Rise of Nations: Extended Edition

1DVD

Rise of Nations: Extended Edition

Genre: Simulation, Strategy

Developer: SkyBox Labs , Big Huge Games

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Release Date: Jun 12, 2014

About the Game

Rise of Nations is a real-time strategy game that spans all history.

Start with a single city in the Ancient Age; gather resources; build an infrastructure; research technologies; construct Wonders of the World such as the Pyramids and the Eiffel Tower; and expand your military might across the world, conquering hostile nations with bombers, battleships, and tanks—all over your lunch hour!

In Rise of Nations there are:

18 Nations—each with special abilities and unique military units.

Over a hundred military units operating on the ground, sea, and air— from Hoplites to Frigates to Helicopters.

Over two dozen buildings with upgrades and technologies that will take your nation from a small City to an Information Age society.

14 Wonders of the World—the Terra Cotta Army, the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower. Each gives your nation special bonuses.

More than a dozen map types, ranging from the Amazon Rainforest to the Himalayas to the Nile Delta.

Conquer the World campaign—a linked series of dozens of scenarios.

Features

The Extended Edition includes:

Rise of Nations

Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots

New in the Extended Edition:

Improved Visuals

Improved water

Improved textures

Full-screen anti-aliasing

Full Steamworks Integration

Multiplayer with ranked matches (ELO)

Achievements

Trading Cards

Cloud saves

Extended Features

Twitch Integration

Minimum:
OS: Windows Vista, 7, 8.1+
Processor: 1.6
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Direct X 10+ Capable GPU
DirectX: Version 10
Hard Drive: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: GPU at least (Integrated HD 3000, 8600GT, etc)

Recommended:
OS: Windows 7, 8.1+
Processor: 2.6 Ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Direct X 11+
DirectX: Version 11
Hard Drive: 5 GB available space

Additional Notes: GeForce 9800GTX, Radeon 4850+

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Men of War: Assault Squad 2

2 DVD

Men of War: Assault Squad 2

Genre: Action, Simulation, Strategy, Strategy

Developer: Digitalmindsoft

Publisher: 1C Company

Release Date: May 15, 2014

ABOUT THE GAME

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 features new single player style skirmish modes that take players from extreme tank combat to deadly sniper stealth missions. Commanders can now faceoff against opponents on various new multiplayer 1v1 – 4v4 maps. To truly bring the battles to life though there is the new extreme game mode designed for huge battles on spectacular maps.

This new Assault Squad game brings significant game engine and visual improvements as well, with special attention paid to ones that were highly requested by the players.

FEATURES

advanced multi-core support

advanced shader technology

direct control every unit as if you were playing a 3rd person shooter

interface and AI improvements, including unit kill counts and squad icon information

new multiplayer interface

camouflage depending on season

fully updated inventory items with new graphics and updated vehicles

sound improvements, including voice acting

Steam features, including Steam multiplayer, matchmaking, achievements, cloud, player statistics, leaderboards, voice chat, Valve anti-cheat, friends invite and workshop

player level up and ranked system

in-game video recording, and much more.

Minimum:

OS: Windows Vista/7/8

Processor: 4.0 GHz single-core, 2.0 GHz dual-core or higher

Memory: 2 GB RAM

Graphics: DirectX 10/11 compatible

DirectX: Version 9.0c

Hard Drive: 6 GB available space

Sound Card: DirectX 10/11 compatible

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Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar

1 DVD

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar

Genre: Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Strategy
Developer: Longbow Games
Publisher: Kasedo Games
Release Date: May 15, 2014

ABOUT THE GAME

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes.

Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly changing military situation. Unfolding across an epic satellite-accurate map stretching from the Mediterranean coast to the British Isles, the game utilizes the Hegemony series’ trademark zoom to seamlessly take you from a grand strategic view of your empire right down to the battlefield at any time.

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar brings the past to life as you manage your armies and manipulate your enemies in a beautifully drawn simulation of 1st century BC warfare. Bring all of Gaul under the rule of the Senate and People of Rome. Or, unite the Gallic tribes in the expanded sandbox mode and end the threat of Roman rule forever.

FEATURES

Direct from the hand of Caesar – All chapters of the campaign are available: “Migrants and Conquerors”, “The Bravest of These”, “An Island Unto Himself” and “Men Believe What They Wish”; these follow the conquests of Julius Caesar in Gaul as he wrote them in Commentarii de Bello Gallico.

All new map – Explore over one million square kilometers that are seamlessly zoomable, from the Mediterranean coast to the shores of Britannia.

Improved graphics engine – Hegemony Rome supports 10x the terrain detail over previous installments and features a diverse and immersive landscape to explore.

Build an empire – The construction system allows players to build forts, walls, and bridges at thousands of sites across the map to cement Roman control over the barbarian kingdoms.

Promote your legions – Players can train officers to augment their unit’s skills as well as appoint governors and construct buildings to expand and improve their cities.

Starve your enemies – Supply camps and logistics system makes sieges and supply lines more intuitive and more important than ever.

Minimum:

OS: Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8

Processor: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor

Memory: 3 GB RAM

Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card

DirectX: Version 9.0c

Network: Broadband Internet connection

Hard Drive: 3 GB available space

Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card

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Wargame: Red Dragon

3 DVD

Wargame: Red Dragon
 

Genre: Strategy
Developer: Eugen Systems
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Release Date: Apr 17, 2014

 

About the Game

The new reference in RTS at its best!

The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

1991: the two blocs confront each other in a new theater of war, Asia, joined by various other countries: Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

You command the military resources of all 17 nations involved, assembling your fighting force from a phenomenal selection of 1,450 units that have been meticulously reproduced from their source! Command tanks, planes, helicopters, new warships and amphibious units in intense battles of unequaled tactical depth. Master the relief of varied, ultra realistic battlefields, dominate the new maritime areas and rewrite history in a conflict that has been directed and designed in stunning detail by development studio Eugen Systems.

Wargame Red Dragon is thrilling in single-player mode with its new dynamic campaign system, and also offers an extensive multiplayer mode where up to 20 players can compete against each other simultaneously.

Minimum:
OS: WINDOWS XP SP3/WINDOWS VISTA SP2/WINDOWS 7/WINDOWS 8
Processor: AMD/INTEL DUAL-CORE 2.5 GHZ
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB 100% DIRECTX 9 AND SHADERS 3.0 COMPATIBLE ATI RADEON X1800 GTO/NVIDIA GEFORCE 7600 GT/INTEL HD 3000 OR HIGHER
DirectX: Version 9.0
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Hard Drive: 20 GB available space
Sound Card: DIRECTX 9 COMPATIBLE
Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR ONLINE GAMING

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Warlock 2 the Exiled

1 DVD

Warlock 2 the Exiled

Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Developer: Ino-Co Plus
Genre: Strategy

About the Game

The worlds have been shattered, and you have been exiled to one of these shards. The time has come to return to Ardania and seek vengeance on those who cast you out. Battle through the fractured realms inhabited by other exiles, hostile Mages and terrifying creatures. Once back in Ardania you will face your greatest threat: The United One and his four Vicars. Conquer all who oppose you, reclaim your home and take your revenge.

Warlock 2 is a turn-based strategy game of fantasy warfare. Rival against Great Mages, lead mighty armies into fierce battles, wield ancient magic and faith as your weapons.

Experience the challenge in single or multiplayer. Play the new “The Exiled” mode or enjoy the game in the Sandbox mode.

Features

A fantasy wargame like no other – A diplomatic victory is not an option, you cannot relax until your enemies lie crushed under the might of your strategic brilliance! The turn-based hex maps gives you time to ponder your next move and your weapons are the vast armies that relentlessly march to conquer all that oppose you.
You are the Great mage – Select who you are from a roster of over a dozen Great Mages, all with different abilities and spells, and choose which people you command on your path to victory. If no Great Mage suits your taste you can even custom build your own from scratch.
Proudly wield your magical power – Not only a superb battlefield commander, your immense magical powers will also aid you in your conquest. Carefully research over 170 spells and choose what to specialize in, from direct attack spells to terraforming, or maybe align yourself to one of the Gods to harness their powerful blessings. With time, you are even capable of customizing each spell using powerful glyphs.
Diverse worlds requires different approaches – The several different and randomly generated maps all have their unique challenges and opposition to defeat. Use the terrain to your advantage!
Different campaigns – Choose from either engaging your foes on a grand map in the sandbox game mode or the path of the Exiled, a revenge tale full of twists and turns, where you strike back at those who banished you from the world of Ardania.
Raise armies – The people you lead and conquer all bring their unique units to your command. Choose if you want to field a stalwart Human army, command the Undead hordes, use the mysterious Planestriders, or mix and match them all plus others to your delight. There are a total of six different races to pick from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
Hire heroes – When your reputation grows, random heroes will be attracted to your cause, bringing with them their own special flavor to add to battles. Equip them with legendary artifacts, found or crafted, and make them your battlefield commanders.

Minimum:
OS: Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Dual Core CPU with 2,66GHz clock speed or higher
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8600 GT or ATI Radeon HD 6570
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Hard Drive: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Recommended:
OS: Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 8 64-bit
Processor: Intel I3-3240 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.2 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 550 Ti or ATI Radeon HD 6850
Hard Drive: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible

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Age of Wonders III

1 DVD

Age of Wonders III

Genre: RPG, Strategy
Developer: Triumph Studios
Publisher: Triumph Studios
Release Date: Mar 31, 2014

ABOUT THE GAME

Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!

FEATURES

Create an Empire in your own Image

Rule as one of 6 RPG style leader classes: Sorcerer, Theocrat, Rogue, Warlord, Archdruid, or the tech-focused Dreadnought.
Research powerful skills unique to your class to develop your empire and arsenal.
Choose your allies from among the six main races – Humans, High Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Goblins and Draconians – and fantastical monster dwellings.

Explore and Exploit a Living Fantasy World

Explore a rich fantasy world that is more detailed and alive than ever with over 50 location types to raid for treasure.
Expand your domain by building new settlements, forge pacts with monstrous allies and capture valuable resources.
Wield earth shattering magic and terra-form the lands for your needs.

Fight In-depth Tactical Battles

Recruit legendary heroes, equip them with magical weapons, and let them lead your armies into battle.
Crush your enemies using the detailed 3D turn-based Tactical Combat System.
Become a master tactician. Crush city defenses. Learn to use flanking and master your army’s hundreds of abilities.

Master Age of Wonders III’s many Modes!

Immerse yourself in a rich single player story campaign, playable from two sides of an epic conflict.
Create endless scenarios using the random map generator.
Compete in multiplayer wars with up to 8 players online.

Please note that:

Level Editing Tools are provided as a courtesy to fans. They might have different system specifications from the Age of Wonders III game, are not tech supported and have an English only interface.
Coop: Random maps and stand-alone scenarios can be played using player alliances versus computer opponents.
Local Coop: Random maps and stand-alone scenarios can be played using “Hot Seat” mode on the same computer using player alliances versus computer opponents.

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