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The Godfather: The Game

Title: The Godfather: The Game
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/20/2006
Overview:
Congratulations. You’re now part of the most infamous crime family in film, the Corleones. Navigate the New York mob underworld from 1945-55 to rise through the ranks and rule the city. Intimidate or negotiate: the choice is yours. How you balance loyalty and fear will provoke lasting consequences, altering how characters perceive you and shaping the storyline. Non-linear missions feature both classic moments from the film and others created specially for this game. Cinematic visuals, story help from Godfather Returns author Mark Winegardner, and the voices/likenesses of greats including James Caan, Robert Duvall, and the late Marlon Brando make this an overall gaming experience worthy of the mighty Godfather legacy.

Monster 4X4: World Circuit

Title: Monster 4X4: World Circuit
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 3/23/2006
Overview:
Take the wheel of the most beastly machines on the planet, then tear up terrain around the globe in this Monster Truck racer filled with oversized action! Rumble through 40 different Monster events that span every kind of setting, from the snows of Russia to the deserts of Egypt to the forests of California. Demolish your surroundings – and the competition – to earn prize money. Use that cash to improve your ride’s look and performance. Dominate multiple modes of play, including Quick Race, Single Race, and Monster League Championship, or crush your friends in four-player split screen races and four new mini-games.

Championship Bowling

Title: Championship Bowling
Publisher: Globalstar
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 3/24/2006
Overview:
That bowling ball you got from your aunt for your birthday but never use? It can stay in the closet. Take a virtual trip to the alley with Championship Bowling, an ultra-realistic and downright zany day at the lanes! Pick from more than a dozen customizable oddball characters and let the good times roll in six locations featuring both day and nighttime play. Learn each character’s strengths and weaknesses and gun for a perfect game. Fire up tournament mode to compete against friends or pros. Realistic bowling mechanics give you complete control over your ball’s speed, direction, and spin. Now, if the game only came with a snack bar…

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WW2

Title: Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WW2
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/24/2006
Overview:
Salvation comes from above thanks to the Blazing Angels, an elite flying unit charged with single-handedly turning the tide of World War II. Command a squadron of AI-controlled wingmen as you soar through cinematic renditions of WW2’s landmark battles. Pilot 40 authentic WW2 aircraft with instinctive controls. Engage the enemy at Pearl Harbor, make strafing runs over German industrial targets, counterattack air raids over London, and more. Over the course of a 20-mission campaign spanning the entire war, you and your squadron will develop into a seamless fighting force. Engage in epic dogfights with up to 20 players or ally with other squadrons for co-op missions on Xbox Live.

NBA Ballers: Phenom

Title: NBA Ballers: Phenom
Publisher: Midway
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 3/28/2006
Overview:
Take the shot of a lifetime by trading your guts for all the glory of NBA superstardom. With the NBA Finals in Los Angeles, street ballers from around the country have headed west for the chance to turn heads on street courts, get noticed by the right people, and live the NBA dream – and they’ve got one week to do it. Create a custom character and enter streetball tournaments. Flash your skills in two-on-two matchups against NBA players and with innovative blacktop freestyling. Along the way, you’ll also compete for pimped-out rides, new threads, and monster cribs. Do you have what it takes to be the next phenom?

Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers

Title: Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 3/28/2006
Overview:
A coalition of Western forces has accomplished its mission: ending the rule of dictator Al-Afad. But the victory is bittersweet. The country of Zekistan – cut by the Tien-Hamer (or “Ten Hammers”) mountain range – is now in turmoil, with various forces waging a battle for power. One force, the coalition, is poised to restore order. Lead your four-man light infantry team, consisting of a team leader, rifleman, automatic rifleman, and grenadier, into Khardiman to secure the major city. Use squad-based tactics to seek strong positions, gather recon, and find cover. When things heat up, bring out mechanized units or call in airstrikes. Complete seven multiplayer missions on or offline.

Batman Begins

Title: Batman Begins
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 6/15/2005
Overview:
Batman Begins hits the silver screen and game consoles at the same time this summer. In this highly anticipated return of Batman, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, you will play from the beginning of Batman’s story, exploring Batman’s origins and his first superhero challenges. Fighting to avenge his parents, Bruce Wayne will travel to the far side of the world to learn how to bring justice to Gotham. Fight through 14 Gotham City locales. Take on deadly villains Scarecrow and Ra’s Al Ghul. Knock some righteousness back into the dark streets and witness the genesis of Batman!

Capcom Fighting Evolution

Title: Capcom Fighting Evolution
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 6/15/2005
Overview:
As the driving force behind the 2D fighting genre, Capcom’s library includes a huge line up of fighting games, including the award-winning Street Fighter series which has sold more than 27 million units to date. The titles have popularized 2D fighting and have produced a world famous line-up of characters. Capcom has brought together popular characters from five classic titles in the Street Fighter and other Capcom series, for intense two-on-two player battles. Fans will find it all here in Capcom Fighting Evolution.

Destroy All Humans

Title: Destroy All Humans
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 6/20/2005
Overview:
The creators of Full Spectrum Warrior bring us Destroy All Humans! Pandemic Studios allows gamers to play the role of alien invaders set on taking over the planet and wiping out humanity. Pummel the Earth from space using your ship’s weapons, or infiltrate cities and towns on the ground, bringing the War of the Worlds right to peoples’ doorsteps! With a wicked sense of humor, Destroy All Humans milks science fiction for a whole new take on galactic kicks.

Read our full interview with Developer Pandemic Studios here.

Conker: Live and Reloaded

Title: Conker: Live and Reloaded
Publisher: Microsoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 6/21/2005
Overview:
Everybody’s favorite bad-mannered rodent comes to the Xbox with Conker: Live and Reloaded. Exclusive to the Xbox with Xbox Live capabilities, Conker features hilarious, shoot ’em up action with smooth graphics and gameplay. Each episode of the game features unique objectives, rules, environments and storylines. As a team-based shooter, Live and Reloaded also features a host of multiplayer party modes. Also included is the original, critically acclaimed Conker’s Bad Fur Day with new content and Xbox-updated graphics and sound.

Fantastic Four

Title: Fantastic Four
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 6/28/2005
Overview:
Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four comes to the next generation! Following the imaginative retelling of the Fantastic Four movie, the game allows you to play as each member of The Four. As Mr. Fantastic, you’ll use your mind-bending intelligence and body-bending elasticity to stretch through physical and digital space. Disappear as Invisible Girl, and use martial arts skills to take out bad guys and telekinesis to move objects with your mind. Fire it up with the Human Torch, scorching everything in your path and shaping fire with your hands. Or use the brute force of The Thing to tear through walls and pummel your enemies. Switch between members for dynamic team-based combat, or join up with a friend for Fantastic co-op action!

NCAA Football 06

Title: NCAA Football 06
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 7/12/2005
Overview:
It’s time to start summer training in your Race for the Heisman Trophy with NCAA Football 2006. This year’s version continues to add features that make the college game great. In Race for the Heisman Mode, start off as an elite high school recruit, work your magic to earn Impact Player status, and become a Heisman hopeful. Impact Players that can carry a team are also spotlighted this year, with all-new Impact Moves that can be controlled with the Right Analog Stick. Get your player “in the zone” and pull off incredible jukes and moves with all-new animations. New in-season recruiting, expanded talent pipelines, and many other features round out the immersive college football action!

King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Maniax (KOF)

Title: King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Maniax (KOF)
Publisher: SNK
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 6/29/2005
Overview:
In the gang-ridden Southtown, Duke, the leader of the “Mephistopheles” gang rules with unrelenting cruelty and might. Two brothers, Alba and Soiree, are determined to challenge him. Now, in the first ever 3D SNK fighting game, King of Fighters: Maximum Impact, do battle across the world in this arcade classic reborn for the next generation! Play in Story Mode, 3-on-3 tag team VS Battle, Survival, Practice, and Training. Choose from over 20 SNK fighters including new characters and returning favorites like Terry Bogard, Iori Yagami, and Kyo Kusanagi.

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

Title: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Publisher: Globalstar
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 7/12/2005
Overview:
The classic children’s tale that is soon to be a blockbuster Hollywood movie by Tim Burton, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, comes to the next generation! Button-athletes can adventure through Willy Wonka’s candy factory with four other children, using fantastic, magical candies to save the day! Help the Oompa-Loompas and restore the Chocolate Factory to safety before candy-crazed children destroy it forever! Win Willy Wonka’s gratitude and admiration and become a hero.

Sid Meier’s Pirates!

Title: Sid Meier’s Pirates!
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: Xbox
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 7/12/2005
Overview:
Sid Meier’s classic adventures on the high seas returns! Trade and hunt for treasure, engage in awesome sea battles, assault port towns, and duel with dastardly enemies in Sid Meier’s Pirates. Pick your allegiance to Spain, England, France, or the Netherlands. Then pick your start date to set sail. Become a skilled swashbuckler or masterful navigator as you captain a ship in the Caribbean. As you sail the seas you will command a crew of seafaring heroes. Your name will travel across the waters among privateers and pirates. Rumor of your exploits will even reach back home to Europe where a game of empires depends on your brilliant adventures.

FlatOut

Title: FlatOut
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 7/13/2005
Overview:
FlatOut is a no-holds-bar, hold-it-together, seat-of-your-pants thrill ride! Mash it up with cheap, rusty cars in close, tight, difficult courses and dangerous environments. Race for the finish line or run your opponents off the road to get that prize money! You’ll leave nothing to chance as you bash against opponents and use various items to take them out of the running. Damage modeling and detailed graphics bring the realism of dirty, dodgy, dangerous car wars to the screen.

Outlaw Tennis

Title: Outlaw Tennis
Publisher: Globalstar
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 7/29/2005
Overview:
The Outlaw series is back and taking on tennis! An array of quirky characters are available, many familiar from other Outlaw ventures. As you play, you’ll develop your tennis skills, improving your accuracy, speed, endurance, etc., as well as acquire new outfits and gear. Gameplay modes will be numerous. In Casino mode, you’ll ante up and play for money. In Football mode, you’ll accrue yards as you hit the ball to your opponent. Play on 12 different courts ranging from a slaughterhouse to an aircraft carrier! What would an Outlaw game be without a little fighting? If you start to lose you can always start battling your opponents!

Delta Force Black Hawk Down

Title: Delta Force Black Hawk Down
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 7/27/2005
Overview:
Once again war history turns into virtual squad-based combat with Delta Force Black Hawk Down, the latest state-of-the-art shooter to be based on recent military conflicts. Leaving no stone unturned, the developers recruited three former Special Forces Operatives, including two who served in Somalia in 1993, to recreate the intense, hair-raising realism of urban warfare. Black Hawk Down follows missions in the vast Somali countryside to the deadly battles in the streets of Mogadishu, totaling 16 single-player missions. Best of all, Xbox Live matches support up to 50 players online!

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike

Title: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 8/3/2005
Overview:
Ghost Recon 2 goes deep behind enemy lines with new features in Summit Strike. In the single-player story, a wealthy Pakistani warlord is amassing an army to take over Kazakhstan, and the UN is powerless. The Ghosts are sent on 11 covert missions to capture the warlord alive and avert an international crisis. An array of weapons like the modular SCAR rifle helps you to neutralize objectives in forests, desert canyons, and the Arctic. Multiplayer mode features two new game types: the cooperative-only Heli Hunt, and Armor Strike, which lets you call in laser-guided air strikes on enemy tanks. Sweat through fierce firefights in beautifully rendered maps like the Government District and Badlands Fortress.

Madden NFL 06

Title: Madden NFL 06
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 8/9/2005
Overview:
Go long in Madden NFL 2006, the first NFL video game in a decade to truly revolutionize the passing game. Use the new QB Vision Control and QB Precision Placement to scan the field, locate receivers and aim your passes with unprecedented accuracy. Use new Formation Specific Audibles like Smart Routes and Head Tracking to have your receivers fight for openings and keep their eyes on the ball. The new Superstar Mode also allows new single-player thrills as you live the life of a superstar player. Enhanced sound, presentation, and commentary create even greater NFL thrills, while new online features like EA Locker allow you to share files and find more challenging match-ups.