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Tac Ops 99!
Publisher: Avalon Hill Game Company
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TacOps 3
Publisher: Battlefront.com
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TacOps 4
Publisher: Battlefront.com
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Tail of the Sun
God-sim/adventure game. You take control of a caveman and must guide him through the actions necessary for survival such as eating, hunting, sleeping and mating. By doing this repeatedly your character learns new skills that are taken on by the rest of tribe. The game is played on a large area of land that covers a variety of natural features, terrain types and weather conditions. Many types of flora and fauna are included. The game employs reasonable 3D graphics, although the game is now quite old.
Developer: Artdink Corporation
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Takeda
The strategy/war game set in feudal Japan is currently in development. You'll take the role of a general and control large forces. You'll compete again the computer or other players. The game promises to offer gameplay will a lot of depth combined with impressive graphics.
Developer: Magitech Corporation
, Publisher: Xicat Interactive
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Talonsoft's World at War
Developer: Talonsoft
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Tanktics
Strategy game, incorporating resource management and puzzle elements, in which you must build and deploy tanks whilst facing an onslaught of enemies. The game employs cartoon-style design. It is single-player only and consists of a series of some 20 levels that take you on a journey through time, starting with a prehistoric setting. There is also an extensive tutorial.
Developer: DMA Design
, Publisher: Interplay
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Tartan Army
Developer: Red Lemon Studios
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Team Fortress 2: Brotherhood of Arms
Developer: Valve Software
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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Tellurian Defense
Aerial blaster available at a budget price. Set in the near future, the game's premise is that Earth has suffered a catastrophic meteor shower followed by an invasion by technologically advanced aliens. You take control of a jet fighter and must blast the enemy foe. You have a range of weapons at your disposal, including seeker missiles. The game consists of a series of missions. Each one has a set of objectives and these are varied. After sucessfully downing an alien ship you can examine the wreckage and decide which pieces should be examined by your scientists and which type of equipment they should focus on for research and development. The game's story is mostly developed through cutscenes that intersperse the action. The game's graphics and control system are effective.
Publisher: Psygnosis
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Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri
3D squad-based action game which puts you in control of a robotic fighting machine. Set in the future, the game consists of a series of single-player missions that take place in outdoor arenas on various alien worlds. You are part of Strike Force Centauri and along with the other members of your squad you take part in spectacular battles. You issue orders to you team mates and can switch to view the action from their perspectives. You have a range of high-powered weapons at your disposal. The control system is fairly complex. The game's 3D graphics are effective and the game employs stylish design.
Developer: Looking Glass Studios
, Publisher: Looking Glass Studios
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Thandor: The Invasion
RTS game with a concentration of vehicle-based conflict. Set in a futuristic universe, the premise of the game is that you are on side of a rebel force (the Alliance of Avares) fighting against an oppressive inter-galactic government. The game revolves around the production and use of three resources, two of which are required for buildings, and the third of which is power. Land, air and water-based vehicles are all incorporated. The game has a good technology tree, and managing effective R&D is an important part of the gameplay. An innovative feature of the game is that you are also responsible for conducting diplomatic relations with other members of the Alliance. The game is played on a 3D isometric landscape and the design and graphics are good. The game's interface is also effective.
Developer: Innonics
, Publisher: Infogrames
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The American Civil War: War Between the States
Developer: Walker Boys Studio Inc.
, Publisher: TBA
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The Boss: The Reign of the Sicilians
Developer: Heksplex Entertainment
, Publisher: TBA
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The Corporate Machine
Business management sim. It places the emphasis on strategy style gameplay rather than being an ultra realistic simulation. It is based on the Europe-only release 'Business Tycoon'. The game places you in charge of a new business in a random location around the world. You select your sales execs, marketing officers and research and development scientists to work. By developing markets and new products you can expand your company, providing you can withstand competition against other companies. The game incorporates a multi-player mode for games via modem connection, LAN or online. The game's The multi-player mode supports up to eight players via LAN or Net.
Developer: Stardock Systems, Inc.
, Publisher: Take 2 Interactive
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The Dreamland Chronicles: Freedom Ridge
This turn-based strategy game is due for release in Winter 2000. Set in the near future following a disastrous war against invading aliens, you take the role of commander of the Terran Liberation Army, that has limited men and captured technology, on a mission to repel the invaders and uncover the truth behind government cover-ups. The gameplay will involve tactical, squad-based combat, building bases and fighting for resources in order to equip your force. The game's graphics and physics promise to be advanced.
Developer: Mythos Games
, Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
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The Entente: WW I Battlefields
Publisher: Buka Entertainment
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The Epsilon Conflict
Developer: O3 Games AB
, Publisher: TBA
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The Great Civil War
Developer: Impressions Games
, Publisher: Sierra Studios
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The Guild: Europa 1400
Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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The Iron Plague
Developer: Cavedog Entertainment
, Publisher: GT Interactive
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring
Publisher: Sierra Studios
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The Moon Project
Sequel to the acclaimed RTS Earth 2150, this game builds on the success of its predecessor. The premise is that there is a new conflict between the Lunar Corporation and the United Civilized States over the exploitation of the moon's resources. The game offers high-quality, RTS-action with good graphics and a high degree of customizability. It features many new unit types and you can also create your own. Another significant addition, is the comprehensive map editor and the ability to script your own campaigns. You an choose from the single-player campaign, stand-alone mission and multi-player games (for up to eight people over LAN or Net). The game's graphics have also been improved. A major strength of the game is the quality AI.
Developer: TopWare Interactive
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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The Nations
RTS set in the Settler universe. The single-player game consists of three campaigns of ten missions. There is a campaign for each of the three playable races; the Amazons, the Pimmons and the Sajikis. There is also a good tutorial. The gameplay involves resource management, settlement building and research and development. You can view each of the inhabitants of your village and follow their daily lives. You designate their occupation and types include doctors, minors, knights, hunts, carpenters, policemen and scientists. There is a multi-player mode alongside the single-player game, for up to eight people over LAN or Net. The game is played on an isometric landscape and employs detailed graphics. The interface is complex.
Developer: Neo Software
, Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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The Outforce
Futuristic RTS set in space during a conflict between two great forces. The gameplay involve resource management, research and development and tactical combat. In all, some 120 different unit types feature. The game's 3D graphics and controls are reasonable..
Developer: O3 Games AB
, Publisher: Strategy First
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The Partners
Developer: Monte Cristo Multimedia
, Publisher: Strategy First
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The Rift
This game has been renamed and released as 'Far Gate: Race Against Time'.
Developer: Thrushwave
, Publisher: TBA
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The Russian Front (1941-1945)
Developer: 2 by 3 Games
, Publisher: TBA
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The Star Peace Promise
Publisher: Monte Cristo Multimedia
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The Troma Project
Publisher: Net-Games
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The Underworld: Crime Does Pay
Developer: Phoenix Entertainment
, Publisher: TBA
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The War Engine
Developer: Boku Strategy Games
, Publisher: Shrapnel Games
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The War of 1812: The Conquest of Canada
Developer: HPS Simulations
, Publisher: HPS Simulations
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Theme Park Inc
3D theme park management/design also known as Sim Theme Park 2 and Theme Park World 2. It will employ the same engine as Theme Park World/Sim Theme Park but will feature all new park designs and other new additions. New park types will include Arabian Nights and Alpine themes. Each park type will have their own distinctive rides, alongside others available in all. New rides, visitor type and other elements will be incorporated. The interface will also be refined. A significant innovation will be the inclusion of a story line. You'll have to work your way up the corporate ladder and participate in boardroom politics.
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Theme Park Roller Coaster
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Theme Park World
Management sim and long-awaited sequel to the 'Theme Park' (1994). As well as managing resources, you design the park. Success is determined by the virtual public (all children) who visit the park. A innovation of the game is the ability to switch into first-person view anywhere in the park, allowing a very direct experience of your park.
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Theme Park World 2
This sequel to a the popular theme park management game is due for release in winter 2000. The game will build up on the original with a premise that the park has been taken over by a new company that wants even bigger and better results. There will new park themes and rides to develop. As its predecessor, the player will be able to test the attractions designed, with simulated rides viewed from a first-person perspective.
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Theocracy: Rise of the Aztec Empire
Strategy/wargame set in Mexico in the 15th and 16th Centuries. You select one of 42 Aztec tribes and try to unite all the tribes and defeat the Spanish conquistadors. The game has an open structure and there are no set missions. There is a strong story, largely developed through high-quality cutscenes that are triggered when you reach certain points in the development of your tribe.
Developer: Philos Laboratories
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Three Kingdoms: Fate of the Dragon
Acclaimed RTS, which places the emphasis on tactical combat. The game is based on the historical novel, 'Three Kingdoms'. Set in China in second century AD, you take the role of a warlord vying with other warlords for control of the country. The gameplay involves real-time tactical combat, diplomacy, building settlements, resource management and research and development of new technologies. The game incorporates several innovative touches, for instance despite is historical accuracy magic plays an important part, you can create generals with the ability to cast spells. Also significant, is the fact that you have to keep your troops supplied at all times. Alongside the single-player game, is a multi-player mode, for games via LAN or online. The game is played on an isometric landscape with 3D units rendered in detail. The game's graphics and interface are good.
Developer: Overmax Studio
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Tides of War
Strategy/sea combat game with a pirate theme. The game incorporates a plot involving a competition for control of the seas by various groups. There is a choice of campaigns or an open-ended game. You take control of a pirate ship, choosing from a selection of allegiances, and must successfully rob other ships and ports in order to keep your crew happy whilst building up your treasury and powerbase. The gameplay consists of exploring the high seas looking for a likely target and then assigning your crew to areas such as cannons, boarding parties and sails and then engage in real-time combat. The game's graphics are adequate whilst the control system could be better.
Developer: Devil's Thumb Entertainment
, Publisher: GT Interactive
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Time of Defiance
Developer: Nicely Crafted Entertainment Ltd.
, Publisher: Nicely Crafted Entertainment Ltd.
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Times of Conflict
Real-time strategy/war game. It has a sci-fi theme and the premise is that the world is split between three factions who then encounter a more powerful foe. The campaign consists of a series of scenarios. The gameplay consists of resource management, unit construction and tactical combat. The game's graphics and interface are adequate. The AI could be better.
Developer: Eugen Systems
, Publisher: Microids
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Titans of Steel
Developer: Vicious Byte
, Publisher: Vicious Byte
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Titans of Steel 2: Warring Suns
Developer: Vicious Byte
, Publisher: Matrix Games
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Tom Clancys Ruthless.com
Turn-based business sim. You take control of a software company and must allocate resources to various areas in order to ensure the total dominance of your company's products. Departments requiring resources include research and development, human resources, admin., marketing and legal. Also, you're not restricted to staying within the law you can resort to industrial sabotage or even extortion and violence. A good tutorial is incorporated in order to help you get the hang of the game. The game is played on a simple grided screen populated with colored squares that stand for various buildings and secured markets. You can chose from a set of six scenarios or an open-ended game. It is also possible to participate in multi-player games on-line. There are multiple difficulty settings adding some replayability value to the game.
Developer: Red Storm Entertainment
, Publisher: Red Storm Entertainment
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Tombstone 1882
3D RTS with Wild West setting currently in development. The game offers a campaign of some 20 missions, including bank robberies and jailbreaks.
Developer: FilSoft Entertainment Ltd.
, Publisher: Brightstar Entertainment
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Tone Rebellion
Real-time strategy game set in a sci-fi universe. The game revolves around populations of creatures called Floaters. Rather than controlling them directly you prioritize building jobs and the Floaters will move to perform these tasks. The aim of the game is to get control of a crucial resource called 'tone'. You do this by constructing building that allow you to train Floaters that will defend the pools of tone that are scattered around each gameworld and avoid domination by the evil force called Leviathan. You can assign trained Floaters to battles. Combat revolves around magical power. The game is played on worlds that are five or so screens wide and up to fifteen worlds can be in play at any one time. It is possible to transfer your buildings from one world to another. Alongside the single-player game, there is also a multi-player option for competitive or cooperative games via LAN. The graphics and control system employed in the game are effective.
Developer: The Logic Factory
, Publisher: The Logic Factory
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Total Annihilation
Developer: Cavedog Entertainment
, Publisher: Cavedog Entertainment
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Total Annihilation 2
Developer: Phantagram Ltd.
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Total Annihilation: Core Contingency
Developer: Cavedog Entertainment
, Publisher: GT Interactive
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Total Annihilation: Kingdoms
Real-time strategy game. Unlike the first game in this series Kingdoms has a medieval-fantasy setting. There are four opposing groups in the game; the Aramon and Veruna (human), the Zhon (beastmen) and Taros (undead). Each has its own characteristics and is ruled by a powerful mage who has their own special skill. As in the previous game you build up your military units and become more powerful as the amount of mana at your disposal increases.
Developer: Cavedog Entertainment
, Publisher: GT Interactive
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Total War
Publisher: Aztech New Media
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Trade Empires
Developer: Frog City Software
, Publisher: Eidos Interactive
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Trade Wars: Dark Millennium
Developer: Realm Interactive
, Publisher: NCsoft
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Traffic Giant
RTS. You are placed in the control of the transport systems of one of four British cities (Vauxhall, Litchfield, Bath and Keele). There is a campaign mode, consisting of missions with varied victory criteria, or you can opt for an open-ended game. There are many routes to success depending on your priorities, such as profit or a green transport system. Your city is populated by thousands of virtual inhabitants who will respond to your decisions differently. The game is played on an isometric cityscape with buildings, vehicles and people rendered in reasonable 3D. The game's interface and controls are effective.
Developer: JoWooD Productions
, Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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Traffic Giant Mission Pack
Traffic system management sim. This pack will offer 15 new missions and the same number of maps. New building types will feature, bringing the total to over 500.
Developer: JoWooD Productions
, Publisher: JoWooD Productions
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Trash
Developer: Inhuman Games
, Publisher: TBA
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Tread Marks
Tank combat/racing game. The emphasis is on arcade-style rather than simulation action. The game offers a selection of courses for single or multi-player action. There are numerous weapon-powerups scattered around the courses. There is a high degree of tank customizability adding replayability value. The game's 3D graphics are generally good. The control system is straightforward.
Developer: Longbow Digital Arts
, Publisher: Longbow Digital Arts
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Tribal Rage
Real-time strategy game with humorous touches. Set in the US in the future you take control of one of six playable groups each with their own characteristics that are competing for control of California. There are a set of stand-alone scenarios and a full campaign, as well as an open-ended game option. The multi-player mode allows up to eight people to compete via modem/serial connection, LAN or on-line. The game incorporates adult themes. The game's controls system is quite difficult to master. The graphics and design are adequate.
Developer: Disintegrator
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Tropico
RTS. You take the role of dictatorial ruler of a Caribbean island. The gameplay involves resource management, settlement development and participating in political intrigue. You develop industries and raise taxes whilst providing services for your people. It is also necessary to retain power, the people will demand elections. The game is played on an isometric landscape and the graphics, design and interface are effective.
Developer: Poptop Software
, Publisher: GodGames
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Tropico 2: Pirate Cove
Developer: Frog City Software
, Publisher: GodGames
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Tropico: Mucho Macho
Developer: Frog City Software
, Publisher: GodGames
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Tropico: Paradise Island
Developer: BreakAway Games Ltd.
, Publisher: GodGames
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TV Star
RPG-style game which places you in the role of an aspiring TV soap star. You must decide how to spend your time in order to build up your social standing rating. The game features a range of locations including your work place and after-hours club. A trivia competition is incorporated. the game's graphics and interface are effective.
Developer: Monte Cristo Multimedia
, Publisher: Monte Cristo Multimedia
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Tzar: Burden of the Crown
Real-time strategy game set in a fantasy version of the Dark Ages. Apart from tactical combat, the gameplay includes resource management and diplomacy.
Developer: Haemimont
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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