XBox games A racing game with a difference, Mad Dash Racing sees a horde of bipedal animals competing against each other in races on foot, instead of the garden-variety go-kart. At the behest of Hex, an evil wizard, these racers (a motley group of lions, hogs, and aliens) have gathered on a small island. The wizard is hoping that they'll ...

Konami's action-oriented flight combat series continues with AirForce Delta Storm, a follow-up to 1999's AirForce Delta on the Dreamcast. The setting is the year 20X1, where two factions battle for control of Earth's dwindling resources. As a pilot for the United Front, players must protect their allies while neutralizing enemies both in the air and on the ground. ...

Set shortly after the events of the film, Shrek's * debut sees the friendly green ogre on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona from the clutches of the wizard Merlin. A 3D platformer, Shrek poses a variety of tasks for the player to complete, taking him across the fairy tale world to such far flung places as Mother...

The direct sequel to the original Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and the fourth in the gothic series (which encompasses the Soul Reaver titles), Blood Omen 2 continues the adventures of the bloodthirsty vampire known as Kain. This third-person action-adventure takes place 400 years after the events in the first title. Killed at the hands of the Sarafan ...

Inspired by the traditional Japanese theater, Kabuki Warriors charges players with the task of traveling from Edo to Kyoto, while earning money from performances and decimating opposing troupes in the process. A single attack button is used in conjunction with directional pad movements to create a handful of attacks, while jump, roll, and block buttons perform their respective ...

Featuring the world's top Mixed Martial Arts athletes, the Ultimate Fighting Championship advanced from a single pay-per-view episode in 1993 to an annual event with multiple competitions. * owners can experience this distinctive sport in UFC: Tapout, which embraces such diverse fighting styles as boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, karate, and more as athletes compete within an eight-sided arena appropriately...

A vehicular combat title, Cel Damage is a light-hearted homage to genre greats, such as Twisted Metal: Black. Blurring the lines between the single and multiplayer modes is the game's loose play structure -- three game modes and 12 stages can be played and unlocked by a single player competing against computer-controlled "bots" or against three other players. ...

Graphical enhancements and added two-player modes aside, Star Wars: Starfighter Special Edition is essentially a port of the PlayStation 2 original. Based around the exploits of three pilots: Rhys Dallows, Vana Sage, and Nym, the game weaves a narrative that, while concurrent with the events of Episode I, is totally unique to the game. Throughout the title's 19 ...

Obi-Wan, easily one of the most recognizable characters in the famous Star Wars saga, is the protagonist in this third-person adventure title for the *. Using the two analog sticks on the controller, players control Obi-Wan's movement and lightsaber independently of one another. In addition to possessing consummate skill with a lightsaber, Obi-Wan is imbued with a vast...

Since the initial arcade and PlayStation releases in 1996, Tecmo's Dead or Alive has developed into one of the three or four most important 3D fighting series in gaming. Exclusive to the * at the time of its release, this third game in the series is designed to maintain and build upon that prominence. Familiar characters return and...

With brandished blades and futuristic firepower, stand against an evil empire in this fighting adventure from the creator of the PC's Dark Forces and Jedi Knight. Designer Justin Chin brings skill and experience gained in the development of those successful LucasArts titles to lead the new Infinite Machine studio in the creation of its initial release. Originally intended ...

In the tradition of SSX comes Dark Summit, a snowboarding game that distinguishes itself by featuring an adventure-oriented storyline. At the heart of the game lies an apparent conspiracy between the government and owners of a ski resort on Mt. Garrick. The resort is actively running off snowboarders, so players are charged with investigating the strange happenings. As ...

The WWF rumbles its way onto the * in the first wrestling game for Microsoft's home console. Players can choose one of the existing stars of the WWF or create their own grappler to compete in one of three modes: Exhibition, Title Match, and King of the Ring. Each mode offers multiple wrestling formats varying in the number...

This is Konami's sequel to 1999's critically praised original Silent Hill, which was often noted for its deep storytelling, believable environments, and engrossing gameplay. Like the original PlayStation game, the *'s Silent Hill 2 is an interactive horror story built to derive its effectiveness from unsettling inconsistencies in an otherwise realistic, believable small-town setting. It is written to...

In this third-person adventure title developed by Adrenium, players assume the role of Azurik, a young Lore Guardian who is tasked with restoring Perathia's elemental discs -- the source of the land's power. Shattered by the evil lord Balthazar, the discs will have to be reacquired before Azurik can stand up against the power of Balthazar. And so ...

In Fuzion Frenzy, players are required to compete in a variety of mini-games which test the endurance, skill, and reflexes of the competitors. Developed by Blitz Games, Fuzion Frenzy builds on the foundation set by earlier titles in the genre. Billed as a "futuristic street sport," Fuzion Frenzy pits up to four gamers against each other in over 40 ...

This third release in the unique series of Oddworld adventure games adds a new dimension as it finds comes to a new platform. The fully-3D * rendition of the surrealistic Oddworld is populated by many strange creatures and contraptions, some familiar to veterans of earlier games and some never seen before. While previous protagonist Abe is a major...

Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding is the first snowboarding game focused on freestyle riding down real mountains. Jib and spin off of a huge variety of jumps and rails for a different ride every time. Pull insane tricks in front of roaming sponsors and camera crews to get your face on magazine covers and in videos. Your goal: Get enough ...

Blood Wake is a ship combat title taking place across an assortment of rivers, bays, straights, and oceans in a fictional setting inspired by ancient China. As a gifted young lieutenant named Shao Kai, who finds himself rescued at sea by the Shadow Clan after a savage attack, players begin a 28-level quest for vengeance against both the ...

Arran is the mage-like star of this Gauntlet-inspired action game. As a child living in the village of Perth, Arran comes across a mysterious orb that informs him of an impending evil. Known only as the Nightcaster, this fiend is slowly covering the world in darkness, and only Arran, along with the four magic essences he must acquire, ...

Project Gotham Racing is the future generation racing game where fun and reward come from focusing equally on speed, flair and risk-taking. Project Gotham Racing is circuit-based racing in photo-realistic downtown environments. Players can race against up to three friends at a time through realistic time-of-day and weather conditions. Players can choose from more than 25 different cars ...

Like Dragon's Lair, A Fork in the Tale, and other contemporary releases from Digital Leisure, Space Ace is based on an earlier full-motion video laserdisc arcade game of the same name. Players interact with the cartoon movie by inputting quick "twitch" commands at key moments. The evil commander Borf has kidnapped Ace's girlfriend, the beautiful Kimberley, and is plotting ...

She called herself "Red" and she looked too hot to handle. She needed help; the kind of help only a hardened, street-smart private eye like you could give her. She said her boyfriend had been murdered and the local cops didn't seem too keen on finding out who had done the deed. Grab your piece for protection and ...

The dastardly Vulcor has kidnapped Princess Kyi-La and escaped away through the "Strings of Time." As the evil genius threatens to marry the beautiful Princess against her will, his dangerous technology threatens to destroy time and space as we know them. What's a cowboy to do? Players take the role of Western hero Marshall Gram to save the ...

A third-person 3D shooter from the development team responsible for Jet Set Radio, Gunvalkyrie has players suiting up as one of two team members sent to the remote planet of Tir na Nog to rescue a missing scientist. Since each of the four areas of the planet is overrun with large insect-like aliens, both characters ...