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The forces of Earth take the offensive in Quake 4, in an effort to eliminate the Strogg menace at its source, once and for all. The fourth edition of id's popular first-person shooter returns to its roots, to offer single-players an extensive adventure in the role of a soldier named Matthew Kane. Ultimately, Kane may be called upon to sacrifice a bit of his humanness, for the sake of humanity's ultimate victory. While boasting substantial graphical and audio improvements as well, significant refinements to the A.I., the single-player portion of Quake 4 holds true to the originals, and the story picks up where Quake 2 left off. The Xbox Live multiplayer modes of Quake 4 should feel much more reminiscent of Quake 3, with their large weapon selection, diverse battle arenas, and intense, kill-or-be-killed gunplay.

The Outfit has players in command of a three-man squad of no-nonsense specialists. J.D. Tyler is a sniper who also carries a shotgun for when things get a little too close for comfort. Tommy Mac, a heavy weapons expert, prefers to barbecue his foes with a flamethrower. The easygoing Deuce Williams likes to destroy tanks and other vehicles, and few weapons are as effective as the bazooka when discretion is not an option. The Outfit's action takes place from a third-person perspective as players advance through 12 single-player missions that range from reconnaissance to daring rescue attempts. Yet the focus is primarily on dealing heavy damage. All of the environments feature fully destructible objects, including bridges, walls, and structures, as players lay waste to world around them. Rather than arm the soldiers with an arsenal of high-powered weapons from the onset, players must instead earn the tools of the trade by first accumulating field units. Field units are received from completing mission objectives, and they can be spent on an assortment of combat vehicles, air strikes, artillery strikes, reinforcements, and more. A key feature is that these field units can be spent during missions already in progress, allowing players to quickly react to situations by requesting things in the heat of battle. The Outfit includes Xbox Live support for up to eight players in multiple game modes.

With the world at war, mechanized units can tip the scales in your favor in battle. Get behind the controls of a walking weapon. Pulverize those who oppose you with missiles, cluster bombs, artillery cannons, and machine guns. No matter what the weather conditions are, your units will see combat. For special missions that take place under cover of darkness, use night-vision equipment to gain an edge over your opponents. When you see the enemy, you will be able to engage them from any direction, thanks to 360-degree freedom of movement. Gain a tactical advantage, and victory can be yours.

Formerly known as Dead or Alive Online, this compilation contains both the original Dead or Alive (released on SEGA Saturn) and the sequel Dead or Alive 2. Dead or Alive 2 has been upgraded significantly with improved graphics, faster gameplay and eight brand-new environments. Team Ninja also added new episodes from the characters' past that reveal more about their storylines. But the biggest upgrade to the two fighters is the fact that they will be fully playable over Xbox Live. And it wouldn't be Dead or Alive if there weren't tons of hidden costumes to unlock for the team's large cast of characters.

Prepare yourself for satisfying, smart combat that can be enjoyably unpredictable. The Warriors Xbox stretches out a two-hour movie into a well-written, entertaining 12-hour game. Many of the original actors reprise their roles, and the game's soundtrack and audio are highly entertaining. Includes plenty of extra modes, including unlockable games and co-op multiplayer.

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 is based on a true story and set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers are scattered over the French countryside. As the story unfolds, you must choose between the success of your mission and the lives of your men - your brothers in arms. Brothers In Arms will immerse players in the historic eight-day invasion of Normandy with unparalleled imagery, authenticity, sound and gameplay.Brothers In Arms is the only first-person tactical shooter set in WWII. Intuitive and easy-to-use squad controls appeal to both the hardcore and mainstream gaming audience. It features a cast of more than 20 characters, each with a unique personality, appearance and style. Allies and enemies use the standard operating procedures of fire and maneuver to flank and kill their foes. It contains historically accurate and detailed battlefields, events and equipment re-created from Army Signal Corps photos, aerial reconnaissance imagery and eyewitness accounts. Players command three-man AI teams in a battle of wits and skill to accomplish exciting objectives.

This sequel to Surreal Software's well-received action horror game, The Suffering, finds its protagonist Torque free from the morbid penitentiary that once held him, yet imprisoned still by the sadistic demons that haunt his waking hours. Like the original game, Ties That Bind features plenty of violent combat action, strung on a story line of macabre mystery. As he quests to learn more of the strange figure responsible for his imprisonment and torture, the hero finds himself in slums of Baltimore, where the demons that now follow him unleash their depravity and delight in the darkness they bring. Once again, Torque will face moral dilemmas that force him to risk his sanity and delve into his own gruesome past, if he ever hopes to learn the secrets that will lead him to a future of redemption.

Shaolin Monks takes the long-running Mortal Kombat series into the action-adventure genre, while maintaining fighting elements from previous installments. The game features both single- and multiplayer modes.Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks is based primarily on one or two player gameplay set within beautifully rendered 3-D environments based on the original Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II games. Beginning as either Kung Lao or Liu Kang (each possessing his own unique repertoire of attack styles and fatalities), players will have the ability to interact with a slew of classic Mortal Kombat characters, such as Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Kitana, Goro and many more.

The new sequel to the Kessen series returns to Japanese history. It's the middle of the turbulent Sengoku or "warring states" period. The islands of Japan have been consumed by chaos and plunder. Nobunaga Oda is a young teenager with an unconventional attitude, who lives in Central Japan. His elders admonish him, but his contemporaries admire him. With an indomitable vision and fearless spirit, the soon-to-be legendary Nobunaga will stand against legions of warriors to return order to the land. The game features big changes to the Crowd Engine for even more exciting battle scenes and action-oriented gameplay in full 3-D. Gather your troops and prepare for battle.

Based on Luo Guanzhong's Historic novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Dynasty Warriors series of Tactical Action games takes players back in time when chaos ruled Ancient China. In the game, players are equipped with powerful weapons and their wits. They must fight their way through grand battlefields populated with hordes of enemy warriors.Features:Battlefield Area System creates new strategic gameplay and allows for shorter periods of play ideal for the mobile environment"Second-in-Command" Officer System gives bodyguards special skills that you controlCollect and select which officers you take into battleExchange "Second-in-command" officers using the Memory Stick DuoPlay as 42 Dynasty Warriors from all Three Kingdoms and Unaligned forces.Experience Musou mode and Free modeUncover seven stories from China's turbulent pastMount stampeding elephants and swift horses then ride into battleA single player game

Years of famine and neglect have brought devastation to the North Korean population. Faced with an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, the North Korean government is pressured to open up to outside assistance and to curb military spending. The North Korean military reacts violently to this new policy, seeing their power peddled away by bureaucrats. They unite behind the charismatic General Jung, who announces that the "traitors and capitalists" have no right to barter away "the birthright of the North Korean people." Jung's forces quickly wipe out other splinter factions of the military and mobilize North Korea's vast army of reserves. Before long, Jung is the supreme authority in North Korea.

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 is based on a true story and set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers are scattered over the French countryside. As the story unfolds, you must choose between the success of your mission and the lives of your men - your brothers in arms. Brothers In Arms will immerse players in the historic eight-day invasion of Normandy with unparalleled imagery, authenticity, sound and gameplay.Brothers In Arms is the only first-person tactical shooter set in WWII. Intuitive and easy-to-use squad controls appeal to both the hardcore and mainstream gaming audience. It features a cast of more than 20 characters, each with a unique personality, appearance and style. Allies and enemies use the standard operating procedures of fire and maneuver to flank and kill their foes. It contains historically accurate and detailed battlefields, events and equipment re-created from Army Signal Corps photos, aerial reconnaissance imagery and eyewitness accounts. Players command three-man AI teams in a battle of wits and skill to accomplish exciting objectives.

Full Auto is one of the most destructive racing games ever experienced. With detailed urban environments and vehicles equipped with weapons, it puts the gamer in the driver's seat. Players choose from a variety of exciting vehicle designs and arm them with an array of weapons before hitting the streets. The Shepherds, a mysterious group who have held the city of Staunton hostage, will test your bravery and skill with street races. Can you hack it? Find out in Full Auto.