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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
Bet on Soldier	Focus;Digital Jesters (Kylotonn Entertainment)	2005
City of Villains	NCSoft;Level Up! Interactive (Cryptic Studios)	2005
Auto Assault	NCsoft (NetDevil)	2006	Official game servers were shut down on August 31, 2007.
Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter	Ubisoft (GRIN)	2006	Latest version: 1.35 (as of 2006-10-16)**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000 or XP * 2 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * 4.5 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.8 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM
Rise of Legends	Microsoft Game Studios (Big Huge Games)	2006	[100]* [12]Some people are apparently having problems with the game's autoupdater, which is also the only way of getting the game patched. Luckily some wayward gamers have procured an unofficial method for patching the game, described in the following thread. [url]http://help.lockergnome.com/windows/Rise-Legends-update-issues-ftopict563953.html#2065938[/url] For your convenience, the instructions are duplicated here in fewer words: [spoiler=Show instructions;Hide instructions]1) Download the archive from: [url]http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EUCHDI36[/url] 2) Extract the contents of the archive to its proper place 3) Create a .bat file in the game's folder and copy the following text into it. [code]patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0604.1602-0604.2001.RTP patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0604.2001.0000-0605.0101.0100.RTP patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0605.0101.0000-0605.1701.0000.RTP patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0605.1701.0000-0605.1701.0100.RTP patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0605.2403.0001-0606.1401.0000.RTP patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0606.1401.0000-0606.1401.0001.RTP patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0606.1401.0001-0606.1401.0002.RTP patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0606.1401.0002-0608.0901.0000.RTP patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0608.0901.0002-0610.1601.0000.RTP patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0610.1601.0000-0.0612.1201.0000.RTP patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0610.1601.0000-0610.1601.0100.RTP patch.exe patchesRETAIL-0612.1201.0000-0.0704.1001.0000.RTP[/code] 4) Run the .bat you just created. [/spoiler] Any problems with this method you can report to the original thread at lockergnome.com.*[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP * 1.4 GHz CPU * 256 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * GPU w/ Hardware T&L [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GHz CPU * 1 GB of RAM * 128 MB VRAM*Comes on 4 CDs.*[b]Factions:[/b] - Vinci - Alin - Cuotl
Bet On Soldier: Blood of Sahara	?	2006
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
Bet On Soldier: Black-out Saigon	?	2006
Gothic 3	JoWooD Productions;Deep Silver;Aspyr Media (Piranha Bytes)	2006	Also published by Game Factory Interactive (GFI) in Russia.**THE STORY Players saved their home island Khorinis from the forces of evil in [[gameid:47040 Gothic]] and [[gameid:102172 Gothic 2]]. Now it is time to travel to the realms of the mainland, where invading Orcs have enslaved the human kingdom. There are only a few free humans living in the nearly uninhabitable icy northlands of Nordmar and in the southern desert of Varrant, and a handful of rebels hiding in the mountainous forests of the Middle Realm. Players can choose to join the rebellion and stay true to the deposed human king, serve the Orcish usurpers in their quest to topple the last remaining human stronghold, or choose a path that serves their own ends. Every decision made will have an impact on the game world and tip the balance of power. There is no simple linear story in Gothic 3 - every game will be different and unique, with the player ultimately deciding the fate of humankind. FEATURES Huge free-roaming, hand-crafted world with no loading times once you are in the game * All new combat system that allows unprecedented control over melee attacks * Clear, non-linear objectives within the main story allow the player to influence the outcome of the narrative * Living world where the player's interactions with characters have a dramatic impact on gameplay * Engrossing storyline driven by the player's choices * Countless side-quests for the player to explore * More than 50 different monsters and dozens of human enemies * A host of powerful spells and a huge variety of weapons * Advanced and complex human behavior AI for hundreds of individual characters, all featuring high quality audio dialogues * Unique class-free character development -- the absence of rigid character classes means players can choose to train their character with a wide variety of military and magical powers * Soundtrack by the Bochum Symphony Orchestra, a world class orchestra from Bochum, Germany [Aspyr]
RoboBlitz	Naked Sky Entertainment	2006	RoboBlitz™ is a humorous, physics-based action game full of inventive gizmos, weapons, characters, and environments. Players take on the role of Blitz, a multi-talented robot who must activate an aging Space Cannon to save his world from a band of maladjusted space pirates. * 19 levels of puzzle-solving and high-intensity action, set in 7 unique environments * Humorous characters and unique weapons * Gameplay entirely driven by physics * Advanced robot simulation and control theory * Powered by Unreal® Engine 3
Alpha Prime	IDEA Games;Meridian4 (Black Element Software)	2006	[b]unusual protagonist[/b] — the protagonist is the only person (in game, though in background story he is only one of few) resistant to the mind altering effects of "hubbardium", using it to induce a "reflex boost" state at which time seems to slow down, instead of causing delirium and addiction.**Strong story, fast paced shooting action. However, if you cannot shoot, then there is your RECON, hacking device enabling you to remotely control various devices you meet on your way through the dark halls and corridors of Alpha Prime. If that's not enough, you can drug your mind and sharpen your senses by injecting a small dose of hubbardium. And all the time you will be surrounded by physical world in a very literal sense, because almost everything that moves, moves thanks to advanced real-time physics algorithms. Hacking – need to know who or what is hiding around the corner or behind the door? Use the camera and everything will be revealed at once! * Remote control – make use of the environment and clear your way without having to actually fight! * Machines – have you something heavy to move somewhere else, remove an obstacle from your path? Do you want to get to some otherwise unreachable location? No problem. Just use this Loader. * Bullet time – time seems to fly too quickly to your liking? A small dose of hubbardium will fix it. For a time... * Car – nothing like a little ride under the starlit sky! Jump in and enjoy the otherworldly vistas of Alpha Prime! * Compatible with Matrox TripleHead2Go , enabling gamers to connect 3 screens with a maximum resolution of up to 3840x1024*. [Black Element Software]
Rainbow Six: Vegas	Ubisoft Entertainment (Ubisoft Montreal Studios)	2006
Stoked Rider: Alaska Alien	Bongfish	2006
Empire Above All	Akella (IceHill)	2007	Become a squad leader in a new generation Action RTS! Feel the heat of battle as you would in a first-person shooter! To gain victory in Empire Above All, you'll need to make lightning-fast decisions, command your soldiers, plan assaults to capture territory, and organize defense to hold it. In the distant future, mankind has reached for the stars. A totalitarian government directs the exploration of space and the colonization of new worlds, while armies of empire suppress rebellions. Humanity is preparing to war with alien races... not knowing that it is itself alien in the universe. Key Features: * An innovative, high technology engine. Physics powered by AGEIA's Novodex Engine * Battlefield commander tactics. Squad-level system for control of operations breaks down outdated concepts, making combat realistic, and at the same time enabling the player to command his forces with ease. * Environments are fully interactive and destructible. Blow up buildings to bombard the enemy with debris, breach walls to blaze into action behind your opponent's back! Your soldiers can hide in trenches, behind cars, crates and large fragments of destroyed buildings. * Unique enemies. One of the main gameplay features is the difficult and fascinating struggle with unique monsters, creatures from another planets. For example, to destroy the colony of living crystals, you must first understand the principles of their existence and find their weak point, as you would in a classic arcade game. [Akella]
Infernal	Eidos Interactive;Playlogic (Metropolis)	2007	[b]health draining[/b] - only from the dead.*2007-05-08 on Steam, by Eidos Interactive (lang: eng, fre, ger, ita, spa)DESCRIPTION "Infernal" tells the story of Ryan Lennox, a fallen angel now recruited by hell to fight ‘Etherlight', heaven's own secret agency. Etherlight has eliminated most of hell's earthly agents and is planning its final blow against its archrival. Ryan, hunted by his opponents, is left to take them on single-handed, armed with a vast arsenal of weapons and supernatural powers. The captivating plot sends him from ancient monastery catacombs and secret mountain hideouts to sprawling harbour docks and oil refineries, before finally facing the ultimate showdown... Ryan Lennox will need all his powers to find out what's really behind Etherlight's plans, while he unleashes hell with every single weapon in his hand! Unique atmosphere, unbelievable graphics, great amount of possibilities combined with simple intuitive steering, and a hero never seen before – these constitute the essence of „Infernal". FEATURES Stunning shooter action in a deep, gripping storyline * Explore beautifully designed in- and outdoor environments * Control a variety of guns and weapons as well as supernatural forces to increase their power * Use teleportation and telekinesis, and interact with your surrounding to overcome obstacles and enemies * Fight intelligent opponents that use the environment to their advantage * Absorb the live energy of your enemies to heal and to replenish your mana * Supports Ageia PhysX hardware [Playlogic]
CellFactor: Revolution	Artificial Studios (Artificial Studios;Immersion Games;Timeline Interactive)	2007	After a series of cataclysmic events, the planet is now dominated by a massive corporate superpower known as the LIMBO Corporation. LIMBO's sole purpose is to advance technology in bold new ways, regardless of the human cost. This pursuit of technology led by LIMBO to maintain control over what remains of the human race through the development of an advanced army of super-powered soldiers, some of which possess a new kind of telekinetic ability that LIMBO calls PSI Powers. In CellFactor: Revolution you'll battle on both sides of the war between LIMBO Corporation and the human resistance, known as GUARD. GUARD has hijacked some of LIMBO's technology in order to create its own warriors. The game takes place across five* unique landscapes controlled by LIMBO Corporation - each with environmental hazards and distinct opportunities for unexpected attacks. * 3 of the 5 levels require AGEIA PhysX hardware. [Immersion/Timeline/Artificial]
Two Worlds	Southpeak Games;ZUXXEZ Entertainment (Reality Pump)	2007	Un juego de rol con un manejo de acción muy directa, muy cercano a hack and slash como el Rune o el Heretic II, pero con un mundo por explorar más o menos a tu aire. Aunque sus elementos podrían haber formado un buen juego, un manejo deficiente y un mundo terriblemente poco creíble (algo en lo que ayudan los actores de voz y escenas, de pésima calidad), así como unos menús y un menú de acción rápida muy mejorables, lo convierten en una experiencia tan confusa como repetitiva. Si que destaco el sistema de fabricación y fusión de objetos, muy sencillo de entender y utilizar. 4 de 10 P.S.: De todas formas si decides jugarlo/comprarlo y al ejecutarlo tienes algún problema de compatibilidad (como que se cierre nada más lanzarlo), busca el instalador de "Nvidia PhysX 9 Legacy" en internet.*If you have compatibility problems (games closes in launch, etc...), search the web for the installer "Nvidia PhysX 9 (Legacy)"2009-04-30 on SteamLatest version: 1.7 (as of ?)Voice-overs available only in English, French and German. Text & dialogs in all the listed languages.*SYNOPSIS A fragile peace between the civilized races and the hordes is at stake. When the dwarven mining expedition discovered an ancient temple dedicated to an unnamed deity - all of the world's most powerful factions saw it as a possible clue to the place of Azriaal's burial ground. A silent war has now begun and it will soon ignite the fires that will lead to the holy crusade of the Orcs. However, the real danger lies somewhere else. A powerful force churns silently - weaving a secret plot of fear and destruction. In the end one of the Two Worlds will remain. It is up to you to save the world ...or destroy it! FEATURES Epic RPGs are one of the hottest genres right now, and Two Worlds is the best of 2007's batch. Its bigger and badder than Oblivion. * MMO gameplay! Up to 8 player co-op, side by side play allowing users to quest together to overcome more difficult tasks than playing alone. * Seamless transition from Indoor to Outdoor environments – no loading screens. * For the 1st time in the history of the genre, unique magic system allows the players to assemble their own magic spells. * 6 Different mounts you can ride and fight from including horses, lizards, and beasts. * Hyper-realistic environments along with seasonal weather changes in the worlds. * Music composed by Grammy award winner Harold Faltermeyer (Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop) * A freedom of choice unseen in any other Role-Playing Game. The world comes to life, reacting and changing to decisions made by the player. * Open and unlimited character development. Players can experiment with different careers and even reverse their choices. * Spectacular and dynamic combat that combines intuitive controls, intense action, tactical challenges and movie-like visuals. * A deep and intuitive weapon upgrade and enchanting system. * Traps and snares are at the player's disposal, allowing them to weaken the enemy before closing in for the kill. [SouthPeak Games]***Story The world changed when Aziraal, the god of war, was slain in the huge battle long ago. The hordes of Orcs lost their divine leader and were forced to withdraw to the southern wastelands. Now, thousands of years later, the location of Aziraals tomb is still unknown, well hidden by other gods who did not dare to entrust the secret to mere mortals. But a fragile peace between the civilized races and the hordes is now at stake. When the dwarven mining expedition discovered an ancient temple dedicated to an unnamed deity - all of the world's most powerful factions saw it as a possible clue to the place of Azriaal's burial ground. A silent war has now begun and it will soon ignite the fires that will lead to the holy crusade of the Orcs. However, the real danger lies somewhere else. A powerful force churns silently – weaving a secret plot of fear and destruction. In the end, it is their goal that only one of the Two Worlds remains. Gameplay "Two Worlds" combines the extremely dynamic and sophisticated combat system with the meaning and freedom of exploration exceeding the accomplishments of other games of the genre. To attract the mass audience, the complexity of the game will be achieved mainly through a variety of meaningful choices while the User Interface will be simplified. The combat system is easy to handle and the number of possible choices encourage experimenting with different styles and skills. Great visuals and dynamic choreography ensures the most exciting experience. The game promotes the ability to freely roam and explore the game world. Players will find their own way to beat challenges, solve problems and complete quests and will also be rewarded by different factions accordingly for the results of their actions. Before you solve the main quest, you will certainly experience the most memorable journey of your life. It is very important that players are not limited to working for only one faction at on time. They are free to experiment with different organizations and benefit from all of them. All characters can learn any skill. There is also a challenge for many guilds to keep their knowledge a secret. Players will have to earn their respect and trust to lay hands on the most powerful of skills. Key Features * Offering a freedom of choice unseen in other Role Playing Games. The world literally comes to life as it immediately reacts to the player's actions and changes accordingly -offering new and exciting challenges. * Strong, non-linear storyline. Players can shape their own story by choosing the path of conducting the main conflict and resolving meaningful side-quests. * Spectacular and dynamically choreographed fights. The combat system combines intuitive steering, tactical challenges and movie-like visual experiences. * Free and unlimited character development. Players can experiment with different careers and even reverse their former choices with the help of "career changers". * Animals to be ridden on. Players can travel and fight on various animals from horses to tamed lizards and beasts. * A choice of traps and snares are at the Player's disposal making the gameplay both rich and flexible. * Huge variety of items to be found. Randomly generated pieces of equipment, thematic sets and combined items offer the space to experiment and satisfy the need to collect. * Wide range of beautifully rendered terrains: from high mountains to seashores and deep caves with all of the locations featuring ultra sharp texturing and stunning design. * Hyper-realistic tree physics and sophisticated weather system make the world come to life as has never been seen before. * Advanced Artificial Intelligence that manages group behaviour of large virtual communities. * Up to 8 players in the multiplayer mode. * Symphonic music to make the experience more emotional and memorable. * Extensive usage of Pixel Shader 2.0 and 3.0, HDR, multiple materials and unique shadow engine to ensure the best visuals possible. * Support of Multi CPUs and Multicore CPUs, SLI and CrossFire Technology [ZUXXEZ]
B.A.S.E. Jumping	Noviy Disk (Digital Dimension Development)	2007
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia	Southpeak Interactive (Artificial Studios;Immersion Games)	2007
Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2	Ubisoft (GRIN)	2007	Ubisoft's award-winning shooter that was founded on the PC returns with Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, designed specifically for the PC gamer by GRIN. Building on the foundation of Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, the sequel is a near-future warfare masterpiece. Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 for the PC screams tactics, and you'll need to bring your best to bear if you are going to get the Ghosts past their latest challenge... It's 2014, and the soldier of the future returns to encounter a new and more imminent threat along the recently completed wall on the U.S./Mexico border. The Ghosts are more powerful with an upgraded Integrated Warfighter System (IWS), but will have only 72 hours to assess the threat and stop the rebels from reaching U.S. soil. With a border that's 1,900 miles long and an enemy that doesn't play by the rules, this is a job for the U.S. military's most elite fighting unit. This is a job for the Ghosts. Vastly Improved Multiplayer Huge variety of modes from classic team deathmatch to the exclusive recon vs. assault. Top-Notch Tactical Gameplay PC-exclusive tactical maps and non-linear missions in both indoor and outdoor environments. More Options Mean More Strategies Your team is more customizable and has grown with the addition of a communications specialist. New team play options abound including the "bubble system," which rewards players for more cohesive teamwork. All-New Battlegrounds For the first time ever, the Ghosts will defend U.S. soil from a cross-border attack, taking the fight to all-new locations. The Ghosts will battle enemies in mountain terrains, barren deserts, and even protect their home turf in El Paso, Texas. Each environment presents its own benefits and challenges and will call for fresh tactical approaches. More Technology and Firepower All systems have been upgraded to give players more power and control on the battlefield, including an improved Cross-Com. Cross-Com 2.0 will go full screen with the click of a button, enabling you to deliver more precise and deadly attacks. Overhauled Graphics and AI Battle your way through a highly realistic near-future warfare experience against a much smarter enemy. They'll try to flank your position or gain strategic vantage points in order to take you down. But don't worry - your team has your back. Their AI has been upgraded as well. They'll feed you more of the information you need with descriptive commands like "enemy spotted behind red truck ahead." [Ubisoft]*All I can say about GRAW2 is that it's frustrating, and I get the impression it isn't as good as the original GRAW.*[b]bundle[/b] - comes with Inno3D GF 8800 GT/GTS graphics cards.
BioShock	2K Games (2K Boston;2K Australia)	2007	Una ambientación y estética únicas en una especie ciudad sumergida art decó, que presenta una acción directa con el doble uso de armas y plásmidos y una historia que baila entre la nostalgia y lo grotesco. Además tiene una dosis de elección muy superior a un juego de acción al uso. 8 de 10*[b]flash[/b] - used for the map at least.2007-08-21 as boxed 2007-08-24 on SteamBoth the full game and the demo use SecuROM 7.x copy protection. SecuROM is used to enforce CD-in-drive, enforce an online activation, to damage the data on the CD to try to prevent coping it, and was for a much hated "installation limit" that prevented more than 3 install [i][b]attempts[/b][/i]. The geniuses at 2k game didn't want people installing the product on multiple PCs simultaneously and figured that limiting attempts would do the trick. Ingoring the fact that the CD-in-drive restriction already prevents multiple installations from running simultaneously. In reality, it caused the game to be uninstallable if the install process was abandon 3 times (due to errors, or failed requirements such as HD space, or just someone changing their mind). It also forbid reinstallation in cases of a crashed PC or transfer to new computer or in cases of system restore. Any finally, it was possible to successfully install 3 copies on 3 PCs simultaneously, this restriction failed in its purpose! After much complaint, 2k games announced, "Good news! As promised, all activation restrictions, including install limits, have been removed from BioShock PC as of today. You don't have to patch or install anything for this to go into effect for your copy of BioShock – it's already done! " [b]This is NOT and announcement of removal of SecuROM![/b] 2kgames later said "Our other methods of copy protection remain. You will still have to activate your copy, and you will still need to keep the disc in the drive. SecuROM has not been removed" So the cpremoved tag does not yet apply. [Zerothis][quote]No encounter ever plays out the same way twice. No two gamers will ever play BioShock the same way.[/quote] This is because the game has quite rapid respawn rate (enough rapid to be irritating and making the game into forced slugfest), causing encounters to happen even if not wanted and the creatures wander around aimlessly through the levels with apparently nothing to do. They sometimes huddle over corpses as if there was something interesting there, but there really isn't (I had scavenged all valuables from those corpses long ago). Though I have to admit that I [i]did[/i] play it on the hardest difficulty, so maybe that's (the rapid respawn) the only way they could think of how to make it more difficult. Didn't have much chance for stealth or alternative approaches when the guys were running everywhere. Although it was advertized that munitions were supposedly scarce, I never really ran out of them, actually I was almost constantly maxed, except in the particular weapon I had taken a liking of and after fighting swarms and swarms of suddenly script-spawning enemies or after fighting a Big Daddy (they really can take a beating). The only ways this game is better than Quake 4, Doom 3 or the like is that it's more free roaming (though there's very little use for it), has conversations and some sort of plot twists as well as the light RPG-ness in form of weapon and plasmid upgrades. The number of choices of approach are quite limited actually, either you shoot them or you.. well.. shoot them. Sneaking past them is usually impossible, or simply just ridiculously difficult opposed to just shooting them and the game has too many scripted sequences where you have to shoot them regardless of how you wanted to do it. The reliance on scripted sequences for variance is too old, but gives stronger story (scripted sequences are required to have a story, but the use of them outside it is not very good). Some of the things that happened were also very retro FPS-like, for example the one case where I picked up a new gun and swarms of new Mobs were spawned so I could "test it out". Sad little game in that regard, but can be fun if you ignore all that. On the confrontation with Ryan, I heard a rather poor explanation for it once (if I remember it correctly, they simply assumed Ryan was raving mad). My own interpretation of it, however, is different. [spoiler=Show;Hide]Ryan first demonstrates the protagonist's dilemma, he's been "programmed" to follow orders of others, with key words activating certain behaviour and in this case, simple "please" would force the protagonist to do as was asked. Protagonist ridiculously follows Ryan's brief orders ("turn around", "run", etc.) followed by "please", until finally Ryan gives him a golf club and tells the protagonist to "kill" (please), while the protagonist is beating him to death, Ryan solemnly repeats a motto: "Man chooses, slave obeys." which he had said earlier (IIRC). This is where some might think Ryan is insane, however, to me he seems idealistic or something that the protagonist is not a slave as he was made to be (which he also demonstrated with his earlier commands), but a free man, able to choose his own actions. Unfortunately, the protagonist is unable to break through the "programming" (mind control) and finally kills Ryan.[/spoiler]*BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you. Injectable plasmids give you super human powers: blast electrical currents into water to electrocute multiple enemies, or freeze them solid and obliterate them with the swing of a wrench. No encounter ever plays out the same, and no two gamers will play the game the same way. Biologically modify your body: send fire storming from your fingertips and unleash a swarm of killer hornets hatched from the veins in your arms. * Hack devices and systems, upgrade your weapons and craft new ammo variants. * Turn everything into a weapon: the environment, your body, fire and water, and even your worst enemies. * Explore an incredible and unique art deco world hidden deep under the ocean. [Valve]**[b]Minimum requirements:[/b] Windows XP or Vista * 2.4 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 1 GB RAM * 128 MB VRAM (GeForce 6600 or Radeon X1300) * 8 GB free HD space [i]Note: Game requires Internet connection for activation[/i] [b]Recommended:[/b] * Core 2 Duo CPU * 2 GB RAM * 512 MB VRAM (GeForce 7900 GT for DX9, GeForce 8600 for DX10)**BioShock is the "genetically enhanced" first person shooter that lets you do things never before possible in the genre: turn everything into a weapon, biologically mod your body with plasmids, hack devices and systems, upgrade your weapons and craft new ammo variants, and experiment with different battle techniques in an incredible and unique underwater city. You are a cast-away in Rapture, an underwater Utopia torn apart by civil war. Caught between powerful forces, and hunted down by genetically modified "splicers" and deadly security systems, you have to come to grips with a deadly, mysterious world filled with powerful technology and fascinating characters. No encounter ever plays out the same, and no two gamers will play the game the same way. BioShock is loaded with some of greatest, most modifiable weapons to ever blast their way into a shooter. But guns alone won't be enough to defeat the devious AIs of Rapture. There are literally hundreds of other strategies players can use to take out his enemies. Here's just a few things you can do a foe: Catch his Grenades in Mid Air and Toss Them Back at Him * Freeze Him Solid and Shatter Him with Smack of your Wrench * Lead him and his comrades to water and Zap them all with 1000 Volts * Burn Him Up With Home-Made Molotov Cocktails * Booby Trap Healing Machines and Watch Them Blow up IN his Face * Brainwash Him to Become Your Personal BodyGuard * Invent your own Ammo Types to Prey on his Vulnerabilities * Turn his own Security System Against Him * Light Him on Fire and Launch Heat Seeking Missiles At him * Torment Him with Plagues of Insects * Take Research Photos of Him to Learn his Weaknesses * Send Him Flying into the Ceiling to Knock him Senseless No encounter ever plays out the same way twice. No two gamers will ever play BioShock the same way. [2K Games]***In the middle of the north Atlantic, a lighthouse juts out of the water. Inside waits a rusted bathysphere, which takes you deep under the ocean to Rapture, a city sprawling along the sea floor. A man named Andrew Ryan, a former Soviet citizen, built the city in 1946, and the society was envisioned as the ultimate capitalistic and individualist paradise, with the elite achieving for themselves, rather than for the whole. Protected by a network of giant sea walls and consisting of a cluster of enormous skyscraper-shaped hive towers, Rapture was designed to be entirely self-supporting, with all of its electricity, food production, water purification and defense systems powered by volcanic vents at the bottom of the ocean. At one point Rapture's population numbered several thousand at its peak during the early 1960s, composed of those people Ryan viewed as the best examples of mankind. A large and tiered economy grew among the people, with different quality products catering to different levels of the society. The grand Art Deco architecture is at once futuristic and archaic, but as you step into Rapture, you find the city a shell of itself. The walls are crumbling and the ocean is seeping in. The hallways are littered with corpses, those who were once the best and brightest of the world above are now mutated and mad, roaming the corridors and waiting to ambush you at every turn. [2K Games]
Legend - Hand of God	dtp entertainment;THQ;Techland (Master Creating)	2007	DE 2007-09 RU 2008-01 EU 2008-06 AU 2008-06 NA 2008-08? PL 2008-03-18 by Techland (lang: pol) INT 2009-05-05 on Steam, by dtp (lang: eng, ger, fre, ita, spa)
Medal of Honor: Airborne	EA Los Angeles (Electronic Arts)	2007	There seems to be a common issue with the installer that you can get around by uninstalling Ageia PhysX from your machine, installing the game and then upgrading PhysX back to newest version if so desired.
Stranglehold	Midway Games (Midway Chicago)	2007
Fury	Gamecock;Codemasters Online Gaming (Auran Games)	2007	[b]2008-08[/b] — servers shut down.***Fury: Age of the Chosen is a free downloadable content update/patch/expansion to the game (to be published sometime in December 2007), not a separate game or even proper subtitle for it.***Introduction Enter into a world of merciless combat and blood thirsty competition, and enjoy the unrivalled challenge of facing human opponents right from the point of stepping into battle. FURY - the revolutionary Player versus Player, Massively Multiplayer Online game (PvP MMO). Unlike most other games, Fury doesn't shackle you with class restrictions. It won't make you grind levels for months before you can begin PvP, and it won't make you fight a single mob. The intense speed of Fury's combat is unlike anything you have ever seen in an MMO. Most of your abilities are instant-cast, which allows you to traverse obstacles and chase fleeing enemies instead of being frozen in place waiting for a spell to finish casting. Wrapped around the pure adrenaline rush of the gladiatorial combat is an in-depth character advancement system that lets you unlock over 400 abilities which you can use to develop a character-class all of your own. Add a huge array of powerful weaponry and spells, with Clan and individual Ladders to dominate, and you have a formula that is guaranteed to bring out the competitive spirit in you. The time has come. Unleash the Fury! Special Features: * PvP combat focused - Every development decision focuses on providing players the ultimate in Player vs. Player experience. * Combat with the visceral thrill of an FPS game, and the strategy and depth of an RPG. * A robust matchmaking system that ensures players always fight opponents of equal skill and experience * Classless advancement system for ultimate flexibility - No more gimping your character or being constrained to a specific set of abilities. In Fury you don't choose a class - you define your own! * A game that provides instant action to catch your attention, and the meaningful depth to hold it. * Realm vs. Realm system with literally dozens of other Realms to fight against! * Ladders and tournaments for clans or solo players to prove their worth. * Over 400 abilities, each with 10 unlockable ranks providing near endless possibilities for character advancement and achievement. * No boring PvE grind - go straight into thrilling PvP combat against human-controlled opponents. * An MMO that you can actually achieve things in during your lunchtime. * Challenge system for fighting with friends, groupmates or clans, for practice or bragging rights. [Auran]
Warmonger	NetDevil	2007	Latest version: 2.1 (as of ?)**[b]Minimum:[/b] 2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU * 2 GB RAM * GeForce 7900 GPU * PhysX 100 series PPU or GeForce 8 series GPU * 1.8 GB HD space
Jericho	CodeMasters (MercurySteam Entertainment)	2007	US 2007-10-23, published by Codemasters EU 2007-10-23, published by Codemasters INT 2007-10-26, published by ?, distribted by Steam***Minimum requirements: * Windows XP or Vista * Pentium 2.4 GHz or Athlon XP 2400+ * 1 GB RAM * GeForce 6600 or Radeon X1600 * 4.5 GB Hard Drive Space * 2x DVD-ROM Drive Recommended: * Intel Core 2 Duo or Athlon 64 X2 * GeForce 8800 or Radeon X1950 * Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card Supported GPUs: ATI Radeon X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950, HD2900. NVIDIA GeForce 6600, 6800, 7100, 7300, 7600, 7800, 7900, 7950, 8800. Not compatible with all integrated sound/graphics solutions (including laptops).**Clive Barker's Jericho is a terrifying squad-based horror FPS game based on an original concept and story by legendary horror writer and filmmaker Clive Barker, the creator of Hellraiser . An ancient evil has broken through into our world and is threatening to spread its taint across the whole of the earth unless it's stopped. At ground zero lies the Middle Eastern city of Al-Khali, a modern city built atop the ancient ruins of a dozen previous conquerors. Clive Barker's Jericho delivers an overload of sensory horror. Players journey through hellish locations and slices of time combating gruesome and twisted enemies. A squad-based horror First Person Shooter, the Jericho of the title refers to the Jericho Team, a seven-man strike force that protects government interests from paranormal threats. Trained in both conventional warfare and the arcane arts, each Jericho Team member is an expert in different para-psychological disciplines, including telekinesis, pyromancy, blood magic and exorcism. Game features: All-action first-person shooter combined with darkest horror from the twisted mind of horror legend Clive Barker * Modern weapons & paranormal powers * Switch between & play all six squad members * Direct your squad as they watch your back & follow your orders * Squad first person shooter mechanics deliver tactical action * Each character has unique paranormal abilities * Abilities can be combined to create new powers * The game takes place in Al-Khali, a city formed over 6 different eras and ruled by evil [Codemasters]***Teaser vids at Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/strangeexperiments Demo: http://www.codemasters.co.uk/downloads/index.php?downloadid=31238 http://www.fileshack.com/file.x/11164/ http://www.3dgamers.com/dlselect/games/jericho/clivebarkersjericho_demo.exe.html Other: http://www.codemasters.co.uk/jericho/community/downloads.php
TimeShift	Vivendi Games;Activision (Saber Interactive)	2007	2009-07-23 on Steam, by Activision (lang: eng)**[b]Overview:[/b] Dr. Aiden Krone is a former professor of Applied Physics at MIT, notorious for his unrivaled brilliance and obsession with Thermodynamics, Advanced Propulsion, and Quantum Electrodynamics (QED). Despite his increasing tendencies to demand control and secrecy, he became the Founder and Lead Physicist of a classified Time Travel research program. Over a decade later, Krone's program had successfully developed the world's first time-travelling suit technology. However, as the program's equally secretive decsision-makers demanded this technology be adapted for military applications, Krone's feelings of self-entitlement and anger grew. He secretly desired a new existence, a new world where his scientific endeavors could be shaped and experienced without outside interference. The combination of Krone's mind and his suit technology gave him the ability to create and control another existence - an existence where a man of science could finally operate without restrictions and do so within a place where science itself was properly respected regardless of the effects on humanity. It is now up to you to trace Krone's last known appearances and stop his tyrannical rule over Alpha District. In a twisted world where scientific accomplishments reign, its up to you to don the Beta Suit and Master Time to Become the Ultimate Weapon. [b]Features:[/b] Harness time as the Ultimate Weapon: Slow, stop and reverse the flow of time to destroy your enemies * Unleash a powerful arsenal of weapons and vehicles in 24 combat missions * Up to 16-player multiplayer, featuring the use of time grenades in 14 different maps, allowing for unique style of stop, slow and reversal of time * Completely customize your multiplayer experience with 40 different features to fit your style of gameplay [Saber Interactive]***Latest version: 1.2 (as of ?)
Gears of War	Microsoft Game Studios (Epic Games;People Can Fly)	2007	Latest version: patch 3 (as of ?)**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP or Vista * Intel 2.4 GHz or AMD 2.0 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * 12 GB free HD space * GeForce 6600 or ATI X700 * Broadband Internet connection and Games for Windows LIVE Silver Membership (included) The Windows LIVE membership and internet connection are required even for singleplayer, though only for saving progress.***Apparently there'll be added content in the Windows port of GoW, some are mentioned in the [url=http://gameplanets.blogspot.com/2007/07/e3-gears-of-war-live-demonstration.html]GoW demonstration video[/url].
BlackSite	Midway (Midway Studios Austin)	2007	Product code (EAN-13?): [code]031719500703[/code]*[b]gameplayinn[/b] - squad morale in a shooter.Latest version: 1.2 (as of ?)**Minimum requirements: * Windows XP or Vista * 3 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * 15 GB free HD space**Modern day fears come to life in a familiar, yet extraordinary setting: A small American town swarming with alien life. The government is desperate, struggling to contain secrets so terrible they can no longer be kept. Everything hinges on the actions of Aeran Pierce, a former Special Forces assassin thrown into one of the most explosive moments of American history. Features: A living, breathing squad - Lead well and your Special Forces squad will rally in battle. Waver and their morale will sink, affecting their tactics and their will to fight. * One-button squad commands - Armed with the ability to issue squad commands using the press of a single button, you have the power, authority and duty to issue orders to your troop that include variety of complex tasks, such as planting C-4, sniping an enemy from long range, or taking control of vehicles or weapons left behind by the wounded. * Online multiplayer modes - Play with a friend through the story, co-operatively. Competitive play includes a variety of traditional online modes, such as "Deathmatch", "Team Deathmatch" and "Capture-the-Flag", as well as all-new unique multiplayer modes, such as "Human vs. Reborn" and "Siege". * Drive, shoot & ride - Drive the latest military vehicles or take position in the gunner's chair in daring, low-level helicopter raids. Commandeer civilian cars, trucks and ATV's as you move through the streets of US cities. [Midway]
Shadowgrounds Survivor	Meridian4;Techland;cdv Software Entertainment USA (Frozenbyte)	2007	Juego de acción cenital con todas las características del Shadowgrounds pero mucho más directo al grano que el anterior, y mejor elaborado. Un mata-mata muy bien hecho. 6 de 10*[b]difficulty[/b] - mostly affects how swamped the player gets in the various holdouts. The highest difficulty gets a bit ridiculous.2007-11-14 by Meridian4, on Steam (lang: eng, fre, spa) PL 2007-11-18 by TechlandAlso called [i]Shadowgrounds 2[/i] in some places, though never released under that title.*Shadowgrounds Survivor is a spin-off/sequel to the underground PC hit Shadowgrounds and will be available at retail outlets and online later this year. Shadowgrounds Survivor tells the story of three survivors who join forces with the last remaining human resistance in the heated battle against the ongoing alien onslaught. The acclaimed atmosphere and gameplay mechanics of the original Shadowgrounds make a triumphant return armed with a new feature set! • 3 playable characters, each with impressive new tactics • RPG-like upgrade system for weapons and characters; including special attacks such as the all-engrossing Napalm Flame and the mighty Brute Slayer. • New gameplay features such as the Sentry Turret and the powerful Mech! • Campaign mode short of filler and full of action, running parallel to the Shadowgrounds story and expanding it to new locations, including snow and ice environments, gritty sewers and the suffering New Atlantis colony • Survival mode where the player is pitted against hordes of alien monsters – the clock is ticking and they just keep on coming! • New graphics enhancements, including raging snowstorm effects, new weapon effects and much more! • Integrated physics that bring the world alive with hundreds of physics objects, taking the destruction to the next level • New original soundtrack composed by praised Shadowgrounds composer Ari Pulkkinen • On-disc Editor tools, sample missions and modding Wiki for easy modding; take part in the Shadowgrounds mod community and create mods for the Campaign or the Survival mode – or just enjoy the results of others! [?]
Unreal Tournament 3: Black Edition	Midway Games (Epic Games)	2007
Unreal Tournament III	Midway Games (Epic Games)	2007	Unreal Tournament 3 marks the return of the world's premiere first-person shooter. Unreal Tournament 3 unleashes the full power of Unreal Engine 3, taking graphics, gameplay, and challenge to a whole new level. Players engage in intense battles with other human players online, or against Unreal artificial intelligence that sets the industry standard. With the most powerful futuristic weapons and vehicles available, this is FPS action at its best! [Steam Store]**Unreal Tournament "3" is, technically speaking, the 4th Unreal Tournament game. Only makes sense if you consider UT2004 as a remake of UT2003, so the list becomes: Unreal Tournament Unreal Tournament 2003 (and Unreal Tournament 2004) Unreal Tournament 3.**[b]Minimum requirements:[/b] Windows XP SP2 or Vista * 2.0 GHZ CPU * 512 MB RAM * GeForce 6200 or Radeon 9600 * 8 GB free HD space***Working title: Unreal Tournament 2007 (UT2007, UT2K7)
DUSK-12	Buka Entertainment (Orion Games)	2008	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 2000 or XP * 2 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon XP CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * 4 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon XP CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM**The project to create the perfect soldier ran out of control, and turned itself into an incurable virus. The whole city is now under quarantine as the inhabitants transformed into blood-thirsty assassins. A group of Spec Ops. soldiers are now trying to uncover the secrets of those aborted experiments undertaken 4 years ago... DUSK-12 is a state of the art first person shooter, full of action for single and multiplayer and hyper-realistic graphics full of details where the player will incarnate two heroes. One of the soldiers of the group, with an unknown past and one of the infected men with the virus, who has strength, speed and fortitude beyond human limits. Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch are available in multiplay, along with a huge amount of different weapons and superpowers gather in this title that will be a revolution of the genre. Key features: Totally new graphic engine that uses to the limit the latest technology available for the PC platform * Play alone or in squad mode as you control the mutated man or the soldier. Use your superpowers or give orders to your companions to aid you in the combat. * Innovative physic system. Take everything you want, break hundreds of objects, use elements of the scenario as weapons. * Several vehicles that you will be able to use for traveling through the scenario and transport your group. * Intense multiplayer mode up to 16 people. Choose between a soldier or a mutated human. [Buka]
G.B.R : Special Commando Unit	Xing Interactive;Beat Games (Openoko Entertainment)	2008
Frontlines: Fuel of War	THQ (Kaos Studios)	2008	For up to 32, 64 or more simultaneously online.*Latest version: 1.3.0 (as of ?)Frontlines : Fuel of War is an open-world First Person Shooter set in the next Great War. In a world ravaged by a global energy crisis, environmental decay, and economic depression, players assume the role of an elite soldier in the "Stray Dogs" strike force in the Western Coalition Army on an epic crusade against the Red Star Alliance to control the last of the world's oil reserves in the Caspian. Frontlines: Fuel of War combines intensely cinematic, non-linear game play, with next generation firepower and a revolutionary frontline combat system to deliver the most thrilling and engaging FPS to date. Frontline Combat System – Combat in Frontlines: Fuel of War is focused and intense, in a system that inherently promotes teamwork by creating a unified front of war. In both single player and multiplayer, players join the forces on the frontline that result in focused combat and increased intensity while allowing player choice. * Open World Environment – Through intensely cinematic, non-linear objectives, players assume the role of an elite soldier in the Stray Dogs Division. Based upon actual locations in Central Asia, the player enters an epic campaign featuring 7 theaters of war with a climactic ending. Players can create their own path to victory with non-linear mission objectives and destructible environments. The player chips away at the battle instead of standard die and redo system. * Next Generation Firepower – Join the future of war with over 60 vehicles and weapons based off of real military designs of the near future. From futuristic tanks and jets to remote controlled drones and sentry guns, feel the adrenaline rush of utilizing next generation firepower on the battlefield. * Customizable Soldier System – Character customization allows you to represent your play style through character choices, weapon load out and role specialization. Upgradeable character roles encourages experimentation, increases replay value and combined with the open world environment and teamwork, provide numerous combinations to achieve objectives. * Advanced Team Play – Supports up to 32+ players on Console and 64+ players on PC via LAN or Internet for large scale wars online utilizing shared targeting systems to promote teamwork. [THQ]**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP or Vista (32/64 bit edition) * Pentium 2.8 GHz or Athlon 2800+ * 768 MB RAM (1 GB for Vista) * GeForce 6800 GT or Radeon X800XT * 15 GB free HD space * Broadband connection w/ min upload 768K (for hosting games, not playing) * .NET Framework 1.1 or greater [b]Recommended:[/b] * Intel Core 2 E6400 (2.13GHz) or Athlon X2 5000+ * 1.5 GB RAM * GeForce 8600 GTX or Radeon X2600 * Sound Blaster X-Fi series soundcard
Rainbow Six: Vegas 2	Ubisoft Entertainment (Ubisoft Montreal Studios)	2008	Latest version: 1.03 (as of 2008-07?)*Experience is used to gain ranks which in turn unlocks new equipment (weapons and armor primarily, but also clothing apparel which have no impact in gameplay besides how you look). There are three areas for experience which contribute towards the "leveling" experience, each of the three areas unlock separate items at certain points besides the generic level unlocks. Experience in general is gained simply from kills, the three sub-areas gain points or experience by killing people in specific manner, such as through cover or at long range.[b]Minimum:[/b] 3 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * 6.5 GB HD space
The Void	ND Games;Techland;Atari (Ice-Pick Lodge)	2008	Aunque es cierto que transmite una sensación constante de agobio por quedarte sin vida, y es verdaderamente especial en su manejo e historia, hay 2 cosas que le matan: la velocidad y el farmeo. El 1º hace que algo que resultaría sencillo de hacer en unos minutos te lleve 1/4 de hora debido a los plomíferos pies de tu personaje, ya que el correr es una habilidad especial que no puedes ir todo el rato usando sin consecuencias. El 2º es lo peor del juego, y supone revisitar zonas hasta la saciedad para hacer clics sobre árboles y plantitas. Una auténtica tragedia, ya que su gran atmósfera y su explorabilidad se ven aniquilados por estos 2 defectos, haciéndole parecer un juego de Facebook en 3D. 4 de 10*2009-06-01 by Atari 2009-09-25 by Mamba Games 2009-12-14 on Steam, as "The Void", by ND Games (lang: eng)Tension – a survival adventure game, in which you have to stay alive in the hostile world of Void and to get out from it as quick as possible. The choice is either to support life in its horrifying Hunters or its mournful girls or strip them of it. The way you pass through The Void is the way it changes. The way it reflects upon you. The surrealistic world of Tension is based on a single resource that grants the ability to live and act – Lympha. Each color of Lympha possesses its own character and unique properties – both useful and dangerous. Only Lympha gives life, but it can take it back as well. Hunters' blood, captured creature, gracious girls, tree brought to life, just everything is the source of Lympha. Any action you take: battling an enemy, talking to a Sister, hunting, searching, traveling – the price in exchange is Lympha. The dynamic, interactive environment and the severe resource shortage constantly put the player into unexpected circumstances. Although the player is free to use any colors any time he should mind his global strategy, since the finale will turn out the way the world is painted. The gameplay in Tension is non-linear the ending (one of the 11) depends on the color and the amount of Lympha used. Features: Lympha – the unified resource: the currency, the hero's health, armory and inventory, the character's stat system and the world settings. * All the actions are done via drawing by Lympha. The amount of Lympha used influences the effectiveness of the result. * The diversity of gameplay based greatly on random appearance and distribution of resources. * 7 colors of Lympha are of the same value of nutrition, but produce a different effect in the same situations, if used. * Each color of Lympha can benefit and each can harm. The player can take advantage of a color, though even a drop of any color can change the world of the Gap. [Ice-Pick Lodge]**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP * 2 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon 2000+ CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce FX 5600 or Radeon 9600 GPU * 8X CD-ROM drive * 6 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 6800 or Radeon X800
Turok	Touchstone Studios (Propaganda Games)	2008	[b]npc spawning[/b] - does not cover humans [b]flare gun[/b] - only available as an attachment to the shotgun [b]dodging[/b] - since there's no way to run/sprint, this is pretty much the only way to briefly move faster in any direction, essential against larger predators.*Latest version: retailEAN-13: [code]8716051023432[/code] (2 DVDs)*[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP SP2 or Vista * 2.4 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon 3400+ or equivalent processor * 1 GB RAM * 18 GB free HD space * 128 MB VRAM (GeForce 6600 or Radeon X1300 or better [excluding X1550]) * 16-bit DX9-compatible sound card * 8X DVD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GB RAM * 16X DVD-ROM drive * Internet connection
Damnation	Codemasters (Blue Omega Entertainment)	2008	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP or Vista * 2.8 GHz Pentium CPU * 1 GB RAM * GeForce 7600 or Radeon X1300 GPU * 10 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2 3800+ CPU * 2 GB RAM * GeForce 8800GTX or Radeon 3800 GPU***Evolving the shooter genre with its unique and exhilarating combination of fluid action and combat, Damnation will feature huge, open environments, frenetic combat, daredevil acrobatics and high-octane vehicle-based stunts. Presenting players with an intense test of reflexes, quick thinking and rapid-fire conflict, Damnation will feature vast, breathtaking landscapes, each covering miles of distance and thousands of vertical feet. Billed as a ‘shooter gone vertical' and visually inspired by iconic elements of American history, these massive streaming landscapes will form the battlegrounds for a post-industrial conflict between humanity and an unstoppable arms dealer hell-bent on total world domination. Players will be able to choose their own paths and navigate the world by performing daredevil feats on the edge of human ability. However, players aren't the only ones with mind-blowing acrobatic skills; intelligent enemies will give chase and engage players in frantic gun fights and attacks that can come from any direction – in Damnation's world there's no safe place to hide. With up to three hours of actual gameplay stretching out in front of them per level, players will need more than just muscle power to get across each level safely. Damnation will offer players a selection of awe-inspiring vehicles, from motorbikes capable of launching across seemingly infinite chasms, to huge, armour-piercing marvels that will induce mayhem with every huge shell. The high action will be supported with an epic and in-depth story which, while focusing on the exploits of the hero character Rourke, is truly an ensemble piece. Players will meet and become involved in intricate story plots that reveal much more than the obvious. In addition to the single player experience, Damnation comes complete with a unique set of multiplayer options that take full advantage of the game's expansive levels. [Codemasters]
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
Crazy Machines II	Viva Media (Fakt Software)	2008	Crazy Machines 2 takes you on an incredible world tour and put your skills to the test with challenging puzzles from around the globe. But that's not all: the game is exploding with new elements to play with, allowing you to create even more complex and astounding gadgets and machines. A reworked physics engine allows for seriously realistic and in-depth gameplay. Crazy Machines 2 also offers connection to an extensive online community of Crazy Machines gamers. Players can post the machines they've created and download puzzles created by others. Trophies and high ratings will keep players coming back for more, as special achievements and clever solutions are rewarded. The developers of the critically acclaimed Crazy Machines series have done it again, producing another amazing game that's fun for the whole family. Players are able to experiment with physics while building functional, fun, or just plain silly contraptions and machines, for hours of enjoyment and creativity. • Over 200 elements to create and destroy • All new parts and effects - lightning machines and laser beams! • World Tour, Online, and Free-Style modes • Hundreds of brand new challenges • Trophy Hall for winning solutions! • AGEIA PhysX Hardware support • Family-style – challenges for kids and adults! • Easy-to-use online system - download, upload, and rate machines [?]
WorldShift	Black;Akella;Black Sea Studios (Black Sea Studios)	2008	[b]Factions:[/b] * Humans * Tribes * Cult*Latest version: 1.0.21 (as of 2008-09-08)[b]2008-05-08[/b] — WorldShift beta ended. Among the accomplishments of the testing was the finding of at least 20 "impossible" bugs.[b]2008-02-12[/b] — WorldShift beta testing starts.RU [i]Akella[/i] BG [i]Black Sea Studios[/i] IT+ES [i]FX Interactive[/i] DE+INT [i]Black, Inc.[/i] (brand of RTL Games GmbH) UK? PlayLogic*DARK FUTURE LIES AHEAD In the 21st century, shortly after the colonization of our Solar System had begun, a huge dark object appeared beyond the orbit of Pluto. The object, called ‘Shard Zero' by the scientists, possessed some kind of a deadly aura, spreading mysterious ‘plague' of cosmic scale around itself, twisting and disrupting the very nature of space and life. There was no time for reaction, and all attempts to study the anomaly remained futile. When we finally realized the object is moving on a collision course with our planet, it was too late. Shard Zero hit Earth and that was the end of our civilization. WorldShift is set thousands of years later, when our civilization is no more than a fading myth. The remains of Shard Zero still are spreading its Plague, twisting and re-shaping Earth and its nature, sometimes in the course of centuries and sometimes in a matter of hours. Humans developed a new culture and now live in 5 mega-cities, struggling every day for the precious resources they need to survive. The rest of Earth is populated by the Tribes, successors of early humans, that were affected by the Plague. A NEW TAKE ON STRATEGY WorldShift is a next-gen cyber-fantasy RTS game designed to be quick and very easy to learn and play. It offers hectic, fierce encounters all around the Earth and a fascinating story uncovering ancient secrets about the true nature of the Shard and the Plague. But also, WorldShift introduces many features new to the genre, like modifiable factions, unqiue cooperative multiplayer gameplay, and more. ITEMS, RELICS AND THE ABILITY GRID In WorldShift, there are no technology trees featuring hundreds of upgrades; instead, WorldShift allows the players to discover and acquire a vast number of items and powerful relics that they can use to freely change their gameplay and preferred tactics and to surprise their foes. The players will gather items as they fight their opponents and as rewards for completing missions. But to discover the most powerful relics, they must form teams with their most trusted friends and embark on deadly missions where it is difficult to survive and where the real challenges await. GAME FEATURES Fast and furious multiplayer * Thousands of items and powerful relics to collect * Use items and relics to build your own tactics * The best cooperative, player-vs-environment gameplay ever made in RTS game * Random maps for infinite exploration * Unique blend of post apocalyptic setting, hi-tech and primitive * Epic, dangerous missions with great rewards * 3 playable races [Black Sea Studios]
Bionic Commando Rearmed	Capcom (GRIN)	2008	Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC. 20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp. Bionic Commando Rearmed preserves the original's mix of swinging and shooting in an intense 2D side-scroller, all to the tune of a brand-new soundtrack based on the classic 8-bit music from the NES masterpiece. But Rearmed is far more than just a remake - it features all-new modes such as the 2-player co-op play, smarter enemy AI, new bionic arm abilities, new weapons, bigger bosses and online rankings. Faithfully sticking to the story of the NES game, Bionic Commando Rearmed tells the story of Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer's first mission, sent in to retrieve captured agent Super Joe from the hands of the Imperials. Fans of the original story can expect to see all the characters from the NES version, as well as the memorable moments that made the title so popular with fans. Rearmed will also link-up to its 3D "big brother" coming to PC, with unlockable content, in-game hints and a story that spans both games. Key features: Classic Bionic Commando side-scrolling gameplay, updated with new abilities, weapons and bosses 2-player co-op mode Total modern visual and audio revamp Cross-game interoperability – complete specific parts of Bionic Commando Rearmed to unlock new content and hints for the Bionic Commando sequel Challenge Rooms – obstacles courses and swing puzzles that test your skills, with your best times ranked against other users in online leaderboards Top-Down Stages – the return of the top-down scrolling gameplay of the original's 'Enemy Encounter' stages, with remixed music from the classic Commando! Multiplayer – up to 4 players can face off in a frantic melee of shooting and swinging! In-game art designed by Shinkiro, one of Capcom's most talented artists [Steam Store]***Cooperative campaign for 1-2 players, deathmatch for 2-4 players
Tiberium	Electronic Arts (EA Los Angeles)	2008	[b]Cancelled[/b] because of "quality" issues. Originally this had been delayed to 2010 release.
Huxley	Webzen	2008	[code]헉슬리[/code] literally reads [code]heogseulri[/code] which presumably is transliteration of "huxley".
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway	Ubisoft;Gearbox Software (Gearbox Software)	2008	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP or Vista * 2.6 GHz dual-core CPU * 1 GB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * 8 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM***Delivering on the franchise's compelling story, unrivaled authenticity and intense squad-based action, Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway drops you into Operation Market Garden, the largest paratrooper operation in World War II. Lead Matt Baker, Joe Hartsock and the rest of the 101st Airborne Division as they fight to open Hell's Highway in a daring bid for a quick end to the war.
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel	Ascaron Entertainment;cdv Software Entertainment USA;Akella (Ascaron Entertainment)	2008	Latest version: 2.43 (as of 2009-07-20) Version history: * 2.40 (2009-04-02)**In SACRED 2 - FALLEN ANGEL you assume the role of a character and delve into a thrilling story full of side quests and secrets that you will have to unravel. Breathtaking combat arts and sophisticated spells are waiting to be learned. A multitude of weapons and items will be available, and you will choose which of your character's attributes you will enhance with these items in order to create a unique and distinct hero. The fast 3-D action, a multitude of effects, realistic physical features and beautiful animations of the intricate Hi-Res models create a huge and realistic game world, which does not require any reloading. An innovative emotional system and the depiction of an authentic world give life to both friend and foe. A further striking component of the graphic presentation is the unique Gore Feedback, which displays the strength and power of the player's own game character. A massive, seamless and dynamic world delivering hundreds of hours of free-form exploration. * Two campaigns: play as the "Light" or "Shadow" side, complete with distinct skills, rewards and story-elements tailored to the chosen path. * Six exceptional, playable characters, each with a distinct look, capabilities and in-game motivation. * Modifiable combat arts: change, upgrade and link together your alter ego's combat skills to match your playing style. * Fight effectively from the back of a number of mounts under your control; equip and upgrade your character's unlockable special mount. * Deities offer unique combat disciplines and unlock additional quests. * The ultimate multiplayer experience — seamless transition between single — and multiplayer gaming modes via LAN, the Internet, or Xbox Live. * Captivating online modes of play challenge gamers in cooperative, PvP and PvE play. * Extraordinary, cutting-edge graphics and Dolby 5.1 channel surround sound utilize the latest technologies for a truly immersive experience. [Valve?]*2008-11-11 on Steam 2009-04-14 Ascaron announces Sacred 2 has sold 400,000 copies worldwide (100,000 in Germany)The demo is limited to one of the 12 regions seen in the final game with only light campaign and the Seraphim character available for play.*[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP w/ SP3 or Vista w/ SP1 * 2.4 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 6800 or Radeon X800 GPU * 20 GB HD space * DVD-drive * LAN or internet connection for multiplayer [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2 GHz Dual Core CPU * 2 GB RAM * 512 MB VRAM * GeForce 8800 GTS or Radeon HD3870 GPU * 25 GB HD space***The fast 3-D action, a multitude of effects, realistic physical features and beautiful animations of the intricate HiRes models create a huge, realistic game world, which does not require any reloading. An innovative emotional system and the depiction of an authentic world give life to both friend and foe. A further striking component of the graphic presentation is the unique Gore Feedback, which displays the strength and power of the player's own game character. "Sacred 2" is the superb 3D enhancement of the original Sacred and provides more action, more monsters, more scenes, more weapons and combos, and feedback for even more fun. [Ascaron]
Spectraball	Flashcube Studios	2008	[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP or Vista * 1.5 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon CPU * 512 MB RAM * GeForce 5600 GPU * 360 MB HD space**Spectraball combines elements of platforming, puzzle solving, addictive gameplay, and stunning visuals to deliver an experience that sets a new standard for the genre. In addition, Spectraball utilizes Steamworks, offering full support for achievements and stat tracking. Roll, jump, and launch your way through several diverse environments * Addictive, fast-paced gameplay * Online leaderboards * Achievement system * Gameplay stats * Earn points to unlock new abilities, maps, mini-games and skins * Enjoy free content updates that include new maps, abilities, mini-games, zones and achievements * Engage in some quick fun with a variety of mini-games * Xbox 360 controller support [Valve?]
Pyroblazer	Candella Systems (Eipix Entertainment)	2008	2009-01-30 Demo**Pyroblazer is a futuristic combat racing game. Set amidst the awe-inspiring locations of New Apeiron, players get the opportunity to race through a multitude of environments using a wide selection of anti-gravity craft known as Blazers. In their quest for glory, players can blast their way through the scorched valleys of Gnosis, the deserted cities of Haedra or the densely populated Underdome of Evelads. As the players fight their way through the championship, improved Blazers with better speed, handling and superior firepower become available. Players also have the ability to pick up weapon and ammo upgrades during the race, further enhancing their ability to land the killer blow. Featuring over 15 blazers and 40 levels, the game offers an unforgettable thrill ride. Fast & Furious combat racing * 15 vehicles * 20 deadly weapons * Physics-based weapons * 3 different worlds * 40 different levels * Over 2 hours of original music [Valve?]**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP or Vista * 3 GHz Single-Core CPU * 1 GB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * 4 GB HD space

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