SynopsisIn this racing competition, there's no need to confine yourself to the road ~ or even the ground. Savor the power harnessed under your hands as you embark on a unique and heart-pounding off-road experience. With the roar of the motor in your ears and the wind in your hair, prepare to take to the air for spectacular jumps and tricks that immerse you in extreme racing excitement.Pure delivers on the promise of its name with Pure off-road racing action loaded with extreme thrills. Choose from a variety of male and female characters to engage in thrilling competitions with Artificial Intelligence opponents or online players from all over the world. Speed your way through breakneck races and power your vehicle through spectacular, vertigo-inducing aerial jumps and tricks. Experience edge-of-your-seat action in photorealistic real-world locations across the globe as Pure sends you soaring into the world of extreme sports.
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Learn more about DiRT. (Flash demo) SynopsisKick up some DiRT and get ready for extreme off-road action. This newest Colin McRae title goes beyond the series' point-to-point rallying to give you an extremely diverse selection of wild off-road competitions. You'll thrill to amazing gravel, mud and DiRT racing events that include the dangerous Hill Climb and collision-packed Rally Cross events.Select from a wealth of officially licensed cars and real-world locations and take part in real racing with real consequences. Maintain control as you careen into a barrier, smash panels and spew debris all over the track. The visually impressive environments and intense racing action deliver a stunning motorsports experience that satisfies rough racers. If you seek precision control and extreme intensity, you are ready for DiRT.
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SynopsisGrand Theft Auto, one of the best-selling game franchises in history, is back with more cars, a new city and fresh gameplay action. In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, you take the role of Carl Johnson, a man who managed to escape the rough life in Los Santos, San Andreas ~ a city torn apart by corruption, drugs and gang warfare. Five years ago, Carl escaped the burdens of life in the city for greener pastures. After learning of a family tragedy, however, Carl must return to a world he thought he had left behind forever.Carl's mother has been brutally murdered, his family is a mess and his childhood friends are mixed up in all sorts of trouble. As Carl returns home, corrupt cops attempt to frame him for a homicide he didn't commit. His only option is to take control of a bad situation, save his family and take to the streets to clear his name. Discover more of the insane action and lawless driving that are the hallmarks of the hit Grand Theft Auto series and help Carl make things right once again.
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Learn more about Madden NFL 08. (Flash demo) SynopsisIn 1989, John Madden Football decleated its rivals, changing the face of football video games by being the first to offer authentic 11-on-11 action and player statistical ratings. Nineteen years later, the all-time longest-running sports franchise presents the most exciting edition to storm your living room. Madden NFL 08 is ready to fly off your screen with astounding next-generation graphics, in-depth play calling, amazing player likenesses and more that will thrust you into the world of professional football.Lead your favorite team to the Super Bowl as you manage your roster, customize your playbook and conquer a grueling schedule. Take the field as your favorite NFL superstars, and experience the rush of launching a game-winning pass or making a quarterback eat turf on fourth and goal. Relish the genuine sights and sounds of the NFL as you sprint for pay dirt in authentic stadiums. It's pain and passion; chemistry and catastrophe. It's watching your dreams go out on a stretcher and fighting for inches that feel like miles. It's the hard-hitting world of NFL football as only Madden can deliver.
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Learn more about Skate - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) SynopsisPerform mind-blowing tricks that truly capture the flavor and passion of Skateboarding. Set in the boarding mecca of San Vanelona, Skate provides a virtual stage for you to show off your own killer tricks and individual style. You decide how your Skater looks, feels and rides, so you can achieve a completely unique personality. Once you've created your character, an open progression plan lets you choose how you want to roll.No matter what crazy moves you try, the intuitive Flickit dual analog control system makes every movement feel authentic. Ride around town with the sickest Skaters on the planet, such as Danny Way, Mark Gonzales and others. Design your own tricks, string them in a row and, if you're good enough, all your hard work will pay off with coverage of your talents in Thrasher or The Skateboard Mag. Prove that it's not all hype by capturing your sick in-game moves and editing the footage to create your own Skate video.
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SynopsisPut a whole new spin on tennis action with Top Spin 3. You'll serve, volley and smash as one of 20 top-ranked players in the sport. Thrill to incredibly realistic visuals right down to each athlete's apparel, swing style and facial expressions. Several gameplay modes challenge you to rise through the ranks and dominate the tennis world. Engage in intense online competitions ranging from quick matches to comprehensive World Tours. Armed only with your racket and your passion for greatness, you must perfectly place every drop shot, slice, lob and backhand.Top Spin 3 immerses you in gameplay filled with remarkable visual effects. Travel to more than 40 real-world venues where weather dynamically changes, resulting in authentic-looking cloud cover and lightning. Make use of the new Player Creator feature for free-form body sculpting and add makeup and tattoos to your character. Then take to the court where you'll have unbelievably precise control over your movements, positioning and swings. You'll even see past tennis greats, such as Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker and Monica Seles. With epic realism, intense competition and a variety of options, Top Spin 3 serves an ace every time.
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Return to Liberty City and the cruel streets in this second take of Grand Theft Auto IV. Customizable cars let you design Niko Bellic's ride as he travels the city in search of his fortune and an escape from his past. Intricate maps and the hottest music available on the stereo make Grand Theft Auto IV a wild adventure.
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Learn more about Assassin's Creed. (Flash demo) SynopsisYour name is Altair, and you are a deadly assassin living in the year 1191 AD. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart, and you must take it upon yourself to become an agent of change and put a stop to the war. Your mastery of the skills, tactics and weapons of the world's most secret clan of warriors makes you the ideal person to defeat both sides of the conflict. Plan your attacks, strike without mercy and do whatever it takes to achieve your objectives.Assassin's Creed thrusts you into a living, breathing world in which your decisions and actions all have consequences. Relive the epic spectacle of the Crusades as you explore the Holy Land in the 12th century, complete with lifelike graphics loaded with subtle details and nuances. The intense action features fluid and precise animations as you do battle using a variety of medieval weapons. With an incredible blend of technology, emotion, violence and chaos, Assassin's Creed gives you the chance to shape events during a pivotal moment in human history.
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The Covenant rules the Earth ~ the Flood has been unleashed ~ and the fate of life everywhere hangs in the balance. Master Chief, a genetically engineered super soldier, is the last chance for humanity's survival. Stowed away on a Forerunner ship, he rushes back to Earth to defeat the Covenant once and for all. Hopelessly outnumbered, his outlook is bleak. But when you are bred for battle, you fight past the breaking point and bow to no one. It's all been building to this ~ a desperate, final war that leads to a soul-shattering climax of epic proportions. Help this incredible hero stop the Covenant, destroy the Flood and save the lives of every person on the planet.The third chapter in the critically acclaimed franchise features insane battles with an arsenal of alien and human weaponry. Discover all-new armaments and characters as you fight to the finish. You can even play online with Xbox Live and battle in pulse-pounding multiplayer action. Next-generation graphics and technological advances, such as enhanced artificial intelligence and a beefed-up real-time lighting engine, make Halo 3 shine with stunning realism.
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