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18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:18:38 -0500

North America’s open roads await! You ain't working for the Man any more! You're the owner of your own trucking business and you call the shots. Build your empire one rig at a time to dominate the roadways and outbid the competition. Can you handle the pressure?

Your American Dream starts behind the wheel of your own big rig.

Bid – May the best man win. Do you take what the company is bidding for a job or do you move on and lose valuable time? Remember – Profit is King!

Haul – Start behind the wheel transporting 45+ types of cargo including livestock, chemicals, and mobile homes, cross country to bring in the big bucks.

Handle – These beasts don’t drive themselves! Back up to loading docks, manage your fuel, and maintain your trucks in peak condition.

Dominate – Move it better and faster than your competition. Build your reputation coast to coast as you long haul across 48 states, Canada and now Mexico!

Grow - Build your business and add rigs to your fleet. Own up to 37 mammoth machines and trailers.

John Deere: Drive Green

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:43:41 -0500

No job is too big or small!
Bale hay, mow fairways, plant soybeans or corn, spray or harvest corn and more – it’s up to you to do the job right! See what you can do with 500 horsepower of Green Machine!

Drive any of the great John Deere vehicles or equipment you own. Buy additional equipment with Deer Dollars you earn from helping local farmers

Choose from over 15 John Deere vehicles and implements including the 9860 STS Combine, 8530 Tractor and 4930 Sprayer.

Complete each job with precision and efficiency to receive bonus Deere Dollars. A job well done is a job well paid.

Grab your gloves and hat and hop on an authentic John Deere branded equipment.

Collect and use Deere Dollars to unlock vehicles and implements for your farm.

Hunting Unlimited 2009

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:02:34 -0500

Hunt your way across North America’s most breathtaking environments. It’s always open season for the continent’s most majestic game animals: whitetail deer, elk, grizzly bear, turkey, and -New This Year- Timberwolves. Your license for adventure awaits.

Track and hunt 17 of the most prized big game animals including Moose, Mountain Lion, Wild Boar, Mule Deer and more.

Zero in with time at the Target Range before heading out into the wild.

Free Hunt Mode drops you right in the action with game a plenty, or for exacting hunting adventures try Challenge Mode.

Replay again and again using the in-game Mission Editor to design your perfect hunt.

All the tools a sporstman needs. Choose from 31+ weapons and accessories. Compound Bows, Shotguns and Rifles - Decoys, Blinds, Bait, and more.

Kill or be killed! Ultra-realistic hunting scenarios pits you against often dangerous trophy caliber game.

Like your very own TV show! Tackle 85+ hunting missions that span the most remote and challenging habitats hunted today.

Killer Graphics! HU 2009 boasts the most realistic graphics; the best game play and animal AI; and the richest, largest 3-D worlds of any hunting game.

Bonus – Africa! Tangle with the Dark Continent’s most elusive and prized prey.

Legend: Hand of God

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:05:14 -0500

It’s time to fight! The Order of the Keepers of the Holy Flame has watched over the portal that once allowed demons to invade Aelfal. One fateful night when the flame is extinguished and demonic hordes descend on the Order’s abbey. It’s up to you to re-establish order and forever seal the gate to evil.

Immerse yourself into the fantastic world of ARIS – made up of epic landscapes populated by Orcs, Goblins, Elves, Dwarfs and Humans.

Search for the three parts of the amulet “Hand of God” in a campaign with over 30 challenging quests.

Create your character by combining 2 out of 5 skill paths; 2 paths combined form one of 10 possible classes.

Navigate through ARIS with a little help from a real-time light fairy as she accompanies you, acting as your mouse cursor, companion and campaign guide.

Fight your enemies in a challenging and realistic manner – and in beautiful, spectacular 3D Cinematic graphics.

Explore massive randomly generated dungeons populated with over 30 types of monsters and big bosses.

Fight scenes spring to life with fantastic 3D Cinematic Combat System.

Exciting storyline written by Susan O’Conner - Star Wars Galaxies and Gears Of War.

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PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:18:21 -0500

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your skills in single-player campaign mode, or battle your friends via multiplayer. Experience a puzzle game like nothing you have played before.

Embark on an epic single-player campaign comprising of more than 150 challenging quests.

Jump into this exciting puzzle game and out match your opponent in Quick-play mode.

Build your empire as you capture cities, build castles and gain a party of companions that will aid you in battle.

Earn money with each gold title to buy helms, weapons, armor and more!

Experience tiles grant you additional experience instantly.

Match skull tiles to inflict damage on other players.

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?: Make the Grade

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:19:46 -0500

Be saved by a 5th Grader!
COPY off your teammate’s answer, but they get it wrong, you’ll lose. PEEK at your teammate’s answer and choose whether or not to accept that answer. Your teammate can SAVE you if they got the answer right.

More Fun for the Whole Family! Bring home the virtual $1 million prize in Homeroom Mode. Take on up to 4 players in Academic Academy Mode. Go head-to-head in Flashcards Mode to see who is the quickest. Identify the misspelled words in Spelling Bee Mode.

On A Roll? Answer all the questions correctly to put your name on top of the Honor Roll!
What would school be without Gold Stars? Earn gold stars as you work your way to the Million Dollar Question.
Acting Out in Class is Allowed! Be rewarded for launching a paper airplane or spitballs.

Let's Ride Friends Forever

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:15:18 -0500

Best friends forever!

Every girl needs a best friend, and yours is your horse! Together, there’s nothing you can’t do. Practice hard to perfect your riding and jumping skills as you prepare for the all-important regional jumping competitions. Go for the blue ribbon!

Select from 15 favorite horse breeds and hundreds of combinations of saddles, manes, tails, bridles and much more!

Dress up your best friend from head to hoof! Choose from hundreds of coat, bridle, blanket and saddle combinations!

Build a special relationship with your very own horse. Raising your friend from a foal, you will learn to keep your horse happy, healthy and clean.

Give your new friend an extraordinary name, teach your horse to do tricks and even compete in World Championship riding events! So let’s get started! Let’s ride!

Build your friendship and bond with your horse on a relaxing ride through the fields.

Win the trust of your horse through feeding, grooming and walking in the fields.

Together, there’s nothing you can’t do! Enter your horse into the Jumping Tournaments and show ‘em that together you are the best!

Create your own character with riding outfits, boots, hair color, hat and much more!

Your Secrets are Safe! Only you and your best friend know what’s in your very own secret Let’s Ride diary.

AC-130: Operation Devastation

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:19:41 -0500

Clear the way for Freedom!
It is your mission to support conventional and join special operation forces any time, any place America needs you. Pinpoint enemy locations at 300 mph and eliminate all forms of threat to your ground troops and the causes of liberty. Move out gunner!

Fight day and night, in various weather conditions, over hostile territory spanning 30 years and 3 countries.

Use the plane’s low light TV, infrared and radar sensors to locate and engage ground targets and the enemy.

Relive the history of the AC130 with mission spanning all modern US conflicts.

Target more than the enemy. Destroy bridges, roads, and other infrastructure to disrupt enemy movements and missions.

Master the various weapons configurations on the AC130 and outfit your gunship strategically for each unique mission.

Change history in 12 Historical Mode mission including Vietnam: Vietnam Conflict, Iraq: Desert Storm and SOG Team Extraction Close Fire Support.

Take down the enemy with unlimited ammunition in Panama, Vietnam and Iraq in 6 fast-action Arcade Mode missions.

Dancing with the Stars: The PC Game

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:55:17 -0600

Put on the dancing shoes of one of your 26 favorite celebrity and professional dancers from the first four seasons including Apolo Anton Ohno, Joey Fatone, Kym Johnson, Drew Lachey, Monique Coleman, Cheryl Burke, Emmitt Smith, Mario Lopez, Harry Hamlin, Karina Smirnoff, Johnathan Roberts, Alec Mazo, Stacy Keibler, Billy Ray Cyrus, John Ratzenberger, John O’Hurley, Lisa Rinna, and Laila Ali.
Get ready to dance your way into the finals! Will the show’s judges love you or pan your performance? Play the entire season to see if you are the winner!

Practice makes perfect! Increase your dancing attributes – Rhythm, Posture and Showmanship - as you practice your dance routine.

Select your steps to create a winning dance routine that will stomp the competition – in hopes of winning the prestigious mirror ball trophy.

Use power moves to impress the judges, thrill the crowd or boost the dancer’s ability to perform a certain move.

Watch full motion video of Karina and Jonathan to learn the secrets to the perfect dance steps and moves to wow the judges.

Gain inside access to the Dancing with the Stars' wardrobe and show off a show-stopping costume for each of your dances.

Complete 3 'attribute training' mini-games before each dance to perfect your Rhythm, Posture and Showmanship.

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Prison Tycoon 3: Lockdown

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:54:38 -0500

Crack that Whip! Take reigns of a privately run prison. You are responsible for the care, custody, and control of individuals who have been arrested. B egin with a low security prison and build it up to a SuperMax. From construction to daily operations, you must protect society while turning a profit. It’s time for lockdown.

Country Club or Billy Club? Manage security levels, food rations, recreation opportunities, and much more. How tough will you be?

En Guard - Hire trust-worthy prison guards and arm them with weapons, riot shields and guard dogs to maintain peace and control, but keep your eye on your budget. Underpay and organized crime will run rampant in your prison.

Watch with an eagle eye! Monitor all activities 24/7. Keep a look out for escapees, contraband or illegal activity.

The Devil’s in the details – From the guards you hire to the food you serve, every choice you make will ripple throughout your prison.

Back on the chain gang. Assign prisoners work detail from cleaning and maintenance work to back breaking manual labor.

Throw away the key? – You determine whether to release your prisoners on parole or keep them locked down tight to protect society.

Danger Zone- Manage gangs and prisoner morale to avoid riots.

Interrogate military prisoners for vital intel. Earn extra bonuses by getting prisoners to provide crucial information.

Ride: Carnival Tycoon

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:22:43 -0500

Are you ready to build the Greatest Midway on Earth?
Summer nights, flashing lights, stomach churning rides, girls and guys all combine to make the perfect carnival. Attract them, thrill them, feed them, frighten them, and leave them yearning for more!

Run your own traveling carnival. From ride construction to advertising to entertaining the masses, you run the show.

Choose from 25 different rides, 21 different locations, 12 food and drink stands, 10 games, 4 attractions and more!

Take on the challenge of Career Mode. Turn your earnings into better rides and bigger crowds, unlocking hidden locations as you become a Midway Tycoon.

Beat the bank and the clock in Mission Mode. Can you satisfy the throngs before time runs out?

It’s more than fun and games. Spend your money wisely purchasing equipment, bathrooms and ticket booths as needed to minimize lines and angry patrons.

From Parking Lots to Big Shot – Start small building local fun fairs outside malls and grow your business one happy customer at a time on your way to running the State Fair.

Ride ‘Em if you Got ‘Em – Strap into any of the 25 different rides at your disposal and feel what your crowds feel as you plunge through the electrifying twist and turns.

Come One - Come All! Choose from 10 games of chance and attractions –excite your patrons with everything from human cannonballs and monster truck shows to rings toss and balloon pops.

Money Makes the Twirl Go Around! Maximize your money making potential by planning and constructing additional carnivals as the others are coming to a close.

Keep the carnival goers happy and full! Choose, set-up and design your food and drink stations - 12 delicious food and drink stations options available!

Mahjongg Investigations: Under Suspicion

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:16:38 -0500

Organized crime is taking over Metro City. As a detective in the 83rd precinct you must use your Mahjongg skills to unearth clues and bring the criminals to justice. Don Diamante, the city’s undisputed godfather, must be located and brought in. Collect and match evidence tiles to pinpoint perpetrators. Special clue tiles reveal hidden information and mini-games throughout allow you to interrogate, analyze, and close the case! Build your career as you make the streets safe for the good people of Metro City.

Progress through 10 ranks within the 83rd Precinct. Can you become the Deputy Commissioner?

Escalating crime complexity with multiple perpetrators and progressively more difficult Mahjongg Boards

Multiple mini-games - Interrogation, DNA Analysis, and more!

5 types of specialty tiles reveal vital suspect clues when matched

Vast cityscape with more than 20 locations to explore

Unlimited replay ability with advanced crime scenario generation - never the same twice.