There are better choices than Inside Drive 2004, unless you're dead-set on having XSN-enabled features.
Anyone looking for an intense and rewarding shooter should give Metal Arms a try.
Even for a first try, NHL Rivals 2004 is a decidedly underwhelming effort.
Project Gotham Racing 2 is an excellent game overall, boasting a sheer quantity of features and options with which most other racing games simply cannot compare.
Despite the game's uneven presentation, Links 2004 is still a good choice, especially for Xbox owners to whom online play is of paramount importance.
Maximum Chase is a simple, straightforward 10-level driving and shooting game.
This 3D action adventure lets you take control of the cat from Dr. Seuss' classic children's book.
SWAT: Global Strike Team is an impressive and successful effort to bring the old series into the 21st century.
If you like the idea of a snowboarding game you can play online, Amped 2 suitably fits the bill.
Top Spin is, quite simply, the most well-rounded, feature-rich game of tennis to be found anywhere, on any system.
While the classic Tony Hawk gameplay is still fantastic after all this time, the new story mode doesn't make as dramatic of a change as it probably could have.
Microsoft and WildTangent are bringing the power of networked media and the magic of karaoke to the Xbox this holiday season.
While Grabbed by the Ghoulies may present itself quite well, the dull gameplay that hides behind the great graphics and sound really hurts the experience.
The awesome online mode and strong single-player segment combine to make Crimson Skies an easy game to recommend.
This limited-edition compilation includes Age of Mythology and the expansion Titans pack, plus Age of Empires II and The Conquerors expansion pack.
This game features 15 board games, including classics like chess, checkers, and dominoes, as well as new games like five dice and color match.
This add-on includes twenty additional courses for use with Links 2003.
Voodoo Vince adds an interesting twist to the regular platform game formula, and it's definitely worth at least a look.
While Fever 2004 is technically the best in the series, it doesn't have the quality or quantity of features, the rock-solid gameplay, or high level of polish of its competitors.
You could say that Flight Simulator 2004 is still a straightforward simulation, but if you have even a passing interest in flying, you'll definitely get your money's worth from it.
Players looking for a terrific online racing game won't be disappointed.
Brute Force is a well-done game, filled with challenging opponents and plenty of targets to shoot at, but it also doesn't fulfill its potential.
MotoGP2 for the PC falls short of its potential.
A multiplayer-focused space shooter in which players attempt to protect their home bases from black holes by attaching gravity orbs to them.
This Metal Slug-esque XNA game draws inspiration from the webcomic Little Gamers.
Proximity HD is an XNA strategy game played out with numbers that represent armies on a hexagonal grid.
This XNA dodgeball game features an array of power-ups that amp up the action.
This XNA game challenges players to use flowers to combat weeds and cultivate new varities.
Codename Kingdoms is the first Crytek-developed game for the Xbox 360.
Fans of Blade Runner can rejoice with the arrival of the hyper-colorful cyberpunk platformer, The Last Night.
Assume control of a human tribe and try to survive against simian and dinosaur foe in this Xbox-exclusive game.
The game mixes first-person shooting action with driving elements in one feature-rich package.
Piledriver is a 3D action-adventure game that is being designed specifically for the Xbox.
Fishing Live Online, which is set to be one of the first games for the Xbox Live service in Japan, will let players cooperate in realistic fishing challenges.
This online RPG will be one of first games for the Xbox Live service in Japan.
Previously known as Warcaster (working title), this project was reborn in 2002 after Tremor merged with New Systems under Microsoft. It was subsequently cancelled.
An online RPG steeped in Norse mythology was on the way from Microsoft ... until it met its very own Ragnarok.
This action game will challenge players to hunt and capture dinosaurs in the year 1910.
Microsoft is publishing a massively multiplayer online game featuring characters from the Marvel universe.
Peter Jackson was working on a new, unnamed Halo project via his Wingnut Interactive development company.
Milo is a voice-and-motion-recognition game from Lionhead Studios.
Pirate Mayhem is an arcade shooter game.
Runic Quest is a puzzle game in which you help an adventurer lost on a mysterious island face the dangers of a runic quest.
Obstacle course allows player to simulate the feeling of being at a summer camp.
The less than engaging storyline and the heavy focus on defensive missions holds the game back and keeps it from being as good as the classics that made the genre ...
UltraCorps is recommended to anyone interested in a simplistic, slow-paced sci-fi strategy game.
Unfortunately, an almost ludicrous number of bugs and flaws knock the game out of serious contention.
Its polished interface, accessible gameplay, and exceptional graphics make Dungeon Siege a first-rate action RPG.
It's a fantastic introduction to the MechWarrior series for those who haven't yet discovered it, and should have enough depth to keep veterans involved for a long time.
While it's not the revolutionary title it initially promised to be, Freelancer delivers the exact combination of addictive and accessible gameplay that the genre has needed for a long time.
Though the actual battles in Impossible Creatures aren't all that great, the game's offbeat premise, good looks, enjoyable campaign, and open-ended design make it both distinctive and recommendable.
It's unfortunate when a fundamentally good game such as Crimson Skies is marred by persistent crash bugs that affect each game session.
Those looking for a visually impressive, enjoyable real-time strategy game set in the BattleTech universe should find that MechCommander 2 fits that description well.
It'll definitely please Links fans, especially once the promised course-converter becomes available.
Motocross Madness 2 isn't the most realistic motorcycle simulation you can buy, but it's definitely one of the most enjoyable.
Not only is this easily the best of the Xbox launch games, but it's easily one of the best shooters ever, on any platform.
If you want to play a very fun racing game, then Midtown Madness 2 is for you.
Due to its attention to detail and wide range of features, Combat Flight Simulator 2 has something to offer almost every simulation enthusiast.
The best thing about Microsoft Golf 2001 is its vast selection of courses.
If you've never experienced Counter-Strike before, this new version of the classic team-based PC shooter may cause you to wonder what, exactly, all the fuss is about.
This classic arcade game gets the handheld treatment.
Instead of offering a robust gambling simulation that'll help you hone your craft for a trip to a real casino, Microsoft Casino aims to re-create the Las Vegas experience itself.
Although the graphics and sound that represent them are unlikely to impress anyone, the games themselves are every bit as enjoyable as many of them have been for centuries.
IMPORT: It's a polished game that serves as a showcase for the DC and the evolution of the RPG genre, and fans should definitely find a way to play it.
A massive demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's (UAC) Mars Research Facility, leaving only chaos and horror in its wake. As one of only a few survivors, you ...
Asheron's Call 2 is a highly streamlined, highly accessible online RPG. Yet the world of Dereth seems bare for a number of reasons.
Nightcaster is a game that aims for the sky but comes up a little short.
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