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WELCOME TO COMPUTER & VIDEO GAMES
The holiday season has arrived--and the games keep coming! You probably are already shelling out the big bucks to get gifts for your family and friends. We've put together a new holiday store that'll help you find the right gaming gifts for your loved ones. However, we won't tell anyone if you happen to toss in a game or two for yourself. There are plenty of new games from which to choose, including "The Grinch," "WWF SmackDown! 2," and "Alice." Santa who?
NEWLY RELEASED COMPUTER & VIDEO GAMES
 "The Grinch" (Various)
by Konami
In this third-person action-adventure game--based, in part, on the live-action film of the same name--you play the role of the Mean One himself. Embark on a quest through 24 missions, from Whoville to an underwater world, and across four Seussian environments with three minigames and a bonus level. (Jim Carrey not included.) This game is available for Game Boy Color, PlayStation, Dreamcast, and PC.
 "Banjo-Tooie" (Nintendo 64)
by Nintendo
Banjo and Kazooie, that bear-and-bird platforming pair from their beloved, eponymous game, are back in "Banjo-Tooie." Their second adventure will take them through eight new worlds, full of hulking bosses, minigames, and the series' trademark goofy gameplay. There are plenty of new moves to learn, but this time Banjo and Kazooie can work some missions independently, utilizing special skills. "Banjo-Tooie" features a multiplayer element to some of the minigames--in some cases, supporting four players!
Our Price: $49.99  "WWF SmackDown! 2" (PlayStation)
by THQ
Licensed by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), this sequel to the popular "WWF SmackDown!" has made several improvements upon its predecessor. There are now more than 50 wrestlers from which to choose, including the Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Chyna. New gameplay modes include ladder match, hell in a cell, casket match, and tornado tag-team match. To mimic the TV show's format even further, plots are developed through cutscenes that feature the voices of the superstars. You can create your own wrestler or even a new pay-per-view event. Season mode includes more matches, events, and pay-per-view events than its predecessor. It all adds up to a fast and furious virtual version of the real thing.
Our Price: $39.99
FREE SHIPPING ON "ALICE"
 "Alice" (Windows)
by Electronic Arts
For a limited time, get free shipping on the third-person 3-D action game "Alice." Players take on the role of a wiser, more industrious heroine who sets out to free Wonderland from the tyranny of the Queen of Hearts. Alice will confront a host of weird creatures in surreal settings and solve numerous puzzles through more than 15 levels of gameplay. Based on Lewis Carroll's 19th-century fantasy, "Alice" is created by American McGee--one of the designers behind the "Quake" and "Doom" series.
Our Price: $39.99
COMING SOON
 "Lunar 2: Eternal Blue" (PlayStation)
by Working Designs
Return to the enchanting world of Lunar--1,000 years after the events in the first role-playing adventure game. Dark forces are trying to revive the evil Zophar and cast Lunar into darkness forever. Only the goddess Althena is powerful enough to stop Zophar. In "Lunar 2: Eternal Blue," you'll play the part of Hiro, who, with the adorable Ruby at his side, will try to unlock the secrets of the Blue Spire and the odd young girl who's kept inside. You'll interact with exciting new characters, fight vividly animated monsters, traverse snow-covered mountain peaks, and crawl through slimy dungeons. This game is available in special collector's-edition packaging!
Our Price: $59.99  "EverQuest: The Scars of Velious" (Windows)
by Verant
"EverQuest: The Scars of Velious" is the second official expansion of the online role-playing game "EverQuest." Unlike "The Ruins of Kunark," this one is geared toward gamers who already have played for several hundred hours, and have characters who are level 30 and above. As with all expansions, the original game is required. There is a new 3-D interface, which allows players to customize their interface screens. New weapons, armor, and items are added to the EverQuest world--several with all-new graphics. Many new zones will be available for exploration, including two good-aligned planes for high-level characters: the Plane of Growth and the Plane of Mischief.
Our Price: $19.99  "Tribes 2" (Windows)
by Sierra
Welcome to "Tribes 2," in which only superior teamwork and cunning tactics will ensure your tribe's survival. With innovative team-based play and in-game communications, massive multiplayer support (50+ players), and new vehicles and weapons, "Tribes 2" takes team-based warfare to new heights.
Our Price: $39.99 |