fight with, as well as buildings with new technologies, upgrades, and the all-powerful super weapons. Players do all their building from a sidebar, this allows them to create production queues and deploy structures fast and easily.* [100]* [12]*[b]grid[/b] - although it's fairly common for buildings to be limited to a grid in modern RTS games, RA3 manages to use it for units as well. mostly noticeable when you attempt to move a unit by smallest amounts and the movement "snaps" to the same grid you see when placing buildings.Latest version: 1.12 (as of 2009-07-15)*[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP or Vista * Core Duo or 2.2 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon 2100+ CPU * 1 GB RAM * GeForce 6800 or Radeon X800 GPU * 8X DVD-ROM drive * 10 GB HD space * Internet connection for multiplayer (no LAN support)***2008-07-29 public beta testing started 2008-10-28 released as boxed 2009-01-08 released on Steam
Mosby's Confederacy	Tilted Mill Entertainment	2008	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP or Vista * 1.8 GHz CPU * 512 MB RAM (1 GB for Vista) * 64 MB VRAM * 350 MB HD space
Warfare	Game Factory Interactive (GFI Russia)	2008	2009-07-21 on Steam, by Game Factory Interactive (lang: eng)

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