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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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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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Puzzle and Board Games Computer Game

$6.00 to $25.00



Get in on the action with Hoyle Puzzle Games and Hoyle Board Games. Bend your mind around 18 challenging puzzle games, from crosswords to word searches. Then test your skill at backgammon, chess, pachisi, and more than a dozen other board favorites. They're two great titles for one great price, with all the quality and fun you've come to expect from Hoyle! Includes in-game tutorial and tips!Minimize

Manufacturer:Sierra Online, Inc. Product MPNKey FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN72201
Publisher   Sierra Online, Inc.
Genre   Puzzle • Board and Card
ESRB Rating   E - (Everyone)
Platform   Windows, Pocket PC, Palm OS
Release DateNovember, 2004
UPC20626722001


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Majesty Gold Computer Game


Your Highness, untold challenges await thee! Build a thriving, magical kingdom from which legends will be told. Lead your subjects, fortify your castle, and battle scores of beasts and monsters. With its dazzling and innovative gameplay, Majesty has won hearts of countless people worldwide. Experience a fresh new approach to strategy gaming with Majesty: Gold Edition.Minimize


Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Computer Game


RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is completely updated and redesigned to take the series to all-new heights. Featuring incredible 3D graphics and the exclusive new Coaster Cam, you can now see your park from any angle and ride the coasters you build. From street level to blimp, see your park pulse with fun and excitement like never before.Minimize


Star Wars Empire at War Computer Game


Set a few years before the events of Episode IV A New Hope, the game will let players rewrite history as well as experience the aftermath of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the creation of the Rebel Alliance, and Darth Vaders rise to power.


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