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Rugby 2005

Title: Rugby 2005
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 3/9/2005
Overview:
EA Sports brings another rag and tear Rugby experience for 2005. Bust some heads and slam your opponents in the Tri-Nations and Super 12 tournaments. Play all the major Rugby teams and players. Call clutch plays in real-time, while controlling your kicks, tackles, and fakes with unprecedented finesse. And for us Yankees who are unfamiliar with rugby, training mode “Rugby 101” teaches the moves, rules, and tactics of the game. Rugby 2005 also features major advances in its visuals, including better lighting, more accurate environments, and dynamic motion-captured animations.

Mega Man Anniversary Collection

Title: Mega Man Anniversary Collection
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/16/2005
Overview:
Fans need no explanation, but if you are a newcomer, rest assured that Mega Man is one of the best classic platformer franchises ever! And now Capcom has thankfully collected Mega Man 1 through 8 along with never before released in the U.S. arcade games Mega Man: The Power Battle and Mega Man: The Power Fighter. Celebrating 15 years of Mega Man genius, this awesome anthology also pays tribute to Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune, including unlockable bonus features, a history of the series, and producer interviews.

TMNT: Mutant Melee

Title: TMNT: Mutant Melee
Publisher: Konami
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 3/16/2005
Overview:
Heroes in a half-shell…turtle power! TMNT: Mutant Melee offers tons of competitive gameplay with 20 playable characters, including our four favorite turtles, Shredder, and Master Splinter. Play in Adventure and Melee Match modes, both available in single-player and four-player free-for-all. Mini-games include King of the Hill, Last Man Standing, and others. As you collect tokens, you’ll unlock additional game content.

Phantom Dust

Title: Phantom Dust
Publisher: Majesco
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/16/2005
Overview:
Get in touch with your inner auras in Phantom Dust, an impressive arena combat adventure chock full of strategy and battle. Your world has been ravaged and you’re a lone survivor, suffering from amnesia due to some “phantom dust” in the atmosphere. Fortunately, the dust also bestows some unusual supernatural powers. As you fight to stay alive, you’ll need to strategize how and when to use your newfound abilities. When it’s time for combat, you’ll have access to select powers which will cost you aura points – red powers are attack maneuvers, blue powers are defense maneuvers, and white powers are one-use only items that beef up your aura points. There are more than 300 supernatural abilities to discover! Modes include single-player, multiplayer (online and offline), free-for-all, and tag team.

Worms Forts: Under Siege

Title: Worms Forts: Under Siege
Publisher: Sega
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Strategy/Simulation
Release Date: 3/16/2005
Overview:
It’s worm versus worm and fortress versus fortress in Worms Forts: Under Siege. You’ll command a team of four fort-dwelling worms, building your castle as you go and defending against enemy attacks. Strategy is key, which you should keep in mind when building walls, citadels, and towers – while avoiding catapults, cannons, giant crossbows, bows and arrows, flaming oil, rocket launchers, artillery fire, air strikes, napalm…even nuclear strikes! In single-player mode, battle through 20 missions. Unlock new weapons, building materials, environments, and fort styles. Then take on up to four friends in Fort vs. Fort mode.

Cold Fear

Title: Cold Fear
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/16/2005
Overview:
You’re U.S. Coast Guardsman Tom Hansen and you’ve been sent out to sea to investigate a mysterious, Russian whaling ship. No one seems to be on board, but as you search the bloodstained decks you find horrors beyond your imagining! In Cold Fear, you will battle against hordes of creeping enemies. An arctic storm will toss the Russian ship around like a toy boat, hampering your nightmarish battle with evil. As you explore further into the mystery you will discover a fascinating story including mobsters and mad scientists.

Super Monkey Ball Deluxe

Title: Super Monkey Ball Deluxe
Publisher: Sega
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Arcade/Puzzle
Release Date: 3/16/2005
Overview:
Super Monkey Ball comes to the Xbox in a deluxe compilation package! Monkey around in more than 300 stages, including 114 levels from Super Monkey Ball and 140 from Super Monkey Ball 2. With 46 new, exclusive levels added to the mix, a new Challenge Mode that takes players from beginner levels to advanced levels linearly, and all 12 party games from the GameCube Super Monkey Balls, this deluxe edition is a must-have for all super primates!

TimeSplitters: Future Perfect

Title: TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 3/22/2005
Overview:
Electronic Arts has built a faster, sleeker time machine with TimeSplitters: Future Perfect! The evil creatures that gnaw on the dimensions of reality are back again and past hero Cortez must travel the paths of time to find the origins of the TimeSplitters and save the day. You’ll travel between 1914 and 2401. But as you fold time on itself you’ll also encounter past and future versions of yourself! But be careful. These time paradoxes can also get you into trouble. Modes include 16-player deathmatches, a single-player co-op story mode, Arcade mode, and Challenge mode.

Nemesis Strike: Special Forces

Title: Nemesis Strike: Special Forces
Publisher: Hip Interactive
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/23/2005
Overview:
In this thrilling third-person shooter, you’ll play as two members of an elite force who will need to dismantle the terrorist NEMESIS network and recover some stolen technology. As Stealth Owl, you’re an infiltration expert with a knack for accuracy and a penchant for skydiving. As Raptor, you’ll know a thing or two about weapons of mass destruction and you’re an expert when it comes to close combat. Aside from these specialized skills, you’ll have an array of vehicles and weapons at your disposal. Weapons include electromagnetic bombs, corner-shot machine guns, heat-seeking rocket launchers, drones, infrared vision, sonar vision, and much more! Vehicles include jeeps, boats, and hovercrafts.

MX vs ATV Unleashed

Title: MX vs ATV Unleashed
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 3/23/2005
Overview:
Rainbow Studios draws on its wealth of off-road racing properties to deliver the ultimate off-road experience in MX vs. ATV Unleashed. Race with motorcross bikes, ATVs, bi-planes, monster trucks, sand rails, and 4×4 golf carts! Race in a host of new racing events, freestyle challenges, and mini-games, including SuperMoto, short tracks, hill climbs, Monster Mash, Gap Jumps, and more. MX vs. ATV Unleashed also features 8-player races online and Rhythm Racing, which allows players to race through non-linear environments using Rainbow Studios innovative physics engine. Whatever your favorite ride is, get ready to motor!

Dragon Ball Z Sagas: Evolution

Title: Dragon Ball Z Sagas: Evolution
Publisher: Atari
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/23/2005
Overview:
The Z-Warriors return to the next generation with new RPG gameplay! For the first time ever in Dragon Ball Z history, roam the DBZ world and soak up an adventure that ranges from the Saiyan Saga to the Cell Games Saga. Take up the righteous fight from Earth to planet Namek and beyond. Play as one of five DBZ regulars, including Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo. Face Raditz, Nappa, Captain Ginyu, Frieza, and Cell. Unlock bonus areas and characters. Once you’ve saved the universe, take on your friends in two-player Vs. mode.

Narc

Title: Narc
Publisher: Midway
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 3/23/2005
Overview:
When eight policemen are murdered by a drug-dealer, you are sent in to investigate. Joined by your old, estranged partner, you begin to uncover the mystery behind a dangerous new drug. Behind this new string of crimes is the deadly K.R.A.K. organization. As you make your way through this dark underworld you will be tempted to abuse the law and to sample the contraband. But bad cop behavior could quickly end your career. As you bust the bad guys you will also interact with vandals, thieves, and muggers. Inspired by the classic Midway arcade game from 1988, Narc takes us into the jaded but exciting world of drug enforcement.

Combat Task Force 121

Title: Combat Task Force 121
Publisher: Atari
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 3/24/2005
Overview:
It’s the U.S. versus Marxist rebels in Combat Task Force 121 based on the Unreal engine. You’re a member of Task Force 121, an elite cover unit comprised of Navy Seals, Green Berets, Army Rangers, and Marine Corps Recon personnel. You’ll have to prevent the Marxist rebels from recruiting more allies and causing a coup, all while preventing terrorist attacks. Explore dense jungles, shantytowns, oilrigs, refinery plants, and an exotic island as you take on ten action-packed missions. Weapons include a USP pistol, M4 Assault Rifle with M203 grenade launcher, and MP5 SD. There are three difficult levels and modes will include online multiplayer gameplay for up to 16 people.

Ford Racing 3

Title: Ford Racing 3
Publisher: Globalstar
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 3/24/2005
Overview:
With Ford Racing 3 you’ll have no choice but to put the pedal to metal and the heel to the steel. Experience 55 vehicles, including the Model T, 2005 Mustang GT, F150 Pickup Truck, and a ’68 Mustang. You’ll also be able to unlock concept cars like the 1970 GT concept as well as additional game modes, tracks, and more. There are a variety of challenging race types, including Boost, Overtake, and Relay. Of the 26 richly detailed tracks, some can even be raced in reverse! Cruise through snowy mountains, South American rain forests, and everything in-between. Race in the innovative Ford Competition mode, containing 14 unique championships to challenge even the most skilled driver, or test your mettle against friends on Xbox Live.

Iron Phoenix

Title: Iron Phoenix
Publisher: Sega
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 3/24/2005
Overview:
The nine weapons of the Iron Phoenix were made from the iron in a falling star. The meteoric iron used to make the weapons gave them magical properties that made their wielders invincible. For millennia warlords have sought the arsenal of the Iron Phoenix. Now you will fight in the last epic battle for the artifacts. Team-based combat combined with martial arts, fantasy-style gameplay, makes Iron Phoenix a unique experience. Players can also engage in 16-player battles via Xbox Live or System Link. Run on walls, leap across huge chasms, and pulverize enemies with dazzling moves!

Myst IV: Revelation

Title: Myst IV: Revelation
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Strategy/Simulation
Release Date: 3/30/2005
Overview:
Ubisoft’s award-winning Myst returns to the Xbox with Myst IV: Revelation. A little girl disappears and her two brothers Sirrus and Achenar are suspected of the crime. You will set out to solve the crime but as you dig deeper, your investigation will lead you to understand the brothers’ motives, motives that will lead you to a “revelation.” The Xbox version of Revelation features improved menus, a better Help Map System, a faster interface, and an improved Zip Mode.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory

Title: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 3/30/2005
Overview:
Ubisoft’s flagship franchise Splinter Cell returns with Chaos Theory! In 2008, information warfare is the new threat to world peace. Once again Sam Fisher is called upon to infiltrate deep into hostile quarters, using his stealth, lethal moves, and high-tech equipment to collect intelligence, neutralize enemies, and stop global threats dead in their tracks. New moves include inverted neck breaks and the dramatic ledge throw. Equipment includes your trusty knife and the modular SC20K rifle. Play in increasingly difficult missions. Enjoy Tom Clancy approved storylines. Play with friends in cooperative mode. Become the ultimate info-warrior and take on the enemies of tomorrow!

Doom 3

Title: Doom 3
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 4/4/2005
Overview:
The Doom sensation returns with Doom 3! Plunging you right into the depths of Hell, Doom 3 brings to bear its revolutionary new graphics and gameplay engine. In first person shooter mode, you will engage in an epic single-player experience filled with awesome action and a terrifying ambience. You will make your way through grand and claustrophobic levels filled with zombies, demons, and massive monsters. At the end of each tunnel, lurking in shadows, hiding behind doors, are nightmarish enemies that you must blast into oblivion. Clean up Hell! Bam! Boom! Doom!

LEGO Star Wars

Title: LEGO Star Wars
Publisher: Eidos
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 4/6/2005
Overview:
Traveller’s Tales brings us LEGO Star Wars, taking gamers on an unforgettable ride through the first three episodes of Star Wars. Play alone or with a friend in co-operative gameplay building LEGO teams of characters from the Star Wars stories. Interact with Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Jango Fett. Elements from the blockbuster movies The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith deepen the game’s storyline.

MX World Tour featuring Jamie Little

Title: MX World Tour featuring Jamie Little
Publisher: Crave
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 4/6/2005
Overview:
Experience the MX World Tour with Jamie Little riding shotgun. The voice of motocross narrates every one of your hairpin turns and gets in on a little of the racing action to boot. Explore 30+ indoor and outdoor levels with fully customizable bikes and riders. As you progress through the game, you’ll attain horsepower and handling upgrades. Check out the never-before-seen Super-Moto game or challenge a friend in Multiplayer mode.