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Nancy Drew The Phantom of Venice Computer Game

$7.00 to $20.00



In the 18th installment of the award-winning adventure series, the Italian police have asked Nancy Drew for help in unraveling a crime ring that is threatening to steal all of Venice’s priceless artifacts. Assuming the role of Nancy, players arrive in Venice during Carnival and begin taking on a series of challenges, including an undercover spy mission for the Italian police. Along the way, players must take advantage of the unique Venetian culture such as learning the language and navigating the transportation system (gondola or walking) to accomplish the mission at hand.Minimize

Manufacturer:Her Interactive Product MPNKey FeaturesOther FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN6727
Publisher   Her Interactive
Genre   Adventure
ESRB Rating   E - (Everyone)
ESRB DescriptorMild Violence
Platform   Windows
Distribution Media   CD-ROM
Release DateJuly, 2008
UPC767861000685


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nancy, drew, the, phantom, of, venice, computer, game,

Sims Life Stories Computer Game

$11.00 to $38.00



The first of these games, The Sims Life Stories, introduces an all-new Story Mode with two stories that follow the lives of Riley Harlow and Vincent Moore, two very different characters who have reached similar crossroads in their love lives. A comic romantic plot centered around engaging characters guides players through twelve chapters of this one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Players can take their Sims through unique and entertaining storylines filled with romance, intrigue and dramatic twists. Will female lead character Riley ditch beau number one to marry and have kids with beau number two? Will successful entrepreneur Vince ever find love, or the culprit who's been foiling his heart-earned efforts to find it?Minimize

Manufacturer:EA - Electronic Arts Product MPNKey FeaturesOther FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN5030931052880
Publisher   EA - Electronic Arts
Genre   Simulation
ESRB Rating   T - (Teen)
Platform   Windows
Game SeriesThe Sims
Distribution Media   DVD-ROM
Release DateFebruary, 2007
UPC014633152821


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sims, life, stories, computer, game,

Age of Empires 2 Age of Kings Computer Game

$11.00 to $37.00



When it comes to vast, kingdom-spanning ambition, you can't do better than Microsoft's Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings. Microsoft went all out to create this real-time strategy game, and it fairly hums with gorgeous graphics, sophisticated AI, and challenging scenarios for the novice and experienced player alike. The point of the game is to shepherd your fledgling civilization to world domination, using war, trade, and exploration. You start with the bare minimum to get going, and you've got to balance your people's needs with your desire to be a little Napoleon. The Age of Kings gives you a ton of new units and technologies to enrich your strategic options. Each scenario is placed accurately within history, but you're also free to create your own.Minimize

Manufacturer:Microsoft Product MPNKey FeaturesOther FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNTL108LL/A
Publisher   Microsoft
Genre   Strategy
ESRB Rating   T - (Teen)
ESRB DescriptorViolence • Blood
Platform   Windows
Game SeriesAge of Empires
OnlineOnline Gaming Support
Control ElementsMouse
Distribution Media   CD-ROM
Release DateAugust, 2001
UPC805529948075


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age, of, empires, 2, age, of, kings, computer, game,


Sims Life Stories Computer Game


The first of these games, The Sims Life Stories, introduces an all-new Story Mode with two stories that follow the lives of Riley Harlow and Vincent Moore, two very different characters who have reached similar crossroads in their love lives. A comic romantic plot centered around engaging characters guides players through twelve chapters of this one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Players can take their Sims through unique and entertaining storylines filled with romance, intrigue and dramatic twists. Will female lead character Riley ditch beau number one to marry and have kids with beau number two? Will successful entrepreneur Vince ever find love, or the culprit who's been foiling his heart-earned efforts to find it?Minimize


EverQuest 2 Computer Game


EverQuest II is a parallel online universe to the hugely successful gaming phenomenon EverQuest. Featuring breathtaking graphics and a vast, beautiful game world to explore, EverQuest II sets new standards in graphical realism as players are immersed in the games epic storyline with thousands of other players online; collectors edition comes with DVD of exclusive video, an art book, and more.Minimize


Halo Combat Evolved Computer Game


Named Game of the Year by Electronic Gaming Monthly, IGN.com Edge, and the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, "Halo" now makes its highly anticipated move to the PC, courtesy of Bungie and Gearbox Software. "Halo," enhanced for play on the PC, contains all the action-packed combat and thrilling gameplay that made it a smash hit for video game fans everywhere. Armed with a new arsenal of weapons and vehicles, "Halo" delivers challenges and surprises as well as intense online multiplayer competition exclusively for the PC.Minimize


Company of Heroes Computer Game


From the studio that brought you the blockbuster Game of the Year titles Homeworld and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War comes the next revolution in action strategy. Company of Heroes is a WW2 Real Time Strategy game that brings to life the journey of the brave men of Able Company as they fight across Europe in the greatest war mankind has ever known. Minimize