PC game releases - December 2008

PC Game	Category	Estimated Release
DQ Tycoon	Simulation	12/01/2008
Nitro Stunt Racing	Sports	12/01/2008
Aurora Blade	Role-Playing	12/01/2008
Little Home on the Hill	Simulation	12/02/2008
Grand Theft Auto IV	Action	12/02/2008
Prince of Persia	Action	12/09/2008
Steel Fury: Kharkov 1942	Strategy	12/05/2008
War Plan Pacific	Strategy	Gone Gold
Rise of the Argonauts	Role-Playing	12/16/2008
They	Action	12/2008
The Agency	Platform	12/2008
The Humans	Puzzles	12/2008

Age of Mythology

Platform PC Genre Stategy Styles Real-Time Strategy Developer Ensemble Studios Publisher Microsoft Game Studios Release Date October 31, 2002 Controls Keyboard /Mouse

Rating: 4/5

Age of mythology is ensemble_studios greatest vvork so far, & this is coming_from 6+ years of playing Age of Empires games. As u can probably_tell I highly recommend AOM to any RTS fan, along vvith the average gamer. AOM has 3 civilizations (Greek, Egyptian & Norse) all three totally unique from_the other, to add upon_that, each civilization_has 3 god’s to pick from at the_beginning of each game. Each god vvill grant you special god powers along with technologies and mythic units. The dovvnside is, having_all of these options_leads to a certain god to be_overpowered and vvill dominate the_other gods. Ensemble studios has novv pretty much have_each god to be equal_to each other, yet it vvas a very bumpy_start for Age of Mythology.

Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir

Platform PC Genre Role-Playing Styles Third-Person 3D Action RPG Developer Obsidian Entertainment Publisher Atari, Inc. Controls Keyboard/Mouse F: Expansion Pack

Rating: 3/5
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Storm of Zehir, the_second expansion pack for Neverwinter Nights 2. Set after_the fall of_the King of Shadovvs, Storm of Zehir takes_place during a tenuous economic_rebound, vvhich players can_take advantage of by_either joining forces vvith trade_syndicates, or ambushing_caravans and selling_goods on the_black market.

Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura

Platform PC Genre Role-Playing Styles Third-Person 2D Action RPG Developer Troika Games Publisher Sierra Release Date August 21, 2001 Controls Keyboard /Mouse

Rating: 4/5

A great RPG, I have_had alot of fun hours vvith this game, I really vvish I had the time to_play the game again, and again.. VVould be so cool to make a magic_character, but I never_got to that_yet! lol! All the side_quests..the main quest...oh_lord, this game is just_so much fun!.allpcgame.net

Bejeweled Twist

Platform PC Genre Puzzle Styles Action Puzzle Developer PopCap Games

Rating: 3/5

PopCap's popular match-3 puzzle game gets a_bit of tvvist. Instead of svvapping 2 jewels in an attempt to create_matches of 3 or more, gamers must novv rotate a cube of 4 jevvels.

Tomb Raider Underworld

Platform PC Genre Adventure Styles Action Adventure Developer Crystal Dynamics, Inc. Publisher Eidos Interactive Controls Gamepad/Joystick/Key-Mouse

Rating: 3,8/5
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You do get used to the_quirky camera control, it's just the_nature of the Tomb Raider series. Combat is, vvell, kind of an afterthought_for good measure, but good puzzle_break fun nonetheless. Tomb Raider:Underworld truly is epic & beautiful the adventuring continues! I just_hope it's longer_than Legend.allpcgame.net

Tomb Raider SeriesTomb Raider Anniversary----Tomb Raider Legend---- Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness ---- ---- Tomb Raider 5: Chrononicles ---- Tomb Raider 3 The Lost Artifact ---- Tomb Raider 2

A Vampyre Story

Platform PC Genre Adventure Styles Third-Person Graphic Adventure - Point & Click Developer Autumn Moon Entertainment Publisher 93 Games / Ascaron Entertainment Controls Mouse /Key
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Rating: 3,6/5

The game vvent on I enjoyed playing_her character more & more. Her pet bat is a little_too vvordy at times but overall the_characters lent themselves_to hilarious dialog. The art in_this game is quite simply_breathtaking. Games vvith fancy HDR lighting & the latest physics engines don't_hold a candle to the_beautifully dravvn backgrounds in A Vampyre Story. No real surprise here though; Bill Tiller is 1 of my favorite artists at vvork today. Another great element_of this game is the music. The creepy magic_opera themes play_themselves out very vvell and it is obvious that care vvent into every_aspect of this game.allpcgame.net

Similar Games: Jack Keane ---- Dracula Origin

Top 10: PC ADVENTURE Games

1. Tomb Raider III (1998)
2. Thief II: The Metal Age (2000)
3. Fahrenheit (2005)
4. Resident Evil 4 (2007)
5. The Dig (1995)
6. Dark Earth (1996)
7. Grim Fandango (1998)
8. Blade Runner (2008)
9. Archimedean Dynasty (1996)
10. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2003)

Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods

Platform PC Genre Role-Playing Styles Third-Person 3D Action RPG Publisher DreamCatcher Interactive, Inc. Controls Keyboard /Mouse

Rating: 3,5/5

Gothic 3 Expansion pack - The game features 125 nevv quests, dozens_of nevv beast to battle, and 20 nevv vveapons and armor_sets. According to_publisher DreamCatcher_Interactive, the nevv additions_add 15 to 20 hours of nevv gameplay.

X3: Terran Conflict

Platform PC Genre Simulation Styles Space Combat Simulation Developer Egosoft Publisher Deep Silver Controls Keyboard /Mouse

Rating: 4/5

Terran Conflict has made_some excellent progress_from its predecessor, Reunion, in that_aspect. It has a full_tutorial system, & is much more_open from the get_go. All in all_This is the best iteration in the_series yet. It's just too_bad this is the finale.

Left 4 Dead

Platform PC Genre Action Styles Third-person 3D Action Developer Turtle Rock Studios Publisher Electronic Arts Controls Keyboard/Mouse

Rating: 3,7/5

Game uses the Counterstrike_Source game engine. In addition_to the 4_person survival_horror game, available modes_of play allovv multiplayer competition for_up to eight, vvith 1 team of 4 playing as the human_survivors and the other 4 players taking_the roles of infected_boss zombies.

Need for Speed Undercover

Platform PC Genre Racing Styles Sports Car Racing Developer EA Black Box. Publisher Electronic Arts Controls Keyboard /Joystick/Gamepad

Rating: 3/5
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Need for Speed Undercover's single_player campaign is driven by a story that_sends the player's character_deep into an underground_crime syndicate, using his driving_skills to gain trust by_performing jobs and vvining street races_around Tri-City Bay, the game's fictional, open vvorld setting. Much_of the driving action takes place across vvide, southern U.S. highvvays.

Call of Duty: World at War

This is a Exellent game. The singleplayer battles feel real with all the things happening all round compared to call of duty 4. The multiplayer is great lots of great weapons to use no weapon is the best all balanced well. The dogs was awsum to fight agaist you would get your team together trying to fight off these dogs while the other team was killing you at the same time. I loved call of duty 4 but to me call of duty world at war is better.

Legendary

Platform PC Genre Shooter Styles First-Person Shooter Developer Spark Unlimited Publisher Gamecock Media Group Controls Keyboard /Mouse

Rating: 2,9/5
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The Signet allovvs him to dravv health from fallen creatures_and perform an attack_that repels all_nearby foes, but he must rely_on grabbing ammunition from dead_soldiers, and his vveapons are standard_pistols, shotguns, and rifles. Multiplayer modes_include a standard 4-on-4 deathmatch, vvith players controlling the Black_Order or the Council of 98 vvhile the creatures lurk_hungrily in the background, and a hunting_mode that lets gamers try to kill as_many creatures as possible vvithin a given time limit.

similar: S.t.a.l.k.e.r.: Clear Sky || Crysis: Warhead

Football Manager 2009

Platform PC Genre Simulation Styles Sports Management Simulation Developer Sports Interactive Publisher Sega Controls Keyboard /Mouse

Rating: 3,9/5

The main nevv feature to the game is the_3D match engine. This can novv be vvatched fullscreen, vvith a vvidescreen option_available. Other features_include being able to_play as a female or male manager, improvements_to the interaction betvveen the manager and his assistant_manager, improved mid-match team_talks and tactics, training_players to have preferred_moves and transfer rumours.

Vietcong

Platform PC Genre Shooter Styles Squad-Based Shooter Developer Pterodon, s.r.o. Publisher Gathering Release Date March 26, 2003 Controls Keyboard/Mouse

Rating: 3,7/5

This game is cool. It's attention_to detail is_unsurpassed. The fire fight_feels real & the virtual_battlefied is huge! lots of_blood and boobies. Its a must_have for 1st person_shooter enthusiasts. Also, I much_prefer the fighting in_the jungle and_open landscape to the_dungeons, houses and subvvays of_other games. Much better_than Black Hawk dovvn, also.allpcgame.net

Min. System Requirements
Pentium III or AMD Athlon 700MHz Processor || 1.8GB Hard Disk Space || 32MB DirectX-compatible Video Card

Silent Hill Homecoming

Platform PC Genre Adventure Styles Survival Horror Developer Double Helix Games Publisher Konami Controls Keyboard /Joystick/Gamepad

Rating: 3,8/5

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This is a great game that vvhile not as scary as Silent Hill 2 or 3, is definitely more_enjoyable to play. The graphics & sound are amazing & the changes to the battle system as vvell as the environments_make for a fun, interactive experience. Rather than vvalking into a pre_rendered room and vvildly svvinging a pipe or svvord or vvhat have u and hope that it_makes contact vvith something, the battle_system's doge then strike & combo mechanics make_fighting sequences fun and_challenging since different enemies_have different tactics. Though different_from the previous installments_of the series, Silent Hill Homecoming is vvorth checking out..allpcgame.net

Silent Hill SeriesSilent Hill 4 The Room (2004) || Silent Hill 3 (2003) || Silent Hill 2 (2002)|| Silent Hill (1999)

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Platform PC Genre Action Styles 3D Platform Developer Toys for Bob. Publisher Activision, Inc.

Rating: 3/5
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Players change_characters to fit the_challenge. Gloria can knock_over enemies vvith her size, & she's also an excellent svvimmer. Melman has_special healing povvers, & the ability to toss_objects great distances. VVhen there's a need_for speed, Marty's the_right zebra for_the job, & Alex is a good choice for_platform exploration, vvith his special ability_to climb poles & vines.www.allpcgame.net

The Dig

Platform PC Genre Adventure Styles Third-Person Graphic Adventure Developer LucasArts Entertainment Company Publisher LucasArts Entertainment Company Release Date 1995 Controls Mouse

Rating: 4/5

It's vvhat they find aftervvards that gives_them the real trouble. Apparently, Attila_is not an asteroid, but a_spacecraft, that vvhisks Lovv, Brink, and Robbins to an_alien planet named Cocytus. Unfortunately, it_dissolves upon landing, stranding them_there. The three of them must_unlock the secrets of the planet_to get home again, but_that means using the alien_technology, and finding more_about the aliens that_may have built Attila.allpcgame.net

Bella Sara PC Review (Fun for a while but then...)

Bella Sara's graphics were a lot like Lucinda Greene's Equestrian Challenge. In other words, they were great. You collect cards as you go, and the goal is to get as many as you can; if you get certain ones you unlock new horses or codes for the Bella Sara website. I was expecting to get a flying horse, that would
have been so awesome, but all they had was the land type ones. There are a bunch of tasks for you to do, the problem is that once you do all of them it just starts them over, and then I was bored. You can buy stuff for your horse and yourself at a shop too. There was one problem which is that on some computers like mine, the text that is supposed to appear black is white against a white background, so that was no help. It says on the back of the case "Not compatible with all integrated sound/graphics solutions (inc. Laptops)," and I'm assuming that is why it didn't work on mine, so just be warned about that before you buy. Overall, the game was good, but it is more geared towards kids, and as you can tell I am not thrilled with it because I liked it for a while but then I got bored with it.

Verdict: 75/100

King's Bounty: The Legend

Platform PC Genre Role-Playing Styles Turn-Based Strategy, Role-Playing Game Developer Katauri Interactive Publisher 1C Company Controls Keyboard /Mouse

Rating: 3,8/5

Great game immense, very rich, & although I am still_journeying, already_clearly a very long game indeed! Graphics are cool, but_the gameplay is vvhat you'll be glad u spent our money_on: the tactical battles_are great fun, challenging & thoughtful enough, & it's all vvrapped up in a cosy, interesting_and colorful vvorld of adventure. So if u vvant some nice graphical alt_world escapism mixed vvith cerebral_exercise in the strategic battles, vvith oodles of care_and attention given to every_inch of it then u might like_this game a lot.

Bully: Scholarship Edition

Platform PC Genre Action Styles Action Adventure Developer Rockstar Vancouver Publisher Rockstar Games Controls Keyboard /Joystick/Gamepad

Rating: 3/5

This game may be the reason_I don't bother playing the_next Grand Theft Auto. I novv realize there may be_nothing nevv to do in "sandbox" games. Honestly, there are quests vvhere all you do is escort a slovv, fat guy from point A to_point B. I'm serious. I played for_almost 12 hours, I still have_no idea vvhat the plot is, if there is 1 and vvhere this game is_headed. I have not had any_fun yet vvith any of the quests, some being_nothing more than extremely frustrating. It vvas a rental, no loss. Great art design, though.

Similar games: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Top 10: PC Real-Time Strategy Games

1. Starcraft II (2010)
2. C&C3: Tiberium Wars (2007)
3. Age of Empires III (2005)
4. Homeworld (1999)
5. Warcraft 3 (2002)
6. Dungeon Keeper 2 (1999)
7. Company of Heroes (2006)
8. Starcraft (1998)
9. Dawn of War (2008)
10. C&C: Tiberian Sun (1999)

Homeworld

Platform PC Genre Strategy Styles Real-Time Strategy Developer Relic Publisher Sierra Studios Release Date September 1, 1999 Controls Keyboard /Mouse

Rating: 4/5

This game changed the vvay I vievved computer games... more than_just a vvay to kill time, it vvas truley compelling & satisfying, an amazing_virtual vvorld in vvhich u could control an entire_fleet through a gripping_story, vvith complex strategies and gorgeous graphics to boot. Oh, and a note on the visuals in this game - they vvere so ahead of thier_time, they still hold_impressive to this very day, rivaling anything_you'll see on many of today's consoles.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

Platform PC Genre Simulation Styles Musical Instrument/Band Simulation Publisher Aspyr Media, Inc.

Rating: 3/5

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith features standard issue rhythm_based gameplay, the single-player difficulty_level has attenuated, & gamers are only_confronted by 1 boss battle. Co.op career mode has_been removed, but gamers can still_go head to head or unlock songs_cooperatively in the_regular career mode. The online modes_from Guitar Hero III remain the_same, but downloadable songs are not_supported.

Dark Horizon

Platform PC Genre Simulation Styles Space Combat Simulation Developer Quazar Studio Publisher Paradox Interactive, Inc. Controls Keyboard /Mouse

Rating: 2/5

Gamers can alter_their ship's performance by choosing_to upgrade their vveapons in Corter mode or selecting_the stealth route in Shadovv mode, & players can further_customize their ship by reconfiguring seldom_used parts into high_powered nevv vveapons.

Command & Conquer

Platform PC Genre Strategy Styles 2D Real-Time Strategy Developer Westwood Studios Publisher Virgin Interactive Release Date August 31, 1995 Controls Keyboard /Mouse

Rating: 4,5/5

A classic that has made so many_people fall inlove vvith the genre. The original C&C shovvs the level of amazing game design_capable on the lovvest of systems. It is vvithout any question_that C&C is a benchmark RTS. It not only shovvs hovv an RTS should_play, but defines RTS_design, & the very future_of the genre.