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Baldur's Gate
Highly-acclaimed and successful RPG. Set in fantasy universe the game is based on the AD&D pen-and-paper system. The action takes place in a realm called the Sword Coast of the Forgotten Realms. The game offers a large and challenging single-player game as well as a good multi-player option for on-line or Network play.
Developer: Black Isle Studios
, Publisher: Interplay
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Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn
RPG set in a fantasy unioverse. It employs the AD&D role-playing system. The well-designed gameworld is huge and covers a wide variety of environment types. A very strong story is incorporated. Cutscenes and dialogue develop the story and numerous interaction variations are possible. Fifteen diverse NPCs that can join your party. The game features numerous optional, and class-specific, quests. This sequel features improved graphics and extensions to the gameplay.
Developer: Black Isle Studios
, Publisher: Interplay
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Baldur's Gate 2: Throne of Bhaal
Add-on and for the popular RPG and last installment in the Children of Bhaal saga.. It offers general improvements and a host of new features over its predecessors. There are three new chapters. The main story concerns the Bhaalspawn who are all competing to succeed to the throne. The action is set in the city of Saradush, which is under siege, the Marching Mountains, the abandoned temple of Bhaal and a dungeon called the Watcher's Keep.
Developer: BioWare
, Publisher: Interplay
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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
This action-oriented RPG related to the acclaimed PC RPGs is currently in development for PlayStation 2. You'll play a character whose sister has been snatched by the Dark Alliance. The gameplay will involve exploration, item collection/use, interaction with NPCs and lots of combat. Magic spells and conventional weapons will feature. Notably, there will be a two-player cooperative mode alongside the single-player game. The game's graphics and design promise to be good.
Developer: Snowblind Studios
, Publisher: Interplay
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Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast
Add-on for the successful RPG. It offers a new set of quests and four large new areas to explore. The new action focuses around a town called Ulgoth's Beard. A notable inclusion is a large, well-designed dungeon section. A few new enemy creatures are also included and the graphics are slightly improved.
Developer: Black Isle Studios
, Publisher: Interplay
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Banjo Tooie
3D platform game and sequel to the popular original, Banjo and Kazooie. The game offers the same mix of platform game action and mini-games. There is also a new multi-player mode, that enables up to four people, to play all the mini-games.
Developer: Rare
, Publisher: Rare
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Batman Vengeance
Action adventure game currently in development. It will be based on the TV animated series, The New Adventures of Batman. It promises to combine good graphics with exciting gameplay. Loads of gadgets and the Bat mobile will feature.
Developer: Ubi Soft Canada
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Battle Isle 2
Developer: Blue Byte Software
, Publisher: Blue Byte Software
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Battle Isle 3
Turn-based strategy game. Set on the in the future on the planet Chromos, the games story involves a conflict between two groups, the Kais and the Drulls. You take the role of a female Kai diplomat named Caro who begins a rebellion against the Drulls and their spokesman, Ben Haris, after he insults your people.
Developer: Blue Byte Software
, Publisher: Blue Byte Software
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Battle Isle 4: The Andosia War
Strategy game that combines turn-based and real-time gaming elements. It is the fourth title in the Battle Isle series. The premise is that the evil High Priestess has harnessed the power of a new element, Andosia, and has unleashed her army (known as the Children of Harris) on her enemies. The single-player game consists of 23 missions in which you can play either side in the war. There is also a strong multi-player mode for up to eight people over LAN or Net.
Developer: Cauldron Ltd.
, Publisher: Blue Byte Software
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Battle Isle: DarkSpace
Exclusively on-line, space-based action/strategy game currently in development. There will also be a tutorial than can be played off-line. Set in the Battle Isle universe, the game promises a lot of depth combined with high-quality graphics. The game will be premised on a conflict between three alliances, you'll choose which one to join. You'll begin the game with a basic ship but good performance will see you upgrading. Around 20 different flyable ships will feature. Players will be able to choose from one-on-one games or huge battles with some 200 players. The game will employ fully 3D graphics and spectacular visual effects are promised.
Developer: Palestar
, Publisher: Got Game Entertainment
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Battle of the Planets
Developer: Headfirst Productions
, Publisher: TBA
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Battlecruiser 3000 A.D. 2
Space action sim. The first version of this acclaimed game was released with numerous bugs. This version offers you an updated and improved version.
Developer: 3000AD, Inc
, Publisher: Interplay
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Battlecruiser Millennium
Space sim currently in development. It will be premised on a conflict between some thirteen different factions. You'll have a great deal of options when defining your character. There will be six career paths (including solider, explorer and pilot) and twelve distinctive races. You'll also have to choose which side to ally with. These choices decide the where you'll be stationed. An extensive selection of space ship will be available together with star-bases and land vehicles. The game promises to offer a lot of depth and significant improvements over the last game.
Developer: 3000AD, Inc
, Publisher: 3000AD, Inc
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Battlecruiser Millennium XP1
Developer: 3000AD, Inc
, Publisher: 3000AD, Inc
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Battlecruiser Tactical Command
Developer: 3000AD, Inc
, Publisher: 3000AD, Inc
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Beavis & Butthead Do U
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Beneshion
Korean action-oriented RPG that employs voice-recognition technology. The game is set in a magical world called Rarmeve. You take the role of a hero who must help restore the land by collecting eight Runes. The multi-player mode supports up to eight players over a network. The game is played on an isometric landscape, with 3D units. It features some impressive weapons effects.
Developer: VR-Entertainment Ltd.
, Publisher: Wizard Soft Ltd.
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Betrayal at Krondor
Developer: Dynamix
, Publisher: Sierra
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Betrayal In Antara
RPG game set in a fantasy universe. You take the role of a young fisherman named Aran who embarks on a journey to find out more about his magical powers. He is accompanied by his friend named William. The gameplay involves exploration, interaction with NPCs and turn-based combat. You view the action from a first-person perspective. As expected, the game's graphics now look a bit dated.
Developer: Dynamix
, Publisher: Sierra
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Beyond Atlantis
Adventure game released first in Europe, as Atlantis 2. You play a young man named Ten who is the son of Seth, the hero of the first game. Ten must defeat the plans of his evil twin that are threatening the world. The plot is developed through the conversations with NPCs and some impressive cutscenes.
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
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Beyond Atlantis 2
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
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Big Mountain 2000
Snowboarding sim. The game features equipment by top manufacturers including Bonfire and Solomon. There are six characters to choose from. The game has three courses; Free Ride, Slalom and Giant Slalom. In slalom and giant slalom, you must pass through gates in order, whilst in free ride mode there is no set route to the finish line. Game options include Championship, Time Attack and two-player Versus modes. The game's graphics are reasonable. A good selection of music is incorporated.
Developer: Xicat Interactive
, Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive
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Billy Brawl
Publisher: Monkey Byte Games
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Bioforce
Highly acclaimed adventure game, now available at a budget price that offers. It a strong plot, excellent graphics and design with engrossing gameplay. The gameplay combines exploration, puzzle solving and arcade-style combat.
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Bioforge
Developer: Origin Systems
, Publisher: Origin Systems
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Bionicle: Matoran Adventures
Publisher: Lego Media
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Black Dahlia
Adventure game based on the real-life murder of a young woman in LA in the 1940s. The case was particularly famous and grisly because the body had been cut in half. The plot also deals with a fictitious magical jewel also called the Black Dahlia and touches on German Nazism. You take the role of a young detective, named Jim, who is investigating Nazism in Cleveland. The game's strong plot unravels as you progress through a series of challenging puzzles. The puzzles vary in quality. The game employs a simple point-and-click interface. The graphics and cutscenes are good. Notably, Dennis Hopper appears as a minor character.
Developer: Take 2 Interactive
, Publisher: Take 2 Interactive
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Blades of Exile
Developer: Spiderweb Software
, Publisher: Spiderweb Software
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Blair Witch Project
Developer: Terminal Reality
, Publisher: Gathering Of Developers
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Blair Witch Project: Volume 1: Rustin Parr
Action/adventure game and one of three titles in development based on the hit movie. It is set in the 1940s, and concerns the events surrounding the kidnap and murder of seven children at the hands of Rustin Parr, himself the victim of demonic haunting. You take the role of the agent of an organization called Spookhouse, named Elspeth 'Doc' Holliday as she investigates Parr's story. A significant proportion of the game is set in the woods.
Developer: Terminal Reality
, Publisher: Gathering Of Developers
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Blair Witch Project: Volume 2: Coffin Rock 1886
Action/adventure game and one of three titles based on the hit movie. It is set long before the events in the movie, in the 1880s. The strong story involves the events surrounding the disappearance of a little girl named Robin Weaver and the grizzly deaths of the search party sent after her. You take the role of an undead Civil War soldier with amnesia, named Lazarus, who embarks on a journey find the girl. Cutscenes and interactive flashbacks intersperse the action. The gameplay involves exploration, combat and interaction with NPCs. Your character is equipped with a gun and a knife. The game employs a modified version of the Nocturne game engine and the graphics are good.
Developer: Human Head Studios
, Publisher: Gathering Of Developers
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Blair Witch Project: Volume 3: Elly Kedward, 1786
Action/adventure game and one of three titles in based on the hit movie. They all use modified version of the Nocturne engine. This installment is set long before the events in the movie, in the 1786, and concerns the events surrounding the disappearance of children from the village, taken by witches. Elly Kedward is accused and left to die in the woods and becomes the Blair Witch of the myth. You take the role of Father Jonathan Pyre, a pastor and witch-hunter, named. The game has a native American theme. The gameplay combines exploration, combat, interaction with NPCs, clue collection, puzzle-solving. Conventional and magic-based weapons feature. They include a pistol and a rifle. The game's graphics are good and dramatic cutscenes intersperse the action.
Developer: Ritual Entertainment, Inc.
, Publisher: Gathering Of Developers
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Blaze & Blade
Traditional RPG that was originally released for play and ported to PC. You control one of a party of character who embark on a quest to recover four magical crystals. You begin by creating a character, choosing from eight different classes and adjusting their character stats by allocating extra points amongst the various attributes. You earn crystals by defeating the game's bosses. It is also possible to have other players control of character in the party. The gameplay consists of exploration, hack-and-slash combat, interaction with NPCs and item collection. The game is played on an isometric landscape and the graphics are fairly basic.
Developer: T&E Soft
, Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive
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Blood and Magic
RPG based on the AD&D role-playing system. Set in the Forgotten Realms. The game combines a strong story with playability.
Developer: Tachyon Studios
, Publisher: Interplay
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Blood Aria 2
3D action-oriented RPG with strategy component. You lead a party of six characters. There is a multi-player mode for online games.
Developer: Triggersoft
, Publisher: eSofnet
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Blood Omen 2
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
First in a successful series of action adventure games that also includes 'Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver'. You take the role of a vampire named Kain and the game is set in a gothic-inspired world called Nosgoth. The game has an RPG component, Kain gains new equipment, spells and strength as the game progresses.
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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BloodRayne
Developer: Terminal Reality
, Publisher: Majesco, Inc.
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Blue Stinger
Adventure game. The game takes place in the near future. An island has appeared at the impact site of the asteroid that hit earth and caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. Mysterious events on the island have led the characters you control to investigate. You'll encounter many strange monsters along the way and the game incorporates aspects drawn from the horror genre. Extensive use is made of cut-scenes to develop the story.
Developer: Climax Graphics
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Blue Submarine 6: Time and Tide
Publisher: Sega
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Body Harvest
Action game that combines shooting and driving. Set in the future, you take the role of an elite solider who is sent back in time to defeat an alien invasion of Earth. A variety of vehicles are available including tanks, planes and boats. The game's graphics and controls are effective.
Developer: DMA Design
, Publisher: Midway Games Inc.
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Borderzone
Developer: Saturn Plus
, Publisher: 1C
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Boundless Adventures
Developer: Boundless Entertainment Inc.
, Publisher: Boundless Entertainment Inc.
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Bounty Hunter Sara
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Breath of Fire
Traditional RPG set in a magical universe. The main character is a dragon-human hybrid named Ryu. Thought to be extinct the dragon races are again walking the earth. Ryu must defeat the Dark Dragons, who are attempting to get the keys needed to awaken a powerful goddess, named Tyr. Among the locations featured are large dungeon complexes, towns and a floating castle. This old game features fully 2D graphics. A world map displayed a players progress when moving between locations. Ryu is joined by other characters (up to three at a time, others can be substituted at any time). Each has their own abilities. The gameplay involves exploration, turn-based combat, item collection/use and interaction with NPCs.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Breath of Fire 2
Traditional RPG set in a magical universe. The main character is a dragon-human hybrid named Ryu. This old game features 2D graphics. It is played on an isometric landscape. Ryu is joined by other characters. Each has their own abilities. The gameplay involves exploration, turn-based combat, item collection/use and interaction with NPCs. The plot of Breath of Fire 2 sees Ryu reunited with his sister who he rescues from an evil character (named Beak). However, a new mystery unfolds involving the amnesia of their fellow villagers.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Breath of Fire 3
Traditional RPG set in a fantasy universe. As in the previous games, the main character is a dragon-human hybrid named Ryu. Unlike the earlier games, this installment combines 3D backgrounds with 2D characters, to good effect. The story involves the discovery of a dormant dragon in a mine and the infancy of Ryu. The development of the Ryu character involves the use of Dragon Genes found in-game. These can be used separately or in combination to give Ryu new forms with varied abilities. The gameplay involves exploration, turn-based combat, item collection/use and interaction with NPCs. There are also numerous side quests and mini-games was extended. These include a fishing game and a more extensive RTS-style section in which players develop a settlement in fairyland.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Breath of Fire 4
RPG set in a fantasy universe and part of a long-running series. The main characters are Cray, Ryu and Nina. Ryu has the ability to transform into a dragon. The party embarks on a quest to rescue a princess and destroy evil. The game is set in a large gameworld with diverse settings.
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Breath of Fire 5: Dragon Quarter
Developer: Capcom
, Publisher: Capcom
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Broken Sword 2: The Smoking Mirror
Adventure game, now available at an ultra budget price. This sequel again features a character called George Stobbard. This time the adventre is set in South Africa and involves his imnvestigation of a mysteriosu cult. The game play involves exploring the locations, interacting with the numerous NPCs and solvin puzzles. The game employs a system of detailed pre-rendered backgrounds and 3D characters.
Developer: Revolution Software Ltd.
, Publisher: Crave Entertainment
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Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars
Developer: Revolution Software Ltd.
, Publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment
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Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon
Developer: Revolution Software Ltd.
, Publisher: TBA
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Buck Bumble
3D platform-style game that involves flying about and shooting. You play a bee named Buck, who can fly and hover. The gameplay primarily involves exploration and facing twenty different types of insect foe. Alongside the main single-player game, is a two-player mode. The game employs good cartoon-style graphics.
Developer: Argonaut Games plc
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Action adventure game based on the hit TV series and due for release in 2001. You'll get to play Buffy and guide her through a series of levels packed with supernatural foe. The other major character and familiar locations from the series will also feature. The game's graphics promise to be good.
Developer: The Collective
, Publisher: Fox Interactive
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Byzantine: The Betrayal
Adventure game. You take the role of a rookie reporter who is invited by a fiend to Istanbul to find your friend absent and the cops waiting upon your arrival. The gameplay involves exploration, item collection, puzzle-solving and interaction with NPCs. Most of the puzzles are inventory based and a notebook keeps track of clues gathered through conversations. The game's graphics and controls are effective, although as expected, the game now look somewhat dated.
Developer: Stormfront Studios
, Publisher: Discovery Channel Multimedia
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Barbie as Princess Bride
Developer: Random Games
, Publisher: Mattel Media
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Barbie as Sleeping Beauty
Developer: Gorilla Systems Corporation
, Publisher: Mattel Media
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Barbie Detective
Adventure game with puzzle component featuring the popular toy doll. The premise is that Barbie and her friend Becky have just finished Detective School when their other friend, Ken goes missing together with some money. The gameplay involves exploring the environments, collecting clues, interacting with NPCs and giving chase. The game is set during a carnival. It consists of a series of static environments. Barbie is equipped with a magnifying glass which highlights clues and useful items. The game employs a simple point-and-click interface and bright and colorful graphics. Numerous voice samples and music are incorporated. It is possible to randomize the clues to add replayability value to the game.
Developer: Gorilla Systems Corporation
, Publisher: Mattel Media
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Barbie Detective 2
Adventure game with puzzle component featuring the popular toy doll. The premise is that Barbie, Becky and Ken are summoned to a holiday resort to find hidden treasure but soon find that they are in competition with a shadowy adversary. The gameplay primarily involves exploring the environments, collecting clues and interacting with NPCs. The game consists of a series of static environment. Barbie is equipped with a magnifying glass which highlights clues and useful items. It is also possible to give chase on a variety of controllable vehicles including a speed boat, a beach bike and a hang glider. The game employs a simple point-and-click interface and bright and colorful graphics. Numerous voice samples and music are incorporated. It is possible to randomize the clues to add replayability value to the game.
Developer: Gorilla Systems Corporation
, Publisher: Mattel Media
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Barbie Magic Fairy Tales: Barbie as Rapunzel
Developer: Media Station Inc.
, Publisher: Mattel Media
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Barbie Race and Ride
Hose-riding game featuring the popular toy doll. Players choose from five courses each with a selection of obstacles. The game employs simple controls and reasonable graphics.
Developer: Mattel Media
, Publisher: Mattel Media
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Blade Runner
High-quality point-and-click adventure game based on the hit movie, now on budget re-release. It boasts a strong plot that is similar to that of the movie, you play a character investigating a murder and there is uncertainty over which characters are human and which are android.
Developer: Westwood Studios
, Publisher: Westwood Studios
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Buster And The Beanstalk
Kids adventure game based on the classic fairy-tale.
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Butt-Ugly Martians
Publisher: Sierra
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