Category: Games

Games

Metal Slug 4 & 5

Title: Metal Slug 4 & 5
Publisher: SNK
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 8/18/2005
Overview:
NOTE: This is a two disc game, but it only counts as one disc against your rental plan.

The classic platform shooter Metal Slug comes to the Xbox as an awesome double-pack! As Metal Sluggers Marco, Fio, Trevor, and Nadia, take on the world’s armies in Metal Slug 4. Battle Mordern’s forces on land, air, and sea across six massive stages, using power-ups, devastating weapons, and powers. Or take on the Ptolemaic Army in Metal Slug 5 as you battle the next generation of Metal Slugs. Blast your way through five stages with all-new enemies, taking on the “The Doomsday Machine,” and underwater fortress and secret robot factory!

Darkwatch

Title: Darkwatch
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 8/17/2005
Overview:
The Wild West meets the undead in Darkwatch. You’re Jericho Cross, an outcast, outlaw, sharpshooter, and all-around vanguard for humanity. After a bit of bad luck you become a half-vampire, half-human vigilante member of the Darkwatch, a secret society whose purpose is to protect humankind from evil. Battle dark forces across the American frontier and hope your thirst for blood doesn’t get in the way. The Old West will never be the same! This FPS features unique weapons, powerful assault vehicles, and special vampire abilities (like vampire sight, vampire jumping, and a protective bloodshield). Engage in online frontier combat with up to 16 players in Xbox Live.

Big Mutha Truckers 2

Title: Big Mutha Truckers 2
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 8/24/2005
Overview:
The convoy keeps on rolling with Big Mutha Truckers 2. There’s trouble when Ma Jackson is arrested for tax evasion, and her only hope is fancy-talking lawyer Cousin Jacob. You’ll have to find six jurors and convince them of Ma’s innocence with bribes. To raise the cash, players must deliver an assortment of truck loads while smashing into enemy drivers, avoiding crooked cops, and racing over rough terrain. Choose Bobbie-Sue, Rawkus, Earl, or Cletus, and upgrade your customizable rigs as you go. Drive through obstacles to discover hidden routes and items, chat on the CB with other truckers, and listen to Willie Nelson and John Fogerty on the radio.

Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance

Title: Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 8/24/2005
Overview:
Street brawling hits new heights on the XBox with Capcom’s Beat Down: Fists of Vengeance. Choose one of five different fighters caught in a jam when framed by a drug lord. Out for revenge, you’ll explore a massive 3D city and interact with AI people you come across. You can negotiate and use disguises to get information, but usually talk won’t be enough. Fighting is the name of the game; and you’ll use barbed wire, pipes, bottles, and other found objects as weapons in street battles enhanced with realistic sound and camera-shaking impact effects. Play in Single Player Mode or customizable Versus modes, and discover multiple endings based on choices made during game play.

Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

Title: Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
Publisher: Vivendi Universal
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 8/24/2005
Overview:
You warn people not to make you angry, but they do. And you will definitely like it when you’re angry in Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, because at last the Hulk can tear up everything in sight! Completing missions in the main story opens up new areas and unlocks combos, but the real fun of the game is roaming around a totally destructible environment and smashing cars, swinging from trees, and pulverizing buildings. The Hulk can throw buses at helicopters and tear cars in half to use as boxing gloves! Travel at incredible speeds with running jumps off the sides of buildings. Even the US Army is powerless to stop the fury of the Incredible Hulk!

187: Ride or Die

Title: 187: Ride or Die
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 8/24/2005
Overview:
It’s time to blow off the blacktop with 187: Ride or Die! A wild, combustible fusion of racing and combat, Notorius features gang warfare by car, calling on fearless driving and ruthless attitude. You’ll battle street crews, eliminate your foes, and build a pile of treasure to buy style and the trappings of an urban empire. But there’s a price for your mansions, hot cars, and beautiful trophy girls. Once you’re at the top, you’ll have to fight to stay there. You’re Notorious and now everyone’s going to try and take you down!

Namco Museum: 50th Anniversary

Title: Namco Museum: 50th Anniversary
Publisher: Namco
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Arcade/Puzzle
Release Date: 8/31/2005
Overview:
In celebration of Namco’s 50th Anniversary, the game developer is releasing 14 of its all-time greatest arcade titles! You won’t need quarters to relive the nostalgia of Pole Position, Pole Position II, Dragon Spirit, Xevious, Mappy, Dig Dug, Galaxian, Rally X, Galaga, Sky Kid, Rolling Thunder, Bosconian, and, of course, Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man. See if you’ve still got the skills you used to have in the ’80s and beat your old high score, or discover these addictive classics for the first time! Be careful – side effects may include big hair and legwarmers.

Moto GP 3: Ultimate Racing Technology

Title: Moto GP 3: Ultimate Racing Technology
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 8/31/2005
Overview:
The next evolution in the MotoGP motorcycle franchise is here, sporting a powerful lighting and particle effects engine, and 60 frames per second rendering. This version introduces street biking to the series with Extreme Mode. Blast through 16 circuits of street racing against 10 opponents to win cash, purchase specialized performance upgrades, and customize the appearance of 16 new bikes. There are five other modes to choose from: Training, Grand Prix, Multiplayer, Quick Race, and Time Trial. Race on real world tracks through the Grand Prix circuit against 20 other racers from the 2004 MotoGP season. Track your skill level as you rise through the ranks, or challenge up to 16 players online.

NASCAR 06: Total Team Control

Title: NASCAR 06: Total Team Control
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 8/31/2005
Overview:
With 22 official racetracks and 60 drivers to choose from, you’ll swear you’re really in the cockpit of a stock car with NASCAR 06. Tons of new features include voice recognition commands via headset between teammates and crew chiefs, dynamic car swapping during races, and Top Mode, in which you start your own racing legacy as a superstar or owner. Four live racers can play online against the CPU controlled pack. Over 30 new Lightning Challenges recreate NASCAR driving scenarios, and an enhanced Create-a-Driver Mode lets you fully customize your appearance. With even more new features like AI opponents that hold grudges, you’ll be in total control of all the NASCAR action you can handle.

King of Fighters 2003/2002

Title: King of Fighters 2003/2002
Publisher: SNK
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 8/31/2005
Overview:
NOTE: This is a two disc game, but it only counts as one disc against your rental plan.

This eighth and ninth installments of the wildly popular King of Fighters franchise makes it way to the PlayStation 2 in this ultimate double pack collection of 2D fighting. This “Greatest Hits” collection is the first time SNK has brought together all of the beloved and famous characters which have made The King of Fighters franchise the ultimate in 2D fighting. All of the great fighting teams are included, like the Fatal Fury Team featuring Terry and Andy Bogard, or the beautiful Mai from the Woman Fighters Team, and many more.

World Series of Poker

Title: World Series of Poker
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Strategy/Simulation
Release Date: 9/1/2005
Overview:
7 Card Stud, Texas Hold ‘Em, Razz, Omaha. Poker in all its forms is here in the World Series of Poker, and XBox deals you right in on the action! Officially licensed and designed to mimic the experience of the real casino championship, WSOP lets you build your entire card-playing career by creating your player’s face and upgrading your clothes as the game progresses. Watch for tells and bluffs on your opponents’ faces in four different modes of play: Main Event, Career, Multiplayer, and Quick Play for instant action. The AI pits you against the pros as you feel the excitement of the high stakes tournament!

NHL 06

Title: NHL 06
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 9/7/2005
Overview:
Sizzling skating and searing slap shots are back in Electronic Arts’ NHL 06, with all-out gameplay designed for maximum offensive firepower. The EA Sports Skill Stick feature unlocks the signature moves of NHL stars with a tap of the right analog stick. Deking control provides intuitive on-ice movement designed to make the opposition look foolish. Rip off goalie-shaking blasts with Realistic Puck Momentum (RPM) physics. Fly by defenders with all-new momentum skating that accounts for the size and speed of each player. Duck inside the Creation Zone to build a hometown dynasty or to create a player in your likeness. You can even add black eyes and broken noses to up your intimidation factor.

NHL 2K6

Title: NHL 2K6
Publisher: Take Two
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 9/7/2005
Overview:
2K Sports has been busy during hockey’s hiatus, and they’re primed to roll out the latest and greatest installment of NHL 2K series as the NHL returns to action. When the puck drops, the revolutionary ProControl icon-based passing system lets you run the most intricate pro-style plays on the ice while Maximum Goaltending provides intuitive control of your netminder. Coach the game according to your preferred style, unleash enforcers, and marvel at highlight-reel animations, all experienced through broadcast-quality presentation accompanied by all-new commentary. Put your off-ice skills to the test with the enhanced Franchise Mode that now factors in Practice and Team Chemistry.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Lockdown

Title: Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Lockdown
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 9/7/2005
Overview:
The multi-national counter-terrorist team that has saved the day time after time walks into a trap in Lockdown. Sent in to stop a bioterrorist threat, the Rainbow Six team is ambushed by an evil terrorist group. Several team members are captured and now it is up to you to save your teammates and destroy the terrorists. Play in a rich single-player mode as Rainbow Six leader Ding Chavez and ace sniper Dieter Weber. Command your squads and your Recon, Electronics, and Demolitions experts using a Quick Order Interface or Voice Commands. A new graphics engine ensures a smoother and sleeker look while 16-player online tournaments provide the ultimate multiplayer shooter experience.

Scooby Doo: Unmasked

Title: Scooby Doo: Unmasked
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 9/13/2005
Overview:
Ruh-roh! Fred’s cousin Jed is missing, but the robot monsters he built are attacking everyone in sight. Zoinks! Stop the creepy creatures, find Jed, and solve the mystery in Scooby and the gang’s latest adventure. Clues lurk in wide-ranging levels like the Haunted Rockin’ Roller Coaster and the Harum Scare’em Museum. Wear doggie disguises to give Scooby special powers on your way to a Shuddery Showdown in Chinatown. Scooby and his pals come to life with voices from the show’s regular cast as well as from (TV Batman) Adam West. An all-new, specially developed game engine uses contour shading to give the game the same look as the cartoon.

Evil Dead: Regeneration

Title: Evil Dead: Regeneration
Publisher: THQ
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/13/2005
Overview:
Just because they’re already dead doesn’t mean you can’t kill ’em! Take aim at an army of lurking zombies in this action romp inspired by the cult film classic, Evil Dead. For the first time, wise-cracking goofball action hero Ash has a sidekick. Ash teams with a three-foot tall Deadite who’s part empath, part smart-aleck, and all corpse. He’s also willing to donate his body to the cause, volunteering his rotting flesh as everything from a bowling ball to a tiki torch. Obliterate anything that moves (and is dead) with your zombie-killing weapons arsenal that includes flame-throwers, harpoon guns, and Ash’s trademark chainsaw/shotgun combo.

Tecmo Classic Arcade

Title: Tecmo Classic Arcade
Publisher: Tecmo
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Arcade/Puzzle
Release Date: 9/14/2005
Overview:
Got a weakness for the classics? Old school is in session with Tecmo Classic Arcade, a throwback collection specially made for Xbox. Relive past gaming glories or get your first taste of Tecmo’s titles that started it all, including the side-scrolling adventure classic Rygar and all-time football favorite Tecmo Bowl. The 11-game super set also packs Star Force, Solomon’s Key, Pleiads, Senjyo, Pinball Action, Strato Fighter, Swimmer, Bomb Jack, and Tecmo Cup. This just might be the collection that lets you finally say goodbye to that old system that’s been stashed in the closet all these years!

Burnout Revenge

Title: Burnout Revenge
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 9/14/2005
Overview:
It’s automotive anarchy in this race for vengeance that ignores everything your driver’s education taught you. Ram your way through traffic, create massive pileups, and lay waste to everything in sight on tracks designed to cause trouble. The vengeance meter rewards you for playing dirty. Three car classes have distinctive destructive characteristics and enlarge as they grow more powerful. Rage against the clock in Traffic Attack Mode or get personal in a heated Grudge Match. The sequel to the 2004 Racing Game of the Year, Burnout Revenge features real-world locations and more car destruction than ever. Online play is available for up to six players, so you can make enemies all over the world.

Cabela’s Outdoor Adventures

Title: Cabela’s Outdoor Adventures
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 9/14/2005
Overview:
Gear up for the expedition of a lifetime in Cabela’s Outdoor Adventure 2006, the first outdoor game to feature both hunting and fishing! Trek through 22 outdoor adventures in 11 locations that range from Utah to New Zealand. Set your sights on 22 species of big and small game, try and bring down 10 different species of trophy bucks, or angle for local fish. New controls for the hunt include a Mini Map, Steady Aim, Lock On, and Sprinting. You can instantly engage actions like survival and fishing, compete in 11 shooting contests, and shop for authentic Cabela’s equipment. Three difficulty levels will test all levels of marksmen.

Dynasty Warriors 5

Title: Dynasty Warriors 5
Publisher: Koei
Platform: Xbox
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/14/2005
Overview:
Live by the blade in a world where legends never die. A new hero is forged in the intense fires of battle in the biggest Dynasty Warriors saga yet! Dynasty Warriors 5 was created with in-game Dolby Digital 5.1, with an exclusive Japanese voice option available only for Xbox. Six new Dynasty Warriors have been added, bringing the largest-ever total of playable characters to 48. Conquer 38 huge new landscapes with all-new weapons, attacks, and a storyline for each character.