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 ...

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...

This special * release of the hugely popular Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 is designed to be the most comprehensive version of the game for any platform. In addition to the levels available in earlier releases of the title (for platforms such as the PlayStation, PC, and Dreamcast), Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2X also includes all the levels...

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...

Drop into the half-pipe or carve through the powder for the ultimate boarding experience. TransWorld Snowboarding is an authentic boarding game featuring innumerable interactions within the natural environments. Featuring 10 pros such as Kevin Jones and Peter Line as well as 15+ locations around the world TransWorld Snowboarding allows you to perfect your style in multiple modes including ...

The long-running series of realistically presented high-stakes driving comes to the * with this 2001 release of Test Drive. The game takes place across several urban courses patterned after areas of London, Monte Carlo, San Francisco, and Tokyo. Skilled players can gain access to over two dozen cars to race through the cities. Though attention is devoted to offering...

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 ...

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, ...

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 have been outfitted ...

Sega's fast-paced taxicab series continues with the *-exclusive release of Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller. As in the previous two installments, the basic premise is the same: pick up pedestrians and take them to their destinations as quickly as possible while avoiding oncoming traffic and other potential hazards. The setting for this version takes place in a fictional...

Return to the futuristic streets of Tokyo-to for more extreme inline skating and artistic turf-marking in Jet Set Radio Future. Though more a critical than commercial success, Sega's late-2000 release of Smilebit's Jet Grind Radio (titled Jet Set Radio in Japan) had an impact that continues to influence the field of game development. This sequel is designed to ...

Buffy Summers makes her console debut in a third-person action game set within the not-so-peaceful town of Sunnydale, CA. As the 17-year-old Chosen One, Buffy must use her heightened strength and agility to defeat vampires, zombies, and other demons attracted to the town's dangerous proximity to a Hellmouth. Based on the UPN television series known for its unusual ...

Namco's fast-paced action racer based on the arcade hit. With numerous power-ups including battering rams, turbo rockets, and buzz-saws, as well as countless pathways and shortcuts throughout the big city, getting from point A to point B will be the most fun and excitement a cabbie, or anyone for that matter, ...