StarCraft Battle Chest

StarCraft Battle Chest Review

StarCraft Battle Chest Feature

• This includes the hit StarCraft, the incredible StarCraft - Brood War, and two official strategy guides, for hours & hours of space-based action and combat
• Play through 56 mission in 6 unique campaigns, to decide the fate of the galaxy
• Over 175 player maps over a wide variety of battlefields
• Play multiplayer battles over battle.net
• Battle for control of the galaxy with the StarCraft Battle Chest!

The full versions of StarCraft and the acclaimed expansion pack Brood War, as well as complete strategy guides for each, make StarCraft: Battle Chest a treasure chest for real-time strategy fans.

Instead of two similarly powered enemies facing off, the three distinct races in StarCraft have unique capabilities and strategies. Everyone still competes in the RTS genre's typical race for resources, but that's the only shared trait. Terrans can move their bulky mechanized bases as necessary, while the reptilian Zerg grow their colonies and warriors from mutating larvae. Meanwhile, the noble Protoss warp in equipment from their home world using psionic powers.

Not only does game maker Blizzard juggle the races' playability and match it with superb art and sound effects, it also weaves together an engrossing three-act plot. Early on, as a Terran magistrate, you spend a breathtaking 30 minutes defending against a Zerg onslaught. As the story unfolds around you, you'll experience the Zerg's hive mentality and decipher the mysterious Protoss by the game's dramatic conclusion.

Missions vary in scope and are effectively framed with dialogue, chapter screens, and in-mission exposition. Multiplayer games are also very well represented by Blizzard's own free Battle.net service. If you'd rather play over a local area network, StarCraft will generously "spawn" up to seven copies so your friends can join in.

In keeping with StarCraft's groundbreaking design, Brood War presents you with three sides of a galactic conflict. Scheming humans, insidious Zerg, and proud Protoss collide again, with stunning new cinematics setting the stage. Old friends and foes and ominous new arrivals give the story a breakneck pace, while a handful of additions to each race's arsenal makes for tense battles. Brood War also features stellar new environments and ambient art, as well as more than 100 additional multiplayer maps.

Some missions require a bit of finesse, breaking the resource-gathering routine while making good use of the new units. Humans now have Valkyrie missile frigates as well as medics who automatically try to heal your grunts. New for the Zerg air force is the acid-spewing Devourer; the new Lurker unit provides heavy-duty (under)ground support. Along with the Corsair fighter, the Protoss reenter the fray with Dark Templar, which can merge to form the devastating Dark Archon. Unfortunately, units old and new still suffer from weak artificial intelligence in path finding.

Real-time strategy games don't get any more epic or any more satisfying. --Jack Gardiner Real-time strategy goes to new levels as three intergalactic species fight for survival. Control the vagabond Terrans, enigmatic Protoss, or the bloodthirsty Zerg as they wage war on the edge of the galaxy. Includes support for Internet play over Battle.net, Blizzard's on-line gaming service.

Warcraft III Battle Chest

Warcraft III Battle Chest Review

Warcraft III Battle Chest Feature

• In the original Warcraft III, the Orcs have formed a deadly army called the Burning Legion. They threaten all of Azeroth -- use this new danger to form a power base for your nation
• Side with the Orcs, Humans, Undead or Night Elves and fight for dominance in a fully-interactive 3D world
• Create legenedary heroes that will complete quests and acquire items that advance your army
• In Warcraft III - The Frozen Throne, a new threat called the Lich King has come to Azeroth. Take up arms and rush to battle yet one more time!
• Expansion features all-new units, player-built shops & buildings, and powerful new magic abilities

The Warcraft III Battle Chest is the ultimate collection of the best-selling Blizzard strategy games. This set includes 2002 Game of the Year Warcraft III: The Reign of Chaos as well as the recently released and critically acclaimed follow-up - Warcraft III Expansion: The Frozen Throne. In addition to all these hours of epic adventure in the world of Azeroth and limitless online fun on the Battle.net gaming site the Battle Chest also contains strategy guides from Brady Games for both titles to help players dominate the battlefield. This collection is valued at over .00 sold separately and is perfect for entering the epic war between the races of Azeroth and the demonic Burning Legion.Features:The ultimate collection of the best-selling Blizzard strategy gamesIncludes 2002 Game of the Year Warcraft III: The Reign of ChaosIncludes Warcraft III Expansion: The Frozen ThroneContains strategy guides from Brady Games for both titles to help players dominate the battlefieldPerfect for entering the epic war between the races of Azeroth and the demonic Burning LegionSystem Requirements:Windows 98/ME/2000/XP 400 MHz Pentium II or equivalent 128 MB of RAM 8 MB 3D video card (TNT i810 Voodoo 3 Rage 128 equivalent or better) with DirectX 8.1 support 550MB of hard drive space 4X CD-ROM driveFormat: WIN 98NT2000XP Genre: ENTERTAINMENT Rating: T - Teen UPC: 020626720892 Manufacturer No: 72089

Black & White 2 - Plus Battle Of The Gods

Black & White 2 - Plus Battle Of The Gods Review

Black & White 2 - Plus Battle Of The Gods Feature

• The idyllic world of Eden is in deep trouble weapons have been invented and humans have harnessed the forces of nature to terrible effect. The land is in turmoil and your people have called upon you to save them from ruin.As a God, you may do this by attracting new followers through your ability to do Good. Or you may prefer a less .generous approach. Brutal conquest and rule through fear may be m

The idyllic world of Eden is in deep trouble – weapons have been invented and humans have harnessed the forces of nature to terrible effect. The land is in turmoil and your people have called upon you to save them from ruin. As a God, you may do this by attracting new followers through your ability to do Good. Or you may prefer a less….generous approach. Brutal conquest and rule through fear may be more effective and a lot more fun! In Black & White 2, the choice is always yours.