Category: Games

Games

Open Season

Title: Open Season
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 9/18/2006
Overview:
Boog is a big ol’ pet grizzly bear who has spent his life living with people. When Elliott, a smooth-talking deer, convinces him to leave home, Boog winds up lost in the woods…right before the start of hunting season! All paw and no claw, Boog needs to learn how to survive in the wild, and quick. Play as Boog and Elliott in this game based on the Open Season movie. Interact with other favorite Open Season characters, and send the hunters scurrying by tossing rabbits, skunk bombs, and more. This wild and wooly adventure takes you through all kinds of crazy twists and turns, with madcap mini-games that add to the fun.

Ford Bold Moves Street Racing

Title: Ford Bold Moves Street Racing
Publisher: Eidos
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 9/20/2006
Overview:
Flex some American-made road muscle as you take charge of your own racing team in this all-out dash to rule the streets of LA! Ford Street Racing features 18 officially licensed Ford vehicles, including classics like the ’68 Mustang and modern marvels like the 2007 Shelby Cobra GT500. You’ll lead a team of three cars, switching the one you control and issuing orders to carve out tactical advantages and lock down prime positioning. Dodge, draft, and simply out-run your opponents on 24 LA street tracks. Use prize money to buy new rides or repair existing ones. Single-driver play includes challenges, contests, and leagues. The game also features split-screen multiplayer racing.

NBA 2K7

Title: NBA 2K7
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 9/26/2006
Overview:
When it comes to delivering a realistic NBA gaming experience, 2K brings their A-game year after year. New features for NBA 2K7 live up to the franchise’s championship-caliber reputation. The revolutionary shot stick from NBA 2K6 was good enough to win awards. This year, it delivers even more lifelike control. The V.I.P. System returns, allowing you to learn the habits of friends or online foes, even when they’re not around. An all-new Streetball Mode lets you take your game to the streets and show off your playground moves. You can also play as a GM in Franchise Mode, find a comprehensive NBA 2K experience online, and more.

Just Cause

Title: Just Cause
Publisher: Eidos
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/26/2006
Overview:
San Esperito…an expansive grouping of islands split into factions, torn by rebels and plagued by drug cartels. And you’re plunged right into the middle of it as a CIA operative sent to overthrow the government! Explore over 250,000 acres of jungles, beaches, mountains, villages, and cities in the largest video game environment ever created. Build alliances, play the factions off each other, and work to incite rebellion. Use over 100 vehicles, pull off insane stunts, and more. Complete missions in any order, peel off for side missions, or just explore. You’ll get recon and support from two fellow operatives in this massive third-person action saga.

NBA Live 07

Title: NBA Live 07
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 9/27/2006
Overview:
If great players become legendary by raising their game when it matters most, then NBA Live 07 is a playground of legends. Freestyle Superstars return – players with true-to-life moves of NBA High Flyers, Shooters, Scorers, and Playmakers, first seen in NBA Live 06. This time, they’re better than ever. An all-new progressive control system lets these players raise their game to another level and dominate at crunch time. In addition to hundreds of spectacular moves, you’ll also recognize superstars’ true-to-life shooting strokes. Other features include Dynasty Mode, all the festivities of All-Star Weekend, commentary from Marv Albert and Steve Kerr, an unprecedented level of ESPN integration, and more.

FIFA Soccer 07

Title: FIFA Soccer 07
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/4/2006
Overview:
FIFA Soccer 07 brings the best of both worlds, delivering a complete global soccer experience while bringing you closer than ever to your home team! Twenty-seven leagues from more than 20 countries give you over 510 clubs to choose from. Put your team pride on the line in new online Interactive Leagues, where you’ll play against fans of your favorite club’s real-life rivals according to actual league schedules. Lifelike crowds create a raucous atmosphere. Enhanced Manager Mode adds the ability to create your own club. Stay plugged in to the latest sports news with a new online sports ticker. You’ll also find improved AI, better shot mechanics, and more.

Scarface: The World Is Yours

Title: Scarface: The World Is Yours
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/5/2006
Overview:
Live by your own rules in this continuation of the unforgettable Scarface saga! You are Tony Montana, the Cuban drug lord whose life was a sordid, gangster version of the American Dream. This all-new Scarface story starts with the infamous shootout at the end of the Scarface film and follows what would have happened if Tony survived. Navigate the Miami underworld, rebuild your shattered empire, and get revenge on those who destroyed it! The World Is Yours features an all-star cast including James Woods, Robert Loggia, Michael Rappaport, and the legendary Al Pacino. Get the money, get the power, get revenge…and don’t forget to say hello to your little friend!

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Title: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 10/10/2006
Overview:
Only one person can master the world’s four elements: Air, Water, Earth, and Fire. That person is the Avatar, the only one who can stop the Fire Nation from ruling the world. The Avatar had been missing…until now! Twelve year-old Aang, the Avatar, had been trapped in an iceberg for a hundred years. Now free, he has to fulfill his destiny against all odds. Master the elements in this single-player adventure based on the Nickelodeon series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. Play as Aang, Haru, Katara, or Sokka as you visit all the great nations of the Avatar world. Experience characters and environments from the show and encounter creatures and enemies you’ve never seen before. Mix magic and martial arts as you use your bending powers to control the elements and fulfill your destiny!

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07

Title: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 10/11/2006
Overview:
Get that red Sunday shirt ready, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 promises to test your golf skills like never before! Recruit an unstoppable squad in the all-new Team Tour Mode, where you’ll compete against a team of champions put together by Tiger himself. Compete on 21 courses, including newly added licensed courses like The National, The K Club, and more. You’ll go up against the biggest pro roster in any golf game, with 21 PGA stars including Tiger, Vijay Singh, and Annika Sorenstam. Your GameFace looks better than ever with more character creation options. Challenge three other players in comprehensive online tourneys, refine your skills in new mini-games, and more.

Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning

Title: Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/12/2006
Overview:
Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning takes you back to the birth of the powerful purple dragon, revealing the past of one of the most popular characters to hit game consoles. Lending celebrity voice talents include Elijah Wood as Spyro, David Spade as the feisty sidekick Sparx, and Gary Oldman as Spyro’s mentor Ignitius. The action-packed saga comes crammed with abundant excitement, thanks to a new Combat and Upgrade System that brings a new variety of moves and attacks. Check the enemy damage meters as you mix breath attacks, melee attacks, and long-range fury. Fight bone-rattling battles against bosses, mow down swarms of oncoming enemies, and, for the first time in a Spyro game, experience flying levels. The action doesn’t let up as Spyro fights to achieve his dragon destiny!

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon

Title: Mortal Kombat: Armageddon
Publisher: Midway
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 10/12/2006
Overview:
Fear not, MK fans. Mortal Kombat Armageddon doesn’t mark the end of the Mortal Kombat world. In fact, it’s filled with notable firsts that take the longstanding franchise in revolutionary new directions! For the first time ever, you can use a Create-A-Fighter Mode to mold your own ultimate MK warrior. In another not-to-be-missed first, the new Create-A-Fatality System lets you design your own death-dealing combos. Konquest Mode, once a mere training ground, is now a full-scale story-based adventure. Online options have been expanded and, oh yeah, you’ll also find the most extensive character library ever, with almost every Mortal Kombat character – past, present, and future – ready to rumble.

Justice League Heroes

Title: Justice League Heroes
Publisher: Eidos
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/18/2006
Overview:
There are heroes, and then there are superheroes. They don’t come any bigger than the members of the fabled Justice League, especially those assembled here in an Xbox first. For the first time, one or two players can play as the biggest names in the superhero biz, all in the same game. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Zatanna, and Martian Manhunter are ready to take on the most notorious DC Comics bad guys. You can even unlock more heroes. Multiple levels feature varied combat (using all your favorite superpowers), rich visuals, and an engaging storyline filled with cut scenes and in-game super-banter.

Family Guy – Video Game!

Title: Family Guy – Video Game!
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/16/2006
Overview:
Here’s your chance to be part of one of TV’s funniest families. Experience all the humor of Family Guy in this game based on the TV show. It’s voiced and scripted by members of the show’s creative team. Be ready for combat, stealth, and puzzle-solving challenges in three intersecting storylines. Stewie and his half-brother/arch nemesis Bertram vie to take over the world. Peter tries to stop Mr. Belvedere from doing the same. Brian must escape from prison and prove his innocence in a puppy parental case. Along the way, you’ll be part of the over-the-top jokes, pop culture parodies, and random, out-of-nowhere moments Family Guy is known for. Freakin’ Sweet!

Destroy All Humans 2

Title: Destroy All Humans 2
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/18/2006
Overview:
After toying with 1950s B-Movies in the original, Destroy All Humans steps into the 1960s for a shoot-’em up sequel that continues to turn the sci-fi game genre on its head. Instead of playing as a human blasting aliens, you’re an alien out to destroy all humans. Main character Crypto returns with more advanced weaponry and an expanded array of mental powers, including Cortex Scan, Transmogrify, and more. Battle covert agents, giant creatures, Soviet soldiers, and other aliens while romping through the Cold War/Free Love era. Explore five open-world environments filled with side missions in single player, play two-player mini-games, or destroy even more stuff in split screen Co-Op Mode.

Reservoir Dogs

Title: Reservoir Dogs
Publisher: Eidos
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/23/2006
Overview:
Get your slick black suit ready. Join some of the most infamous gangsters in movie history for a diamond heist gone wrong in this gritty Reservoir Dogs game. Play from the perspective of each character in a non-chronological storyline filled with Quentin Tarantino’s trademark style, wit, and violence. See how close you are to going over the edge with the Psycho/Professional Rating System that monitors your moral decisions. Control civilians using the non-lethal Threat System and the adrenaline fueled tactics of the Bullet Festival. The game boasts the same super ’70s soundtrack as the movie, as well as star Michael Madsen, who lends his voice and likeness to Mr. Blonde.

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

Title: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 10/25/2006
Overview:
The fate of planet Earth and the entire Marvel Universe is at stake. Luckily, you’re about to assemble your dream team of super heroes to save it! Dr. Doom and the Masters of Evil are about to hatch a diabolical plan…one that will force the world’s greatest heroes to band together. Assemble the ultimate Marvel team from an initial roster of 20 playable heroes, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, and The Thing. You’ll encounter an amazing 140 Marvel characters during the game’s action-packed storyline. Fates let you see how your decisions altered the storyline and the Marvel Universe. You’ll also find online and offline multiplayer, with co-op stories and head-to-head competitions.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent

Title: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 10/26/2006
Overview:
Splinter Cell Agent Sam Fisher faces his most challenging mission yet – the first that requires him to be a double agent. Working for the U.S. government, Fisher’s up against a terrorist group that’s gained a foothold on American soil. Go deep undercover to infiltrate the ring and bring it down from inside. Earn the terrorists’ trust to reach objectives using tactics of real-life double agents. Balance the patience needed to stay undercover and the urgency to act before innocent people die. At every turn in the branching storyline, you’ll face high-stakes decisions about whose orders to follow – your government or those of the group you’re trying to infiltrate.

Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Bass 2007

Title: Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Bass 2007
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Strategy/Simulation
Release Date: 11/1/2006
Overview:
Try to hook the big one! Travel around the world to 12 different locations, and attempt to catch one of 11 different species of fish, all with artificial intelligence. Enter one of 20 tournaments and prove yourself to be the best in Tournament mode. Use one of 750 available, realistic lures to catch your fish. Control your rod to up the realism factor. The authentic underwater environments have been created with caustic effects, vegetation, and depth-of-light rays. Change views to see from the fisherman’s perspective – or even the fish’s! Then, when you’re ready, check out the real-life fishing guide for tips on how to take your skills into the real world!

Need for Speed: Carbon

Title: Need for Speed: Carbon
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 11/1/2006
Overview:
Conquering the city is just the beginning in this street racer that challenges you to survive not just the streets, but the perilous curves of a treacherous canyon! First, take down rival crews as you race for control of the city streets. When the police get too close, the showdown moves to Carbon Canyon, where you’ll put your turf and reputation on the line against rival crew leaders in life-or-death races. Choose your car class: Exotic, Tuner, or American Muscle. A new physics engine creates a distinct ride for each. You’ll be able to fine-tune your ride with more precision than ever using the revolutionary new Autosculpt car customizer.

Call of Duty 3

Title: Call of Duty 3
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 11/8/2006
Overview:
One of World War II’s most epic campaigns, the liberation of Paris, gets epic treatment in Call of Duty 3. Step into a breathtaking, seamless storyline as four ordinary Allied soldiers thrust into an extraordinary situation, the Normandy Breakout. An all-new close-quarters battle mechanic lets you fight hand-to-hand, rig impromptu bombs, disarm traps, and perform other keys to battlefield survival. Branching mission paths with multiple attack routes and distinct tactical requirements let you choose to outflank your enemy or overpower him head on. Environmental physics means there’s nowhere to hide: cover, both yours or your enemy’s, can be destroyed. Up to 24 can battle in team-based multiplayer with vehicles.

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