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Galactic Civilizations
Space-based strategy game. There are six distinctive civilizations and you can set up games against one or all of these. The gameplay involves resource management, research and development and combat.
Developer: Stardock Systems, Inc.
, Publisher: Strategy First
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Gangsters 2
Real-time strategy game and follow-up to a successful original. Unlike the first game there is no turn-based element to the gameplay. Also, this sequel is not limited to a single city, the 25 mission campaign is spread across 15 cities. The large city levels are now more alive with activity. The game also features improved graphics and a refined interface.
Developer: Hothouse Creations
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Gangsters: Organized Crime
Strategy/management game now on budget re-release. The game combines turn-based management with real-time gameplay. Set in the 1920s in a US city called New Temperance, you take the role of a gangster as he tries to build up his criminal empire and a stash of cash. During the game your character will be involved in activities such as extortion, assassination, running bootleg liquor, gambling, bribery and corruption. The layout of the city is randomly generated and is alive with a bustling population of 5000 people. You plan your activities in a weekly planning phase and then your gangsters carry out your orders in real-time. A map and numerous overlays and statistical tables help you manage your criminal empire. You control your hoods via up to eight Lieutenants, to whom you can issue direct orders, and you also employ a lawyer and accountant. There is a set of tutorial levels to help you get the hang of this challenging game. The game's interface, 3D graphics and audio are effective. The game includes numerous touches of humor.
Developer: Hothouse Creations
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Gene Wars
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Generation of Chaos Next: Lost Bonds
Developer: Idea Factory
, Publisher: Idea Factory
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Gettysburg
Real-time war game based on the American Civil War. You can play either side in the conflict. The game offers a tutorial, scenario and full battle. The battlefields are recreated in accurate detail and a random battlefield editor and random generator are included. Unit types and force-composition are historically based. The game's graphics and control system are effective.
Developer: Firaxis Games
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Ghost Master!
Strategy game in which you will be the titular ghost master, responsible for organizing hauntings! The game is due for release in early 2001. It will consist of a series of maps, including recreations of locations from well-known horror movies, and the aim of the game will be to rid these of humans by harnessing energy and causing ghosts and other manifestations to appear. Victory is achieved when all the humans on the map have been scared away.
Developer: Empire Interactive
, Publisher: Empire Interactive
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GI Combat: Episode 1, Normandy
Developer: Freedom Games Inc.
, Publisher: Strategy First
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Global Domination
Real-time action/strategy game available for PC and PlayStation. The game is set on a near future earth where two major groups are involved in international disputes. You work for one of them (ULTRA) and the gameplay consists of defending your bases and defeating the forces of the other group (WOE) through 20 missions. There is also a scenario editor. You have a range of vehicles and armoury at your disposal, including a range of missiles, submarines and bombers. The game has a strong plot, largely developed though cutscenes. The control system takes some time to master and a tutorial system is incorporated to help you . Alongside the single-player game there is a multi-player mode for up to 16 people (via LAN), or two can play via serial connection. The game is played on a global map and numerous video clips are incorporated into the game.
Developer: Psygnosis
, Publisher: Psygnosis
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Global Power
Publisher: GMX Media
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Golem
Futuristic sea-based RTS currently in development. The gameplay will involve managing resources, developing new technologies and combat. You'll select one of three playable clans, each with their own distinctive characteristics. The premise is that most of the earth is now underwater and the clans now rule the sea. You'll be able to buy increasingly powerful ships and weapons. There will be a single-player campaign and the strong story will develop differently depending on which clan you are playing. There will also be a multi-player mode, by hotseating, or over LAN or Net. The game will employ a top-down perspective and 2D graphics. It promises to offer a lot of depth.
Developer: Leryx Longsoft
, Publisher: TBA
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Great Battles Collector's Edition
Compilation consisting of Great Battles of Alexander Great Battles of Hannibal Great Battles of Caesar
Developer: Erudite Software
, Publisher: Interactive Magic
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Great Battles of Alexander
Turn-based war-game. It is a conversion of a board-based original. It recreates 10 of Alexander's battles, from Chaeronea (338 BC) to Hydaspes (326 BC). These can be played as a campaign (always playing the Macedonians) or individually (controlling either side). Significantly, armies are automatically placed at the beginning of each scenario, based the starting position of the historical battles. There is also a two-player mode, for games via modem/serial connection or LAN.
Developer: Erudite Software
, Publisher: Interactive Magic
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Great Battles of Caesar
Turn-based war game set in ancient Rome. The game recreates nine historical battles (at Vercellae, Chaeronea, Bibracte, Sabis, Dyrrachium, Pharsalus, Ruspina, Thapus and Munda). These can be played as a campaign (always playing the Romans) or individually (controlling either side). There is also a two-player mode, for games via modem/serial connection or LAN. Significantly, armies are no longer automatically placed at the beginning of each scenario, instead you can place them yourself. You organize your troops primarily at legion level.
Developer: Erudite Software
, Publisher: Interactive Magic
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Great Battles of Hannibal
Turn-based war-game. This is a conversion of a board-based original. It recreates 10 of Hannibal battles, from the massacre of Roman forces at Lake Trasimene to his defeat at Zama. These can be played as a campaign (always playing the Carthaginians) or individually (controlling either side). Significantly, armies are automatically placed at the beginning of each scenario, based the starting position of the historical battles. There is also a two-player mode, for games via modem/serial connection or LAN.
Developer: Erudite Software
, Publisher: Interactive Magic
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Great Empires Collection
Compilation pack consisting of Caesar 3, Pharaoh and Cleopatra.
Developer: Impressions Games
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Ground Control
Innovative real-time strategy/war game with major action component, complete lack of resource-management and strong story. Set in the future, the game revolves around the conflict between two forces competing for domination of space as colonization of new planets becomes increasingly attractive, following a Third World War on Earth. The game consists of a series of thirty single-player missions, fifteen for each side in the conflict. There is also a strong multi-player mode. There are numerous high-tech unit types featured in the game. You control your units in teams. The aim of the game is to win the various well-designed battle scenarios with special attention being given to protecting your 'Armed People Carrier', which carries repair crews, fresh infantry and General. It is possible to upgrade and, therefore, specialize units. A notable feature of the game are the exceptionally good fully-3D graphics. The game's control system is highly effective.
Developer: Massive Entertainment
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Ground Control: Dark Conspiracy
Developer: High Voltage Software, Inc.
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Gundam Battle Online
Developer: Bandai Digital Entertainment
, Publisher: Bandai Digital Entertainment
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