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The award-winning Total War series returns to where it all ... Read more

The award-winning Total War series returns to where it all began...It is the middle of the 16th century in Medieval Japan. The country, once ruled by a unified government, is now split into many warring clans. The player takes on the role of one Daimyo, the clan leader, and will use military engagements, empire-building, honour, economics and diplomacy to achieve the ultimate goal: re-unite Japan under his supreme command and become the new Shogun, the undisputed ruler of Japan. Set during the golden age of Samurai warfare, Shogun 2 brings to life the most turbulent period of Japanese history.Features: 9 Playable clans ranging from the large and powerful to the tiny and weak. Take charge of any of the nine major factions of Japanese feudal history, from the mighty Oda to the more delicate but well positioned Tokugawa clan. All of these clans could rise to take the position of Shogun under your leadership. Pre-Battle speeches with Generals inspiring their men before engaging. Made famous in Rome Total War and much requested since, the generals pre-battle speeches have returned! Daimyos and Generals alike will seek to inspire their men on the battlefield (With variable results) there are over 100,000 possible speeches that could be delivered based on the character, their location, their relationship to the enemy etc. Brand new siege mechanics vastly improved over Napoleon and Empire. Japanese siege warfare is markedly different form its European equivalent. Castles are now elaborate death traps, with the enemy being invited in to attempt to destroy the defender. Defenders and attackers now have multiple options, paths and objectives within a siege and a larger number of castle types make this all the more elaborate and strategic. Much improved terrain and environments, mountains in battle and new environments. Shogun 2s terrain system is brand new to deal with the Japanese landscape and the radically different topography it presents the player. From savage mountain ranges to gentle landscapes and cherry blossom trees, the new battlefield terrain system generates battlefields that play utterly differently to previous TW titles and feel totally unique. The four seasons on the battlefield. Autumn leaves to summer sun. The four seasons are fully represented on the battlefield for the first time. Beyond simple snow and rain, the season system now affects the battlefield conditions as a whole and has an impact on the troops within it. This adds the staggering beauty of Japanese landscapes, and the tactical depth of seasonal warfare. Total War Encyclopaedia, an archive of all the units and history in the game accessible from the menu. A full knowledge base of the in game units and technologies, along with historical facts and information relevant to the players experience. Five stage castle sieges, breaking the outer walls of the toughest castle is only the start. Multiple types of castles, across a variety of terrain that can be upgraded across five different levels of fortification allow for truly diverse siege mechanics and siege play. Storming the outer walls and entering a courtyard is simply the beginning of what is a true challenge of both the defender and the attacker’s skill. Morale boosting buildings, capturing temples on the battlefield offers reward. For the first time, battlefields will feature structures that will influence the men as they fight. Protect or capture shrines or temples, or indeed burn those of your enemy, to dictate the morale of troops on the battlefield. All new historical land battles, drawn from the period. Famous battles such as Sekigahara will be included for the player to test their mettle against history’s greatest tactical challenges and feudal Japans greatest adversaries. Coastal battles; fight naval engagements of the coast of Japan navigating islands and land. For the first time ever Shogun 2 Total War combines land and sea battles. Navigate the island coast of Minimize

  It’s time to dust off the field marshal's baton and tak ... Read more

  It’s time to dust off the field marshal's baton and take command of any nation in World War II; the largest conflict in history. The first expansion to the critically acclaimed Hearts of Iron III lets you take charge - or delegate - at any level, from division to nation, through a variety of scenarios. Features: Lead any one of 100 different countries from 1936 to 1948 Explore the advanced Technological system with hundreds of categories Interact with thousands of historically accurate military commanders and politicians Realistic military command AI allows for unprecedented levels of interaction. Historical accuracy combined with an unparalleled level of freedom of choice Experience the most detailed depiction of World War II ever created on a map covering the entire world Flexible technology system with hundreds of categories, where major powers get their own unique attributes Mobilization and reserves gives the option of surprise attacks, Blitzkrieg made real Government-in-exile makes it possible to continue to struggle from abroad with underground movements and uprisings against the oppressing power Minimize

Men of War takes place in Europe during the height of World ... Read more

Men of War takes place in Europe during the height of World War II, the story unfolding across three different campaigns played out through the eyes of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers. The main Soviet campaign sees two student comrades, Smirnov and Kuznetzov, join the army and quickly become brothers in arms as they rise through the ranks and experience the rigours of war. The whole story unfolds across three campaigns, with five German and five Allied missions completing the trilogy, each telling a different story of WWII spanning across Russia, Africa, Italy and the Pacific. In addition to the in-depth single-player experience, Men of War also unleashes all new multiplayer maps along with new Capture The Flag and High-Value Cargo modes, all faithfully recreated with stunning graphics and refined AI. Three evolving storylines from Soviet, Allied and German sides New, enhanced A.I. system Huge mulitplayer maps and new capture the flag mode Highly detailed WWII environments and characters faithfully recreated with a cutting-edge graphics engine Minimize

With over nine million units sold worldwide, and unpreceden ... Read more

With over nine million units sold worldwide, and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier's Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest strategy franchises of all-time. Now, Firaxis Games will take this incredibly fun and addictive strategy game to unprecedented heights by adding new ways to play and win; new tools to manage and expand your civilization; extensive modding capabilities; and intensely competitive multiplayer options. Civilization V will come to life in a beautifully detailed, living world that will elevate the game play experience to a whole new level making it a must-have for gamers around the globe! In Civilization V, players strive to become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age, waging war, conducting diplomacy, discovering new technologies, going head-to-head with some of history's greatest leaders and building the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Features: Believable World: More than just a strategy game -- the expanded visuals and immersive audio invite would-be kings to take up the reins of power and forge a mighty empire. Civilization V offers a limitless variety of vast, realistic and diverse landscapes for players to explore battle over and claim as their own. Inviting Presentation: An intuitive interface eases both new players and Civ veterans into the game. Guided by a set of trusted advisors who will explain game functionality and provide counsel for significant decisions, even first-time players will be confident in the choices they make. Huge Battles: Combat is more exciting and engaging than ever before. Wars between empires feel massive with armies spreading across the landscape. The addition of ranged bombardment allows players to fire weapons from behind the front lines, challenging players to develop clever new strategies to guarantee victory on the battlefield. Live History: Write your own epic story each time you play! Choose one of eighteen historical civilizations to lead from the stone-age to the space age on your quest to build the world's most powerful empire. Improved Diplomacy: Negotiate with some of history's most cunning rulers, each with a well-crafted plan for victory. Successful diplomacy will depend on players carefully managing relationships with other leaders, trading items and land, plying them with gold, and deciding if they are friend or foe. City States will present a new diplomatic battleground on which the major powers of the world will vie for supremacy. In-Game Community Hub: Compete with Civ players from all over the globe via the Internet and Play by Email, or compete locally in Hot seat and LAN matches, offering endless ways to rule the world. The game itself now serves as the hub of community activity, featuring the ability to share scenarios, compare scores, brag about achievements and visit one of the thriving Civ fan-sites without leaving the game. It's now easier than ever for players to become involved in the global Civ Community. Modability: With unprecedented modding tools, players will have unlimited options for modifying Civilization V any way they like. Compatible with Windows Vista and XP. :: Customer Review = 4.3333 Minimize

Officers faces World War II real-time strategy gamers with ... Read more

Officers faces World War II real-time strategy gamers with warfare on a previously unseen scale. Formidable battles are possible, with more than 1,500 units fighting simultaneously across up to 10 square miles of battlefield. You command the US combat units; your aim is to smash the Germans' western front. In multiplayer mode, you can also command Russian or German troops. Historical battles such as Operations Overlord, Millennium and Cobra will put your tactical abilities to the test, as you have skillfully to combine infantry, tank, artillery and air troops. Historically correct battles, beginning with the Normandy landing Infantry can barricade and entrench in houses, trenches etc Up to 1,500 units simultaneously in one sector Multiplayer mode for up to 8 players involving Allied, German and Russian troops More than 70 different unit types (Infantry, light vehicles, tanks, artillery, air troops, navy) Map Editor Elaborate winter and summer scenarios Surroundings completely destructible Sophisticated resource management Realistic change between day and night Combined artillery, infantry and air-force operations Minimize

Universal conquest, armed invasion of alien planets, Wookie ... Read more

Universal conquest, armed invasion of alien planets, Wookiees with hairy flares and X-Wing fighter squadrons. They're all in Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds and they're all, happily, superb. Star Wars games have had a chequered history on the PC, ranging wildly between the very good (X-Wing/TIE Fighter) and the utterly awful (Force Commander). It's great to see, then, that LucasArts are firmly back on track with their newest PC release, a real-time strategy affair based on the highly successful Age of Empires engine. There's nothing essentially new here for the hardened RTS gamer. Resources need to be mined, units built and technologies researched in the race to crush the opposition. All of this is handled in time-honoured format--build workers, cut down things, process the results through factories and hardware pops out at the end of the process. What gives this the edge is the Star Wars setting and the quality of the graphics, which are visually appealing and stay accurate to the wealth of Star Wars information that already exists. There are six basic "races": human Rebels, the Empire, Gungans, Wookiees, the Trade Federation and the Naboo, each with their own specific weapons and tools--there's nothing quite like sending a squadron of AT-ATs into battle and watching them smash the Alliance to bits. The sound helps massively here with dozens of samples included that sound very much as though they've been taken from the movies. In addition to the standard hardware afforded each side, Force alliances come into play and it's possible to side with either the Jedi or the Sith depending on your preference. It's also possible to conjure up Jedi Knights and Sith Dark Lords. Unit balancing is pretty good here, there are no invulnerable units, everything has definite strengths and weaknesses and if you think tactically there are ways around any problem, provided you have the resources. Tactically, the computer plays a nifty game and doesn't make too many silly mistakes making this a great one-player experience. Moving to the multiplayer game takes things to a whole new level, however, and provides genuinely exciting gaming. As an addition to the current family of Star Wars games, Galactic Battlegrounds is a real winner, combining depth of gameplay with a genre that's familiar to the vast majority of gamers. This is top stuff. --Redfoo Khanzada Minimize

Trust might be said to be the rarest currency in Antaloor.. ... Read more

Trust might be said to be the rarest currency in Antaloor... An unknown and destructive power has invaded the world of Antaloor and threatens to set the seal of triumph to the dark lord himself. But there is more than just evil here, as the player gets some surprising aid from an unexpected allegiance from a bloodthirsty band of orcs! Experience this epic story about the lust for power, doubtable alliances and the mysterious Dragon Queen. The RPG saga and it's expansion: Play the RPG hit "Two Worlds II" and then hoist the sails to the dangerous archipelago of pirates! In the expansion "Pirates of the Flying Fortress" you will be overwhelmed by the extraordinary experience and adventure as you visit a brand new section of Antaloor. See beautiful new environments and let yourself been drawn into the maelstrom of adventure far away from the mainland. FEATURES: + Captivating story with a non-linear plot, amusing side quests, crucial player choices and alternative endings in an open fantasy world. + Flexible system of character development allows an ideal balance between specialization and the joy of experimentation. + Thanks to the innovative G.R.A.C.E. engine, experience a technical revolution and an atmospheric rich gaming universe. + Extensive D.E.M.O.N.S. magic system and C.R.A.F.T. construct tool allow infinite hours of entertaining gameplay. + Explore Antaloor by foot, on horseback, by teleportation, swimming or using a sailing boat. + Variou fractions scheming against each other, unique boss enemies and various races make Antaloor a thrilling and dangerous place to be. + Massive Multiplayer: With player-created characters you fight in exciting PvP duels in arena mode or solve thrilling quest lines together with your friends. Minimize

The third part of the popular ‘World of Subways’ series put ... Read more

The third part of the popular ‘World of Subways’ series puts you in the driver's cab on the iconic Circle Line of the London Underground. Authorised by an act of Parliament in 1853, the Circle Line became the world's first underground railway and the genesis of the entire London Underground network. With 35 beautifully recreated stations and both above and below ground sections, this is an opportunity to take control of the world famous "C Stock" tube trains as you follow a detailed timetable and a myriad of custom missions. Visit such landmark destinations as Baker Street - home of Sherlock Holmes, Euston and Victoria stations, pass under Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament at Westminster and drop off passengers at the fashionable High Street Kensington! The entire Circle Line can be explored, including the new Hammersmith extension. With over 74 million journeys every year, the Circle Line provides the ultimate subway experience. See the light at the end of the tunnel, with one of the most immersive and realistic rail simulations ever created!   Minimize