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The Holiday Season is always the biggest time for game enthusiasts. Right before Christmas, companies release what they think will be their largest sellers of the year. This is the time to find what you've been looking for over the past year. There's bound to be something for everyone.
Part 1 of 2 Carmageddon 2
Carmageddon 2 is the sequel to last year's popular Carmageddon. The premise is basically the same: win the race anyway you have to even if it means taking out all of your opponents. Spread throughout the racecourse are innocent pedestrians who may get in the way of your intentions, leaving a stain where they previously stood and giving you bonus points. While last year's graphics were sub par by industry standards, this year's are a sight to see. Direct3D support will add to the sick fun experienced playing this game. It's certainly not for the squeamish. Civilization: Call to Power
Not officially a sequel to Civilization II, Call to Power is Activision's attempt to expand the worlds of Sid Meier and Microprose's previous two Civilizations. After a long legal struggle to gain the rights to the name, Activision is hoping they can follow through. The concept is the same: develop a civilization that can stand the test of time. But in this version of the classic God-game there are more ways to spread your empire: unconventional warfare, religious fanatics, etc. Let's just hope it's as addictive as the previous two Civilizations. Fallout 2
Last year's Fallout was like a breath of fresh air to the stagnant role-playing genre of computer games. With its expansive world and original style, this post-apocalyptic game became a true success. To follow this success up Interplay offers Fallout 2, more of the same. This time it's 80 years in the future and your quest is to find the Garden of Eden Creation Kit. You'll visit numerous fascinating places and interact with engaging people. Along the way you'll encounter new monsters that you'll be able to stamp out with new weapons, such as a baseball bat or a Gauss rifle. Even if it is more of the same, it's still more fun! Grim Fandango
Lucas Arts is famous for their graphical adventure games, and once again they don't disappoint. Set in the Mexican Land of the Dead, you control Manny, an undead travel agent who's recently been fired from his job. The interface deviates from Lucas Arts' usual fare. In Grim Fandango you control Manny with the arrow keys. When he sees something of interest he looks towards it, relieving you of having to pick over the screen for important items. The 3D graphics are also a wonder. With Direct3D support, every aspect of the game will look sharp. Lucas Arts hasn't left out the usually witty banter between characters; this time it's performed by a Latino Shakespeare troupe, adding to the already authentic atmosphere. Go To Page: 1 2 |
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