Major Games
Alphabetical
Release Date
Recent Edits
New Additions
2011 |
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Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 is an online role playing game currently being developed by ArenaNet. It continues the subscription-less business model of it's predecessor. It is set about 250 years after the events of the previous game on a world changed by the ancient dragons resurfacing after millenia of slumber.
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Expected: 2011 | PC |
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Diablo III
Diablo III returns to the world of Sanctuary twenty years after the events of Diablo II with a new generation of heroes that must defeat the demonic threat from Hell.
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Expected: 2011 | MAC, PC | |
2010 |
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Star Wars: The Old Republic
A MMO in the vein of the acclaimed KOTOR series, The Old Republic is a story-driven MMO set three hundred years after the first two KOTOR games, focusing on the battle between a new Sith Empire that has arisen and the Galactic Republic struggling for control of the galaxy.
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Expected: Q2 2010 | PC |
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Final Fantasy XIV Online
The second MMORPG Final Fantasy game. As of now, it's exclusive to the PC and PlayStation 3.
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Expected: 2010 | PC, PS3 | |
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TrackMania 2
The long-awaited full sequel to TrackMania is scheduled for release on PC in 2010.
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Expected: 2010 | PC | |
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Fable III
The third game in the Fable series sets you the task of becoming ruler of Albion as it enters the industrial era.
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Expected: Q4 2010 | X360 | |
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Super Mario Galaxy 2
The first Mario sequel in over 15 years, Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the follow up to 2007's critically acclaimed Super Mario Galaxy.
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Expected: 2010 | WII | |
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Metal Gear Solid: Rising
Metal Gear Solid Rising is the next game in the Metal Gear Solid series, featuring Raiden as the protagonist once more.
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Expected: 2010 | PS3, PC, X360 | |
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World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
Cataclysm is the third expansion pack to World of Warcraft, announced at Blizzcon 2009.
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Expected: 2010 | MAC, PC | |
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Lost Planet 2
In this sequel, players explore new environments as they see the story through the perspective of different groups of snow pirates trying to survive on E.D.N.III.
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Expected: 2010 | PS3, X360 | |
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Super Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV is a standalone update to the original SFIV, adding new characters and modes while also rebalancing the existing roster.
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Expected: Q1 2010 | X360, PS3 | |
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Fallout: New Vegas
The post-apocalyptic Fallout universe expands into Las Vegas in this new title in the franchise.
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Expected: 2010 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling strategy game StarCraft and part one of a trilogy, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is a sci-fi themed real-time strategy game for PC and Mac where players take control of the Terran faction in an interstellar war against the ravenous Zerg and psionic Protoss.
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Expected: 2010 | MAC, PC | |
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Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain is an upcoming video game sporting a storyline that adapts to the choices of the player. It's developed by French studio Quantic Dream for the PlayStation 3.
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Expected: Q1 2010 | PS3 | |
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Singularity
Singularity is a First Person Shooter with the twist of time manipulation and time zombies.
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Expected: Q1 2010 | PS3, PC, X360 | |
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Max Payne 3
Max Payne 3 continues the downward spiral that is the life of Max Payne, with the story leaving the New York City streets and picking up in Brazil. The game is slated for a Q4 2009 release.
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Expected: 2010 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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Rage
Rage is an action first person shooter being developed by id Software, set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland on a planet hit by an asteroid. The game will feature driving and vehicular combat elements from a 3rd person perspective. It will utilise the new id Tech 5 engine.
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Expected: Q1 2010 | MAC, PC, PS3, X360 | |
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Skate 3
EA Black Box is developing Skate 3 for release in May 2010. The game will feature cooperative play and a suite of creation tools for graphics, films and skate parks.
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Expected: May 2010 | PS3, X360 | |
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Crysis 2
The Crysis series continues on the PC while also making its way to consoles.
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Expected: 2010 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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Crackdown 2
Crackdown 2 is the sequel to the popular open-world supercop game. It will take place in Pacific City and add four-player co-op along with competitive multiplayer.
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Expected: 2010 | X360 | |
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Metroid: Other M
Samus Aran is back with this new game in the Metroid series developed jointly by Team Ninja and Nintendo.
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Expected: 2010 | WII | |
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God of War III
Delve back into Kratos' bloody world in this final chapter of the God of War trilogy in which Kratos continues, and perhaps ends, his battle with the Gods.
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Expected: Mar 2010 | PS3 | |
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Alpha Protocol
Alpha Protocol is an upcoming third 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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May 6, 2010 | PC, PS3, X360 | |
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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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March 9, 2010 | X360, PS3 | |
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Bad Company 2 is the second instalment in this spin-off series of the Battlefield franchise.
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March 2, 2010 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
Splinter Cell: Conviction is the fifth title in the Tom Clancy franchise and sees Sam Fisher break apart from the Third Echelon in order to find the people responsible for the death of his daughter.
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Feb. 23, 2010 | DS, PC, X360 | |
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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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Feb. 9, 2010 | PS3, X360, PC | |
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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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Feb. 9, 2010 | PSP, X360, PS3 | |
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Mass Effect 2
The second installment in the Mass Effect trilogy, Mass Effect 2 is being developed by BioWare and published by EA Games for Xbox 360 and PC. It is currently slated for release in early 2010.
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Jan. 26, 2010 | PC, 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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Jan. 19, 2010 | PC, PS3, X360 | |
2009 |
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Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
Altaïr, the lethal assassin from the best-selling Assassin's Creed, comes to kill again in this portable sequel.
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Nov. 17, 2009 | PSN, PSP |
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LittleBigPlanet
A game based on LittleBigPlanet for the PS3, developed 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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Nov. 17, 2009 | PSN, PSP | |
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Left 4 Dead 2
Four new survivors must work together to make it through the zombie apocalypse in the Southern United States, facing new threats and traversing new terrain as they fight their way through Valve's sequel to their critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead.
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Nov. 17, 2009 | X360, PC | |
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Assassin's Creed II
The second installment in the Assassin's Creed franchise follows the exploits of Ezio Auditore Di Firenze as he seeks revenge on those who have betrayed him.
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Nov. 17, 2009 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii
The sequel to New Super Mario Bros, on the DS. It focuses heavily on multiplayer, as up to four players can join in and go through the game simultaneously at any time.
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Nov. 15, 2009 | WII | |
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Modern Warfare 2
Modern Warfare 2 is a high profile military first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward. Though it takes place in the Call of Duty universe, it is a direct sequel to the universally acclaimed Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
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Nov. 10, 2009 | X360, PC, PS3 | |
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Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins is a multi-platform action-role-playing game from BioWare. It is considered to be a spiritual successor to the Baldur's Gate series.
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Nov. 3, 2009 | PC, X360, PS3 | |
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Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City
The Lost & Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony are collected onto this standalone disc of Grand Theft Auto IV's post-release content.
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Oct. 29, 2009 | X360 | |
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Forza Motorsport 3
Turn 10's third installment in the Forza series. Forza Motorsport 3 will offer 100 tracks and 400 cars with full customization, as well as video editing and uploading.
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Oct. 27, 2009 | X360 | |
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Borderlands
Borderlands is a FPS/RPG from Gearbox Software that puts players into the shoes of one of four playable characters as they traverse the hostile planet of Pandora in search of an alien 'Vault'.
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Oct. 20, 2009 | X360, PC, PS3 | |
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Brütal Legend
Brütal Legend is a humorous heavy-metal, open-world, action-adventure game with light real-time strategy elements.
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Oct. 13, 2009 | PS3, X360 | |
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is the sequel to Naughty Dog's 2007 critically-acclaimed title, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.
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Oct. 13, 2009 | PS3 | |
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Demon's Souls
Demon's Souls is an action-RPG developed by From Software. It has quickly become popular within hardcore circles for its relentlessly steep difficulty level and unique multiplayer.
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Oct. 6, 2009 | PS3 | |
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Gran Turismo
This is the first game in the Gran Turismo racing series to be in portable form. It is said to have over 800 cars and 60 tracks. Also, it will run at 60 frames per second.
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Oct. 1, 2009 | PSN, PSP | |
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Halo 3: ODST
Halo 3: ODST is a standalone Halo 3 expansion set in New Mombasa during the events of Halo 2. The game has a new protagonist, an ODST soldier known as "The Rookie," looking to survive in the ruins of the Covenant-occupied city and rendezvous with his scattered teammates.
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Sept. 22, 2009 | X360 | |
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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
Beginning with the events of Marvel's Secret War and going into Civil War, players will take control of several Marvel characters in this follow up to the first Ultimate Alliance game.
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Sept. 15, 2009 | PSP, PS2, PS3, X360, DS, WII | |
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The Beatles: Rock Band
Following the Rock Band formula, The Beatles: Rock Band immerses players into the shoes of the Fab Four as they progress through their career, featuring an exclusively Beatles theme and song list.
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Sept. 9, 2009 | WII, PS3, X360 | |
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Guitar Hero 5
The fifth game in the core Guitar Hero franchise, and the third in the series from Activision and Neversoft. Though the game goes by the Guitar Hero moniker, it features full-band gameplay like its predecessor, Guitar Hero World Tour.
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Sept. 1, 2009 | WII, X360, PS2, PS3 | |
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Batman: Arkham Asylum
In Batman: Arkham Asylum, you are the iconic Dark Knight fighting his way through Arkham Asylum to stop the Joker from enacting a sinister plot that would have grave consequences for Gotham City.
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Aug. 25, 2009 | X360, PC, PS3 | |
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Shadow Complex
The award-winning Shadow Complex is a modern and masterful side-scrolling action-adventure platformer in the Metroid & Castlevania style. Shadow Complex uses the 3D engine, Unreal Engine 3, to incorporate elements of depth and perspective.
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Aug. 19, 2009 | XBLM | |
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Madden NFL 10
Madden 10 propels us into the next decade with procedural awareness. Madden 10 introduces a physics based player interaction engine known as Pro-Tak that will feature gang tackles, improved OL/DL play, and WR/DB interactions.
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Aug. 14, 2009 | PSN, IPHN, PSP, PS2, PS3, WII, X360 | |
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Wii Sports Resort
This sequel to Wii Sports offers 12 different games with multiple variants for most of them.
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July 26, 2009 | WII | |
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Battlefield 1943
Battlefield 1943 is the download only sequel to the classic multiplayer shooter Battlefield 1942, and is available on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and PC, courtesy of DICE and EA Games.
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July 8, 2009 | PC, XBLM, PSN | |
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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? GHOSTBUSTERS!
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June 16, 2009 | PSN, PC, IPHN, X360, PSP, WII, PS2, 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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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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Red Faction: Guerrilla
Red Faction: Guerilla is a third-person open-world action game that heavily focuses on destructible environments.
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June 2, 2009 | X360, PS3, PC | |
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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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UFC 2009 Undisputed
UFC 2009 Undisputed is a mixed martial arts fighting game developed by Yuke's Osaka , developers of the WWE SmackDown! games. It is the first UFC game to be released under the new license agreement signed with THQ.
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May 19, 2009 | X360, 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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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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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
The fifth installment of the Total War series from The Creative Assembly Empire: Total War features the series' hallmark blend of real-time strategic battles, and turn- based empire building. This installment takes place during the 18th century -- an age of imperial expansion, trade, rifles and cannons.
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March 4, 2009 | PC | |
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Halo Wars
Halo Wars is a real-time strategy game for the Xbox 360. Join the Halo Wars crew on 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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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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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II
The sequel to Relic's critically-acclaimed Dawn of War does away with economizing and base building in favor of a more involved combat system.
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Feb. 19, 2009 | PC | |
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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 game play. Gathering a massive fanbase, Street Fighter IV has been long awaited after years of drought.
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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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Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
Persona 4 borrows heavily from the gameplay structure of Persona 3 with a mix of role-playing and social simulation elements. Persona 4 also adds a new setting, story, weather forecast, and multiple dungeons.
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Dec. 9, 2008 | PS2 |
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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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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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Call of Duty: World at War
Treyarch gets back in the saddle with yet another World War II-themed first-person shooter based in the Pacific Theatre and Eastern Europe.
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Nov. 11, 2008 | PS2, PS3, PC, X360, DS, WII | |
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Gears of War 2
Join Delta Squad once more in the fight against the Locust Horde, in this bigger, better and more badass sequel to the 2006 smash hit,now with new epic levels.
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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 an open world action RPG developed by Bethesda Softworks. The player steps into the shoes of a resident of Vault 101, who trades the safety of their vault for the post-apocalyptic wasteland surrounding Washington D.C., 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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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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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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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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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 | PS3, 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 using an almost exact match of graphical style and gameplay to that of earlier games in the Mega Man series of 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 and brutal RvR battles (Realm vs Realm) and a whole new MMO experience with siege warfare. Enlist with the forces of Order or Destruction and meet the enemy on the battlefield, WAR is everywhere.
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Sept. 18, 2008 | MAC, 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.
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Sept. 16, 2008 | MAC, PC, PSN, IPHN, X360, PS2, PS3, 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 | PSN, 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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Braid
Manipulate time to complete puzzles in this 2D platform game made by indie developer Jonathan Blow.
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Aug. 6, 2008 | PS3, MAC, PSN, 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 | XBLM, 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 sent to the US by his cousin Roman, for finding better life, searching for "that special someone" while participating in lawless activities in an upgraded generation 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 | PSN, PSP | |
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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 | X360, PS3, WII | |
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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 | XBLM, PS3, PC, X360, PSN | |
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 in Tekken 6.
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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 a story set in contemporary times, and backs it up with a solid, 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 packages Half-Life 2 with Half-Life 2's Episode One & Two, as well as the extremely popular Team Fortress 2 and the highly acclaimed puzzler 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 have 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 | MAC, X360, PS3, PC | |
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Supreme Commander
Chris Taylor follows up his critically acclaimed title "Total Annihilation" with Supreme Commander. This time players take control of one of three factions and put an end to the "Infinite War" that has been raging across the galaxy.
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Feb. 20, 2007 | PC, X360 | |
2006 |
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Wii Sports
Packaged with the 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 piñata animals and encourage them to become residents on your land
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Nov. 9, 2006 | XBLM, 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 in 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 continent of Tamriel from invading hordes of Daedra from Oblivion and bring an illegitimate son to the throne in the latest installment of the Elder Scrolls series
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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, creating one of the most lauded action games ever made. It introduces more formidable enemies, improved shooting mechanics, better graphics, and incredibly atmospheric gameplay.
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Jan. 11, 2005 | GC, IPHN, WII, PS2, PC | |
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 | X360, PS3, XBOX, PC | |
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Halo 2
The sequel to the beloved Halo: Combat Evolved continues the epic story of humanity's last and best hope - the super soldier 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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Beyond Good & Evil
Follow the story of Jade as she unravels a conspiracy on her home planet of Hillys.
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Nov. 11, 2003 | XBOX, PS2, PC, GC |
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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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SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs
SOCOM II is the second game in Zipper's popular SOCOM franchise. It was one of the most popular online-multiplayer games for PS2 due to its solid gameplay and online mechanics.
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Nov. 4, 2003 | PS2 | |
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Star Wars: KOTOR is a role playing game set 4000 years before "A New Hope". You fight to stop Darth Malak and the Sith fleet from destroying the Republic with an innovative turn based system that appears to run in real time and Dark side or Light side decisions.
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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 Tallon IV while uncovering the mysterious disappearance of its inhabitants.
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Nov. 18, 2002 | WII, GC |
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
First entry in the Splinter Cell series. You are Sam Fisher, a highly-trained covert operative working for a division of the NSA known as Third Echelon. As Sam, you must infiltrate heavily guarded areas in order to combat the threat of terrorism.
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Nov. 17, 2002 | GC, PS2, XBOX, PC, GBA, NGE | |
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Ratchet & Clank
Ratchet & Clank is a platformer adventure game that follows two heroes, Ratchet and Clank, on their journey to save Ratchet's home planet.
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Nov. 7, 2002 | PS2 | |
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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 acclaimed Battlefield franchise, pits Axis versus Allies in large-scale multiplayer battles.
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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 3rd Edition 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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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs
SOCOM was one of the first popular online games for the PS2. In many ways, it revolutionized online gaming on the PS2.
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Aug. 27, 2002 | PS2 | |
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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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Neverwinter Nights
Bioware's epic RPG lets you play as a noble paladin, a sly thief or a powerful mage as you battle to save the world from a powerful foe that rises again.
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June 18, 2002 | MAC, PC | |
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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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Wizardry 8
Wizardy 8 is the final installment of the Wizardry series, one of the oldest and most venerated RPG franchises. Wizardry 8 brought the game into 3D with a more free-roaming, open world than its "corridor" orientated predcessors.
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Nov. 15, 2001 | PC | |
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Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
The follow up to the 1998 bestseller, Metal Gear Solid 2 blends action and tactical stealth with intense, masterful cutscenes. The second game in the Metal Gear Solid takes the action to a research facility seized by terrorists who are holding the President for ransom.
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Nov. 13, 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 MMORPG released by Mythic Entertainment. With three separate factions. Nicknamed DAoC the game featured at the time unprecedented PvP gameplay focusing on siege warfare. Realm vs Realm.
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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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The Operative: No One Lives Forever
Play as Cate Archer, an operative for UNITY, as she battles against an evil plot hatched by the global terrorist organization, H.A.R.M. in the 1960s.
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Nov. 9, 2000 | PC, PS2, MAC | |
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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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Jet Grind Radio
Jet Grind Radio is a unique action game in which you tag the streets of Tokyo-to
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Nov. 1, 2000 | DC, GBA | |
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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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Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
The "ultimate" cross-over! Marvel and Capcom characters collide in a 2D fighting game that is still played competitively in tournaments around the world.
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June 29, 2000 | XBLM, PSN, PS2, ARC, DC, XBOX | |
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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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John Romero's Daikatana
John Romero's greatest embarrassment is a tale that begins in the dystopian future of 2455 AD, where a martial arts instructor must travel through time to recover the magical sword known as the Daikatana.
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April 14, 2000 | PC, N64 | |
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Crazy Taxi
Crazy Taxi is a high octane arcade game. Your objective is to take passengers to their desired location within the time limit.
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Jan. 24, 2000 | ARC, GC, PC, DC, PS2 | |
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Resident Evil: Code: Veronica
Resident Evil: Code Veronica is a survival horror video game initially developed and published by Capcom for the SEGA Dreamcast. It was later released for Sony PlayStation 2 and Gamecube with improved graphics.
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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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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Ollie, grind, and trick through various locales as Tony Hawk or a number of other pro skaters in the very first game of the Tony Hawk series.
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Sept. 30, 1999 | PS1, N64, GBC, DC, NGE | |
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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 first person sneaker 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 a CRPG that 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 do 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, along with an elaborate compelling story that keeps you coming back for more.
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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, while preventing a nuclear catastrophe.
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Oct. 22, 1998 | PS1, PSN, PC | |
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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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Sept. 30, 1998 | GB | |
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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 | |
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 | PSP, PSN, PS1 |
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Age of Empires
Pick up your trusty club and get ready to crush some Neolithic skulls in this historically based Real time strategy game focusing on the early Stone Age through till the late Iron Age.
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Oct. 26, 1997 | PC, MAC | |
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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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Total Annihilation
After 3000 years of galactic scale warfare the remnants of two once great armies duke it out for the total annihilation of the other in this 1997, critically acclaimed RTS.
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Sept. 30, 1997 | MAC, PC | |
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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. This is one of the better 007 games. It has muplitplayer for each level. Certain levels are fun and good for certain guns.
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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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Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider stars Lara Croft in her first title as she races through the jungles of Peru to the sands of Egypt in pursuit of the Scion, an ancient artifact reputedly holding the key to the ancient mystery of Atlantis itself. It would later be remade as Tomb Raider Anniversary.
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Oct. 31, 1996 | PSN, NGE, MAC, PC, SAT, PS1 | |
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Wipeout XL
Sequel to the game that defined Playstation as cool. This game upped the ante with a refined and more forgiving play mechanic, more visual effects, and an increased selection of licensed music.
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Sept. 30, 1996 | PSN, PS1, AMI, PC, SAT, MAC | |
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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 II: 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 | PSN, 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 | PC, GEN | |
1995 |
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Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 is an updated version of Mortal Kombat 3 that adds characters, moves, arenas, and changes in gameplay.
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Expected: Nov 1995 | XBLM, ARC, SNES, GEN, SAT |
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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 | XBLM, PS1, PC, GBA, MAC, ZOD | |
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Earthworm Jim
Created by Shiny Entertainment and the twisted mind of Dave Perry (in conjunction with Doug TenNappel), Earthworm Jim is a nonsensical side-scrolling platform game that allows you to venture through the galaxy as an earthworm trapped in a futuristic space-suit to rescue Princess What's-Her-Name.
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Oct. 2, 1994 | IPHN, 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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NBA Jam
NBA Jam is a basketball arcade game developed by Midway studios in 1993. The game was the birth of a new sporting genre that focused around fun, unrealistic gameplay. The exaggerated nature of play meant that players could jump three times their height, defying the laws of physics.
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March 30, 1994 | GG, GC, GB, GEN, SCD, ARC, SNES | |
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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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Ridge Racer
Ridge Racer is an arcade game that was considered innovative upon its release. It has spawned a successful franchise of games focused on over-the-top drift racing.
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Expected: 1993 | ARC, PS1 |
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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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Sonic CD
Sonic CD is Sonic's debut on the Sega Genesis add-on, Sega CD. Some consider it to be Sonic's greatest adventure.
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Nov. 19, 1993 | SCD, PC | |
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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 | PSN, IPHN, DS, MAC, PC, JAG, CDI, 3DO, PS1, PSP, SAT, AMI | |
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Gunstar Heroes
Gunstar Heroes is a side-scrolling platformer/shooter from Sega. It's colorful art style and frenetic shooting action have earned it near universal praise.
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Sept. 9, 1993 | PSN, XBLM, WSHP, GEN, GG | |
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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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Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II adds new characters, backgrounds, and finishing moves. Beyond just these incremental improvements, it is a much faster, smoother playing game than its predecessor.
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June 25, 1993 | GEN, PS1, PSN, ARC, SNES, 32X, PC, SAT, SMS, GG, GB, AMI | |
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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 Fox
Welcome to the team! Fly through several sci-fi levels in this game featuring anthropomorphic animals and crazed monkeys bent on the destruction of civilization.
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March 1, 1993 | SNES | |
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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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Streets of Rage 2
Play as one of four fighters as you attempt to save Adam from the evil clutches of Mr. X in this side-scrolling beat 'em up classic, with a classic soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro.
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Dec. 20, 1992 | PSN, ARC, GEN, XBLM, WSHP, GG, SMS | |
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The third installment in the Zelda series makes a return to the top-down 2D game play found in the first game. This time around, Link needs to travel between the light and dark world in order to set things straight in the kingdom of Hyrule.
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Nov. 21, 1992 | BS-X, WSHP, SNES, GBA | |
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Super Mario Kart
Super Mario Kart is the first installment in the long-running Mario Kart series that features 8 playable characters involved in the Mario universe.
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Sept. 1, 1992 | 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. Starred the famous actress Dana Plato. Along with Mortal Kombat, it was referenced in the Congressional hearings which resulted in the creation of the ESRB.
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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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Lemmings
They're happy to die for your amusement! Yep, it's Lemmings!
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Expected: 1991 | PSP, X68K, PSN, SPEC, PC, CDI, 3DO, GBC, NES, PS3, MAC, CPC, C64, AST, LYNX, SNES, SMS, CD32, GEN, GG, GB, AMI |
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Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy IV continued in the traditional Final Fantasy series style of offering new gameplay mechanics and a strong character driven story.
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Nov. 23, 1991 | WSHP, DS, GBA, WSC, SNES, PS1 | |
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F-Zero
F-Zero is a futuristic racing game developed by Nintendo for the SNES/SFC. By utilizing the new rotation and scaling technologies of the SNES/SFC, called Mode 7, F-Zero simulated the effects of 3D in it's racing environments and gameplay.
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Aug. 13, 1991 | WSHP, SNES | |
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Pilotwings
Pilotwings is a game in which players take on a variety of flight-based challenges
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Aug. 13, 1991 | WSHP, SNES | |
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Super Mario World
Super Mario World was the pack-in game at the Super Nintendo's initial launch. It introduced Yoshi to the series, and set a new standard for many platformers to come. Many say this is the best Super Mario of them all.
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Aug. 13, 1991 | WSHP, SNES | |
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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 | SMS, IPHN, XBLM, WSHP, GBA, GEN, IPOD, GG | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
1990 |
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River City Ransom
Alex and Ryan spread their violent brotherly love across River City in search of a kidnapped girlfriend, stolen by the maniacal leader of a rival gang.
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Expected: Jan 1990 | NES, WSHP, X68K, TGCD, GBA |
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The Secret of Monkey Island
The first game in the legendary Monkey Island series. Guybrush's desire to become a swashbuckling pirate gets him more adventure than he bargained for.
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Expected: 1990 | IPHN, XBLM, FMT, AST, PC, MAC, SCD, AMI | |
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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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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, 1990 | XBLM, WSHP, GEN | |
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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, 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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DuckTales
Control Scrooge McDuck through five exotic locations such as the Amazon, Transylvania, the African Mines, the Himalayas, and even the Moon. Explore around the world in search for treasure and fight bad guys in this NES classic.
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Expected: Sep 1989 | NES |
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720º
720 Degrees is an early skateboarding game. The game gave the player an open world and multiple events to compete in.
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Expected: 1989 | GB, ARC, C64, NES, CPC, SPEC | |
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The Revenge of Shinobi
Widely regarded as the best in the series, The Revenge of Shinobi features a wide variety of locations and music composed by acclaimed composer Yuzo Koshiro of Streets of Rage fame.
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Dec. 2, 1989 | 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 | X68K, DS, PS1, PC, TG16, AST, SNES, SMS, GEN, AMI | |
1988 |
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Skate or Die
An early isometric 2D skating game published by EA.
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Expected: 1988 | PC, NES, SPEC, C64, CPC, A2GS |
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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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Bad Dudes
The President has been kidnapped by ninjas. This is the legendary game that dares to ask the question: Are you a bad enough dude to rescue the president?
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Expected: 1988 | MSX, ARC, PC, NES, SPEC, C64, AST, APL2, CPC, AMI | |
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Neuromancer
Neuromancer is a video game loosely based off of the 1984 William Gibson novel of the same name. In this adventure game, you play as a cyber hacker attempting to earn a living by hacking BBSs and eventually into cyberspace, where you battle AI.
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Expected: 1988 | PC, A2GS, APL2, C64, AMI | |
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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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Metal Gear
The first game in the popular Metal Gear franchise, Metal Gear documents Solid Snake's first mission as a FOXHOUND operative and is considered by many to be the origin of stealth gameplay.
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June 4, 1988 | WSHP, NES, C64, MSX, PC | |
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Contra
Contra is famous for its fast-paced, gritty, old-school action.
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Jan. 1, 1988 | PC, ARC, NES, XBLM, SPEC, MSX, C64, CPC | |
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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 | |
1987 |
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Sid Meier's Pirates!
A pirate simulator created by the renowned game designer Sid Meier. Contains looting, swordsmanship and all around swashbuckling. Remade for the PC and original Xbox.
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Expected: 1987 | PC, NES, MAC, C64, AST, APL2, CPC, AMI |
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California Games
A game which in essence is the first ever collection of sports mini games. It includes skateboarding, freestyle footbag, surfing, roller skating, frisbee.
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Expected: 1987 | C64, VSML, WSHP, PC, NES, 2600, SPEC, MSX, AST, APL2, CPC, SMS, LYNX, GEN, A2GS, AMI | |
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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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Metroid
Don the Power Suit of Samus Aran--an intergalactic bounty hunter employed by the Galactic Federation--as she recaptures the dangerous Metroid species from the evil Space Pirates.
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Aug. 15, 1987 | WSHP, GBA, FDS, NES | |
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Castlevania
The Castlevania series whips into existence with this initial release for the NES. Simon Belmont alone must battle Dracula and his children of the night while eating meat across six distinct stages.
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May 1, 1987 | FDS, C64, AMI, PC, GBA, WSHP, NES | |
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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 | , X1, 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 | X1, PC88, NES, ARC, X68K, WSHP, TG16, SPEC, MSX, C64, CPC, GB | |
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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 | X68K, NES, MSX, PC | |
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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 | |
1985 |
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Paradroid
Paradroid is a top-down shooter of sorts, in which you must clear huge space vessels of robots by commandeering and/or destroying them. You start out as a lowly 001 Influence Device droid, but you can take control of more powerful droids bearing numbers as high as 999 along the way.
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Expected: 1985 | WSHP, AMI, AST, C64 |
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Expected: 1985 | NES, TG16, PC, MAC, C64, APL2, CPC, SNES, SMS, GEN, AMI | ||
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Commando
DESTROY THE ENEMY ARMY as Super Joe in this influential top-down shooter.
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Expected: May 1985 | BBCM, WSHP, ARC, PC, NES, INTV, SPEC, MSX, C64, AST, APL2, CPC, 2600, 7800, AMI | |
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Space Harrier
A series of behind the back rail-shooters (originating in the arcades) in which the player must shoot various beasts and dodge obstacles to survive.
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Expected: 1985 | , NES, X1, X68K, PC88, ARC, WSHP, 32X, PC, TG16, C64, AST, CPC, SAT, SMS, GG, AMI | |
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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. Its 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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Paperboy
Paperboy is originally an arcade game that came out in 1984. The main purpose of the game was to go from house to house delivering papers while avoiding obstacles.
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Expected: 1984 | BBCM, COCO, GEN, GG, SMS, LYNX, A2GS, TRS8, CPC, PC, XBLM, ARC, AMI, AST, GBC, GB, APL2, SPEC, C64, NES |
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Expected: 1984 | PC88, MSX, PC, A800, SPEC, C64, APL2, CPC | ||
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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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Dr. J and Larry Bird Go One on One
Be either Dr. J or Larry Bird and engage in a game of One-on-One in this 1983 basketball game.
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Expected: 1983 | PC, A800, MAC, CVIS, C64, APL2, 7800, AMI |
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M.U.L.E.
M.U.L.E. is the classic game of extraterretrial strategy and economic simulation, where you take on four other players to be the master of the planet Irata.
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Expected: 1983 | PC88, MSX, C64, NES, A800 | |
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Pinball Construction Set
Bill Budge's Pinball Construction Set gives you a set of tools that let you create and save your own virtual pinball tables. A big early example of user-created content and accessible level editing tools.
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Expected: 1983 | PC, C64, APL2, MAC, A800 | |
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Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair is arguably the most famous arcade Laserdisc game of all time, placing players 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 | PS2, PS3, X360, XBOX, MAC, GB, AST, AMI, C64, SPEC, CPC, ARC, SNES, NES, PC, SCD, JAG, CDI, 3DO | |
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Major Havoc
Defeat the forces of an evil robot empire in this 1983 video arcade game from Atari. Player challenged to approach enemy space station and defeat its defenses, and then to infiltrate the station, sabotage its reactor, and escape in time.
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Jan. 1, 1983 | ARC | |
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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 | |
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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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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 | , , X1, PC88, PC98, BBCM, IPOD, LYNX, MSX, WSHP, PC, A800, NES, MAC, SPEC, C64, AST, APL2, CPC, VC20, WSC | |
1982 |
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Dig Dug
Dig dug is an arcade game released in 1982. The objective is to kill the underground monsters by either squishing them under a rock through the tunnels you create or by popping them using your weapon directly.
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Expected: 1982 | , , X68K, PC88, X1, ARC, WSHP, VC20, PC, A800, XBLM, NES, INTV, TI99, MSX, C64, APL2, 2600, 7800, GBA, GB, 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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Sept. 6, 1982 | MSX, A800, INTV, CVIS, C64, 2600, 5200 | |
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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 | |
1981 |
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Kaboom!
Kaboom! is a Breakout style/paddle game for atari systems, in which the player diffuses falling bombs by catching them in a bucket of water. The game was one of a host of popular titles, produced by the biggest 3rd party games producer of that era, Activision.
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Expected: 1981 | 5200, 2600, A800 |
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Expected: 1981 | , X1, PC98, PC88, PC, WSC, NES, MAC, MSX, C64, APL2 | ||
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Expected: 1981 | GBC, 2600 | ||
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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 | , IPHN, X1, PC98, FDS, XBLM, NES, ARC, WSHP, MSX, 7800 | |
1980 |
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Defender
Defender is a classic side scrolling space shooter. Players are flying a space ship and are tasked with destroying waves of UFOs while saving abductees all at the same time.
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Expected: Dec 1980 | ARC, AVIS, XBLM, VC20, A800, PC, INTV, TI99, CVIS, C64, APL2, 2600, 5200 |
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Zork I: The Great Underground Empire
First in the Zork trilogy, this game is credited by many to have started the text adventure genre: resulting in lines, such as "It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a Grue.", that have become very well known amongst gamers.
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Expected: Dec 1980 | TRS8, PC, A800, MAC, C64, AST, APL2, AMI | |
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Berzerk
Berzerk is an ATARI 2600 game released in 1980 on which the player must escape a maze filled with evil robots
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Expected: 1980 | ARC, VECT, 5200, 2600 | |
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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 | X1, , , PC88, FDS, IPHN, ARC, XBLM, IPOD, GBA, WSHP, VC20, A800, NES, INTV, NGPC, SPEC, MSX, C64, PC, APL2, 2600, GG, GB, 5200, TI99 | |
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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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Asteroids
Atari's best selling game of all time, Asteroids was one of the most influential games of the Golden Age of Arcade Gaming. The original space shooter, and inspiration for many dual stick controller games such as Geometry Wars. Coming soon to a theatre near you.
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Expected: 1979 | MAC, GB, PC, PS1, GBC, ARC, 7800, A800, 2600 |
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Space Invaders
Space Invaders is one of the first arcade shooters and revolutionized the industry in its day.
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Expected: Jun 1979 | SAT, PS1, N64, IPHN, A800, WSHP, SNES, WSC, PC, NES, MSX, GBC, 5200, 2600, GB, ARC | |
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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 | |
1972 |
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Pong
Pong, released in 1972, was the first video game realesed 100% procent. Based on table tennis, either player attempts to hit the ball into the other player's side.
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Nov. 29, 1972 | ARC, 2600 |
1971 |
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Computer Space
Computer Space was the first widely sold commercial arcade game.
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Nov. 1, 1971 | ARC |
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New Resident Evil 5 Single-Player Content Starts Feb. 17
Two new story-based episodes, a bunch of costumes, and a catch-all Gold Edition package are on the way for your horror-shooting needs early next year.
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Pandemic Shutdown Leads to Office Space Tribute
If there was a TV channel called "men beating office equipment," I'd DVR every minute.
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Brad Pitt Plunges Into Dark Void
Pitt's Plan B production company options the film rights to Capcom's upcoming jet-packs-and-aliens adventure.
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Hands-On: Ridin' Zelda's Spirit Tracks
A few minutes with Nintendo's next DS Zelda installment.
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Most Popular Achievements (11/14 - 11/20)
As the year winds down, it's clear that one game will stand alone... well, for the next few weeks, anyway.
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Play The Zelda Trivia Challenge, Part Two
Five more questions to tease your brain and maybe net you some cool stuff.
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Pandemic Shutdown Leads to Office Space Tribute
If there was a TV channel called "men beating office equipment," I'd DVR every minute.
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New Resident Evil 5 Single-Player Content Starts Feb. 17
Two new story-based episodes, a bunch of costumes, and a catch-all Gold Edition package are on the way for your horror-shooting needs early next year.
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Hands-On: Ridin' Zelda's Spirit Tracks
A few minutes with Nintendo's next DS Zelda installment.
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Play The Zelda Trivia Challenge, Part Two
Five more questions to tease your brain and maybe net you some cool stuff.
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Brad Pitt Plunges Into Dark Void
Pitt's Plan B production company options the film rights to Capcom's upcoming jet-packs-and-aliens adventure.
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Most Popular Achievements (11/14 - 11/20)
As the year winds down, it's clear that one game will stand alone... well, for the next few weeks, anyway.
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