From the ashes of old conflicts, a new terror arises. The Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained. But a new, more dangerous threat has emerged. Years after surviving the events in Raccoon City, Chris Redfield has been fighting the scourge of bio-organic weapons all over the world. Now a member of the Bio-terrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSSA), Chris is sent to Africa to investigate a biological agent that is transforming the populace into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Joined by another local BSSA agent, Sheva Alomar, the two must work together to solve the truth behind the disturbing turn of events. Featuring a revolutionary new co-op mode of gameplay, Resident Evil 5 will let players experience fear together as terror moves out of the shadows and into the light of day.
Key Features:
* Two Playable Characters ? Chris Redfield, protagonist of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, returns and is joined by new playable character Sheva Alomar, an African BSAA agent tasked with investigating the epidemic. * Two Player Online Co-op ? New cooperatively-focused gameplay revolutionizes the way that Resident Evil is played. Chris and Sheva must work together to survive new challenges and fight dangerous hordes of enemies. * Next Generation of Fear ? Features groundbreaking graphics that utilize an advanced version of Capcom?s proprietary game engine, MT Framework, which powered the hit titles Devil May Cry 4, Lost Planet and Dead Rising. * ?Quick-Select? Inventory System ? Improved inventory system allows items to be traded between characters. To add to the intensity, all inventory management is done in real time; items can even be assigned to the directional pad for instant access. * New Control Schemes ? Features new modernized third-person action game control variations as well as the return of the traditional Resident Evil 4 control schemes. * New Enemies Bring New Challenges ? Enemies boast increased speed and intelligence, making them as dangerous alone as they are in groups. * Powerful New Weapons ? The number of weapon variations has been greatly increased providing new ways to keep enemies at bay. * Fear Light as much as Shadow ? Lighting effects provide a new level of suspense as players attempt to survive in both harsh sunlight and extreme darkness.
A new era in animated storytelling begins on 9.9.09. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton (The Corpse Bride, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory) and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Nightwatch) join forces to produce wunderkind director Shane Acker?s distinctively original and thrilling tale. 9 stars Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau, Christopher Plummer and Crispin Glover and features the music of Danny Elfman. When 9 (The Lord of the Ring?s Elijah Wood) first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good. They must take the offensive if they are to survive, and they must discover why the machines want to destroy them in the first place. As they?ll soon come to learn, the very future of civilization may depend on them.
Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro Director: Jon Avnet Synopsis: Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago. Runtime: 100 minutes MPAA Rating: R - for violence, pervasive language, some sexuality, and brief drug use. Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
Resident Evil: Degeneration
Starring: Alyson Court, Steven Blum Director: Makoto Kamiya Synopsis: CG animated feature based on the Resident Evil video game franchise follows agents Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield as they try to terminate the deadly G-Virus before history repeats itself. Runtime: 97 minutes MPAA Rating: R - for bloody violence. Genres: Animation, Foreign, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Country of Origin: Japan
Beethoven's Big Break
Starring: Jonathan Silverman, Moises Arias Director: Mike Elliott Synopsis: When Beethoven adopts the son of an animal trainer, he gets his big Hollywood break?and brings a family closer together. Runtime: 101 minutes MPAA Rating: PG - for some mild rude humor. Genres: Family, Kids
The Day the Earth Stopped
Starring: C. Thomas Howell, Judd Nelson Director: C. Thomas Howell Synopsis: Hundreds of massive intergalactic robots appear in all of the major world capitals with an ultimatum: Prove the value of human civilization or be destroyed. Runtime: 90 minutes MPAA Rating: Not Rated Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan Director: D.J. Caruso Synopsis: Two strangers become the pawns of a mysterious woman they have never met, but who seems to know their every move. Runtime: 118 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for intense sequences of action and violence, and for language. Genres: Drama, Thriller
Burn After Reading
Starring: Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Synopsis: A disk containing the memoirs of a CIA agent ends up in the hands of two unscrupulous gym employees who attempt to sell it. Runtime: 96 minutes MPAA Rating: R - for pervasive language, some sexual content,and violence. Genre: Comedy
The Duchess
Starring: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes Director: Saul Dibb Synopsis: A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life. Runtime: 110 minutes MPAA Rating: PG - for sexual content, brief nudity, and thematic material. Genre: Drama
An American Carol
Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Jon Voight Director: David Zucker Synopsis: An anti-American filmmaker who's out to abolish the July 4th holiday is visited by three ghosts who try to change his perception of the country. Runtime: 83 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for rude and irreverent content, and for language and brief drug material. Genre: Comedy
Ghost Town
Starring: Ricky Gervais, Tea Leoni Director: David Koepp Synopsis: A grumpy man dies and then is brought back to life, granting him the ability to see ghosts. Runtime: 102 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for some strong language, sexual humor, and drug references. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Starring: Jason Statham, Joan Allen Director: Paul Anderson Synopsis: An ex-con is forced by a prison warden to compete in a brutal, deadly car race. Runtime: 89 minutes MPAA Rating: R - for strong violence and language. Genres: Action, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
The Women
Starring: Meg Ryan, Annette Bening Director: Diane English Synopsis: A contemporary Martha Stewart-style TV personality discovers that her husband is cheating on her. Runtime: 114 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for sex-related material, language, some drug use, and brief smoking. Genres: Comedy, Drama
Hamlet 2
Starring: Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener Director: Andrew Fleming Synopsis: A drama teacher and his students stage a politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet. Runtime: 92 minutes MPAA Rating: R - for language including sexual references, brief nudity, and some drug content. Genre: Comedy
The House Bunny
Starring: Anna Faris, Emma Stone Director: Fred Wolf Synopsis: A Playboy bunny becomes a sorority housemother when she's thrown out into the streets. Runtime: 97 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for sex-related humor, partial nudity, and brief strong language. Genre: Comedy
Surfer, Dude
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Scott Glenn Director: S. R. Bindler Synopsis: Longboarding soul-surfer Steve Addington returns to Malibu for the summer only to find his cool hometown vibe corrupted. Runtime: 85 minutes MPAA Rating: R - for pervasive drug use, language and nudity. Genre: Comedy
Fight off the epidemic of zombies with up to 4-players in this co-op FPS from Valve.
Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of L4D casts four ?Survivors? in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying ?Boss Infected? mutants. The Survivor Co-op Game Mode is played out across four sprawling campaigns, set in urban and rural environments. Each campaign has an over-riding team objective, and is comprised of five large maps. The campaigns link together to tell the story of the Survivor?s escape to safety. The team of four Survivors may be comprised of 1 to 4 human players, allowing for single player and multiplayer co-op games.
New technology dubbed ?the AI Director? is used to procedurally generate a unique experience each time the game is played. Just as in Hollywood films, the Director calls for new monsters, sounds and action as it tailors the game play experience based upon the team?s performance.
* Addictive co-op action game play from the makers of Counter-Strike and Half-Life * Advanced artificial intelligence drives both friendly and un friendly creatures to dynamically create intense single-player, co-op, and multiplayer experiences every time the game is played * 20 new maps, 10 new weapons, 4 sprawling ?Movies? * Match making, stats, ranking, and awards system drive collaborative play * Designer?s Commentary mode allows gamers to go ?behind the scenes? of the game. * Powered by Source and Steam
In Destroy All Humans. Path of the Furon, players will pick up where prequel Destroy All Humans. Big Willy Unleashed leaves off, controlling Crypto in the Funked Out 1970s when a mysterious new enemy attacks, launching a conspiracy that unravels Crypto's groovy new way of life and threatens the very survival of his Furon race. Developed by THQ's newly formed internal development studio Sandblast Games, Destroy All Humans. Path of the Furon takes players on a journey of Enlightenment and Destruction to help Crypto gain new powers from an alien Kung Fu Master in order to take on his most difficult enemy yet.
Features
* Destroy All Humans! Redefined Destroy All Humans Path of the Furon redefines the series for next-gen increasing the size, scale and scope of Crypto's arsenal of alien weaponry, mental abilities and destruction. * High Fidelity Destruction Manipulate or destroy anything in the world, creating disaster movie inspired level of destruction and mayhem. * Open World Game Play Go anywhere at anytime via an open world mission structure Explore 5 open world environments without ever leaving the game world, or take on a variety of side missions and mini-games. * Destroy All Humans Redefined ? Next-gen graphics, detailed destruction, new weapons, new mental abilities, expanded UFO capabilities, customized upgrades and co-op and competitive multiplayer gameplay.
With the help of an unexpected ally, a mysterious warrior must discover his path to destiny.
Experience the new fantasy world of ancient Persia. Masterful storytelling and sprawling environments deliver a brand new adventure that re-opens the Prince of Persia saga. You have the freedom to determine how the game evolves in this non-linear adventure. Decide how you unfold the storyline by choosing your path in the open-ended world. In this strange land, your rogue warrior must use all of his skills, along with a whole new combat system, to battle Ahriman's corrupted lieutenants to heal the land from the dark Corruption and restore the light. Also, history's greatest ally is revealed in the form of Elika, a dynamic AI companion who joins the Prince in his fight to save the world. Gifted with magical powers, she interacts with you in combat, acrobatics and puzzle-solving, enabling the Prince to reach new heights of deadly high-flying artistry through special duo acrobatic moves or devastating fighting combo attacks.
The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia franchise returns for the first time on next generation platforms with an all new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassins Creed, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming experience to consumers. With a whole new Prince, storyline, open world environments, combat style, signature illustrative graphical style and the addition of Elika, a deadly new ally, Prince of Persia brings the franchise to new heights of deadly acrobatic, artistry and is set to become the #1 action-adventure game of 2008.
Features
* A new hero emerges: Master the acrobatics, strategy and fighting tactics of the most agile warrior of all time. Grip fall down the face of a building, perform perfectly timed acrobatic combinations, and swing over canyons, buildings and anything that is reachable. This new rogue warrior must utilize all of his new skills, along with a whole new combat system, to battle Ahriman's corrupted lieutenants to heal the land from the dark Corruption and restore the light. * A new epic journey begins: Escape to experience the new fantasy world of ancient Persia. Masterful storytelling and sprawling environments will deliver to action-adventure fans an experience that rivals even the best Hollywood movies. * A new open world structure: A first for the Prince of Persia franchise - now you have the freedom to determine how the game evolves in this non-linear adventure. Players will decide how they unfold the storyline by choosing their path in the open-ended world. * Emergence of a deadly new ally: History's greatest ally is revealed in the form of Elika, a dynamic AI companion who joins the Prince in his fight to save the world. Gifted with magical powers, she interacts with the player in combat, acrobatics and puzzle-solving, enabling the Prince to reach new heights of deadly high-flying artistry through special duo acrobatic moves or devastating fighting combo attacks.
Experience the new fantasy world of ancient Persia. Masterful storytelling and sprawling environments deliver a brand new adventure that re-opens the Prince of Persia saga. You have the freedom to determine how the game evolves in this non-linear adventure. Decide how you unfold the storyline by choosing your path in the open-ended world. In this strange land, your rogue warrior must use all of his skills, along with a whole new combat system, to battle Ahriman's corrupted lieutenants to heal the land from the dark Corruption and restore the light. Also, history's Greatest ally is revealed in the form of Elika, a dynamic AI companion who joins the Prince in his fight to save the world. Gifted with magical powers, she interacts with you in combat, acrobatics and puzzle-solving, enabling the Prince to reach new heights of deadly high-flying artistry through special duo acrobatic moves or devastating fighting combo attacks.
Features
* A new hero emerges: Master the acrobatics, strategy and fighting tactics of the most agile warrior of all time. Grip fall down the face of a building, perform perfectly timed acrobatic combinations, and swing over canyons, buildings and anything that is reachable. This new rogue warrior must utilize all of his new skills, along with a whole new combat system, to battle Ahriman's corrupted lieutenants to heal the land from the dark Corruption and restore the light. * A new epic journey begins: Escape to experience the new fantasy world of ancient Persia. Masterful storytelling and sprawling environments will deliver to action-adventure fans an experience that rivals even the best Hollywood movies. * A new open world structure: A first for the Prince of Persia franchise - now you have the freedom to determine how the game evolves in this non-linear adventure. Players will decide how they unfold the storyline by choosing their path in the open-ended world. * Emergence of a deadly new ally: History's greatest ally is revealed in the form of Elika, a dynamic AI companion who joins the Prince in his fight to save the world. Gifted with magical powers, she interacts with the player in combat, acrobatics and puzzle-solving, enabling the Prince to reach new heights of deadly high-flying artistry through special duo acrobatic moves or devastating fighting combo attacks.
Square Enix is bringing The Last Remnant to both the PS3 and 360 while utilizing the Unreal 3 engine.
In ancient times, mysterious artifacts referred to as Remnants were discovered all over the world. People used these objects for their awesome powers a choice that eventually began to Cause a rift in the world?s balance. Equality was replaced by those who ruled and those who were ruled over. War was inevitable. A thousand years later is when this story begins...
Rush lives with his sister Irina on secluded Eulam Island, far from the power struggles for Remnants that are occurring back on the mainland. However, this peaceful life is shattered when his sister is suddenly kidnapped by a mysterious group of soldiers right before his eyes. He immediately sets off after them, unaware of the evils of the outside world but determined to find his sister at any cost.
FEATURES
* Experience groundbreaking graphics, only possible on next-generation platforms, that bring the intensity of gameplay to an entirely new level * Uncover the mystery of the Remnants, powerful artifacts from an ancient civilization that are scattered around the world and stand as they were a millennia ago * Navigate a massive battlefield while surrounded by countless foes and friends * Immerse in exhilarating, large-scale battles through a never-before-seen battle command system
Starring: Will Smith, Jason Bateman Director: Peter Berg Synopsis: A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who's trying to repair his image. Runtime: 92 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and language. Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Starring: Peter Dinklage, Anna Popplewell Director: Andrew Adamson Synopsis: The Pevensie siblings return to Narnia, where they are enlisted to once again help ward off an evil king and restore the rightful heir to the land's throne, Prince Caspian. Based on the book by C.S. Lewis. Runtime: 144 minutes MPAA Rating: PG - for epic battle action and violence. Genres: Action, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Country of Origin: United Kingdom, USA
Fred Claus
Starring: Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti Director: David Dobkin Synopsis: Santa's jealous big brother Fred is headed to the North Pole just in time for Christmas. MPAA Rating: PG - for mild language and some rude humor Genres: Christmas, Comedy
Meet Dave
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Gabrielle Union Director: Brian Robbins Synopsis: A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. Runtime: 90 minutes MPAA Rating: PG - for bawdy and suggestive humor, action and some language. Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Space Chimps
Starring: Andy Samberg, Patrick Warburton Director: Kirk De Micco Synopsis: Two NASA chimps find themselves on a strange, uncharted planet where they embark on a fantastical journey to save its inhabitants from a tyrannical leader. Runtime: 81 minutes MPAA Rating: G Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family http://www.playerschoicevideogames.com
Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black Director: Ben Stiller Synopsis: A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. Runtime: 107 minutes MPAA Rating: R - for pervasive language including sexual references, violent content, and drug material. Genres: Action, Comedy, War Country of Origin: Germany, USA
WALL-E
Starring: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight Director: Andrew Stanton Synopsis: The year is 2700. WALL*E, a robot, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for. Runtime: 97 minutes MPAA Rating: G Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Starring: America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn Director: Sanaa Hamri Synopsis: Lifelong friends embark on separate paths for their first year of college and the summer beyond, but remain in touch with each other. Runtime: 117 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for mature material and sensuality. Genres: Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: The mythical world starts a rebellion against humanity in order to rule the Earth, so Hellboy and his team must save the world from the rebellious creatures. Runtime: 110 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and some language. Genres: Action, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Country of Origin: USA
Get Smart
Starring: Steven Carell, Anne Hathaway Director: Peter Segal Synopsis: Maxwell Smart, Agent 86 for CONTROL, battles the forces of KAOS with the more-competent Agent 99 at his side. Runtime: 110 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for some rude humor, action violence, and language. Genres: Action, Comedy
Kung Fu Panda
Starring: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman Directors: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson Synopsis: Po the Panda is the laziest animals in all of the Valley of Peace, but unwittingly becomes the chosen one when enemies threaten their way of life. Runtime: 88 minutes MPAA Rating: PG - for sequences of martial arts action. Genres: Action, Animation, Comedy, Family http://www.playerschoicevideogames.com
Gears of War 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the 5 million-selling blockbuster action game and one of the most popular Xbox games in history. Players continue as Marcus Fenix, a reluctant war hero and leader of Delta Squad, six months after the events of Gears of War. The last cities on Sera are sinking, swallowed by a new Locust threat from below. A massive counterattack is humanity?s last hope for survival.
Gears of War 2 blends a best-in-class third-person shooter with unsurpassed high-definition visuals, all layered on top of an engaging story of survival, loss and retribution.
Gears of War 2 is developed by Epic Games exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.
* Unparalleled gameplay: Gears of War 2 takes the award-winning gameplay of the original and improves upon it in every way. The genre-defining cover system is further refined, making the ?stop and pop? gameplay more intuitive. Dynamic cover is given new meaning as downed opponents can be picked up and used as shields. The intimate violence of the battlefield is heightened when combatants engage in chainsaw duels. Destructible environments and vicious new finishing moves add to the over-the-top experience. * Jaw-dropping visuals: Gears of War 2 continues to raise the graphics bar through its breathtaking visual effects, made possible through advances in Unreal Engine 3. * Engaging experience that pulls you in and won?t let go: Gears of War 2 takes deep and immersive storytelling in video games to greater heights. Players connect with humanity?s battle for survival on a personal level as they move through a story that introduces new characters and sheds light on the histories of familiar ones. * Expanded cooperative play: Team up with a friend to fight through the harrowing story of Delta Squad in the enhanced campaign mode, now featuring drop-in/drop-out gameplay, as well as individual player difficulty options. Or recruit four friends to battle in the new game mode ?Horde,? where you?ll fight together to fend off a seemingly endless onslaught of Locust forces to attain the highest score. * Fierce and varied competitive multiplayer action: Gears of War 2 features eight distinct multiplayer modes,2 including the new Wingman, Guardian and Submission modes, where up to 10 players choose a side and pit their courage and battlefield mettle directly against others. In addition, multiplayer bots are available to sharpen your skills offline or to fill out your online private matches on Xbox LIVE. * Party system and skill-based online matchmaking: New to Gears of War 2 is a party system that allows players to form a full or partial team with friends and continue together from match to match without the need to reform after each game. Gears of War 2 also supports a skill-based online matchmaking system, powered by TrueSkill, which groups players of similar skill level together in competitive multiplayer matches.
Girls, Guns, and Garden Gnomes Gameplay The room with the big bed.
Vault 101 ? Jewel of the Wastes. For 200 years, Vault 101 has faithfully served the surviving residents of Washington DC and its environs, now known as the Capital Wasteland. Though the global atomic war of 2077 left the US all but destroyed, the residents of Vault 101 enjoy a life free from the constant stress of the outside world. Giant Insects, Raiders, Slavers, and yes, even Super Mutants are all no match for superior Vault-Tec® engineering. Yet one fateful morning, you awake to find that your father has defied the Overseer and left the comfort and security afforded by Vault 101 for reasons unknown. Leaving the only home you?ve ever known, you emerge from the Vault into the harsh Wasteland sun to search for your father, and the truth.
* Limitless Freedom! ? Take in the sights and sounds of the vast Capital Wasteland! See the great monuments of the United States lying in post-apocalyptic ruin! You make the choices that define you and change the world. Just keep an eye on your Rad Meter! * Experience S.P.E.C.I.A.L.! ? Vault-Tec engineers bring you the latest in human ability simulation ? the SPECIAL Character System! Utilizing new breakthroughs in points-based ability representation, SPECIAL affords unlimited customization of your character. Also included are dozens of unique skills and perks to choose from, each with a dazzling variety of effects! * Fantastic New Views! ? The wizards at Vault-Tec have done it again! No longer constrained to just one view, experience the world from 1st or 3rd person perspective. Customize your view with the touch of a button! * The Power of Choice! ? Feeling like a dastardly villain today, or a Good Samaritan? Pick a side or walk the line, as every situation can be dealt with in many different ways. Talk out your problems in a civilized fashion, or just flash your Plasma Rifle. * Blast ?Em Away With V.A.T.S.! ?Even the odds in combat with the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System for your Pip-Boy Model 3000! V.A.T.S. allows you to pause time in combat, target specific body parts on your target, queue up attacks, and let Vault-Tec take out your aggression for you. Rain death and destruction in an all-new cinematic presentation featuring gory dismemberments and spectacular explosions. * Mind-Blowing Artificial Intelligence! ? At Vault-Tec, we realize that the key to reviving civilization after a global nuclear war is people. Our best minds pooled their efforts to produce an advanced version of Radiant AI, America?s First Choice in Human Interaction Simulation. Facial expressions, gestures, unique dialog, and lifelike behavior are brought together with stunning results by the latest in Vault-Tec technology. * Eye-Popping Prettiness! ? Witness the harsh realities of nuclear fallout rendered like never before in modern super-deluxe HD graphics. From the barren Wasteland, to the danger-filled offices and metro tunnels of DC, to the hideous rotten flesh of a mutant?s face.
You?ve turned the tide against the demonic evils of Outland. Now the Lich King Arthas has set in motion events that will lead to the extinction of all life on Azeroth. With the undead legions of the Scourge threatening to sweep across the land, you must strike at the heart of the frozen abyss and end the Lich King?s reign of terror for all time?
* Rise as a Death Knight - Master the necromantic powers of the Death Knight?World of Warcraft?s first Hero Class. Create a new Death Knight character with a starting level of 55 and break the chains of the Lich King to forge your own destiny. * Battle to Level 80 - Power your way through new quests and dungeons as you seize ever greater abilities. Assault the terrifying Wrathgate, war in Lake Wintergrasp, uncover the secrets of Dalaran reborn, and much more. * Brave the Lich King?s Domain - Discover the harsh, icy continent of Northrend, the bleak heart of the Lich King?s empire of undeath. * Lay Siege to your Enemies - Command mighty siege engines to bombard your enemies and lay waste to destructible buildings in your path.
Borean Tundra:
The sprawling Borean Tundra lies at the far southwestern tip of Northrend, the icy continent also known as the roof of the world. In recent months the Horde has established a dominant presence here as the young and daringly aggressive Garrosh Hellscream has founded the rugged orc fortress of Warsong Hold.
Shortly upon arriving, the Horde met the tuskarr, a walrus-like race of nomadic fishermen. The two groups have since formed a bond, and the Horde has sworn to aid their new allies in any way possible. Garrosh and his orc forces have also discovered the enigmatic taunka, an ancient offshoot of the tauren race that up until now had been thought lost forever.
Beyond the Westrift Valley, which separates the tundra from the mountainous region of Coldarra, explorers have recently witnessed increased activity at a magical site known as the Nexus. Nestled within the valley of Coldarra, the Nexus is a column of magical energy surrounded by levitating earth-covered rings. This ancient site was created by the blue dragonflight, and many adventurers attribute the increased activity here to the reemergence of the blue Dragon Aspect, Malygos. Inhabitants of the region have also noted an increased tension among members of the blue dragonflight, especially regarding the use of magic.
The Alliance has established a smaller presence here as well, and as both factions prepare to launch an offensive against the Lich King and his undead armies, they must first address the more immediate threat: the naga. The sinister serpentine race is using massive generators to melt the surrounding glaciers and ice caps, threatening to flood the entire region.
The Alliance and Horde have journeyed from far and wide to reach Northrend. Yet for these intrepid pioneers, the true challenges still lie ahead.
Howling Fjord
The Howling Fjord sits high above the Great Sea on the southeastern tip of Northrend. It is said that in ancient times the vrykul, a race of half-giant warriors, inhabited the land, founding a vast and prosperous civilization.
Then one day, without warning or explanation, the vrykul vanished, leaving behind only deserted villages and abandoned temples.
Now the Alliance and Horde have come to confront the malefic Lich King and put an end to the Scourge. The Alliance has established a staging area in the settlement of Valgarde, but their presence seems to have sparked off an unforeseen event: the return of the vrykul.
These formidable warriors have begun attacking Horde and Alliance settlements, and many of the vrykul are pouring out of the fortress of Utgarde Keep, not far from Valgarde. The vrykul's motives and their whereabouts for the past several thousand years remain a mystery. Regardless, there is no doubt that the vrykul's sudden resurgence has touched off an ongoing battle for control of the region.
Dwarven prospectors, in the meantime, have uncovered mysterious relatives whose skin is etched in strange runes. These iron dwarves may provide the missing link needed for the dwarves to piece together the mystery of their creation.
On the eastern shore, the Forsaken have arrived, carrying a plague of their own to unleash upon the Lich King. Queen Sylvanas has been methodically and patiently overseeing the formulation of this contagion for several years, and the time has come at last to test its effectiveness against the Scourge.
Before bringing the battle to the Lich King, both the Horde and Alliance must overcome the immediate threat of the vrykul and answer the questions that the warriors? reemergence has posed. Where have the vrykul been? What do they want? Most disturbing of all, what if they aligned with the Lich King?
Perhaps only time will tell. For now, the battle has just begun.
Fable 2 is the true sequel to the wildly successful original that sold more than 3 million copies, offering even more choices and building on the core gameplay theme of Fable, where a player's every decision continually defines whom they become. Fable 2 is an action role-playing game (RPG) that truly allows players to live the life they choose in an unimaginably open world environment.
* Choices, consequences. The innovative gameplay pioneered in the original "Fable" provided gamers with a never-before-seen level of immersion in a truly interactive world. "Fable 2" expands upon the scope and depth of the Xbox classic by adding incredible new features and creating a wider, more complex kingdom of limitless choices and consequences. Players will have the option to play as a man or woman, get married, have children, and live a life of their own design. * A land far, far away. Revisit the sprawling world of Albion more than 500 years after the events of the original "Fable," where you are free to explore the landscape and openly roam the countryside. For the right price every house, hut, dungeon and castle is for sale. Players can witness how the world grows and changes in response to their decisions in incredible and unique ways as they rediscover Albion as if for the first time. * Fight with ease. "Fable 2" pioneers a new combat system designed to allow players to truly master hand weapons such as swords and maces, ranged combat weapons such as bows and guns, and an entirely new magic system. These three disciplines, while very accessible, are also amazingly deep, and allow players to mix combat styles and become everything from master swordsman to skilled ranger to evil magic wielder, utilizing a single button on the Xbox 360 controller. * A hero's best friend. This groundbreaking addition to the game is integral to the theme of unconditional love in "Fable 2." The canine companion will act as friend, compass and protector. Players mustmerely feed their pooch and he will love unconditionally, creating a bond that sets up emotion-filled journeys all throughout this magical world. * Experience the world together. For the first time in the "Fable" series, gamers can experience the expansive and immersive world of "Fable 2" with friends, utilizing the new and exciting Dynamic Co-op Mode, bringing the long-awaited multiplayer function to the world of "Fable 2." * Xbox LIVE Arcade mini-games earn major cash. Carbonated Games has partnered with Lionhead Studios Ltd. to bring an unparalleled experience to gamers through Xbox LIVE Arcade. Gamers can start earning in-game currency for the "Fable 2" world later this year, before the game's release to retail, by downloading and completing exclusive mini-games, which will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade and allow gamers to purchase weapons, armor and more for their hero.
A direct feed dream of Rapture remembered in high definition.
In response to the game's high sales and critical acclaim, Take-Two Chairman Strauss Zelnick revealed in a conference call to analysts that the company now considered the game as part of a franchise. He also speculated on any follow-ups mimicking the development cycle of Grand Theft Auto, with a new release expected every two to three years. On March 11, 2008, Take Two Interactive officially announced that the sequel to BioShock is being developed by 2K Marin, and is expected to be released before the 2009 holiday season. In an August 2008 interview, Ken Levine mentioned that 2K Boston was not involved in the game's sequel because they wanted to "swing for the fences" and try to come up with something "very, very different." BioShock 3 has also been announced, with its release likely to coincide with the Bioshock film.
The first information about BioShock's immediate sequel came in a trailer on the PlayStation 3 version of the game, revealing that the second game is to be titled BioShock 2: Sea of Dreams. A 2K developer stated that the game "is part of a prequel and at the same time is a sequel."
If one wants to truly pwn, he must pwn with all units.
After seven years, Red Alert returns! After a time travel mission goes awry, a new superpower has been thrust onto the world stage and World War III is raging. The Empire of the Rising Sun has risen in the East, making WW III a three-way struggle between the Soviets, the Allies, and the Empire with armies fielding wacky and wonderful weapons and technologies such as Tesla coils, heavily armed War Blimps, teleportation, armored bears, intelligent dolphins, floating island fortresses, and transforming tanks. Experience the next chapter of the Red Alert saga.
In Red Alert 3, the desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia. The time travel mission goes awry, creating an alternate timeline where technology has followed an entirely different evolution, a new superpower has been thrust on to the world stage, and World War III is raging. The Empire of the Rising Sun has risen in the East, making World War III a three-way struggle between the Soviets, the Allies, and the Empire with armies fielding wacky and wonderful weapons and technologies like Tesla coils, heavily armed War Blimps, teleportation, armored bears, intelligent dolphins, floating island fortresses, and transforming tanks.
Red Alert 3 asks the question ?What If?? What if every bizarre research project and technology experiment for the last 70 years had actually borne fruit? What if the Philadelphia Experiment, time travel theory, teleportation, invisibility, Tesla technology, and a hundred other intriguing research projects had all paid off and gone mainstream? What if the Soviet Union survived and thrived; what would it look like 10 years in the future? What if the Japanese Empire had never fallen and instead became the ultimate high-tech military superpower? The end result is an imaginative and playful vision of an alternate future filled with possibility.
The desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia. The time travel mission goes awry, creating an alternate timeline where technology has followed an entirely different evolution, a new superpower has been thrust on to the world stage, and World War III is raging. The Empire of the Rising Sun has risen in the East, making World War III a three-way struggle between the Soviets, the Allies, and the Empire with armies fielding wacky and wonderful weapons and technologies like Tesla coils, heavily armed War Blimps, teleportation, armored bears, intelligent dolphins, floating island fortresses, and transforming tanks.
* It?s Always Better With Someone Else ? Fight your way through three campaigns solo, or join forces with your friends or one of nine, in-game commanders, each with unique personalities and play styles, in missions designed from the ground for co-op play. * Star-Studded Storytelling ? Command & Conquer?s trademark live-action videos return in HD, with over 60 minutes of footage featuring the largest cast in the history of the Command & Conquer franchise. * Command the Seas, Conquer the World ? Experience Gameplaył as for the first time in the series, waging war on the water will be every bit as important as dominating by land and air. Gain strategic advantages by controlling resources in the seas and mounting three-pronged attacks from all directions. * Ready your Man Cannons! ? Armored War Bears, and Anime-inspired psychic school girls join your favorite Red Alert units like Sonic Dolphins, Tesla Troopers, Attack Dogs, and the ever popular Tanya. * A New Threat From the East - The deadly Empire of the Rising Sun is a technological terror, with designs influenced by a mixture of anime, science-fiction, martial arts and robot culture.
Call of Duty: World at War completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining WWII gaming and thrusting players into the final tension-filled, unforgiving battles against a new ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen in WWII. Powered by Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare technology, Call of Duty: World at War brings an uncensored edge to combat, as soldiers face the most harrowing and climatic European and Pacific battles in which an enemy, who knows no surrender and no retreat, will fight to the last breath, unleashing an arsenal of lethal surprising tactics. Peril and danger lurk throughout the battlefield as players combat the unknown risk of the new chaos of battle.
From the remains of Russia and the ruins of Berlin, to the beach and jungles of the deadly Pacific Theater, the volatile action takes on added depth as players employ new features that previously were only-available in multiplayer, including perks, rankings and online stats in up-to full four-player cooperative gameplay. New infantry and vehicle-based weapons, like the potent flamethrower, bring the battlefield ablaze.
Final Battles:
Call of Duty: World at War forces players to survive the final climactic days of a world at war to thwart the advance of Axis powers on multiple fronts from Europe to the Pacific ? delivering the hallmark Call of Duty cinematic intensity on a worldwide scale. Play as a U.S. Marine or Russian conscript across a variety of European and Pacific infantry, vehicle and airborne missions. An all new depth of WWII-era combat variety, from the tactics and weapons to the unique and varying locations that traverse the ruins of Western Europe all the way to the harsh, wetlands of Imperial Japan, immerses gamers into an adrenaline-filled, epic struggle.
Co-Op Campaign Mode:
?No One Fights Alone? takes on new meaning as players can complete the entire single player campaign with up to four players online or two players via split-screen (both online and offline). Strategizing with others provides gameplay diversity, replayability and engagement. Complete unique co-op challenges to earn rewards and bragging rights. The title takes the perks, rankings and online stats that players love in multiplayer and builds them into the cooperative campaign as well, adding even more variety, replayability and continuous fun.
Addictive Multiplayer:
Call of Duty: World at War continues the addictive and leading class-based multiplayer action. The addition of vehicles to the highly-successful Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer that already includes persistent experience, player rankings, upgradeable weapons, squad-based gameplay, map scripting, customizable classes and perks, brings a new dimension to Call of Duty online warfare.
Unprecedented WWII Cinematic Quality:
Utilizing the jaw-dropping and revolutionary Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War delivers an unprecedented level of visual and cinematic effects to WWII. Highly-detailed character models, self-shadowing, environmental lighting and amazing special effects up the WWII authenticity to new heights. Depth of field, rim-lighting and texture-streaming technology bring the adrenaline-pumping combat to life. Physics-enabled battlefields and destructible cover immerse players into the harrowing and dynamic combat.
