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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
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]])
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)
Diablo II	Blizzard	2000	[b]Classes:[/b] * Barbarian * Necromancer * Paladin * Sorceress * Amazon**Latest version: 1.13c (2010-03-23) History: 1.12a*EAN-13: [code]3348542160316[/code] (BSS)[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 95, 98, NT4 SP5, 2000 or XP * 233 MHz Pentium CPU * 32 MB RAM * 650 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Multiplayer:[/b] * 64 MB RAM (for hosts: 128 MB, 256 MB with more than 4 players) * 950 MB free HD space**Since the beginning of time, the forces of Order and Chaos have been engaged in an eternal struggle to decide the fate of all Creation. That struggle has now come to the Mortal Realm...and neither Man, Demon, nor Angel will be left unscathed... After possessing the body of the hero who defeated him, Diablo resumes his nefarious scheme to shackle humanity into unholy slavery by joining forces with the other Prime Evils, Mephisto and Baal. Only you will be able to determine the outcome of this final encounter... In Diablo II, return to a world of dark fantasy. As one of five distinct character types, explore the world of Diablo II -- journey across distant lands, fight new villains, discover new treasures, and uncover ancient mysteries, all in the quest to stop the Lord of Terror, once and for all... Game Features Five all-new character classes with unique attributes and abilities * Four different, fully populated towns complete with wilderness areas * Multiple dungeons, caverns, and crypts in every town for players to explore * Expanded world, filled with all-new quests, weapons, spells, armor, monsters, and non-player characters * Advanced combat system, incorporating class-specific fighting techniques and spells * Full Multiplayer support, including Internet play over Battle.net * Optional 3Dfx and Direct3D support [Blizzard]***If you're even thinking about buying Diablo 2, then say goodbye to family, friends, and your job. Run away to Mexico if you have to, because Diablo 2 is too good. It's one of those games that keep you awake at night. It makes you think about gold and magic items while your working. You'll miss entire meals for this game. It's so good it's scary. That's right, folks, evil is back, and badder than ever. Your job, again, is to stop evil from destroying the world. You do it by hacking millions of demons and goblins to pieces, gaining experience, and finding magical items. Basically, this is the formula for the entire game, and it's more fun than should be allowed by law. [Spiez]
Diablo II: Lord of Destruction	Blizzard	2001	Since the Beginning of Time the forces of Order and Chaos have been engaged in an eternal struggle to decide the fate of all Creation. That struggle has now come to the Mortal Realm... And neither Man, Demon, nor Angel will be left unscathed... After possessing the body of the hero who defeated him, Diablo resumes his nefarious scheme to shackle humanity into unholy slavery by joining forces with the other Prime Evils, Mephisto and Baal. Only you will be able to determine the outcome of this final encounter. As one of five distinct character types, explore the world of Diablo II - journey across distant lands, fight new villains, discover new treasures and uncover ancient mysteries, all in the quest to stop the Lord of Terror, once and for all...**[b]Classes:[/b] (new) Druid * Assassin**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4 SP5, 2000 or XP * 233 MHz Pentium CPU * 64 MB RAM * 800 MB HD space * 4X CD-ROM drive [b]Recommended:[/b] * 3D accelerator * 8 MB VRAM*Latest version: 1.13c (2010-03-23)In Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, you will return to follow the path of Baal, the last of the Prime Evils, into the Barbarian Highlands of the north. Traveling with hordes of demonic minions, Baal intends to corrupt the powerful Worldstone, which protects the whole of the mortal plane from the forces of Hell. You will face a new series of quests and challenges to prevent the vile minions of the underworld from destroying the world of Sanctuary. [b]Expansion Set Features[/b] Two new character classes (the Assassin and the Druid) each with 30 unique skills/spells * One new Act set in the Barbarian Highlands * Many new monster types, including bosses and uniques * Interactive environments, such as siege towers and fortified battlements * Thousands of new weapons, armor, and magical items, including class-specific quest items * New recipes for the Horadric Cube * Increased Stash Size * Supports 800x600 Resolution [Blizzard]
Shadowgrounds	Plan 1;Meridian4 (Frozenbyte)	2005	Juego de acción cenital. Aunque su historia y jugabilidad son bastante corrientes, su control y cámara marcan la diferencia por su perfecto manejo. Además el hecho de la batería limitada hace usarla cuando es debido (no sólo cuando hay oscuridad) un elemento clave, trayendo reminiscencias del primer Half-Life. De lo mejor de este tipo de juegos, aunque la secuela Shadowgrounds:Survivor es mejor. 6 de 10*[b]distorted vision[/b] - getting poisoned causes thisShadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op play. UPGRADE THOSE WEAPONS! Use a devastating arsenal of high-tech weaponry to dispose of the alien threat. Each weapon has multiple upgrades that maximize the carnage. Unleash the flames of the Flamethrower's Fuel Trap, cause mayhem with the Grenade Launcher's Poison Grenades, slash and dice the monsters with the Laser Rifle's Pinpoint Laser - and many more! WHAT LURKS IN THE SHADOWS? Shadowgrounds uses cutting-edge realistic lighting and glow technology to light up the battlefield and create detailed shadows producing an atmosphere of fear. But the lighting and the flashlight also affect some aliens' behavior – take advantage of that and you can turn the tide in the game of fear by using your flashlight effectively. DESTRUCTIBLE ENVIRONMENT! What good are weapons and special effects if you can't wreak havoc on the environment? Shadowgrounds lets you go all-out - glass shatters, ground shakes, trees fall, barrels explode and furniture blows to smithereens. You can use the environment to your advantage. THEY'RE BIG AND NASTY! Big, brutal monsters await you. Prepare to face many different bosses who will do anything to stop your journey. They're nasty, blood-thirsty beasts, but don't give in to fear - remember to use the environment and the lighting to your advantage! Upgrade weaponry with powerful modifications. * Face enormous monsters in boss battles. * Destructible environment allows you to wreak havoc with your arsenal. * Visit many exciting locations, including a secret military base and the alien-infested colony New Atlantis. * Fight side-by-side with NPC allies against the massive alien hordes. * Check security cameras and computer logs to investigate alien origins. * Realistic lighting with gameplay effects bring the aliens out of the shadows. * Enjoy horrifying sound effects and a thrilling music soundtrack made exclusively for Shadowgrounds. [Valve]
League of Legends	Riot Games;GOA;Tencent (Riot Games)	2009	[12]*2011-09 Riot cancelled the development of Mac client ... one can only assume Linux client (which had been requested by a portion of the player base) is even less likely now Update: Mac client development and maintenance was resumed at some unknown point in time since the above and was still active in 2018-04.Tags removed with patches: manaburn (1.0.0.118) - was only used in Wit's End item.***[media=youtube]IzMnCv_lPxI[/media]
Heroes of Newerth	S2 Games;Frostburn Studios	2010	In May 2015 rights and operation of HoN was completely moved to Garena and their US based Frostburn Studios.**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows 2000, XP, Vista or 7 * 2.2 GHz Pentium IV or Athlon 2400+ CPU * 1 GB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce 5 series or Radeon 9800 GPU [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo or Athlon 3500+ CPU * 1.5 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 7800 or Radeon X1900 GPU * Broadband internet connection
Alien Breed: Impact	Team17 Software	2010	Un shooter de vista cenital reseñable por su fácil manejo y control de la cámara. Por lo demás tampoco destaca frente a otros juegos similares. 5 de 10**Alien Breed Impact is an explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise with an epic story, swarms of highly intelligent alien enemies, high-impact weapons, highly detailed and rich environments; all implemented with superb technology in a state-of-the-art gaming experience. In addition to the thrilling single-player campaign mode, the game also offers a relentless, action-packed, online two-player co-operative battle mode. GAME FEATURES: Alien Breed is back! – An action-packed mix of arcade-shooter, survival-horror and tactical weapons upgrades and customisation. * Epic single-player story mode - The single-player campaign mode that follows the narrative of the game through five huge and challenging environments. * Single-player free-play mode - A single-player challenge mode – beat your high score on a previously completed campaign mission. * Two-player co-operative play mode – Work together to defeat the alien horde across three specifically customised maps. * Additional Steam online features - Quick Match, Create Game, Friends Lists, Voice Chat, Leader-boards and Co-operative Achievements. * FREE TRIAL – The "Prologue" sample section – a specifically designed introduction to the game; play in either single-player or two-player online co-operative mode. * NEW – Upgrades shop – Search fallen comrades and lockers to accumulate cash, and then tactically spend it on weapons/kit upgrades in the shop. * NEW - Enemies– Re-imagined and improved Alien Breed enemies.**[b]Minimum:[/b] Windows XP * 2 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * GeForce 6800 or Radeon X700 GPU * 1.5 GB HD space***Single-player campaign and online two player cooperative skirmish.
Magicka	Paradox Interactive (Arrowhead Game Studios)	2011	Juegazo para jugar en multijugador y reírse un rato. Nunca matar a tus amigos fue tan gratificante y útil como en este juego. Y recuerda: 100% libre de vampiros. 8 de 10**[b]DLC packs:[/b] Magicka: Vietnam (2011-04-12) * Magicka: Marshlands (2011-04-26) - adds 2 new challenge (survival) maps. * Magicka: Final Frontier (2011-06-21) * Magicka: Frozen Lake (2011-06-21) * Magicka: Nippon (2011-06-01) * Magicka: Party Robes (2011-06-21) * Magicka: The Watchtower (2011-06-21) * Magicka: Gamer Bundle (2011-09-18) * Magicka: The Stars Are Left (2011-09-30) * Magicka: Wizard's Survival Kit (2011-03-08) * Magicka: Holiday Spirit Item Pack (2011-11-30) * Magicka: Horror Props Item Pack (2011-11-30) Vietnam and The Stars Are Left DLCs are larger extra campaigns, the others are smaller packs with few (PvP or survival) maps and items.*"Fake" Magicka infomercial [media=youtube]ZnqMnuO2crg[/media]Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good. Players will be able to combine the elements to cast spells, wreaking havoc and devastation on the minions of darkness. They will also be able to team up with friends and fight their way through the campaign, or test their skills in the magickal arts through other challenging modes. In Magicka, up to four players take on a grand adventure to save their world from certain doom using a fully dynamic spell system. The adventure mode takes the players across three different levels, ranging from the lush forests of mountain valleys to the frozen halls of the Mountain King where wits and creative thinking are the keys to victory. In the unlockable hardcore challenge mode, players fight off waves of enemies to earn their place on local and online leaderboards. Main Features: Innovative and dynamic spell casting system * Up to four-player co-op in all game modes, as well as a single-player option * Fight your way through 13 different campaign levels * Explore an expansive realm of adventure to defeat the evil wizard * Find and unlock challenges, items, and powerful Magicks * Experience the parody and satire of a clichéd fantasy world
Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime	Atari (Behavior Studios)	2011	Strap on your proton packs for an all new ghostbusting adventure! Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime brings paranormal activity to PC Download! With 4 new playable characters and a whole new team of Ghostbusters, get ready for a fast-paced battle against the evil spirits that lurk in New York City to take down Dumazu the Destroyer! Key features: * Choose to play as any of the new Ghostbusters crew * Immerse yourself in the fight against the paranormal – battle ghosts in sewer tunnels, cemeteries and more * Gain new weapons to increase your ghostbusting gear * Ride in the all new ECTO-4WD as you battle evil ghosts * Combine weapon attacks with your teammates to increase the power of your attacks * Up to 4 player co-op multiplayer
Lair of the Evildoer	Going Loud Studios	2011
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon	D3 Publisher (Vicious Cycle Software)	2011	Thousands of giant insects and aliens once again ravage the earth, and only the Earth Defense Force can stop them. Defend the city of New Detroit against an infestation bigger and meaner than ever before. Destroy these monsters at all costs, even if it means turning entire city blocks into rubble! Enjoy raw arcade shooter satisfaction on a gigantic modern scale. Collect over 300 weapons: assault rifles, rocket launchers, energy weapons, sniper rifles, grenade launchers and more! Play with 4 upgradeable armor types: Jetpack, Battle, Tactical, and Trooper. Experience Massive replayability through arcade style scoring, tons of weapons to collect, and multiple difficulty levels in every game mode! In addition, the game also features a six player Survival mode that pits a human squad against a nonstop onslaught of the largest enemies the aliens have to offer. New Detroit’s giant bug problem is unavoidable, and mankind’s last hope lies with the Earth Defense Force. Defend the world from the insect invasion, even if it means blowing up the entire city as part of the extermination process. Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon and the soldiers are equipped better than ever in the latest cult classic iteration that follows in the footsteps of Earth Defense Force 2017 (Japanese Title "Earth Defense Force 3" developed by Sandlot), and Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon continues the rich history and hardcore fun of the series.***Exclusively published on Steam?
Magicka: Wizard Wars	Paradox Interactive (Paradox North)	2014	De momento es beta, habrá que esperar para ver como acaba. Aún así, aunque mantiene el caos y la variedad (algo simplificada eso sí) de ataques del Magicka original, carece del encanto de la historia y de la inmensa mayor parte de las muertes absurdas del primer juego. Desde el punto de vista competitivo, está muy bien el juego de ataque-contra, ya que todo ataque o defensa tiene un punto débil o incluso puede ser usado en tu/su contra. El mejor ejemplo es como la limitación a 3 elementos máxime evita usar el clásico escudo SAFE y sus variedades. Gran acierto el de los Magicks con un sólo botón, hace que el juego sea mucho más dinámico. Una pena que quitaran el golpe de aire de bastón, sería muy interesante verlo en PvP. 6 de 10
Diablo II: Resurrected	Blizzard (Blizzard;Vicarious Visions)	2021

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