Major Games
Alphabetical
Release Date
Recent Edits
New Additions
2010 |
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Fallout: New Vegas
The post-apocalyptic world of Fallout continues with the release of Fallout: New Vegas.
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Expected: 2010 | PC, X360, PS3 |
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Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy XIII is the flagship title of the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII collection.
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Expected: Apr 2010 | X360, PS3 | |
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Crysis 2
The Crysis series continues while also making its way to consoles.
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Expected: 2010 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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Dante's Inferno
Traverse the nine circles of hell in EA's third-person action game based on Dante Alighieri's epic poem The Divine Comedy.
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Expected: 2010 | PSP, X360, PS3 | |
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Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2 is the second title in the Mass Effect trilogy, it is being developed by BioWare and published by EA Games for Xbox 360 and PC for release in early 2010.
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Expected: Q1 2010 | PC, X360 | |
2009 |
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LittleBigPlanet PSP (working title)
A game based on LittleBigPlanet is in development for the PSP. It promises to feature the same platforming gameplay, creation tools, sharing abilities, and a possible ability to connect to the PS3 version.
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Expected: Nov 2009 | PSP |
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Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
The Lost & Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony will be collected onto this standalone disc of Grand Theft Auto IV's post-release content.
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Expected: Q4 2009 | X360 | |
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Disciples III: Renaissance
Disciples 3 is a turn based strategy game.
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Expected: Q1 2009 | PC | |
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Diablo III
Twenty years after the events of Diablo II, a new evil threatens the world of Sanctuary and the people who dwell in it. Now it is up to a new generation of heroes to save their world this demonic threat from the pits of Hell itself.
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Expected: 2009 | MAC, PC | |
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StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
Sequel to the award winning 1998 game and part one of a trilogy, Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty is a science fiction-themed real-time strategy game for PC and Mac. Players take control of the Terran faction in an interstellar war against the ravenous Zerg and psionic Protoss.
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Expected: 2009 | MAC, PC | |
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Modern Warfare 2
Modern Warfare 2 is the official sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, although it is no longer a part of the Call of Duty franchise and is the first game Infinity Ward has done outside of the series. "MW 2" promises many new features and improvements to "CoD4."
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Nov. 10, 2009 | WII, PS3, X360, PC | |
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Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
Ubisoft is working on a new Assassin's Creed adventure for the PSP.
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Nov. 10, 2009 | PSP | |
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BioShock 2
Players assume the role of the first ever Big Daddy in the sequel to 2007's critically acclaimed BioShock. Woken up ten years after events of the first game you must unravel the mystery around the Big Sister's and your own past in the ruined underwater city of Rapture!
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Nov. 3, 2009 | PS3, X360, PC | |
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Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins is a multi-platform role-playing game from BioWare, currently planned to be released on October 20th, 2009. It is considered to be a spiritual successor to the Baldur's Gate series.
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Oct. 20, 2009 | X360, PS3, PC | |
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Alpha Protocol
Alpha Protocol the upcoming 3rd person RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. You play as undercover CIA field agent Michael Thorton as he tries to uncover a conspiracy within the United States Government.
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Oct. 6, 2009 | PC, PS3, X360 | |
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Dark Void
Rocket out of the void and save a group of stranded humans from an alien force in Dark Void.
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Sept. 22, 2009 | PC, PS3, X360 | |
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Halo 3: ODST
Formerly known as Halo 3: Recon, Halo 3: ODST is a stand alone Halo 3 expansion set in New Mombasa between the events of Halo 2 and Halo 3. The game has a new protagonist, an ODST soldier who is looking to survive in the ruins of Covenant-occupied New Mombasa.
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Sept. 22, 2009 | X360 | |
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Singularity
Singularity is a First Person Shooter with the twist of time manipulation and time zombies.
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Sept. 15, 2009 | PS3, PC, X360 | |
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The Beatles: Rock Band
The Beatles: Rock Band is a rhythm game from Harmonix where would-be rockers play as the Fab Four, following their career. While similar to other Rock Band games, it also includes vocal harmonies and a different visual style created just for the game.
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Sept. 9, 2009 | PS2, WII, PS3, X360 | |
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Guitar Hero 5
Activision and Neversoft's fifth game in the core Guitar Hero franchise.
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Sept. 1, 2009 | WII, X360, PS2, PS3 | |
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Madden NFL 10
2009's Madden NFL game propels us into the next decade with procedural awareness.
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Aug. 14, 2009 | IPHN, PSP, PS2, PS3, WII, X360 | |
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Battlefield 1943
DICE and EA bring back the original Battlefield, with the updated Battlefield 1943. Available only as download on XBLM, PSN, and PC this recreation of Major World War II battles is priced at $15.
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July 8, 2009 | PC, XBLM, PSN | |
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Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
This first-person Wild West shooter is a prequel to Call of Juarez. Bound in Blood is for the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.
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June 30, 2009 | X360, PS3, PC | |
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Ghostbusters: The Video Game
With a script edited and approved by Dan Akroyd and Harold Ramis, Ghostbusters: The Video Game is a sequel to the feature length films. Who ya gonna call?
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June 16, 2009 | X360, PSP, WII, PS2, PC, PS3 | |
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Rock Band Unplugged
Rock Band Unplugged is a portable version of Harmonix's famous music franchise, developed by both Backbone Entertainment and Harmonix. It features gameplay similar to Harmonix's earlier Amplitude/Frequency but with a rock tracklist.
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June 9, 2009 | PSP | |
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Prototype
Prototype is an open-world action title from Radical Entertainment. Players take control of Alex Mercer, an amnesiac with super strength, speed, and agility as well as the ability to shapeshift into increasingly varied forms.
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June 9, 2009 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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The Sims 3
Maxis Software's follow up to the hugely successful Sims 2 introduces an improved character creation system, an open neighborhood, and a greater focus on character development.
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June 2, 2009 | PC, IPHN, MAC | |
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inFAMOUS
inFAMOUS is a third-person open-world action-adventure game in which players take control of Cole, an urban explorer / bike messenger changed by a mysterious blast that grants him electricity-based superpowers.
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May 26, 2009 | PS3 | |
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Bionic Commando
Bionic Commando is the follow-up to the NES classic of the same name. The game revolves around the protagonist's bionic arm used for swinging, and combat.
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May 18, 2009 | X360, PC, PS3 | |
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Punch-Out!!
Nintendo is bringing back Little Mac and a slew of memorable opponents in this Wii remake of the cartoon-boxing classic.
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May 18, 2009 | WII | |
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Uncaged Edition
A game based upon the movie X-Men Origins: Wolverine that tells the early story of Wolverine.
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May 1, 2009 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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The Godfather II
This open-world crime sequel follows the events of the second film and attempts to make you act like a mobster and think like a Don in the Godfather universe.
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April 7, 2009 | X360, PC, PS3 | |
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Rhythm Heaven
Rhythm Heaven (known in Europe as Rhythm Paradise) is the sequel to the game Rhythm Tengoku, which was released on the Game Boy Advance in Japan only. Japanese music producer TSUNKU helped direct and compose music for the game.
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April 5, 2009 | DS | |
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Guitar Hero: Metallica
Guitar Hero: Metallica will be the second game in the Guitar Hero franchise to focus on a single band. The game uses songs from throughout the band's legendary catalog.
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March 29, 2009 | PS2, WII, X360, PS3 | |
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Wheelman
Vin Diesel is looking for a job in Wheelman, a driving-focused open-world game with vehicular special moves to assist in your escape. The story is based around Diesel's character as he comes out of retirement to save a woman from his past
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March 27, 2009 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 5 follows series alum Chris Redfield as journeys into West Africa, fighting zombie-like enemies and digging deeper into the Las Plagas mystery.
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March 13, 2009 | X360, PC, PS3 | |
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MadWorld
MadWorld is an action game for the Wii developed by PlatinumGames. The game concerns a character called Jack, fighting in a violent TV show called Death Watch. The game features stylized high contrast visuals and brutal over-the-top violence with weapons such as chainsaws.
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March 10, 2009 | WII | |
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Empire: Total War
Creative Assembly is back to deliver a fifth installment of the Total War series, with a perfect balance of real-time and turn-based strategy into Empire: Total War. This time sending players to modern era 18th and 19th century world.
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March 4, 2009 | PC | |
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Halo Wars
A real-time strategy game set in the Halo universe, made by Ensemble Studios for the Xbox 360. Join the crew of the UNSC ship CFV-88 Spirit of Fire and engage the Covenant head-on in an attempt to hold on to the recently taken human colony of Harvest.
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March 3, 2009 | X360 | |
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MLB 09 The Show
Return to The Show with Sony's latest and greatest entry in its long-running baseball series. Nothing gets you closer.
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March 3, 2009 | PS3, PSP, PS2 | |
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Killzone 2
Take the fight to the Helghast in this first person shooter from Guerilla Games.
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Feb. 27, 2009 | PS3 | |
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Street Fighter IV
First released in arcades, but later ported to consoles, Street Fighter IV is a rebirth of a beloved fighting series and uses 3D characters and environments while retaining the franchise's core 2D gameplay. Gathering a massive fanbase, Street Fighter IV has been long awaited after years of draught.
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Feb. 17, 2009 | X360, PS3, PC, ARC | |
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Project Origin is the direct sequel to Monolith's spooky first-person shooter, F.E.A.R.
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Feb. 10, 2009 | X360, PS3, PC | |
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Skate 2
Skate 2 adds additional trick modifiers, a wide-open career mode, and a host of new multiplayer content to the orignal Skate formula.
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Jan. 22, 2009 | X360, PS3 | |
2008 |
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Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead puts players in the role of one of four survivors during a zombie apocalypse. Gamers are challenged to get from one safe house to another while facing clusters of "Infected." Co-op is key to survival in this fast paced game of zombie genocide.
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Nov. 18, 2008 | X360, PC |
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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
The Mortal Kombat and DC Comics universe's collide in Midway's first cross-over Mortal Kombat game developed for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
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Nov. 16, 2008 | X360, PS3 | |
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Animal Crossing: City Folk
Animal Crossing comes to the Wii as a sequel to the original GameCube and DS versions. Featuring a host of new features such as improved online play, including a new voice chat option through the use of Wii Speak, a city for players to visit, and new holidays.
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Nov. 16, 2008 | WII | |
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World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
Travel to the arctic continent of Northrend in Blizzard's second and latest expansion to the most popular MMORPG ever made.
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Nov. 13, 2008 | PC, MAC | |
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Call of Duty: World at War
Treyarch gets back in the saddle with this new World War II-themed first-person shooter based in the Pacific Theater and Eastern Europe.
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Nov. 11, 2008 | PS2, PS3, PC, X360, DS, WII | |
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Mirror's Edge
Mirror's Edge is a first-person platforming action game developed by DICE and published by EA. Players control Faith, a runner who physically transports sensitive information across a totalitarian government controlled city.
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Nov. 11, 2008 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
In this new spin on the platforming genre, Banjo and Kazooie return to battle Gruntilda using unique, player customized vehicles.
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Nov. 11, 2008 | X360 | |
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Gears of War 2
Lead Delta Squad as Marcus Fenix and fight the Locust Horde once more in the follow-up to the 2006 smash hit.
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Nov. 7, 2008 | X360 | |
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Resistance 2
Step back into the shoes of Nathan Hale and fight against the Chimeran invasion of the United States in Resistance 2.
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Nov. 4, 2008 | PS3 | |
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Fallout 3
Fallout 3 is a open world action RPG developed by Bethesda Softworks. The player steps into the shoes of a young citizen of Vault 101, who trades the safety of his/her home for the post-apocalyptic Wasteland surrounding Washington DC in an attempt to find their father.
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Oct. 28, 2008 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
Turn back the clock yet again in EALA's third installment of the popular alternate-historical RTS, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.
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Oct. 28, 2008 | MAC, PC, PS3, X360 | |
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LittleBigPlanet
Lead the way as your very own Sackperson in the highly customizable side-scrolling world of LittleBigPlanet, where you can play, create, and share 3D levels with your friends and the whole PSN community.
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Oct. 27, 2008 | PS3 | |
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Guitar Hero World Tour
The next game in the Guitar Hero series adds drums and vocals to the mix, along with a music studio that you can use to create new tracks and share them online.
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Oct. 26, 2008 | PS3, MAC, PC, X360, WII, PS2 | |
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Fable II
An action-oriented role-playing game set 500 years after the original Fable, this sequel starts players out in the role of a street urchin destined for greatness. Choose to become a brave knight or treacherous rogue, each decision affecting your ultimate outcome.
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Oct. 21, 2008 | X360 | |
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Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
Dracula is still a threat, but the Belmonts are nowhere to be found. Several groups of people form to battle Dracula, the most successful of which is the Order of Ecclesia and its greatest champion, Shanoa.
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Oct. 21, 2008 | DS | |
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Far Cry 2
The sequel to the original Far Cry dispenses with Jack Carver, and moves the action to a war-consumed Africa complete with an open-ended storyline involving civil war, several hours of missions, heated gunplay, and a slew of dynamic elements powered by a new engine.
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Oct. 21, 2008 | X360, PC, PS3 | |
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals: Confrontation
Confrontation, the first SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs game for the PlayStation 3 delivers 32-player online multiplayer across 7 maps and 7 modes with robust community and clan support.
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Oct. 14, 2008 | PS3, PSN | |
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Dead Space
Engineer Isaac Clarke is sent to investigate a routine communications problem on-board the USG Ishimura. He has no idea what horrors and intrigue wait for him there...
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Oct. 14, 2008 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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Saints Row 2
Return to Stilwater in Volition's crime-themed sequel to Saints Row.
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Oct. 14, 2008 | PS3, X360, PC | |
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Wipeout HD
The futuristic racing and combat of the Wipeout universe makes its first PlayStation 3 appearance as a downloadable game on PlayStation Network.
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Sept. 25, 2008 | PSN | |
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
The 6th installment in Ubisoft's World War II Brothers in Arms series is scheduled to be released on the anniversary of Market Garden, September 23, 2008 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. A limited edition contains a 6" figure of Sgt. Matt Baker, a book, collectible case, and other swag.
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Sept. 23, 2008 | PC, PS3, X360 | |
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Mega Man 9
Mega Man 9 is a side-scrolling Mega Man game, made to resemble the style of the NES Mega Man games.
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Sept. 22, 2008 | PSN, WSHP, XBLM | |
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
An MMORPG based on the Games Workshop franchise that promises intense RvR battles (Realm vs Realm) and a whole new MMO experience. Choose between the forces of Order or Destruction and battle in this expansive online experience.
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Sept. 18, 2008 | PC | |
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Set in between Star Wars Episodes III and IV, Force Unleashed casts the player as Darth Vader's secret apprentice tasked with hunting down the last of the Jedi Order. Codenamed Starkiller, the player is tasked with hunting down the last of the Jedi for Darth Vader.
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Sept. 16, 2008 | X360, NGE, PS2, PS3, IPHN, PSP, WII, DS | |
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Rock Band 2
Harmonix, MTV Games, and EA return with the sequel to Rock Band. Rock Band 2 ships with 84 on-disc songs, 20 free downloadable songs, compatibility with all DLC, and the ability to import most songs from the first Rock Band.
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Sept. 14, 2008 | X360, PS2, WII, PS3 | |
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Spore
Simulate the development and progression of an alien species as it evolves from a single-celled organism to a sapient level, rises up through various stages of civilization, and eventually becomes a space-faring species.
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Sept. 7, 2008 | PC, MAC | |
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Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise realistically simulates everyday struggles in the life of an omnipresent piñata handler.
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Sept. 2, 2008 | X360 | |
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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
The follow-up to LucasArts' Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction, takes these guns-for-hire to Venezuela. This sequel introduces drop-in, drop-out online co-op with the availability to play through the entire single player campaign with a friend. Complete with trophy support.
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Aug. 31, 2008 | X360, PS2, PS3, PC | |
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Castle Crashers
Castle Crashers is a beat 'em up / adventure game with light RPG elements developed by "The Behemoth". Originally announced at Comic-Con 2006, the game was finally released on Xbox Live Arcade on August 27, 2008 at a cost of 1200 Microsoft Points.
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Aug. 27, 2008 | XBLM | |
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Too Human
Fight off hordes of enemies and collect as much loot as you possibly can in this action-RPG from Silicon Knights.
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Aug. 19, 2008 | X360 | |
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Bionic Commando Rearmed
Bionic Commando Rearmed is a remake of the classic NES game, Bionic Commando. The game uses a unique grapple technique as its primary method of action and platforming.
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Aug. 13, 2008 | PSN, XBLM, PC | |
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Madden NFL 09
Twenty years in the making, a new Madden arrives, this gridiron great allows you to showcase your skills in this annual tradition of football Americana.
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Aug. 12, 2008 | PS3, XBOX, PSP, DS, PS2, X360 | |
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Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner
Developed by Telltale Games, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is an episodic adventure based around the popular Homestar Runner universe.
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Aug. 11, 2008 | WSHP, PC | |
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Braid
Manipulate time to complete puzzles in this 2D platform game made by indie developer Jonathan Blow.
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Aug. 6, 2008 | MAC, XBLM, PC | |
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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
With several new modes and updated visuals, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 proves to be a worthy successor to the Xbox Live Arcade smash hit, Geometry Wars
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July 30, 2008 | XBLM | |
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Soul Calibur IV
Soulcalibur IV is the fifth installment in Namco's Soul series. It features Darth Vader (PS3), Yoda (360), and The Apprentice as guest characters from Star Wars fame.
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July 29, 2008 | X360, PS3 | |
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Battlefield: Bad Company
The venerable Battlefield franchise returns for its second console-only outing, this time with a fleshed out single player campaign and a new multiplayer game mode, Gold Rush.
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June 23, 2008 | PS3, X360 | |
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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
In 2014, wars have become so routine that they are the core of the global economy. A rapidly aging Solid Snake picks up his gun and embarks upon his final mission for the now-underground Colonel Campbell in this epic and complex tale of tactical espionage action.
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June 12, 2008 | PS3 | |
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Grand Theft Auto IV
Take on the role of Niko Bellic, a Serbian immigrant searching for "that special someone" while participating in lawless activities in an updated version of Liberty City.
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April 29, 2008 | X360, PC, PS3 | |
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Patapon
Patapon is a mix of the Rhythm genre and Real Time Strategy genre in which you lead a tribe of warriors by the beat of your drums, on the search for the legendary “IT”.
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Feb. 26, 2008 | PSP | |
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Burnout Paradise
Paradise turns the Burnout series on its head by moving from closed set tracks to an open world full of events to experience both alone and in a group online.
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Jan. 22, 2008 | PS3, PC, X360, PSN | |
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No More Heroes
An action-adventure hack-n-slash title for the Nintendo Wii, players take the role of Travis Touchdown, a man who challenges an organization of assassins to become the most feared hitman in the world.
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Jan. 22, 2008 | WII | |
2007 |
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Unreal Tournament 3
Actually the fourth game in the Unreal Tournament franchise, Unreal Tournament 3 is an extremely fast-paced science-fiction-themed first-person shooter, focusing on multiplayer and user-generated content.
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Dec. 10, 2007 | X360, MAC, PC, PS3 |
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Tekken 6
The King of Iron Fist Tournament returns with improved graphics, new characters and various new gameplay features. Originally set for release on the Playstation 3, it has been replaced by Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.
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Nov. 26, 2007 | ARC | |
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Rock Band
Rock Band expands on the concepts Harmonix established in its Guitar Hero franchise by allowing players to sing, play guitar, bass, and drums to a variety of songs from various genres and time periods..
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Nov. 20, 2007 | X360, PS3, WII, PS2 | |
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Crysis
Crysis is an award winning science-fiction first-person shooter developed by German video game developer Crytek and published by Electronic Arts. It is the first in a planned trilogy.
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Nov. 13, 2007 | PC | |
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Super Mario Galaxy
In Mario's first Wii adventure, the famed plumber travels throughout the universe on his latest quest to save Princess Peach from the evil Bowser.
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Nov. 12, 2007 | WII | |
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare ditches the World War II motif of the past Call of Duty games to tell story revolving around present-day plot lines, then backs it up with a feature-rich multiplayer mode.
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Nov. 5, 2007 | X360, PC, PS3, MAC | |
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The Orange Box
Probably the best deal in gaming history, The Orange Box combines Half Life 2 with Episode 1 & 2, as well as the extremely popular Team Fortress 2 and the highly innovative Portal.
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Oct. 10, 2007 | X360, PC, PS3 | |
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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Use the stylus to control the boomerang, write on a map via the touch screen and uncover hidden treasure. Complete with a multiplayer mode, this game has everything Zelda fans ever dreamed of, and is the first Zelda game on the Nintendo DS.
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Oct. 1, 2007 | DS | |
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Halo 3
Master Chief and the Arbiter join forces in a race to save humanity, and all sentient life, from the fanatical alien races collectively known as the Covenant and the parasites known as the Flood in this epic conclusion to the Halo trilogy.
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Sept. 25, 2007 | X360 | |
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World in Conflict
World in Conflict puts the player into a Cold War scenario in which the Soviets mount a full scale invasion on Europe and America.
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Sept. 18, 2007 | PC | |
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BioShock
Would you kindly venture into the mysterious, Utopian city of Rapture and discover what exactly has gone wrong in this thrilling first-person epic?
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Aug. 21, 2007 | X360, PS3, PC | |
2006 |
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Wii Sports
Packaged with the Nintendo Wii (excluding Japan), Wii Sports allows players to compete with friends in such sports as tennis, bowling, boxing, baseball, and golf.
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Nov. 19, 2006 | WII |
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Resistance: Fall of Man
Resistance: Fall of Man is the first in a franchise of first-person shooters from Insomniac Games. Set in an alternative history of 1951, you follow the story of Sgt. Nathan Hale as he and the human resistance forces attempt to drive a mysterious alien-like invasion out of Britain.
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Nov. 14, 2006 | PS3 | |
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Viva Piñata
A simulation game which has players transform a neglected plot of land into a lush garden in order to attract various pinata animals and encourage them to become residents on your land
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Nov. 9, 2006 | PC, X360 | |
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Gears of War
Gears of War is a tactical cover-based sci-fi shooter from Epic Games. The player controls Marcus Fenix, a COG soldier who fights off the Locust invaders.
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Nov. 7, 2006 | X360, PC | |
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Neverwinter Nights 2
The sequel to Bioware's Dungeons and Dragons PC role playing game of 2002, Neverwinter Nights 2 puts the player in the role of a peasant that must realize his importance in the world through an epic adventure.
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Oct. 31, 2006 | PC, MAC | |
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Dead Rising
Play as wartime photojournalist Frank West as he tries to survive a zombie invasion while trapped in the Willamette Parkview Mall, Colorado. Dispatching the undead with whatever comes to hand, Frank has 72 hours to get the story of his life.
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Aug. 8, 2006 | X360 | |
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Defend the realm of Tamriel from invading hordes of demons from Oblivion and bring an illegitimate son to the throne in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
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March 20, 2006 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
2005 |
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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved breaks out into its own game with an Xbox Live Arcade release that rejuvenated the dual-joystick shooter genre.
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Nov. 22, 2005 | XBLM, PC |
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Guitar Hero
Guitar Hero allows players to step into the shoes of a rock god and play some of the most famous guitar songs of all time.
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Nov. 8, 2005 | PS2 | |
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Indigo Prophecy
Indigo Prophecy is a mystery-driven action/adventure game that harkens back to the point-and-click era. The game incorporates rhythm mini-games at key points as you try to figure out why you murdered a stranger in a local diner.
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Sept. 20, 2005 | PS2, PC, XBLM, XBOX | |
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Battlefield 2
Battlefield 2 is the third installment in the popular Battlefield franchise. Boasting a variety of revolutionary new features, a new setting, and unprecedented action, Battlefield 2 received critical acclaim with two "Best Game Of The Year" awards.
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June 21, 2005 | PC | |
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God of War
Play as the Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he cuts his way through armies of mythological creatures, on a path to kill Ares, the God of War, and gain redemption for his past sins.
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March 22, 2005 | PS2 | |
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Resident Evil 4
Capcom overhauls the mechanics of its popular survival horror franchise with this installment. It introduces more formidable enemies, improved shooting mechanics, better graphics, and incredibly atmospheric gameplay.
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Jan. 11, 2005 | WII, PS2, PC, GC | |
2004 |
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World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft is an MMORPG that takes place in Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft universe. It boasts a player base of eleven and a half million subscribers, making it the most popular MMO on the planet.
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Nov. 23, 2004 | PC, MAC |
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Half-Life 2
Once again in the role of Dr Gordon Freeman, players must join the last of humanity as they battle the Combine, an occupying force of trans-dimensional aliens that have conquered Earth.
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Nov. 16, 2004 | XBOX, PC | |
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Halo 2
The sequel to the popular Halo: Combat Evolved continues the story of humanity's last, best hope, the supersoldier known as the Master Chief.
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Nov. 9, 2004 | PC, XBOX | |
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Burnout 3: Takedown
The first Burnout to be published by Electronic Arts, Takedown adds new features and modes, including online play, to this fast-moving racing and crashing game.
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Sept. 7, 2004 | XBLM, PS2, XBOX | |
2003 |
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an action adventure game with a strong focus on platforming. The story revolves around a wry, acrobatic prince, a time-altering dagger, and a kingdom beset by a plague-like evil.
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Nov. 6, 2003 | GBA, PS2, XBOX, GC, PC |
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
A Star Wars role-playing game that takes place 4000 years before A New Hope. Fight to save the universe from Darth Malak, or take it over yourself as you travel to different planets and gather a party of varying races in the universe of the Old Republic.
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July 15, 2003 | XBOX, PC, MAC | |
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EVE Online
EVE Online is the largest persistant Space Exploration MMOG on the market: become anything you want to be and fight for supremacy.
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May 6, 2003 | PC, MAC | |
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Taking place 1000 years after the events of Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker follows the story of Link, a young boy who meets up with a band of pirates and is thrust into a perilous adventure after his sister is kidnapped by a gigantic bird.
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March 24, 2003 | GC | |
2002 |
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Metroid Prime
Take control of Samus Aran in her first 3D adventure as she battles the Space Pirates on the planet Tallon IV while uncovering the mysterious disappearance of its inhabitants.
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Nov. 18, 2002 | WII, GC |
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Animal Crossing
In Animal Crossing, the player lives a virtual life where they design interiors, collect items, capture various species of bugs and fish, and explore a one-of-a-kind town filled with amiable animal townsfolk.
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Sept. 16, 2002 | N64, GC | |
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Battlefield 1942
Battlefield 1942, the first in the Battlefield Franchise, brought groundbreaking large, open, multiplayer combat to First Person Shooters, combined with beautiful graphics for the time.
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Sept. 12, 2002 | MAC, PC | |
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Icewind Dale II
Icewind Dale II was the last game to be built on the Infinity Engine. Based on the DnD 3.5 ruleset, the game lets you build a party of up to six characters who make their way through the harsh winter of the Forgotten Realm's Icewind Dale region.
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Aug. 28, 2002 | PC | |
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Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
Play as one of the four races, Night Elves, Orcs, Undead or Humans and strategically outsmart your opponent in this classic RTS game.
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July 3, 2002 | PC, MAC | |
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Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
Eternal Darkness is a horror-themed action/adventure game that is inspired by the Cthulhu mythos. The game features several protagonists, who can lose their sanity in the course of the game tied to several scenes that are supposed to trick the player by breaking the fourth wall.
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June 24, 2002 | GC | |
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is the third game in Bethesda's open-ended computer-role-playing series. In addition to improved graphics and gameplay, Morrowind features a smaller but more highly detailed world than its predecessors.
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May 1, 2002 | PC, XBOX | |
2001 |
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Final Fantasy X
The 10th game in Square Enix's hallmark franchise. Final Fantasy X follows the story of Tidus after he's been transported into the world of Spira, a place that claims his hometown was destroyed a thousand years ago. Tidus tries to find answers, and a way home.
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Dec. 26, 2001 | PS2 |
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
In THPS3, reverts are the word of the day, as well as all new tricks and levels that are still some of the best of the series. The third game also features top skaters such as, Bam Margera, Bucky Lasek, Jamie Thomas, and Rune Glifberg.
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Oct. 28, 2001 | MAC, PS2, XBOX, PS1, N64, GBA, PC, GC, GBC | |
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Grand Theft Auto III
Betrayed and left for dead. Now it's time for your revenge. Mob bosses need favors, crooked cops need your help, and street gangs want you dead. Rob, steal, and kill just to stay out of trouble. Anything can happen out there.
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Oct. 23, 2001 | XBOX, PC, PS2 | |
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Dark Age of Camelot
Dark Age of Camelot is a MMO released by Mythic Studios. With three separate factions, DAoC featured then unprecedented PvP gameplay focusing on siege warfare.
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Oct. 9, 2001 | PC | |
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ICO
The story of ICO follows a forsaken young boy with horns and a girl named Yorda as they attempt to escape from the dark confines of a cursed castle.
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Sept. 24, 2001 | PS2 | |
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Phantasy Star Online
You are not the only hero...
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Jan. 29, 2001 | DC, PC | |
2000 |
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WWF No Mercy
The sequel to WWF WrestleMania 2000 and often hailed as one of the greatest wrestling games ever.
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Nov. 14, 2000 | N64 |
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Half-Life: Counter-Strike
Originally created as a modification of the original Half-Life, Counter-Strike has since become its own franchise, setting new standards in online team-based shooters, and was at one point the single most-played online game in the world with a huge competitive following.
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Nov. 8, 2000 | XBOX, PC | |
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Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Take hold of your destiny as you journey across mysterious lands, encounter many magical creatures and meet many memorable characters in a large fantasy world.
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Sept. 24, 2000 | PC, MAC | |
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Chrono Cross
Travel across a pan-dimensional universe to solve the mysteries behind your death in this epic and immaculate RPG that has impressed even the most versed game connoisseurs.
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Aug. 15, 2000 | PS1 | |
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Diablo II
Diablo II, sequel to the game Diablo, is a dark fantasy-themed action role-playing game in a hack and slash and "dungeon roaming" style. It was released for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS in 2000 by Blizzard Entertainment, and was developed by Blizzard North.
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June 29, 2000 | PC, MAC | |
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Deus Ex
A celebrated cyberpunk-themed first-person role playing game, Deus Ex put players behind the shades of JC Denton, an operative thrust into a world of byzantine global conspiracies.
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June 22, 2000 | PC, MAC, PS2 | |
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Resident Evil: Code: Veronica
Resident Evil: Code Veronica is a survival horror video game developed and published by Capcom for the SEGA Dreamcast and Sony Playstation. It was later released as Code Veronica X with some redone features and graphics, for the PS2, Dreamcast, and Gamecube.
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Jan. 1, 2000 | DC | |
1999 |
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Planescape: Torment
An isometric RPG based on Bioware's Infinity Engine, Planescape: Torment told a rich, dark story set in the Planescape world of Dungeons and Dragons.
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Dec. 12, 1999 | PC |
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Quake III: Arena
Quake III Arena is a popular multi-player focused first-person shooter from iD Software released in 1999.
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Dec. 2, 1999 | X360, PC, DC, MAC | |
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Unreal Tournament
The first in the series, Unreal Tournament broke new ground with fast-paced, online multiplayer action. Players compete in traditional game modes including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Assault, and Domination.
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Nov. 30, 1999 | PS2, PC, DC, MAC | |
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Freespace 2
Freespace 2 is a Space-Sim developed by Volition Incorporated and released in 1999 for the PC. It is still considered by many to be the finest example of its genre.
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Oct. 1, 1999 | PC | |
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System Shock 2
Released in 1999 by Irrational Games, this science fiction-based first-person role-playing game established new standards of storytelling and gameplay, and is considered by
some to be one of the best games ever made.
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Aug. 11, 1999 | PC | |
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EverQuest
One of the original MMO's that helped to define the genre, with 15 expansion packs this game is still enjoyed by thousands the world over.
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March 16, 1999 | PC, MAC | |
1998 |
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Thief: The Dark Project
Thief is a sneaker first person shooter made by the now defunct Looking Glass Studios. Unlike most first person shooters, Thief is more about being stealthy and creeping past your opponent.
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Dec. 3, 1998 | PC |
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Baldur's Gate
Baldur's Gate is often considered one of the best CRPGs. It features plenty of in-game lore as well as a thoroughly fleshed-out story. The player can choose from many different options in dialogue and their actions to affect the outcome of quests and story threads.
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Nov. 30, 1998 | PC, MAC | |
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
This treasured classic is considered to be one of the greatest games of all time, due in large part to the seamless unity between traditional Zelda gameplay and the bold, artistic, 3D environment that it's presented in.
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Nov. 23, 1998 | WSHP, N64 | |
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Half-Life
Take on the role of Gordon Freeman as he escapes the disastrous aftermath of an experiment gone wrong in the Black Mesa Research Facility.
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Nov. 19, 1998 | PS2, PC | |
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Grim Fandango
Grim Fandango is an adventure game released by Lucas Arts in 1998. It follows a travel agent for the Department of Death named Manny Calavera and his exploits battling corruption in the Land of the Dead.
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Oct. 30, 1998 | PC | |
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Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid, released in 1998, is a game developed and published by Konami Corporation. The game follows a newly-retired Snake through his mission on Shadow Moses Island as he attempts to rescue hostages DARPA Chief Donald Anderson and president of ArmsTech Kenneth Baker and prevent a nuclear catastrophe.
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Oct. 22, 1998 | PS1, PSN, PC | |
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Gran Turismo
Polyphony Digital's seminal racing simulator for the Playstation.
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Aug. 13, 1998 | PS1 | |
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StarCraft
It has been called the greatest real-time strategy game ever made. Starcraft features three powerful, yet balanced races: the Terrans, the Zerg, and the Protoss, and you play as each race fights to the death for the fate of the universe.
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March 31, 1998 | PC, MAC | |
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Pokémon Red/Blue
Pokémon Red version and Blue version were the initial two releases in the Pokémon series. You play as Red, a Pokémon trainer from Pallet Town who anime protagonist "Ash Ketchum" was later based on, and start a journey to become a Pokémon Master and ultimately catch 'em all.
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Jan. 10, 1998 | GB | |
1997 |
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PaRappa the Rapper
Parappa the Rapper is a hip-hop themed rhythm game for the Playstation and PSP starring a rapping dog and his adventures to impress his secret crush.
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Nov. 19, 1997 | PSN, PS1, PSP |
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Fallout
A critically acclaimed role-playing game developed by Black Isle Studios and Tim Cain in 1997, Fallout established itself as a prominent post-apocalyptic universe with a dark sense of humor.
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Sept. 30, 1997 | PC, MAC | |
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Final Fantasy VII
A young man quests to save the world and exact revenge upon the man who wronged him, uncovering dark secrets about his past along the way in the classic RPG epic. This game brought the RPG genre into the mainstream in a way no other game had before.
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Sept. 7, 1997 | PS1, PSN, PC | |
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GoldenEye 007
A Nintendo 64 game based on the James Bond film by the same name, GoldenEye 007 was key in the development of first-person shooters on consoles.
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Aug. 25, 1997 | N64 | |
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Diablo
Diablo is an action RPG in which you use fantasy medieval weapons and spells to defeat hordes of monsters from hell through randomized dungeon levels, continuously gaining experience points, gold, and a variety of equipment to bolster your monster-killing potency along the way.
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Jan. 2, 1997 | PC, PS1, MAC | |
1996 |
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Syndicate Wars
Syndicate Wars is a squad based, futuristic real-time strategy game that has you control a group of four corporate peacekeepers with a variety of high-tech weapons.
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Oct. 31, 1996 | PSP, PSN, PS1, PC |
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Super Mario 64
Mario is seen for the first time in 3D on the Nintendo 64. Super Mario 64 not only boasts surpassing 11.8 million copies sold, but it is also one of the best-selling video games in the USA. It is constantly praised as one of the greatest games of all time.
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Sept. 29, 1996 | N64, WSHP | |
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Meridian 59
Meridian 59 was the first graphical massively multi-player game. Played on the Internet with hundreds of users able to interact in the same world, the game is often considered the start of modern MMO gaming.
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Sept. 27, 1996 | PC | |
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The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall from Bethesda Softworks is an enormous RPG and sequel to The Elder Scrolls: Arena. It includes a massive gameworld and pioneering freeform play. It was well received for these factors, but was criticised for a crippling number of bugs.
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Aug. 30, 1996 | PC | |
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Quake
The 3D successor to Doom, Quake was one of the first games to make use of 3D graphics cards on the PC. Its influence can still be seen in many first-person shooters today.
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June 22, 1996 | PC, MAC, N64, SAT, AMI | |
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Resident Evil
Resident Evil is a "Survival Horror" classic in which a group of special forces agents, known as S.T.A.R.S, struggle against hordes of zombies and various other mutants in a mysterious mansion as they struggle to survive and uncover the truth behind the terrifying infection.
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March 30, 1996 | WII, DS, PC, SAT, PS1, GC | |
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Duke Nukem 3D
Crack wise with Duke Nukem in this critically acclaimed first-person shooter addition to the popular Duke Nukem franchise.
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Jan. 29, 1996 | N64, XBLM, PC, GEN | |
1995 |
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Virtua Fighter
The first 3D fighter ever, Virtua Fighter was released by SEGA originally as an arcade title. Spawning 4 proper sequels, the game eventually made its way to home consoles, most notably with a haphazard 32X version.
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Nov. 22, 1995 | GC, DC, ARC, PC, 32X, SAT |
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Tekken
Tekken is the 3D fighting game made by Namco. It would first appear in the Arcade's then later on the Playstation home gaming console, and its popularity has spawned more than six subsequent Tekken games.
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Nov. 8, 1995 | ARC, PS1 | |
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Command & Conquer
The first title in the revolutionary Command & Conquer series.
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Aug. 31, 1995 | PC, PS1, N64, SAT, MAC | |
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Chrono Trigger
The anticipated collaboration between Square and Enix offered an adventure spanning many time periods and a diverse cast of endearing original characters.
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Aug. 22, 1995 | SNES, DS, PS1 | |
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Descent
In the shoes of a Material Defender working for the PTMC, your objective is to take to the underground and overcome the epidemic of rogue mining robots plaguing across planets in a heart pounding 360 degree action shooter.
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March 17, 1995 | PC, PS1, MAC | |
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Crusader: No Remorse
Crusader: No Remorse presented nonstop action from a different perspective.
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Jan. 1, 1995 | PC, PS1, SAT | |
1994 |
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Virtua Fighter 2
The second game in the Virtua Fighter series from Sega's AM2, adding two new fighters to the roster as well as impressive graphics for the time.
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Expected: 1994 | PS2, PC, SAT, ARC, WSHP, GEN |
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Doom II: Hell on Earth
After the events of Doom, Hell has found it's way to Earth. The last living scientists develop a plan to evacuate what's remaining of the human race with enormous space ships. Unfortunately, the Demons have taken control of the only spaceport, and it's up to you to take it back.
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Oct. 10, 1994 | PS1, PC, GBA, MAC, ZOD | |
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Earthworm Jim
Created by Shiny Entertainment and the twisted mind of Dave Perry, Earthworm Jim is a nonsensical side scroller that allows you to destroy your enemy with exploding cows.
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Oct. 2, 1994 | WSHP, SNES, PC, SMS, GEN, GG, GBA, GB | |
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Uniracers
Uniracers is a 2D racing game with unicycles where you pick up speed by performing stunts and jumps. Some levels required you to earn a set amount of points by performing stunts in a limited time.
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June 1, 1994 | SNES | |
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Super Metroid
Super Metroid is the third in the series and the first Metroid game on the Super Nintendo. It was the first 24mb cartridge and featured beautiful 2D environments, a very illusory soundtrack, and lots of action.
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April 18, 1994 | SNES, WSHP | |
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Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans is the original Warcraft RTS that founded the Blizzard IP.
It is a counterpart to the original Command & Conquer, which was released six months later.
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Jan. 15, 1994 | PC, MAC | |
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Star Control II
Star Control II is the second game in the Star Control franchise and is known as one of the greatest space adventure games of all time. With its deep story line, incredibly detailed alien life forms and intense ship battles, Star Control II is an incredible ride from start to finish.
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Jan. 1, 1994 | 3DO, PC | |
1993 |
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Doom
Wolfenstein 3D may have come before it, but Doom was the game that made id Software famous around the world, while simultaneously making the first-person shooter all the rage in PC gaming.
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Dec. 10, 1993 | IPHN, SAT, XBLM, PS1, PC, JAG, 3DO, SNES, GBA, 32X |
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Myst
Myst is an adventure game that takes place on a mysterious island. It was one of the first games ever released on a CD format and was notable for using a high amount of pre-rendered 3D imagery.
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Sept. 24, 1993 | IPHN, DS, MAC, PC, JAG, CDI, 3DO, PS1, PSP, SAT, AMI | |
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Samurai Shodown
2D fighting game for the Neo-Geo Gaming Console. Versions of the game were made and ported to other popular gaming consoles.
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Aug. 11, 1993 | FMT, ARC, WSHP, NEO, SCD, NGCD, 3DO, NGP, SNES, GEN, GG, GB | |
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Syndicate
Syndicate is a action strategy game set in a dystopian future. Developed by Bullfrog in 1993.
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June 9, 1993 | FMT, PC, SCD, JAG, 3DO, MAC, SNES, CD32, GEN, AMI | |
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Star Wars: X-Wing
X-Wing is a space simulation game where you pilot a variety of rebel spacecraft in dogfight missions that conclude in the destruction of the original Death Star.
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Feb. 15, 1993 | PC | |
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Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle
Day of the Tentacle is a point-and-click adventure game that follows Bernard Bernoulli, Laverne, and Hoagie as they try to prevent the Purple Tentacle from taking over the world.
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Jan. 1, 1993 | PC, MAC | |
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Flashback: The Quest for Identity
It's 2142, and you are Conrad B. Hart, an agent for the Galaxia Bureau of Investigation. You must recover your lost memories to save Earth before it's too late.
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Jan. 1, 1993 | FMT, GEN, PC, SCD, JAG, CDI, 3DO, MAC, SNES, AMI | |
1992 |
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Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting
A two-dimensional fighting game, Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting is yet another revision of the original and wildly successful Street Fighter II video game.
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Expected: 1992 | ARC, WSHP, SNES |
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Alone in the Dark
As either Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood, embark on a twisted adventure into the Lovecraftian Cthulhu mythos in the first 3D survival horror game ever developed.
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Aug. 3, 1992 | FMT, PC, GBC, 3DO, MAC | |
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Night Trap
Night Trap is a controversial horror/adventure game which utilized Full Motion Video.
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June 24, 1992 | MAC, SCD, 32X, PC, 3DO | |
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Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat is a classic 2D fighting game that revolutionized the fighting game genre by using fully-digitized character graphics and including bloody finishing moves.
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April 14, 1992 | GB, SCD, ARC, PC, SNES, SMS, GEN, GG, AMI | |
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Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss
Ultima Underworld is often credited as being one of the fore-runners in 1st person shooters. Although technically an RPG, the game, along with Doom, allowed full movement of the camera in a first person persective.
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March 27, 1992 | FMT, PC, PS1 | |
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Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II is the game that kicked off the 2D fighting revolution of the 1990s, and it remains as one of the most iconic games of all time.
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Jan. 1, 1992 | SNES, GEN, PS2, SAT, GBA, SMS, 3DO, GB, ARC, PC, WSHP, SPEC, C64, AST, AMI | |
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Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty
Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty is a real-time strategy (RTS) sequel to Cryo Interactive's strategy game Dune. Dune II is credited by many to be the first modern RTS, bridging the gap between games like The Ancient Art of War and Command and Conquer.
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Jan. 1, 1992 | PC, GEN, AMI | |
1991 |
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Sonic the Hedgehog
The inaugural game in Sega's flagship series sees you take control of a blue hedgehog known as Sonic. Sonic the Hedgehog infused conventional platforming with thrilling speed.
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June 23, 1991 | IPHN, XBLM, WSHP, GBA, GEN, IPOD, SMS, GG |
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Smash TV
Big money! Big prizes! I love it!
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Jan. 1, 1991 | XBLM, ARC, NES, SPEC, C64, AST, CPC, SNES, SMS, GEN, GG, AMI | |
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Sid Meier's Civilization
Sid Meier's Civilization is a turn based strategy game developed by MicroProse in 1991 in which you are tasked to build a civilization that can stand the test of time.
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Jan. 1, 1991 | SNES, PC, AST, MAC, AMI | |
1990 |
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Wing Commander
Wing Commander is one of the most famous early forays into the space simulation genre. Originally released as a PC game, it spawned three full sequels and was emulated heavily during much of the 1990s.
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Sept. 27, 1990 | FMT, SNES, PC, SCD, AMI |
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Super Mario Bros. 3
Mario returns to the Mushroom Kingdom with some exciting and bizarre new abilities in one of his greatest adventures yet.
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Jan. 23, 1990 | WSHP, GBA, NES | |
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Final Fight
Final Fight is a classic beat-em-up game developed by Capcom featuring a memorable cast of characters including the first and only mustachioed ex pro wrestler turned mayor, Mike Haggar.
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Jan. 12, 1990 | PC, PSP, XBOX, PS2, SCD, WSHP, SNES, ARC, SPEC, C64, AST, CPC, GBA, AMI | |
1989 |
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Phantasy Star II
Phantasy Star II is a 16-bit RPG originally released on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive.
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March 21, 1989 | XBLM, WSHP, GEN |
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Populous
Poplous is a Real Time Strategy Game developed by Bullfrog, In which you adopt the role of God in guiding his people, building up your civilization and conquering your enemy.
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Jan. 1, 1989 | DS, PS1, PC, TG16, AST, SNES, SMS, GEN, AMI | |
1988 |
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Metal Gear
The first game in the popular Metal Gear franchise, Metal Gear documents Snake's first mission as a FoxHound operative and is considered my many to be the origin of stealth gameplay
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Expected: Jun 1988 | NES, C64, MSX, PC |
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R.B.I. Baseball
One of the first console baseball games to include real MLB players. The players were super deformed and had no likeness to the real players other than their stats and their names.
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Expected: 1988 | NES | |
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Bionic Commando
Bionic Commando follows hero Rad Spencer as he fights through enemy territory to rescue fellow commando, Super Joe. Though similar to other platformers of the time, Bionic Commando puts a huge twist by not allowing Rad to jump; he can only get around by using his bionic arm.
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Dec. 1, 1988 | NES | |
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Pool of Radiance
Volume one of SSI's Forgotten Realms series, in which you and your party set out on a journey to save the city of Phlan from the evil Tyranthraxus.
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Jan. 1, 1988 | PC, NES, MAC, C64, AST, APL2, AMI | |
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Contra
Contra is famous for its fast-paced, gritty, old-school action.
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Jan. 1, 1988 | ARC, NES, XBLM, PC, SPEC, MSX, C64, CPC | |
1987 |
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Mega Man
Mega Man is a side-scrolling action game that spawned many, many sequels and spinoffs. Known as Rock Man in Japan, the game featured a protagonist that could siphon the abilities of bosses he defeated.
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Dec. 1, 1987 | GG, GB, PS1, WSHP, PC, NES |
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Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
There was a time when Mike Tyson was known for kicking ass and not biting ears, and in that time one of the best boxing games ever was released. The year was 1987 - If you were cool, you watched Ninja Turtles, had a Nintendo, and played Punch-Out!!.
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Oct. 1, 1987 | NES | |
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The Legend of Zelda
Link fights to save Princess Zelda and the land of Hyrule from the clutches of Ganon.
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Aug. 22, 1987 | NES, GBA, WSHP, FDS | |
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Double Dragon
The arcade version of Double Dragon helped launch the whole beat-'em-up genre.
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Jan. 1, 1987 | SPEC, TG16, PC, C64, CPC, AST, LYNX, GB, GEN, GG, PS1, 7800, AMI, 2600, SMS, WSHP, XBLM, ARC | |
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Maniac Mansion
Your girlfriend has been captured! You (Dave Miller) and your friends must save Sandy Pantz from the evil Dr. Fred Edison from his dangerous and crazy mansion.
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Jan. 1, 1987 | PC, NES, C64, AST, APL2, AMI | |
1986 |
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1942
1942 is a vertical shooter set in an exaggerated World War 2 universe. It went on to be one of Capcom's very first hits.
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Dec. 11, 1986 | ARC, MSX, C64, NES, GBC, SPEC |
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Gradius
Gradius is a side scrolling arcade shooter. The game became famous for its extreme difficulty and varied power-ups.
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Jan. 23, 1986 | PC88, NES, ARC, X68K, WSHP, TG16, SPEC, MSX, C64, CPC, GB | |
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Ikari Warriors
Ikari Warriors is a top down shooter where you fight as one of two bandanna wearing commandos. It is notable for allowing you to pilot various vehicles including a tank and a helicopter.
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Jan. 1, 1986 | ARC, PC, NES, SPEC, MSX, C64, AST, CPC, 2600, 7800, AMI | |
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Dragon Warrior
Enix's classic RPG for the NES was the first to combine turn-based combat, random encounters, and dynamic character leveling. Groundbreaking for its time, the game established the conventions that define traditional Japanese Role-Playing Games.
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Jan. 1, 1986 | NES, MSX, PC | |
1985 |
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Duck Hunt
Duck Hunt was one of the original NES launch titles, featuring a lightgun, ducks and a laughing blood-hound.
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Oct. 18, 1985 | ARC, NES, MSX |
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Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. is a platformer created by Shigeru Miyamoto, published by Nintendo, and is one of the best selling video games of all time.
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Jan. 13, 1985 | WSHP, NES, ARC, GBA | |
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Gyromite
Use R.O.B. the Robot's spinning tops to move blockades in this early NES release. You can also play the game with a friend who uses the second controller to move the blockades.
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Jan. 13, 1985 | NES | |
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Gauntlet
Gauntlet was a quarter munching arcade game from the 80's in which up to four players fended off hordes of enemies while navigating treacherous mazes. It's difficulty is legendary; players can still hear the cry, "Wizard needs food, badly!" in their nightmares.
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Jan. 1, 1985 | SPEC, CPC, C64, AST, GEN, A2GS, AMI, LYNX, APL2, SMS, ARC, XBLM, NES, A800 | |
1984 |
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King's Quest
Sir Graham has been given the task to return three royal items--a magical mirror, a shield, and a chest--to King Edward of the kingdom of Daventry. If he can return all three items, Sir Graham will become the next king of Daventry.
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Jan. 1, 1984 | PC, MAC, AST, APL2, SMS, A2GS, AMI |
1983 |
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Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair is arguably the most famous arcade Laserdisc game of all time, placing hero's in the shoes of Dirk the Daring as he attempts to rescue the Princes Daphne from a castle filled with traps and monsters. Dragon's Lair is the Grandfather of the Quick Time Event.
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June 1, 1983 | MAC, GB, AST, AMI, C64, SPEC, CPC, ARC, SNES, NES, PC, SCD, JAG, CDI, 3DO |
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Lode Runner
Lode Runner is a 2D platform/Puzzle game from 1983 created by Douglas Smith. It is one of the first games to include a level editor tool for players to create their own levels.
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Jan. 1, 1983 | IPOD, LYNX, MSX, WSHP, PC, A800, NES, MAC, SPEC, C64, AST, APL2, CPC, VC20, WSC | |
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Robotron: 2084
Save the last human family and blast as many robots as you can in this classic dual-joystick shooter from Williams electronics.
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Jan. 1, 1983 | ARC, VC20, A800, XBLM, PC, SPEC, C64, AST, APL2, LYNX, 7800, 5200, TI99 | |
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Jumpman
This Donkey Kong influenced game is about a man who has to defuse the bombs that were planted by terrorists.
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Jan. 1, 1983 | C64, PC, APL2, A800 | |
1982 |
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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial for the Atari 2600 is an adventure game based on the film of the same name. Due to poor sales it is considered to be one of the causes for Atari's downfall.
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Sept. 1, 1982 | 2600 |
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Joust
An arcade game that was released in 1982, that features a knight using a lance while riding on an ostrich.
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Jan. 1, 1982 | ARC, PSN, XBLM, PC, A800, NES, MAC, AST, 2600, LYNX, 7800, 5200 | |
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Pitfall!
Pitfall has been holding it down as the grandfather of the modern day platformer since 1982. The premise of the game? Avoid falling down pits!
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Jan. 1, 1982 | MSX, A800, INTV, CVIS, C64, 2600, 5200 | |
1981 |
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Donkey Kong
Control Jumpman and save his girlfriend, Pauline, from the evil barrel-tossing monkey known as Donkey Kong.
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June 30, 1981 | SPEC, PC, FDS, C64, APL2, A800, INTV, 7800, 2600, CPC, GBA, CVIS, ARC, WSHP, NES, GB |
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Galaga
Galaga is a vertical shooter arcade game released in 1981. Developed by Namco and published by Namco and Midway.
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Jan. 1, 1981 | XBLM, NES, ARC, WSHP, MSX, 7800 | |
1980 |
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Ultima
Created by computer gaming pioneer Richard Garriott, a.ka. Lord British, Ultima was one of the first computer role playing games and it set many standards for the genre.
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Sept. 2, 1980 | C64, APL2, A800 |
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Pac-Man
One of the most popular arcade games of all time, Pac-Man was first released in 1980 and has become a pop icon for that decade.
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May 22, 1980 | TI99, 5200, GB, GG, 2600, APL2, PC, C64, MSX, SPEC, NGPC, INTV, NES, A800, VC20, WSHP, GBA, IPOD, XBLM, ARC, IPHN, FDS, PC88 | |
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The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail is an educational game that simulates a journey cross-country during the 19th century. It was widely played on the Apple II in schools across the United States during the 1980s.
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Jan. 1, 1980 | TRS8, PC, APL2, MAC, A800 | |
1979 |
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Star Raiders
Bring up the Galactic Chart, set your coordinates, and launch into space at light speeds. But don't forget to refuel your ship before the next battle, in this true Atari classic!
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June 15, 1979 | AST, 5200, 2600, A800 |
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Blizzard Comments On No LAN Support In StarCraft II
No IPX, no sale.
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Whatcha Playing This Weekend? Independence Day Edition
It's a long weekend for many in the U.S. Tell us how you're spending it indoors with the shades drawn.
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Hey Brad, Did You Know That The Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Soundtrack Is Out Tomorrow?
Sorry if you're not Brad, I just had to get this message to him and this was the most efficient method I could think of.
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I Got Next Gets Got
Get a taste of this documentary about the competitive fighting game scene.
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Halo: Reach May Be Natal-Friendly
Teabagging just got waaay more disgusting.
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XNA Community Games Not Economically Viable
But then, they weren't ever supposed to be huge money makers, were they?
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Ogle Some Of Forza 3's Hot Japanese Rides
Fans of imported car porn, rejoice!
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"Authentic" StarCraft Lessons: $25 An Hour
This is as gosu as it gets.
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Whatcha Playing This Weekend? Independence Day Edition
It's a long weekend for many in the U.S. Tell us how you're spending it indoors with the shades drawn.
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Blizzard Comments On No LAN Support In StarCraft II
No IPX, no sale.
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Way Of The Warrior 2009
OK, reality check time. Can anyone tell me if any of this is actually happening? I've got a loose grip on reality after hearing about this upcoming 2D digitized fighting game.
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Halo: Reach May Be Natal-Friendly
Teabagging just got waaay more disgusting.
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Ogle Some Of Forza 3's Hot Japanese Rides
Fans of imported car porn, rejoice!
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Hey Brad, Did You Know That The Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Soundtrack Is Out Tomorrow?
Sorry if you're not Brad, I just had to get this message to him and this was the most efficient method I could think of.
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Alpha Protocol Dated For October 6
Obsidian's "espionage RPG" finally gets a hard release date, along with box art and a new video.
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Faction Transfers Coming To World of Warcraft
Maybe a little change of scenery would do your alternate characters some good?
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