Dragon Age II

The Sims 2

The Sims 2

Stronghold

Sacred

SpellForce: The Order of Dawn

Dragon Age II

Wonderful RPG. Great story, beautiful graphics and sound quality - I'm enjoying it more than I did Origins

I'm really enjoying Dragon Age 2. I'm in the midst of my second play-through right now, and that's a first for me. The story is compelling, the characters have excellent voice-acting, and I'm honestly just having a bla... Read Full Review

Heroes of Might and Magic V (Limited Edition DVD)

Nival hit the ground running with Heroes of Might & Magic V. This game returns to the "glory days" of HOMM.

I was really worried about Heroes of Might & Magic V. The game has been part of a franchise belonging to 3DO, and I was very anxious that a new developer wouldn't be able to capture the magic of the series. Add to that... Read Full Review

Sid Meier's Civilization IV

Civ IV is wonderful. Everything is crisper, cleaner, and better. "Just one more turn" still applies!

Civilization IV is the latest in a worthy series of games. The classic feel of the game is still here – you will definitely utter “Just one more turn” until the birds start chirping. I’ve been playing Civ games since t... Read Full Review

The Sims 2: Nightlife

Nightlife is definitely worth adding to your collection. A new aspiration and the dating game are the two big stars...

Nightlife is a wonderful add-on to the simmish universe. It adds a lot of new things, both in gameplay and content. A new neighborhood (containing both commercial and residential lots) sets the stage for Nightlife (N... Read Full Review

Dungeon Siege II

Although it's a pretty standard hack n' slash, Dungeon Siege II still offers an enjoyable gaming experience.

Dungeon Siege II (DS2) is a lot of things. It's fun, it's compelling, and it's a great way to get a few hours of relaxation in. It is not, however, groundbreaking. It takes a lot of tried and true "action-RPG" (the ha... Read Full Review

Stronghold 2

This game is a wonderful mix of castle building sim and real-time strategy. Familiar, yet unique and compelling.

Stronghold 2 is a worthy successor to the series. The gameplay is very much like the first Stronghold, but the economy is even more in depth. You can tell that the developers had a passion for this game, and it shines ... Read Full Review

The Sims 2 University

Very helpful for Sim development - a worthy expansion pack, in my opinion.

Let's face it, in The Sims, it often felt like there wasn't enough time to accomplish everything you wanted to do. With The Sims 2, that was helped a lot by the ability to work friendships via phone or computer, vacati... Read Full Review

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Just the right mix of fun and strategy. This game is awesome for those of us who love roller coasters!

Roller Coaster Tycoon is a wonderful addition to the classic Tycoon genre. It gives us the formula that we're used to: start with an open plot of land, meet your objectives, become filthy rich. Gameplay is pretty go... Read Full Review

Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile

Children of the Nile is a good game, but it missed its shot at immortality.

Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile is a charming game, and quite engaging to play. It's one of those games that had a lot of potential, but just didn't quite achieve all that it could have. Some of the plusses: *... Read Full Review

The Movies

Not quite the level of the Sims franchise, but still a very engaging game.

Ahhh, stardom. What could be better than having your own studio, making movies, and making scads of money? This is what The Movies tries to do for you, with some success. For the record, while I very much am enjoyin... Read Full Review

Sid Meier's Pirates!

Just as engaging as the original, but sure to delight new fans as well. Sid Meier does it again!

I'm going to assume that those reading this have never played the original. For those that have: yes, it's a true and faithful remake that's perfectly executed. For those new to the game, it's a classic Sid Meier rom... Read Full Review

World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft is a breathtaking game. It's fun, it's immersive, and it's addictive, too.

World of Warcraft is one of those games that doesn't come along that often; the developer seems to have gotten everything right. This is going to be a fairly short review, just touching on my impressions of the games. ... Read Full Review

Evil Genius

Devious traps, evil minions, underground lairs. It's all here in the delightfully campy Evil Genius!

Fans of Dungeon Keeper and Dungeon Keeper 2 will definitely enjoy this game, as will anyone who likes the Sean Connery / James Bond movies. This game has a lot going for it - humor, strategy, and depth. Cheifly, you... Read Full Review

The Sims 2

The original formula that was so compelling is still there with enough improvements to make it Game of the Year - again!

The Sims 2 is one of those rare things - a good sequel. It's sticks with what was good, and adds to that, making your sims even more lifelike. I'll start out with a brief overview on the music/graphics, etc. as well as... Read Full Review

Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim

If you enjoy pen and paper RPG's, Majesty is a an experience you'll get a kick out of.

If you enjoy pen and paper RPG's, Majesty is a an experience you'll get a kick out of. It enjoys an innovative design - a strategy game where you can't directly control your minions. For a strategy game, there's ve... Read Full Review

Sacred

I really want to like Sacred. I fell in love with the demo and purchased the game, and had great fun playing it for a week or so. Then the problems started. I downloaded a patch. The patch broke things. Now the game... Read Full Review

SpellForce: The Order of Dawn

Spellforce is an awesome hybrid of role-playing and strategy.

As a fan of both Real Time Strategy (RTS) and Role Playing Games (RPG's), I was immediately drawn to the concept of Spellforce: The Order of Dawn. I've not been disappointed. The RTS side of the game is challenging, b... Read Full Review