Best Buy Games Products - Role Playing

Street Fighter® IV (PC Digital Download)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:23:28 -0600

Mixing classic game mechanics that defined the genre with
all-new, never-before-seen gameplay systems,
Street Fighter® IV brings a brand new fighting game to fans the world over. With Capcom's latest advancements in new-generation technology, Street Fighter® IV delivers an extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.

Football Manager 2010

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:24:02 -0600

Football Manager 2010 is the latest iteration of the world’s best selling football management simulation series. Developed by multi award-winning studio Sports Interactive, release date for Football Manager™ 2010 is October 30th, 2009.

The user manual for this game can be found in the following location: www.footballmanager.com/manual

Football Manager 2010 Download Features

Polish – Making the game faster, more immersive, more realistic and easier to play with better in game feedback and more advice. Improved Match Engine – improved AI, over 100 new animations in 3d mode, better lighting, improved pitch degradation, stadiums & crowds.

Match Analysis – a match analysis tool that shows you where shots, passes, crosses, headers, tackles, fouls and interceptions have happened for both sides, both live in game, and post match, allowing you to work out your, and your opponents, strengths and weaknesses.

New GUI - A new look to the game, and a new way of control – gone is the side menu, to be replaced by an easier to use tab system, with everything at your finger tips.

Tactics - A new tactics module, making it much easier to make your team play as you want them to, with thousands of possible pre-set options, touchline shouts for easily changing things around, and instant changes. (the old system is still there for people who love their sliders).

News Center – a subscription based newspaper. Get the news about the football world around you that you want, and not the news you don’t want.

New Data Editor – A brand new data editor. Not only has the functionality and ease of editing data improved, we are also proud to announce that you can now add competitions and extra levels for leagues currently in the game, and add completely new competitions and leagues all via a very simple to use editor.

And more… There are still load of additional features, both big and small, to announce for FM2010, which will be presented via a series of blogs. These are available for non-exclusive syndication for your website or publication.

System Requirements

Your computer must meet the following system requirements to run this game. The game may not run, or you may experience decreased performance on computers that do not fulfill these requirements.

Windows XP/Vista/W7

Processor: XP : 1.4GHz or Faster or Vista/W7 : 2.0GHz or Faster

Supported Processors: Intel Pentium 4, Intel Core, AMD Athlon

Memory: XP : 512MB RAM or Vista/W7 : 1.0GB RAM

Hard Drive Space: 2GB

Video Card: 128MB

Sound Card: DirectX 9 compatible

DirectX 9: Version 9 oc (included)

LAN: TCP/IP complaint

Keyboard and mouse **Supported Chipsets - Nvidia FX 5900 Ultra or greater; ATI Radeon 9800 or greater; Intel 82915G/82910GL or greater. Earlier cards may only display 2D Match Viewer Mode and are not supported. Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported

© Sports Interactive Limited 2009. Published by SEGA Publishing Europe Limited. Developed by Sports Interactive Limited. SEGA and SEGA logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. Football Manager, Sports Interactive and the Sports Interactive Logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sports Interactive Limited. All other company names, brand names and logos are property of their respective owners.

Dragon Age™: Origins

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:45:10 -0600

The survival of humanity rests in the hands of those chosen by fate. You are a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians who have defended the lands throughout the centuries. Betrayed by a trusted general in a critical battle, you must hunt down the traitor and bring him to justice.
As you fight your way towards the final confrontation with an evil nemesis, you will face monstrous foes and engage in epic quests to unite the disparate peoples of a world at war.
A romance with a seductive shapeshifter may hold the key to victory, or she may be a dangerous diversion from the heart of your mission. To be a leader, you must make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice your friends and loved ones for the greater good of mankind.

Code redemption instructions below will work for any type of downloadable content. Or click here

Code Redemption Instructions:
1. Enter your code at dragonage.bioware.com/redeem.
2. Start Dragon Age: Origins and log in to your EA/BioWare account.
3. Go to the Downloadable Content menu to view the download progress.
4. Once installation is complete, follow the instructions in the Quest Journal.

Features

Travel throughout dozens of environments and fully immerse yourself in a shattered world that is on the brink of utter annihilation

An epic story that is completely shaped and reactive to your play style.

Tailor your Dragon Age: Origins experience from the very beginning by choose from six different Origin Stories.

Decide how to handle complex issues like murder, genocide, betrayal, and the possession/sacrificing of children without the security of a good/bad slider to tell you what to do.

Sculpt your hero in your own image or fantasy. Elaborate character creator allows you to create your own hero unique from anyone else.

Shape your character’s personality and morality based on the choices you make throughout the game.

Unleash legendary powers and choose from over 100 different magical spells and skills.

Experience the adrenaline rush of brutal combat, beheading your foes or casting spells that make enemies explode from within.

System Requirements

Windows XP Minimum Specifications
OS: Windows XP with SP3
CPU: Intel Core 2 Single (or equivalent) running at 1.6Ghz or greater
AMD 64 (or equivalent) running at 2.0Ghz or greater
RAM: 1GB or more
Video: ATI Radeon X850 256MB or greater
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater
20 GB HD space

Recommended Specifications

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz Processor or equivalent
AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 2.7 GHz or greater
RAM: 2 GB (XP) or 3 GB (Windows Vista/Windows 7)
Video: ATI 3850 512 MB or greater
NVIDIA 8800GTS 512 MB or greater
20 GB HD space

Champions Online - Digital Download

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:49:11 -0500

Led by Defender, The Champions have launched a crusade for security and justice, but they need allies. Defender is calling for a new generation of superheroes to fight a war against evil that spans the globe.

This is the storyline behind Champions Online, a Massively Multiplayer Role Playing Game from the creators of City of Heroes and Villains, Cryptic Studios. Champions Online gives players unprecedented freedom to create and customize superheroes like never before. Utilize billions of combinations to build a unique Champion and war against evil.

Subscription Required. 30 Days of free play and five in-game micro-transaction dollars included with purchase.

Champions Online Download Features

Hi-Octane Excitement: Champions Online delivers furious, fast-paced encounters previously reserved for action and fighting games. No more boring auto attacks and lengthy recharge times. Champions Online combat is instantaneous � and electrifying
Brains required: Every enemy and super-powered threat in Champions Online has its own unique abilities and combat specialties. Use your head � or wind up dead!
Bring friends, make friends: The Champions Online universe will be jam-packed with thousands of heroes, facing thousands of threats. Join up with other heroes, create your own superteam, and prepare to take on the ultimate threats!
Total customization, at your fingertips: Choose from hundreds of different costume pieces, colors and body types to create your character's one-of-a-kind costume and look. There are billions of possible combinations, and in a universe brimming with the fantastic and the unforgettable, you can still be completely unique!
Your powers, on your terms: There are a multitude of astonishing powers to choose from in Champions Online, and its flexible character creation system gives you total control over your hero's abilities. You can even pick the appearance of your powers. Do you want purple force fields? Green fire blasts? Jet black claws? In Champions Online, you decide!
Keep your enemies close: Every hero must have an archenemy. In Champions Online, you design your character's supreme adversary, choosing a name, powers and costume for a superpowered foe to bedevil your hero throughout his or her career.
Bigger and better: Vanquish evil, and your successes will be rewarded with costume pieces to enhance your powers and abilities. Then customize the appearance of those rewards to your vision of your hero's look and abilities!
Endless exploration: The battle against evil in Champions Online rages across the world. No other MMOG offers players the chance to explore such diverse realms � from the shining skyscrapers of Millennium City and the frozen wastes of Canada to the the hidden underwater city of Lemuria.
Evil most foul: Battle supervillains, aliens, giant monsters and secret, sinister organizations. Doctor Destroyer is launching new plans to conquer the world. VIPER lurks in the shadows, seeking chances to strike at humanity. The ancient Lemurians are plotting a return to power. Can you stop these heinous threats to humanity?
Make your mark: The story of Champions Online is constantly changing, continually evolving. Villains are defeated. Heroes rise and fall. Cities transform. Your actions may decide the future!

Champions Online Download Minimum System Requirements:

OS: Windows XP / Vista
CPU: 2.5GHz Single Core or 1.8GHz Dual Core
Memory: 1GB RAM
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 / ATI Radeon X700 or HD / Intel Graphics with Dual Core
Sound: DirectX Compatible Soundcard
HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space
Network: ADSL / Cable Modem
Driver: DirectX 9.0c

Champions Online Download Recommended System Requirements:

OS: Windows XP / Vista
CPU: 2GHz Dual Core or Better
Memory: 2GB RAM or Better
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or Better / ATI Radeon HD 3850 or Better
Sound: DirectX Compatible Soundcard
HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space
Network: ADSL / Cable Modem or Better
Driver: DirectX 9.0c

Fallout 3

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:29:27 -0500

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.

Key Features:

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.

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.

Minimum System Requirements:

Windows XP/Vista
1GB System RAM (XP) / 2GB System RAM (Vista)
2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
Direct X 9.0c compliant videocard with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better / ATI X850 or better)

Recommended System Requirements:

Intel Core 2 Duo processor
2 GB System RAM
Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series)

Neverwinter Nights 2 : Storm of Zehir - Digital Download

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:22:33 -0500

In the aftermath of the defeat of the King of Shadows, the Sword Coast is in the midst of an uneasy economic recovery. Trade syndicates have sprung up to exploit the post-war confusion for their own ends. The players� party will wade into this uncertain environment; in order to increase their own fortunes, they can either ally with a syndicate to create a trade empire, or cut their own path through Faer�n by preying upon caravans and selling the goods on the black market. As they attempt to extend their influence, players will become aware of a new faction working behind the scenes: the evil, shapeshifting, serpentine Yuan-Ti.

Minimum System Requirements

Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista
2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor (2.6 GHz Intel Pentium D 805 or AMD X2 +3800 or faster recommended)
1.0 GB RAM (2 GB System RAM recommended)
8 GB free hard disk space
ATI Radeon X700 or NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or higher (ATI Radeon X1950 512MB series, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 512MB series, or higher recommended)
DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
DirectX version 9.0c (included) or higher
Broadband Internet connection required for online multiplayer
keyboard, mouse

This product is an expansion and requires either the retail copy or Digital version to play.

Mass Effect

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:33:12 -0500

Gamers and sci-fi fans alike can now find out why The New York Times called Mass Effect the Game of the Year. Experience the award winning action-RPG from BioWare with stunning higher resolutions and optimized PC controls (Mouse/Keyboard, Gamepad).

You take the role of Commander Shepard starship Normandy, the last hope for all life in the Galaxy. Saren, a rogue member of the elite and untouchable Spectre agents, has discovered the secret to unleashing an apocalyptic force upon the galaxy, and only you stand in his way. To save the lives of billions, you must do whatever it takes to stop Saren and prevent the return of an ancient force bent on the destruction of all organic life.

FEATURES

Experience a rich and engrossing story where your choices decide the fate of a galaxy

Engage in emotionally charged interactions with the most realistic digital actors ever seen in a video game, using an innovative new dialog system

Immerse yourself in an incredible new adventure from world-famous masters of the RPG; BioWare

Stunning high resolution graphics for PC

Optimized GUI and controls for PC gamers

Dominate the battlefield with new individual squad member command system

System Requirements

OS:Windows XP with SP2 or Windows Vista CPU:Intel P4 2.4 GHz or faster /AMD 2.0 GHz RAM:1.0 GB or more (2.0 GB for Vista) Disc Drive:1x or faster DVD-ROM drive Hard Drive:12.0 GB or more free hard drive space Video:DirectX 9.0c compatible (see right) Sound:DirectX 9.0c compatible Input:Keyboard and mouse

Shader Model 3.0 required
ATI X1300 XT or greater (ATI X1300, X1300 Pro, X1600 Pro, Radeon 2600 HD, and HD 2400 are below minimum system requirements);
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or greater (7300, 7600 GS, 8500 are below minimum system requirements)

An Internet connection is required for online authentication.

EverQuest® Seeds of Destruction™

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:30:47 -0500

A shining portal leads to a distant future where Riftseekers have used the Plane of Time to corrupt the very fabric of reality. The world has been shattered into millions of pieces that spin aimlessly through the void. On the largest of these pieces is a shadowy figure tending to a lone seedling tree — the last living remnant of Norrath. This lone soul is the fallen god Zebuxoruk and the only being who knows the secret to repairing the shattered world.

To prevent the cataclysm and defeat the forces of chaos, players must journey through time portals to the greatest moments in EverQuest® history. From the founding of Qeynos to the battle of Bloody Kithicor, players will be called upon to safeguard history and ensure that events unfold without interference from the gods of Discord.

Features

Mercenaries – Need a hand with a tough battle? Hire a mercenary and crush the opposition! Player-controlled NPCs are now available! These role archetypes will scale to the appropriate level and will think and act for themselves with limited player guidance. Designed for extra support or extra muscle in PvE encounters, Mercenary archetypes include a variety of classes from all playable races. There are some rare non-playable races available to recruit as well!

Level Cap Increase – Players can now achieve level 85! New high-level item sets, new alternate advancement ability lines and new spells await!

20 New Zones – Features re-imagined classic content and brand-new realms for adventurers to explore, including the eerie wasteland of the Void, the epic battle of Bloody Kithicor and the ultimate heart of darkness in the Plane of Discord.

Includes all features and content from the 14 previous expansion packs.

Includes Legends of Norrath™ digital card game client, with starter deck, booster pack and loot item. Legends of Norrath is rated "E10+" for Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, and Suggestive Themes.

*30 DAY GAME SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDED FOR NEW EVERQUEST ACCOUNTS (offer excludes existing EverQuest accounts and Station Access™ Accounts) – ADDITIONAL RECURRING SUBSCRIPTION FEES APPLY THEREAFTER. A VALID CREDIT CARD OR SOE GAME CARD REQUIRED. INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED – PLAYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL APPLICABLE INTERNET FEES.

EverQuest® Seeds of Destruction™ Download Minimum System Requirements

Windows® XP
Pentium® II 400 equivalent or greater
256 MB RAM
ATI Radeon 7500/NVidia GeForce 1 equivalent or greater*
DirectX Compatible Sound Card
28K + Internet Connection
500 MB Hard Drive Space – 8 GB Available Hard Drive Space (depending on how many expansions are installed)
DirectX 9.0
Classic EverQuest and a valid EverQuest Subscription are Required

EverQuest® Seeds of Destruction™ Download Recommended System Requirements

Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or Windows® Vista
Pentium® 4 equivalent or greater
512 MB RAM
NVidia GeForce 3/ATI Radeon 8500 equivalent or greater*
DirectX compatible Sound Card
56.6K + Internet Connection
10.0+ GB Available Hard Drive Space
DirectX 9.0

Pirates of the Burning Sea™

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:30:47 -0500

Set Sail with Pirates of the Burning Sea™!

Rule The Oceans. Seize The Land. Forge A Legend.
Set sail for massively multiplayer online adventure in the pirate-infested seas and Caribbean ports of 1720. Intense ship-to-ship battles and swashbuckling combat await you. As Captain, you take command in solo, group or PvP gameplay and battle for glory, power and treasure on the open ocean and in more than 100 tropical ports. You can play as one of three nations; England, France or Spain, or become a pirate and fight it out for glory and power.

The New World of 1720 is a land of opportunity, treachery, and adventure: Intense Tactical Ship Combat Fire grape, bar and heavy round shot from your cannons in colossal open sea battles, but pay heed to the direction of the wind or you'll find yourself dead in the water.

Swashbuckling Sword Fights
Take-up arms with three swashbuckling fighting styles, from the deadly and formal Fencing, to the flashy dual-wielding Florentine, or the rowdy and treacherous Dirty Fighting.

Join the Caribbean Community
Socialize, group, and join the player driven economy to make, trade, and sell everything needed to play. Manufacture your own goods for in-game profit or your own use. Build, capture, and customize dozens of historical ships or player created originals.

*30 DAY GAME SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDED FOR NEW PIRATES OF THE BURNING SEA ACCOUNTS (offer excludes existing POTBS accounts and Station Access™ Accounts) – ADDITIONAL RECURRING SUBSCRIPTION FEES APPLY THEREAFTER. A VALID CREDIT CARD OR SOE GAME CARD REQUIRED. INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED – PLAYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL APPLICABLE INTERNET FEES.

System Requirements:

Minimum System Specs
Windows® XP®/Vista®, Pentium® IV 1.5 Ghz or greater, 512MB RAM, DirectX® 9.0 compatible video card. NVidia® GeForce FX 5700, ATI® Radeon® 9600, or equivalent with 128MB of texture memory, DirectSound compatible audio hardware, broadband Internet connection, 16x DVD-ROM, 4GB hard drive space.

Recommended System Specs
Windows® XP®/Vista®, Core Duo 2.0 Ghz or greater, 1024MB RAM, DirectX® 9.0 compatible video card. NVIDIA® GeForce 6600, ATI® X850, or equivalent with 256MB of texture memory, DirectSound compatible audio hardware, broadband Internet connection, 16x DVD-ROM, 4GB hard drive space.

Civilization IV: Colonization

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 13:45:17 -0500

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: Colonization®. Colonization is a game of discovery, conquest and revolution. It chronicles the European colonization of the New World (North and South America) during the fifteenth through late eighteenth centuries. Colonization is based upon the award-winning Sid Meier’s Civilization IV, but you do not need to own that game to play this one.

As leader of a European colony, you will guide your people as they discover and explore the uncharted New World, seeking a suitable place to settle, far from the religious intolerance and interminable wars that plague Europe. As the game progresses you’ll encounter native people and other colonists: some you’ll ally with, and others you’ll fight. You’ll gain wealth by trading raw materials and goods with the Mother Country and with other colonists. However, your Beloved King will tax your transactions, as time passes taking an ever-larger cut of your profits – in return for nothing.

The objective of the game is to expand your colony until it is powerful enough to declare and win its independence from the Mother Country.

TO PLAYERS OF CIVILIZATION IV

Much of Colonization, will be familiar to those who have previously played Sid Meier’s Civilization IV and its earlier expansion packs. However, there are some substantial differences between Colonization and Civ IV. Some of these differences are obvious – the goods trading system and the lack of technological advancement for example – but some are less so. You may want to pay particular attention to city growth and management, for instance, for the Colonization system is quite different from that of Civ IV.

THE CIVILOPEDIA

The “Civilopedia” is an incredibly helpful in-game resource. It contains much of the information found in this manual, organized for easy reference. The Civilopedia contains entries on virtually every item and concept in the game, and each entry contains hyperlinks to other related entries, which allows you to quickly navigate to the precise info you’re looking for. The Civilopedia is accessible from the Main Menu and in-game from the Main Screen. Use it early and often – it will quickly make you a Colonization master!

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Operating System: Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
Processor: 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent
Memory: 256 MB RAM (Windows 2000) / 512 MB RAM (Windows XP)
Hard Disk Space: 1.7 GB Free
CD-ROM Drive: 4X Speed
Video: DirectX 9.0c-compatible 64 MB video card with Shader 1.1 Support or better
Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card
DirectX®: Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: Colonization DirectX® version (included on game disc)

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Operating System: Windows® 2000/XP/Vista

Processor: 1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent

Memory: 512 MB RAM

Hard Disk Space: 1.7 GB Free

CD-ROM Drive: 4X Speed

Video: 128 MB Video Card w/ DirectX 9 support (pixel & vertex shaders)

Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card

DirectX®: Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: Colonization DirectX® version (included on game disc)

City of Heroes: Architect Edition

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 12:33:48 -0500

JOIN MILLIONS OF SUPER POWERED HEROES AND VILLAINS

City of Heroes® brings the world of comic books alive in this massively multiplayer 3D online universe. It’s counterpart, City of Villains®, represents the dark side of the struggle between good and evil, allowing players to create the ultimate super powered villain. City of Heroes® Architect Edition includes both award-winning titles in one box, plus the innovative Mission Architect, and your choice between two exclusive in-game item packs, the Cyborg Pack or the Magic Pack!

Breaking New Ground with Mission Architect!

Introducing user created content! City of Heroes is pushing the MMO genre forward, allowing players to design their own missions and story arcs to share with the entire City of Heroes community. Using an intuitive interface similar to the game’s detailed Character Creator, players can create missions from the ground up. Players will determine details ranging from environments, mission objectives, and enemies, to written fiction and character dialogue; giving their stories nearly infinite depth and personalization. Now every player can be an Architect!

IMPORTANT – Players can play both City of Heroes and City of Villains (included in the Anniversary Edition) for the single subscription fee (approximately $15 per month)!

KEY FEATURES

Create your own City of Heroes content using the new Mission Architect system

Includes exclusive in-game bonus items! Players can chose between the Cyborg Pack and the Magic Pack (each worth $9.99)

Explore your good and evil sides - Craft your hero’s or villain’s identity and join millions of other characters in a constantly expanding universe

Robust character creation tool enables players to create totally unique heroes and villains, each with their own costumes, powers, back stories and battle cries!

Action-packed online fun - Battle hundreds of foes including aliens, criminals, villains, and monsters

Explore two massive 3D world environments, Paragon City™ and the Rogue Isles™, from sewers to skyscrapers.

Band together to fight for good or evil — Team up with other Heroes or Villains to form powerful Supergroups

Design your fortress of good or evil – Construct massive strongholds and home bases

Use the Invention system to craft new items and powers

Upon reaching level 14 players select a super travel power; super jump, teleport, or super speed, or flight!

Includes 13 free major content updates

Twelve character slots per server • First month of play included

Assassin's Creed™

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:53:33 -0500

Assassin’s Creed is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that will redefine the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin’s Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of change.

The setting is 1191 AD. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart. You, Altair, intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict.

You are an Assassin, a warrior shrouded in secrecy and feared for your ruthlessness. Your actions can throw your immediate environment into chaos, and your existence will shape events during this pivotal moment in history.

Key Features

Be an Assassin
Master the skills, tactics and weapons of history’s deadliest and most secretive clan of warriors. Plan your attacks, strike without mercy and fight your way to escape.

Experience exclusive PC content
Four PC-exclusive investigation missions make the game an even better experience than its console predecessors, including the Rooftop Race Challenge, a race to a specified location and the Archer Stealth Assassination Challenge, where the player must assassinate all archers in a certain zone to help out fellow Assassins.

Realistic and responsive environments
Experience a living, breathing world in which all your actions have consequences. Crowds react to your moves and will either help or hinder you on your quests.

Action with a new dimension – total freedom
Eliminate your targets wherever, whenever and however. Stalk your prey through richly detailed, historically accurate, open-ended environments. Scale buildings, mount horses, blend in with crowds. Do whatever it takes to achieve your objectives.

Relive the epic times of the Crusades
Assassin’s Creed immerses you in the realistic and historical Holy Land of the 12th century, featuring life-like graphics, ambience and the subtle, yet detailed nuances of a living world.

Intense action rooted in reality
Experience heavy action blended with fluid and precise animations. Use a wide range of medieval weapons, and face your enemies in realistic swordfight duels.

Next-gen gameplay
The proprietary engine developed from the ground up for the next-gen console allows organic game design featuring open gameplay, intuitive control scheme, realistic interaction with environment and a fluid, yet sharp, combat mechanic.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

(Both Minimum and Recommended)

Supported OS: Windows® XP/Windows Vista® (only)
Processor: Dual core processor 2.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® D or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ (Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or better recommended)
RAM: 1 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista
Video Card: 256 MB DirectX® 10.0–compliant video card or DirectX 9.0–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)*
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 or 10.0–compliant sound card (5.1 sound card recommended)
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0 or10.0 libraries (included on disc)
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
Hard Drive Space: 8 GB
Peripherals Supported: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended)

*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:

ATI® RADEON® X1600*/1650*–1950/HD 2000/3000 series
NVIDIA GeForce® 6800*/7/8/9 series
*PCI Express only supported

© 2008 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Software platform logo (TM and ©).

Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X™

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:53:33 -0500

“Though I Fly Through the Valley of Death, I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 80,000 Feet and Climbing.” - SR-71 USAF base (Kadena, Japan)

The setting is 2012. As the era of the nation-state draws quickly to a close, the rules of warfare evolve even more rapidly. More and more nations become increasingly dependent on Private Military Companies (PMCs) – elite mercenaries with a lax view of the law. The Reykjavik Accords further legitimize their existence by authorizing their right to serve in every aspect of military operations. There goes the neighborhood…

Tom Clancy’s HAWX lets you become a pilot of the future; it is an awe-inspiring game primed to revolutionize the way you think about combat in the sky. Cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights bestow this new title a deserving place in the prestigious Tom Clancy franchise.

Key Features

ENHANCED REALITY SYSTEM (E.R.S)
E.R.S. is in-game technology that helps turn novice aviators into elite pilots of the future. The Enhanced Reality System is the backbone of your flight experience: radars and incoming missile detection, damage control system, tactical map and information relay, and weapons trajectory control. E.R.S. also allows you to issue orders to your squadron, making this system as iconic to Tom Clancy’s HAWX as the Cross-Com system is to Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter®!

DUAL GAMEPLAY
Want to ease into your flight missions and gain a level of comfort? Turn on the assistance mode and take full advantage of your E.R.S. Need to evade your enemy and execute advanced dog-fighting moves? Switch off the assistance mode and feel the adrenaline rushing through your veins as you play in stunning third-person views.

INNOVATION IN MULTIPLAYER
For the first time ever in the Air Combat genre, experience the entire solo campaign in JUMP IN/JUMP OUT co-op mode. In PVP mode, challenge your friends in intense dog-fighting sessions and find out who's the top gun.

REALISM AND AUTHENTICITY
Take the throttle of over fifty of the world’s most famous aircrafts. Dogfight over the most realistic and modern landscapes as the elite pilot of tomorrow. With support from NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Tom Clancy’s HAWX goes supersonic with its authenticity and breathtaking graphics.

Minimum Configuration :
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz/ AMD Athlon XP 2000+ or higher
Operating System: Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista® (with Service Pack 1)
RAM: 1 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM speed 4x, dual-layer drive
Drive Space: 7 GB
Graphics Card: 128 MB DirectX –compliant, Shader 2.0– enabled video card
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 – compliant sound card
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0 or 10.0 libraries (included on disc)

Recommended & Preferred Configuration:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 6320 / AMD Athlon X2 4000+ or higher
Operating System: Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista® (with Service Pack 1)
RAM: 2 GB
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM speed 4x, dual-layer drive
Drive Space: 7 GB
Graphics Card: 256 MB DirectX® 10.0– compliant video card or DirectX 9.0 – compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (see supported list)
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 – compliant sound card
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0 or 10.0 libraries (included on disc)
Peripherals: Xbox 360® Controller for Windows

* It is not advisable to install the game into the Windows folder (usually C:\Windows), a subfolder of the Windows folder, nor the root of the system drive (usually C:\).

Supported Graphics Cards at Time of Release:
Shader Model 2.0:
NVIDIA GeForce® 59xx
ATI® RADEON® X8xx / 9800 NVIDIA GeForce® 6/7/8/9 series
ATI® RADEON® X1300XT / X1650-1950/HD 2000/3000/4000 series
ATI® Crossfire
NVIDIA SLI

Sound Cards Supported:
Creative Audigy I, II, and IV series, Creative X-FI series, Realtek HD Audio compatible, Realtek AC97 Audio compatible, Hercules Series

Game Pad Supported :
Gembird Dual Force GamePad, Logitech Dual Action, Logitech Extreme 3D, LOGITECH EXTREME 3D PRO, LOGITECH FREEDOM 2.4 CORDLESS JOYSTICK, Logitech Rumblepad 2, Mad Catz, SAITEK AVIATOR, SAITEK CYBORG EVO, SAITEK CYBORG EVO FORCE, SAITEK CYBORG ST 90 JOYSTICK, Saitek FPS, Saitek P2600 Rumble, Saitek P880, Saitek X52 Flight Control System, Sony Analog Controller (with Dual PSX-USB Adaptor), THRUSTMASTER AFTERBURNER II, Thrustmaster Dual Trigger, Thrustmaster Dual Trigger Force, Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Analog 3, Thrustmaster FireStorm Dual Power 3 Gamepad, Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar Joystick, Thrustmaster Run'N' Drive, Thrustmaster Run'N' Drive 3-in-1 Rumble Force, Thrustmaster T.Flight Stick X, Thrustmaster T-Mini, THRUSTMASTER TOP GUN FOX 2 PRO, TRUST PREDATOR, TRUST QZ 501 PREDATOR, Xbox360 Controller. Other controllers may work but functionality may vary.

© 2006¬–2009 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. H.A.W.X, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, the Ubisoft logo, and the Soldier icon are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter developed by GRIN.

World in Conflict®: Soviet Assault - The Complete Edition

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:53:33 -0500

World in Conflict®

West Germany, 1988. To avoid certain collapse, the Soviet army boldly advances into Europe. NATO responds only to be met on a second front -- a diversionary attack on the American homeland. You are a field commander, leading the era's most powerful military machines in the campaign to retake America's cities and suburbs.

World in Conflict®: Soviet Assault

Imagine if the Soviet Union hadn't collapsed and instead made a decisive advance into Europe. NATO forces clash with the Red Army and a second front is opened up as the Soviets launch an attack on continental United States. You will find yourself taking on the role of a commander in the escalating conflict, controlling the era's most powerful and technologically advanced military hardware. This is what happens in World in Conflict: Soviet Assault.

Features

World in Conflict®
World in Conflict®: Soviet Assault

Recommended System Requirements

Supported OS: Windows® XP/Windows Vista® (only)
Processor: 2.0 GHz or faster single-core (2.2 GHz for Windows Vista) or any dual-core Intel® or AMD® (2.5 GHz or faster recommended)
RAM: 512 MB Windows XP (1024 MB recommended)/1 GB Windows Vista (1.5 GB recommended)
Video Card: 128 MB DirectX® 9.0c–compatible (256 MB DirectX 9.0c–compatible recommended)
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c–compatible
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c
Hard Drive Space: 8 GB
Peripherals Supported: Windows-compliant keyboard and mouse
Multiplayer: Broadband connection with 128 kbps upstream or faster

© 2007–2009 Ubisoft Entertainment. All rights reserved. World in Conflict, Massive Entertainment, the Massive Entertainment logo, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Heroes of Might and Magic® V

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:53:33 -0500

Witness the amazing evolution of the genre-defining strategy game as it becomes a next-generation phenomenon, melding classic deep fantasy with next-generation visuals and gameplay.

In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault. The fate of the world is at stake and Heroes from a variety of legendary factions must stand up to defend their causes. Live their fate, lead their forces to victory, and unveil the secret goal of the Demon lords.

Become a strategy gaming legend by raising unique hero characters, assembling armies, and defeating enemies using the brand new active-time battle system both offline or online.

Key Features

Cutting edge visual technology: for the first time, experience the world of Might & Magic in a full breathtaking 3D animated world supported by a consistent and modern graphic style.

Modern sophisticated fantasy universe: includes all features which brought success to the series in a complete revamped and more mature universe with six unique factions and over forty different creatures and over 200 spells.

Complete strategy experience and RPG gameplay: during six campaigns and over thirty missions, explore and conquer territories, manage your cities, recruit armies, raise and upgrade your heroes through a user friendly yet deep turn based system.

Complete scalable turned-based battle system for challenging and tactical combat: find out the combat system that made the success of the Heroes series or experience the brand new Dynamic Battle system for transforming a chessboard into a lively battlefield.

Competitive and addictive intense multiplayer parts: Five multiplayer modes including the new Ghost Mode.

System Requirements

Supported OS: Windows 2000/XP (only) (XP recommended)
Processor: 1.5 GHz Pentium IV or AMD Athlon (2.4 GHz recommended)
RAM: 512 MB (1024 MB or higher recommended)
Video Card: 64 MB DirectX 9.0c-compliant AGP video card (256 MB recommended) (see supported list*)
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compliant sound card
Hard Drive Space: 2 GB free
Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible mouse and keyboard
Multiplayer: Internet connection

*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release
NVIDIA GeForce 3 / 4 / FX / 6 / 7 families (GeForce 4 MX NOT supported)
ATI Radeon 8500 / 9000 / X families
Matrox Parhelia
Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported.

© 2006 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Heroes, Might and Magic, Heroes of Might and Magic, Ubisoft, Ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Developed by Nival Interactive. Software platform logo (TM and ©) EMA 2006.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - Electronic Download

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:32:18 -0500

Overview:

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is an Action RPG with a rich story that takes place in a giant, open-ended and seamless world. This world contains hundreds of dungeons, treacherous opponents and a variety of challenging quests. Intelligent enemies, steadily adapting in number and difficulty based on player progress, challenge in heroic single- and multiplayer battles.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel provides numerous unique items that can be gathered in this mystical world. A deep reward system further enables advancements of character, individual attributes and character-specific fighting styles, each designed to keep players returning to the world of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel to discover what is around the next bend. Drop-in styled cooperative multiplayer gameplay ensures players will enjoy the game alone or seamlessly with friends at any time. Five unique multiplayer modes round out the experience and offer a refreshing, first-class gaming experience in Sacred 2: Fallen Angel.

Features

A huge, seamless and dynamic world that allows for free-form exploration
Two campaigns: play as the "Light" or "Shadow" side, complete with distinct skills, rewards and story-elements tailored to the chosen path
Six exceptional, playable characters, each with a distinct look, capabilities and in-game motivation
Modifiable combat arts: change and upgrade your alter ego’s combat skills as you make choices throughout the game
Fight effectively from the back of a number of mounts under your control
Deities offer unique combat disciplines to players
The ultimate multiplayer experience - seamless transition between single- and multiplayer gaming modes via the Internet or Xbox Live
Captivating online modes of play challenge gamers in cooperative and PvP play
Extraordinary, cutting-edge graphics utilize the latest technologies

System Requirements (PC)

2.0GHz Dual Core or faster
512MB VRAM Graphics Card that supports DirectX 9.0d with Pixel-Shader 3.0 (i.e.; Nvidia GeForce 8800GTS or higher, ATI Radeon HD 3870 or higher
Ram: 2GB
Hard Drive: 25 GB
Sound Card: 5.1 Surround Sound DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Internet or Email connection is required for activation of online keys

Neverwinter Nights� 2: Mysteries of Westgate - Digital Download

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 01:52:28 -0500

Developed by Ossian Studios, Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate is the first full featured Adventure Pack availabel from Atari. Set in the infamous Forgotten Realms city of Westgate, players find themselves in posession of a powerful but cursed treasure that threatens to destroy them. Linked to the underworld organization known as the Night Masks, the treasure will draw players into a city-spanning clash between warring factions. Players must choose their allegiance in order to break the curse and ultimately uncover a plot that threatens Westgate itself.

The Witcher Enhanced Edition - Digital Download

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:52:42 -0500

The RPG of the Year is back! -- in a Premium Edition packed with Powerful Extras at $39.99!

Assume the role of The Witcher, Geralt, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue as he battles forces vying for control of the world! Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other!

Representing the pinnacle of storytelling in role-playing games, The Witcher shatters the line between good and evil in a world where moral ambiguity reigns. The Witcher emphasizes story and character development in a vibrant world while incorporating tactically-deep real-time combat like no game before it.

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2, Vista (Operating System must be up to date with the latest fixes)
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz or AMD Athlon 64 +2800
RAM: 1024 Mb RAM for Microsoft® Windows®XP / 1536Mb for Microsoft® Windows® Vista
Video: 128 Mb Video RAM or greater with DirectX9 Vertex Shader/ Pixel Shader 2.0 support (NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI Radeon 9800 or better)
Free HHD Space: 8.5 Gb available hard drive space
Soundcard, speakers or headphones DVD-Rom 8X

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OS:

Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2, Vista (Operating System must be up to date with the latest fixes)

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (dual core) or equivalent AMD processor or better

RAM: 2048 Mb RAM Video: 256 Mb Video RAM or greater with DirectX9 Vertex Shader/ Pixel Shader 2.0 support (nVidia 7900 or faster with 512 MB of memory).

Free HHD Space: 8.5 Gb available hard drive space.

Soundcard, speakers or headphones DVD-Rom 8X

Unsupported Hardware: · Processor: o AMD Duron Series o AMD XP+ Series o INTEL Celeron Series

Video: o S3 Colt o S3 S27 o S3 S8 o ATI X300 o ATI X600 o ATI Crossfire Series

Winner of over 90 Critical Awards including:

IGN.com PC RPG of the Year
PC Gamer PC RPG of the Year
Gamespy PC RPG of the Year
Gamespot RPG of the Year (Reader's Choice)

Two Worlds: Epic Edition

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:46:52 -0500

Two Worlds... 300 years after Aziraal has been banished, a brother and sister are drawn into conflict which has flared up between the Orcs and the free world. Kyra, the hero's younger sister, suddenly disappears in mysterious circumstances. The hero, a bounty hunter, searches throughout Antaloor for her. His quests take him to the far-off reaches of the continent. Constantly on the alert for a clue as to her whereabouts, he keeps his eyes and ears open during his travels. The mercenary jobs he gets are not just for collecting information - he also receives gold for these tasks and he must have gold to continue his search. However, it's not always easy to find tasks that pay - he even has to gain a reputation with certain groups before they'll even think of entrusting a tricky task to him. After many weary months of searching, he finally gets his first clue - a mysterious letter that tells him to make for the mountainous region of the far north. As luck would have it, he has also heard of a possible job in the village of Komorin in Thalmont - and that's on his route - so it's the open road for him again.

The villagers in Komorin can also count themselves lucky that they've actually found a mercenary to help them with their problem - most of the young and capable men have gone to help fight the Orcs in the south. The Thalmont government hasn't helped much either - officialdom says it can't spare the time for other problems when they have rebels to deal with...

Thus begins the story of Two Worlds - one mercenary arrives alone in Thalmont, a wild mountainous region totally unfamiliar to him. Will he succeed in finding his sister?

Features:

Epic Edition featured the original Two Worlds game with eight new multiplayer campaigns that feature over 90 new quests
Determine the fate of the Strife-Torn land of Antaloor and experience open world RPG gameplay with real-time combat and stackable weapon system
Endless character customization options include four distinctive classes, a complex alchemy system, and thousands of unique item drops
Build your characters reputation with an intelligent networked system of guilds and secret societies to unlock more quests
Adventure with other players online in unique cooperative campaigns or compete to the death in the arena and other PVP game modes

The Dark Eye: Drakensang

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:23:14 -0500

Make friends – because your enemies will be numerous indeed!
In a world where darkness lurks, evil forces are at work in the city of Ferdok. Summoned by a letter from an old friend you suddenly find yourself bound to investigate a series of strange ritual murders. But getting to the bottom of this only means scratching on the surface of a much bigger, even more sinister plan... Only if you gather trusty companions will you have a chance against a huge conspiracy threatening to change the world of Aventuria forever!
Behind closed doors sinister figures are pursuing their dark schemes, spreading fear and terror among city’s population. As the adventurers begin to investigate the series of murders they are constantly confronted with new questions and mysteries. What is the connection between the murders and the proclamation and what role does a mysterious arch-magician play in the story? Aventuria is waiting for you to uncover the ancient mysteries!

Enjoy classic party-based RPG gameplay and go on an adventure with up to four adventurers across 18 levels including the deep woods, cities, villages, vast dungeons, daunting mountain ranges and jagged cliffs.

Choose from more than 40 spells, with over 30 talents and nearly 40 special abilities allow a large range of possibilities for character creation.

Prove your worth as you choose from standard and basic skill attributes including Courage, Intuition, Dexterity, Endurance and Vitality.

Intense tactical combat that can be paused at any time to change weapons or sip a potion at any time.

Talent-based dialogue system, that allows you to threaten, persuade or charm your enemies.

Master the art of Magic to change the course of history, doom entire kingdoms or bring death and madness upon men.

Experience an exciting story within a huge campaign involving numerous main and side quests.

Join the fight against 70 varied enemies and monsters such as elves, ogres, undead mules, giant amoeba and many more!

Explore the world of Aventuria and control up to four characters with an exciting tactical combat system which can be paused to change weapons, characteristics and more.

Equip and customize your character with a never before seen flexibility and level of detail - in minutely detailed 3D.

Dawn of Magic - Digital Download

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:12:34 -0500

Dawn of Magic is a 3rd person action RPG where the weapon of choice is magic, and players can only be one class: Mage. With dozens of different fields of magic available, players will still have plenty of opportunities to customize their characters and specialize in their magic of choice. There are many environments that change when you go into different magic schools. Also the character changes when you go into different magic schools.