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Overview See You at the Castle Gates! Rome has fallen and the world is up for grabs Age of Empires 2 The Age of Kings Gold is the sequel to the award winning, best selling real-time strategy game, Age of Empires. Age of Empires II spans 1,000 years, from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages, in which players control the destiny of one of thirteen civilizations. The game keeps the epic scope of Age of Empires’ gameplay while evolving the combat and economic features. Features Developed by Ensemble Studios, Age of Empires II features the expertise of Bruce Shelley, co designer of Age of Empires and the hit strategy game Civilization. Internet play for up to eight players via the MSN Gaming Zone, over a LAN or modem to modem.

The Dawn of a New Age... Microsoft Game Studios and Ensemble Studios are proud to announce the return of the king of real-time strategy games. Age of Empires III will offer gamers the next level of realism, with advanced battle physics and unparalleled visual detail. The new game picks up where Age of Empires II: Age of Kings left off, placing gamers in the position of a European power determined to explore, colonize and conquer the New World. This time period features stunning scenes, from towering European cathedrals to courageous tribes of Native Americans, and spectacular combat with Industrial Age units like rifled infantry, cavalry and tall ships bristling with cannons. Features Age of Empires III will once again demonstrate Ensemble Studios' reputation for excellence and innovation in the real-time strategy (RTS) genre. The game will set a new standard for visual quality and amaze players with detail never before seen in an RTS. Age of Empires III will excite strategy gamers with new game-play elements, including the concept of a “Home City,“ new civilizations, units, technologies and an immersive new singleplayer campaign that will span three generations.

Overview Based on New Line Cinema's film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King video game will once again put the fate of Middle-earth in the hands of the gamer. In the final installment of the blockbuster movie trilogy, players must destroy the One Ring by casting it into the Crack of Doom, freeing Middle-earth from the clutches of the Dark Lord Sauron. EA's second "The Lord of the Rings" action adventure game, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, will allow players to journey through multiple gameplay paths, taking control of the motion picture trilogy's heroes. Defend the walls of Minas Tirith as Gandalf, raise the Army of the Dead as Aragorn, Legolas, or Gimli, and with Frodo and Sam, deliver the ring to the fiery depths of Mount Doom. Based on the environments from the upcoming movie, The Return of the King's third person gameplay will include immersive action and adventure elements set in rich, interactive levels. An all-new multiplayer co-op mode will let players form their own Fellowship before embarking on their journey through Middle-earth. Features Eight playable and secret characters including Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Sam and Frodo with exclusive voice-over provided by the actual actors from the films. An all-new co-op multiplayer mode will allow players to team up with a companion. Over twelve interactive environments authentically reproduced from the films. Explore the Paths of the Dead, defend Minas Tirith, and battle Sauron’s forces at the Pelennor Fields before final confrontations at the Black Gate and the Crack of Doom. Third person gameplay incorporates multiple character paths for each member of the Fellowship. More than just a backdrop to the action, the game environments are interactive, letting players incorporate the various environments into their strategies for both melee and ranged combat. Characters will have the ability to jump and swing from ropes, fire catapults, kick boulders, etc. Enhanced control with the right analog stick allows players to perform multi-directional attacks and combos with ease as they battle their way through the forces of evil. Battle vicious boss monsters including Shelob, the Witch King and the final showdown with the Dark Lord Sauron. Seamless movie-to-game transitions and never-before-seen exclusive movie footage from the upcoming The Return of the King movie. Immersive musical score composed by Academy Award-winner Howard Shore.

Set a few years before the events of A New Hope The game lets players rewrite history as well as experience the aftermath of Revenge of the Sith, the creation of the Rebel Alliance, and Darth Vader's rise to power. The game features beautifully rendered land and space battles set on memorable planets such as Hoth, Tatooine and Dagobah. Never-before-seen environments taken directly from the Star Wars films and expanded universe novels. In the game, players can choose to join either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire, building and setting up tactical forces that can be unleashed on the enemy in real-time 3D. All of the gameplay and action within Star Wars Empire at War is persistent, meaning that strategic and tactical elements from previous events will have a permanent effect on the galaxy. Wage war on ground and in space Battle it out in space and then send down your remaining forces to invade the planet. All action is persistent Every decision affects the next battle and, ultimately, the fate of the galaxy. Real-time strategy (RTS) 3D gameplay Set in more than 25 ground and space locations in the Star Wars galaxy. Begins several years before The events of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and including vehicles and locations from both the classic timeframe and Episode III. Play as the Rebels as they amass their forces and work to thwart the plans of the Empire Serve the Empire and crush the Rebellion at its roots. Variety of different planets And space areas including Yavin IV, Tatooine and Dagobah – each with its own specific advantage and/or resource. Construct more than 15 structures, including space stations, factories and cantinas. Deploy more than 20 ground-and air-based vehicles from giant Star Destroyers and Mon Calamari cruisers to swift speeder bikes and X-wings. Access a variety of ground troops Including stormtroopers, Rebel soldiers and hero characters like Obi-Wan and Darth Vader, who can be enlisted and brought into key battles. Multiplayer includes Two-player campaign mode and up to eight-player online skirmish modes. All-new game engine Created by Las Vegas-based developer Petroglyph, composed of industry veterans responsible for classic RTS titles. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later CPU Processor: Intel Chipset CPU Speed: 1.83 GHz Memory: 512 MB or higher Hard Disk Space: 3.5 GB Hard Drive Space Video Card (ATI): Radeon X1600 Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 7300 Video Chipset (Intel): GMA 950 Video Memory (VRam): 64 MB Media Required: DVD Drive MULTIPLAYER REQUIREMENTS: Internet(TCP/IP) or LAN play supported Internet play requires broadband connection NOTICE: Cross platform play not supported. Mac to Mac internet play only. RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: CPU Speed: 2.0 GHz Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.8 Memory: 1 GB Video Memory (VRam): 256 Supported Video cards: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 ATI Radeon X1600, X1

Overview The Most Explosive Arsenal Ever Assembled for Command & Conquer Generals. With over 50 new units, upgrades, and Generals Powers from the critically acclaimed Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour Expansion Pack.. This is the only way to play Command & Conquer Generals! Lead the high-tech U.S. forces, the vast Chinese war machine, or the resourceful Global Liberation Army to victory against the world’s most formidable military masterminds. With the ultimate in destructive force at your fingertips, create tomorrow’s headlines today to become the ultimate modern warfare general. Features Command & Conquer Generals the number 1 selling RTS game in 2003! Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour highly-acclaimed Expansion Pack. The Generals World Builder, this easy-to-use design tool lets you create singleplayer missions and multiplayer maps. Deluxe Edition Units Poster, this two-sided poster lists all of your units, structures, and Generals Powers for quick reference in the heat of battle. Wage war with up to seven friends, or go head-to-head in massive online multiplayer battles.

Overview Chaos and war reign in a world of knights and demons. You are tasked with restoring the power of a kingdom to its former glory using innate cunning, military might and a fearsome will to win. Now it is time for the Warrior Kings to come to the fore. An epic real-time strategy game that smashes the mould. Using true 3D it propels you into a living, breathing and fascinating medieval fantasy world, a world for you to master, a world for you to grasp and seize control. Now it's all in your hands! Can you grab power where many others have failed? Resurrect a once mighty empire and make yourself lord of all you survey. Seize power, and become a mighty Warrior King! Build up your economic and military power base, research new technologies, and employ spies, mercenaries, priests and merchants to enhance your strength. Use real military formations and tactics to conquer on the battlefield: perform flanking manoeuvres, take control of the high ground, ambush and destroy massive formations using pikemen, archers and cavalry! Master the skills of siege warfare and watch in stunning 'zoom-able' 3D as your troops swarm over castle walls to sack mighty cities. Features Follow the game path that suits your skills: the church with her crusading knights, the pagan gods with their destructive demons, or the renaissance scientists with their advanced technology. Conduct a massive campaign through 22 extraordinary levels made up of over 80 unique quests. 3D World True 3D game environment Hills that matter (actual strategic advantage) Totally all 3D objects (buildings, characters, weapons) Stunning animations Dynamic GUI A real intuitive interface Complexity increases with experience Pick up and play for new players Evolving game path. All players start on an equal footing, but they can evolve their development to the Imperial, Pagan or Renaissance side (in multi-player, all players begin equal, so you won’t know how your opponents will develop) Multiplayer Support Up to 8 simultaneous players Home network, office server or Internet play (an independent server assists the game but is not essential) Proprietary system robust against most latency issues.

Important Product Note A DVDROM is required to install and play this game. Overview In a time of modern war, recent military aggressions around the globe have many nations worried. Between the United States, China, and the Global Liberation Army, tensions run high. Their leaders profess no interest in escalating the situation, but words ring hollow when satellite photos tell a different story. United States America’s military leader must use the world’s most advanced military to root out an elusive foe. Eradicating the cell-based GLA will take courage, conviction, and the will to see a prolonged campaign through to the end. Global Liberation Army Facing superior firepower, the GLA embraces bio-terrorism, sabotage, and suicide bombings to further its political agenda. But leading a chaotic group of “freedom” fighters against two global superpowers will take some doing. China No longer just a red-communist step-child, China’s modern army is well financed, with a strong nationalistic bent. Parading technology like Dragon Tanks and nuclear missiles, China’s military goes beyond simple troop numbers. Features Wage real-time war in more ways than ever with a modern and near-future arsenal. Command the powerful U.S. forces, the vast Chinese war machine, or the resourceful Global Liberation Army. Battle it out in unprecedented detail on full 3D environments. All-new units and tactics with maximum destructive capability, including Aurora Strike Bombers, Dragon Tanks, and much more. Team up with eight friends or go head to-head in massive online multiplayer battles.

Overview Homeworld 2 continues the epic struggle of the Hiigarans and their leader Karan S'jet. Many thought their hardships would end when they returned to Hiigara, yet fate has not been so kind to the Exiles. Now the Hiigarans face a new and bitter enemy, a renegade clan from the eastern fringes of the galaxy, who wield the power of the ancients. Homeworld 2 chronicles the valiant journey of the Mothership and its crew into the oldest regions of the galaxy to confront their new foe and discover the truth behind their exile. You will face new challenges and threats to your system, home planet, and fleet. A carefully crafted sequel that stays true to the epic spirit of the original, Homeworld 2 delivers an immersive and satisfying experience to new players and loyal fans alike. Totally New 3D Engine An innovative 3D engine generates cinematic-quality graphics, stunning special effects, and beautifully rendered ships. The sublime vistas and otherworldly splendor of Homeworld 2 are in the award-winning tradition of the original. In-game cinematics flow seamlessly in and out of gameplay as players command their armada around eerily beautiful phenomena of deep space, including giant asteroids, massive derelicts, gas clouds, and nebulae light years across. Streamlined Interface Control the whole game with a few mouse clicks. A streamlined interface lets players take total control of their ships and explore the universe. And all-new camera panning makes maneuvering fleets in the thick of battle easier than ever. Zoom in to see objects in intricate detail, zoom out to get a panoramic view, or rotate your view of deep space a full 360 degrees. A Stunning Deep-Space Environment In the dynamic 3D universe of Homeworld 2 the awe-inspiring phenomena of deep space.. Giant asteroids, huge derelicts, murky gas clouds, and vast nebulae pulse with the energy that permeates the cosmos. These fully interactive phenomena, some strategically helpful and others fraught with danger, add another dimension to gameplay. All-New Fleets Two all-new customizable battle fleets, each with unique capabilities and spacecraft, enhance Homeworld 2's strategic complexity and tactical flexibility. Players can now group ships in strike formations that move together into combat. New ships such as the flak corvette and the marine frigate offer innovative tactical choices, while capital ships have subsystems like engines and weaponry that can be crippled while leaving the ship ready for capture. New Multiplayer Modes and Features Up to six players can now wage war via a LAN or over the Internet. Additional tools and modules enable the community to develop new missions and mods.

Overview Rise of Nations Gold Edition includes both the original Rise of Nations, plus Rise of Nations Thrones and Patriots! Dominate 6,000 years of history from the Ancient Age to the Information Age. Which forces will you deploy to lead your nation to global prominence? Trade, espionage, diplomacy... war? Whichever path you choose, you’ll experience the pulse pounding thrill and speed of real-time gaming combined with the epic scope and depth of turn-based strategy games.. Rise of Nations Carries the sweeping scope of epic historical turn-based strategy games, but gives the quick decision-making of real-time games such as Age of Empires. The game brings to life the entire sweep of human culture, from the late Stone Age to modern-day technology, not just in warfare, but in city building, trade, and diplomacy. You can move through the game timeline quickly and have a satisfying game experience without playing for hours! Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots The expansion pack to the best-selling Rise of Nations, adds tons of new features. Get six new nations, four unique singleplayer campaigns, more than 20 original units, new wonders, and new government types.

Overview Lead a Revolution. Shape an Empire. Sway fierce battles in your favor with the powerful WarChief and lead one of three great Native American civilizations Experience the power of the WarChief in the new expansion for Age of Empires III! Play as one of three new civilizations Aztec, Iroquois, or Sioux - each with unique units, buildings and abilities that will test your strategic mettle. Use upgrades for the European civilizations from the original games to earn civ-specific bonuses, build units at a new mercenary saloon, collect new Cards, and battle toward victory with the new Revolution feature. Explore the new single-player Campaign and follow the continuing tale of the Black family as they witness the birth of a new nation. Playable Native American Civilzations Lead one of three proud Native American civilizations, including the Iroquois Confederacy and the Sioux Nation, to expand their empires and fight for control of the Americas. Each Native American civilization will have its own unique units, led by the powerful WarChief unit, buildings reflecting each culture’s architectural style, and a distinct approach to their Home City feature. Enhancements to European Civilizations The expansion pack will also provide exciting additions to existing European civilizations, with new Home City content, new units including new mercenaries, and new ways to look at your card deck. Gripping New Single Player Campaign Age of Empires: The WarChiefs will introduce a new single-player campaign that continues the saga from Age of Empires III. Play through 15 new missions with a rich story and a cast of characters that interact with real historic figures and events. Extended Gameplay Gamers will experience more of everything, including new random maps in unique locations in the Americas not featured in the original Age of Empires III, additional native allies and units, more statistics tracking, and new ways to play.

Important Product Information Requires Civilization 4 Overview Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords is the first expansion pack for the award-winning game that has become an instant world-wide hit. Paying homage to some of history's greatest military leaders, the expansion will deliver six unique and interesting scenarios. Giving players the chance to change the course of history with the help of their new powerful "warlord" unit. New civilizations, leaders, units, and wonders that will offer even more fun and exciting ways for players to expand their civilization's military power as they strive for world domination. Features 10 new civilization leaders featuring some of history's greatest military leaders Six new civilizations, each will have a new unique building as well as a unique unit. New Warlord Unit, A new great person unit, the Warlord, Capable of changing the course of history through military might. Vassal States, Conquer an enemy and subjugate them to your rule. Core game tweaks and additions as well as post-release patches and game upgrades. Six unique and interesting scenarios Chinese Unification (350 BC) Peloponnesian Wars (430 BC) Alexander’s Conquests (330 BC) Rise of Rome (300 BC) Vikings (800 AD) Genghis Khan (1206 AD)

Overview The game map spans the entire world and allows players to take the War to any new front of their choosing. Any nation in the world is playable, but the game focuses on the epic struggle between the great alliances of the new world orders Fascism, Communism and Democracy. Hearts of Iron is developed by the team behind the awardwinning sales success Europa Universalis and brings the same superdetail to a modern day gaming experience. Hearts of Iron aims to be no less than the definitive World War II strategic experience. Features Epic gameplay, Global map with all the nations between 1936-1946. Scenario Editor allows the players to modify and construct their own settings and campaigns and add national detail in thousands of combinations. Will assure great replayability and community activity! Deep diplomatic model. Unique system to simulate political systems and their effect on neutral nations in relation to alliances. Highly advanced research model, change the course of war by getting superweapons and better production capabilities. Real-time gameplay set to pause at any time. Historical generals and political leaders. Thousands of real persons researched for individual detailed uniqueness. Strategic level military system, over 100 different ground, air and naval forces fighting the total war on divisional level. Optimized for multiplayer. Hearts of Iron enables players to easily meet over the net through our proprietary Valkyrienet matchmaking service. 2 hours of quality musical recordings in MP3 format.