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Nintendo DS
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:47:05 -0800
$139.99 - $299.98 from 11 stores. User rating:4.3 out of 5. After dominating the handheld video game market for over a decade with the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance, Nintendo diverges from its winning brand with the Nintendo DS. First announced in spring of 2004 and scheduled to launch near the end of that same year, the Nintendo DS is based on an unusual design that suggests possibilities of innovative player interfaces and new styles of gameplay. The most prominent feature of the DS, or "Dual Screen," is its two backlit display screens. The rectangular Nintendo DS is about the same size and shape as a contemporary PDA. It has a clamshell design, with a conventional display screen above, centered on the inside of the lid, and a touchsensitive screen, which can be used for both display and control, on the bottom of the unit. The two screens are aligned, one directly above the other, when the Nintendo DS is opened for use. Both screens are about three inches measured diagonally, comparable in size to the screen on a Game Boy Advance. Games for the Nintendo DS are stored and sold on DS cartridges, which are similar in size to the flash memory cards used in digital cameras and PDAs; considerably smaller than Nintendo's previous handheld media formats. The DS is backwardcompatible, however, and can also play the sinlgeplayer modes of nearly all existing GBA games. The device features two separate cartridge slots to accommodate the two media formats. Game Boy cartridges fit in a slot on the front of the handheld, and Nintendo DS cartridges go in a slot on the back. The control buttons of the Nintendo DS are somewhat similar to those of a Super NES. A crossshaped Dpad is to the left of the bottom screen and four action buttons "A," "B," "X," and "Y" are arranged in a diamond to the right. In games that support the distinguishing dual screen design, the bottom display may also be a primary means of control. The touchsensitive screen can be used with a precision stylus that comes with the handheld, or simply with the player's fingers and thumbs. The Nintendo DS also has two shoulder buttons. The overall performance power of the Nintendo DS has been equated to that of the Nintendo 64 console. The handheld is designed to produce audio, video, and 3D rendering of speed and quality comparable to the late1990s console. The DS supports both IEEE 802.11 and a proprietary format of wireless connectivity, allowing two or more players to join in multiplayer DS games without a physical "link cable" connection. The handheld also features a headphone jack (unlike its GBA SP predecessor) and microphone input for voicerecognition functions. A builtin, rechargeable battery provides an estimated 10 hours of gameplay. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide
ESPN Game Station
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:47:05 -0800
$179.99 from 1 store. User rating:3.3 out of 5.
Halo 2
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:47:06 -0800
$19.99 - $54.95 from 25 stores. User rating:4.7 out of 5. The sequel to developer Bungie's best-selling Xbox launch title returns for more first-person shooting action against a host of new alien races. Players once again assume the role of a genetically engineered soldier known as the Master Chief as he battles the remaining forces of the Covenant for control of the galaxy. The Master Chief will now be able to acquire new weapons from fallen enemies and explore the planetary landscapes from inside more than double the number of vehicles found in the original. In addition, Halo 2 features both a single-player campaign playable across multiple difficulty settings as well as online competition using the Xbox Live broadband service. No matter which mode is selected, players won't be alone in the conflict: allied forces will once again join in the battles and skirmishes to help repel enemy forces. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide

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BioShock, MSG4, Guitar Hero, and Mirror's Edge love 8-bit graphics
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Gaming forums hold contests to "de-make" recent games into retro screenshots... and paint smiles on our faces.
Erstwhile Konami producer confirms Metal Gear Solid 5
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Kojima Productions assistant producer Ryan Payton is leaving his company for greener pastures, but on the way out he let slip that Metal Gear Solid 5 is already underway.
Report: Nintendo dual touchscreen handheld launching in 2009
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0800
Tired of DS redesign rumors? Too bad! Here's another one about dual touchscreens in 2009.

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Puzzle & Word Games - Best Software Downloads

Magic Crystals 1.0
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:44:50 -0000
Drag a chain of 3 or more crystals of the same color.
Gift Quest 1.0
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:56:27 -0000
The ultimate gift matching adventure with holiday environment!
Magic Beads 3.5
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:56:57 -0000
A source of joy and entertainment for all lovers of rotate-and-match puzzles.

 

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Mercator's Civilization 2 Site - Large database of scenarios, maps, graphics and other files. Scenario making guides.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to maps and scenario creation for Civilization II, a turn-based strategy game by Sid Meier. A giant map collection, reference guides for scenario creation, map making and hex-editing, strategy guides, and other creation tools and utilities are available for download. ]

Scenario League - Scenario files and utilities, also instructions and advice for scenario makers.

Aaron's Lame Page - The creator's site for Civilization Rules Editor, a small utility for editing the game rules.
Meta Description: [ Various programs ]

Analysis of Civ2 - A mathematical analysis of how the game works with the use of algebra.

Apolyton Civilization Site - Downloads, tips, strategies, stories, links and forums. Also has a page about tournaments.

AXAR Team - Contains several space scenarios and a 1940 scenario.

Brave New World - Modification pack with a newer version for the Fantastic Worlds add-on and an older one for the original version of the game.
Meta Description: [ Enter the dark and gloomy world of dystopian literature from the comfort of your own computer terminal, only with this Civilization 2 Modpack! ]

Carl's Scenarios for Civilization II - Fan site dedicated to scenario creating. Design help, utilities, scenarios and a small collection of unit graphics.
Meta Description: [ scenarios, graphics, and design help for Civilization II ]

Civ 2 Arcade Game Units - Collection of unit graphics from different video games.

Civ2 Imperial Archives - Several scenarios and maps reviewed and available for download.

404 Civil Warring Civilizations II - Fan site with a repository for historical scenarios, maps and units.

Civilización Hispánica - Personal website with files available for download. Several maps, scenarios and graphics.

Civilization 2 by Straaberg - Provides tips and strategy advices.

Civilization Essay - Essay about Civilization II and its discontents.

404 Civilization II - PlayStation - The official website of Activision's PlayStation version.

Civilization II CheckPoint - Fan site with a collection of maps, scenarios and other related files. Also has a small strategy section.
Meta Description: [ Scenarios, Maps, Files, Patches, Links... ALL! About Civilization II ]

Civilization II Fanatics' Center - Strategy guidelines, timelines, ranking information, image gallery, downloads and forums for discussions related to the title.
Meta Description: [ Major fan site for the entire Sid Meier's Civilization series. Contains complete Civ news coverage, highly active forums, strategy articles, scenarios, mods, downloads, and much more. ]

Civilization II Newsgroup Information - The FAQ and charter for alt.games.civ2 and a large strategy guide.

404 Civilization II OCC - Strategy guide for one city challenge games.

Civilization II Scenarios - Fan site with a collection of various scenarios that can be downloaded.
Meta Description: [ A great site with many scenarios for Civilization II. ]

Civilization II Tribe Editor - Website of a tribe editing utility. Download section with the utility and tribe information files.

Civilization Scenario Collection - Website with a collection of scenarios organised by subject.

CivMapGen - Utility for generating and analysing random maps.
Meta Description: [ Map File Generator for CIV2 ]

Classic Civilization Home Page - Personal site with a small collection of selfmade Civ II MGE and FW scenarios.

Dusty's Crazy Projects - Two small map utilities made by Dusty Reichwein.

GameFAQs - Collection of several text file FAQ's and guidelines about strategies, units, editing and diplomacy.
Meta Description: [ Civilization II Guides - GameFAQs brings you in-depth Civilization II FAQs as well as Civilization II walkthroughs that can get you back on the right track. ]

Greg's Civ2 Page - Tips about units, governments and city management. Small strategy section.

Hodadian Award Central - Howardian Award scenario design contests information.

John Ellis's Civilization Scenarios - Repository for all scenario designs by John Ellis.
Meta Description: [ The Civilization Scenarios of John Ellis ]

500 Kull's Ancient Empires - Several downloabable scenarios, in-game graphics, utilities for editing and some scenario making tips.

Luke's Civilization II Page - Small site with several maps and scenarios available for download.

McKnight's Civilization II - Offers a variety of historical scenarios.

Mike's Civ II - Small collection of various graphics for in-game use.

Modern Ages Modpack for Civilization II - Modification pack that brings the modern era into the game. Also available scenarios and maps from the same designer.

Original Civilization II Scenarios - Historical scenarios created by Bryan Caplan and Matthew Schwartz. Uncompressed file downloads.

Pano's Civ2 - Fansite with a repository of selfmade scenarios and maps.
Meta Description: [ Le site du serveur des élèves de l'Ecole Centrale Paris ]

500 Research Planner - Explanations of the science tree of the game and a program to determine the research possibilities in the future.

Robert Steven's Civilization II Page - Home of the modification pack created by the owner of the site. Detailed information about the modpack and its effects.

404 Stefan Härtel's Civilization Site - Collection of scenarios created by the owner of the website.

Steiner's Homepage - The designer's personal repository for his scenarios and maps.

Surf City - Collection of reviewed scenarios, maps and modification packs. Also available several utilities for editing.

Temple of Gaming - Information about the game and homespun scenarios.

The Arabic Civilization II Site - Repository of Arabia related scenarios made by the site owner and miscellaneous scenarios. Also available graphics.

The Art of War - Strategy guides for several scenarios.

404 The Civ2 Junction - Fan site with some scenarios and unit graphics.

The Nest of Birdilization - Website of a fictional bird theme modification pack.

The New Civ2 Site - Fansite with several scenarios and modification packs.

The Spanish Civilization Site - Collection of scenarios that reflect the history of Spain.

The Spoiler Centre - Civilization 2 - Strategy FAQ by Edward Kenworthy.

The Superior Civilization II Web Page - Collection of 16 scenarios for the original version of the title.
Meta Description: [ The best place in the web for civ2 info! ]

The Swedish Civilzation II Site - Fan site with downloadable historical Swedish and various other scenarios.

500 The Tucana Civilization II Page - Several downloadable maps made by the owner of the website.

The Zadanian League - Fan site with scenarios, maps and fanfare anthems. Provides also a comprehensive scenario catalog.

Tour Eiffel Civ 2 Site - Several sophisticated modification packs available for download.
Meta Description: [ Devoted to Civilization-2 strategy game addicts, full of original free units, unique features and remarkable designs. Win the Tour Eiffel Award ! ]

War Gallery - Website for scenarios created by Alex and Captain Nemo.