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Rise of Nations Computer Game

$6.00 to $50.00



Rise of Nations is an historical real-time strategy game which combines the epic scope of traditional turn-based strategy (TBS) games with the fast-paced action of RTS games.

Manufacturer:Microsoft Product MPNKey FeaturesOther FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNZ08-00032
Publisher   Microsoft
Genre   Strategy
ESRB Rating   T - (Teen)
ESRB DescriptorViolence • Blood and Gore
Platform   Windows
OnlineOnline Gaming Support • LAN Gaming Support
Distribution Media   CD-ROM
Release DateApril, 2003
UPC755142106898


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Spore Computer Game

$31.00 to $53.00



From the mind of Will Wright, the creator of The Sims, comes SPORE™, an epic journey that takes you from the origin and evolution of life through the development of civilization and technology and eventually all the way into the deepest reaches of outer space.

Manufacturer:Maxis Key FeaturesOther FeaturesMiscellaneous
Publisher   Maxis
Genre   Strategy
Platform   Windows
OnlineOnline Gaming Support
UPC14633153521


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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


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


Puzzle and Board Games Computer Game


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


Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection Computer Game


The Microsoft Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection triples the fun by including three popular games the original Zoo Tycoon game, the Dinosaur Digs and Marine Mania expansion packs. With more than 100 terrestrial, aquatic and prehistoric animals and up to 500 building objects at your disposal, you can easily build a thriving and healthy zoo. The game even lets you set up your own aquatic show, launch an expedition to recover escaped dinosaurs or build a habitat for an endangered species.Minimize


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