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Sid Meier's Civilization® Revolution is the latest offering in the legendary award winning Sid Meier's Civilization® series of strategy games, and has been designed and built from the ground up for console and handheld systems delivering graphics, gameplay and controls that take full advantage of the hugely popular gaming platforms.

Set in a cyber-fantasy world, the real-time strategy game "WorldShift" by Black Sea Studios offers a fast-moving gaming principle, manifold tactical battles and an epic tale. In “WorldShift”, the developer has interwoven the best elements of real-time strategy and MMO games to create an innovative and uncomplicated mix that will enthrall both RTS adepts and gamers who are new to the genre.

As a complete reimagining of the 1994 classic, Colonization is a total conversion of the original with all-new graphics and features that add more depth to the franchise.   New features, such as a brand-new interface, improved diplomacy options and the included modding tools ensure that Colonization will be the next great title from gaming's premier strategy game developer.

Civilization IV is from Sid Meier’s groundbreaking Civilization series. It’s a turn-based strategy game that challenges players to build and expand an empire as they seek to become the most powerful ruler in the world – throughout all of history. And it’s on just about everyone’s best-of list this year:

IGN: 9.4
Gamespy: 5/5
Gamespot: 9.4
Time magazine: one of the hottest games of the year

Inspired by the acclaimed board game, Axis & Allies puts WWII in the player's hands! Axis & Allies is based on the popular board game from Milton Bradley. It is set in the years just after Japan and the United States had entered into the war...

Empire Earth II from Mad Doc Software (since acquired by Rock Star Games) is the sequel to Gamespy.com's 2001 "PC Game of the Year," Empire Earth. Players have the chance to become the world's greatest conqueror of all time by creating, building and forging the grandest of all empires as they progress through 15 epochs that span more than 10,000 years of history.

 

A 2007 release from Deep Red Games, Hospital Tycoon is a management SIM developed for the PC.

TimeGate chose Gamebryo to develop the follow-on success to its original blockbuster Kohan, releasing Kohan II: Kings of War on the PC in 2004 -- and some say the sequel is even better than the first.

 

Making History: The Calm & the Storm is a WWII turn-based strategy game for the PC that was originally designed as an instructional tool for the classroom. It has since evolved into a bona fide game that is sold at retail.

"Since the beginning of Playboy Magazine, I have looked for new ways to expand the Playboy experience, and video games are the next logical step," said Playboy founder and editor-in-chief Hugh M. Hefner. "'Playboy: The Mansion' is a fascinating game, and it lets players step into my slippers, putting out the magazine and throwing the parties."

In Prison Tycoon, you're at the ground floor of the country's largest growth industry. Construct and run an efficient rehabilitation facility, and make sure it turns a profit. There's no escaping under your watchful eye as you oversee every detail of prison life. Come up with the best plan, pick the best staff and determine the overall security level of your lockdown. Just be careful -- numerous problems can come up.

Wildlife Park 2 offers players a spectacular 3D wildlife experience as yet unparalleled in simulation games. This game is centred on the animals' interaction with the players themselves, their fellow creatures, the landscape, the play apparatus, and with the visitors to the park. The animals' lifelike behaviour, the high-quality movement animation, and the realistic plant, water and weather simulations make Wildlife Park 2 a real treat for everyone not just for animal and nature-lovers. Take on the role of a zoo director and make sure that your park is a place where animals and people are well looked after! This doesn't just mean keeping an eye on the budget; you'll also be facing the challenge of reconciling economy and ecology. The ability to breed back long-extinct species is a special bonus.

Zoo Tycoon 2, the sequel to the wildly popular, award-winning Zoo Tycoon, delivers a fantastic zookeeper experience! Immerse yourself in 3-D as you build exciting zoos and adopt amazing animals. Stroll through your zoo in first-person, just like a guest, or get your hands dirty caring for your animals in Zookeeper mode. Take photos and share them with your friends. Create impressive, realistic exhibits with easy-to-use building tools. Zoo Tycoon 2 is easy to start and play, with fun tutorials and intuitive controls for zookeepers of all ages.