PC games
Get in the game! See below Microsoft’s lineup of PC games including role-playing and action-adventure titles, family titles and more.
Age Empires III: Asian Dynasties
Who will dominate the east?
The game of conquest continues as the hugely popular Age of Empires III unleashes another expansion pack upon the world. This time, The Asian Dynasties lets players lead one of three Asian civilizations — Japan, China and India — into battle as they aim to expand their territory and spread their influence to the furthest reaches possible. This is epic Eastern warfare, rich in visual texture and innovative in how players can win and trade to fight for ultimate control. Let the campaign begin.
Age of Empires II: Gold Edition
Both boxes in one!
Get both Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings and Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion in one box. Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings spans 1,000 years from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages. Players control the destiny of one of 13 civilizations. Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion will challenge veterans and novices to wage war on an epic scale with all-new civilizations, unique units and technologies, and campaigns based on infamous conquerors such as Attila the Hun, El Cid and Montezuma. Rated T for Teen.
Fable: The Lost Chapters for Windows
Choose your own adventure
Command your fate and embark on a journey to the wondrous land of Albion! Fable: The Lost Chapters for Windows builds upon the legendary and award-winning gameplay of Fable — the Xbox blockbuster that has sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide — with an extended adventure reaching the treacherous Northern Wastes, spectacular new spells, vicious new enemies and more, all optimized for Microsoft Windows XP. If you like role-playing games, this one’s for you! Rated M for Mature.
Flight Simulator X Deluxe
Launch your imagination
Capture the wonder of flight right from inside the cockpit with Microsoft Flight Simulator X Deluxe. Choose from 24 different planes and more than 50 missions — from humanitarian missions to exotic island tours — to test your skills at all skill levels. This game delivers a highly realistic flight experience, enhanced multiplayer capabilities and opportunities to share the control of your aircraft with others around the globe and chat in real-time. A timeless classic that will keep your imagination aloft time and time again.
Flight Simulator X Standard
Into the wild blue yonder
Prepare for take-off into a rich and remarkable world of aviation action. Flight Simulator X Standard offers novice and experienced pilots alike the choice of 18 aircraft and over 30 missions — from rescue and humanitarian missions to tours of exotic islands — in locations all over the globe. Feel firsthand what it’s like to take the controls in this rich and highly realistic environment. Travel solo or play with others online. You’ll never tire of leaving the world behind, even when flying by the seat of your pants.
Gears of War
The original
Thirty Game of the Year awards and 5 million copies sold mark a classic and intense game. The original Gears of War stunned the gaming community with its harrowing, cinematic approach to third-person tactical action and narrative. You’re leader Marcus Fenix engaged in an epic battle for humankind’s survival against the Locust Horde. Online or off, in full gore action, few games offer as intense a ride. And now, Gears of War comes with multiplayer map packs, the Annex game mode and eight additional multiplayer Achievements. A must for any true gamer.
Halo
Combat Evolved!
Named Game of the Year by Electronic Gaming Monthly, IGN, EDGE and the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, Halo makes its highly anticipated move to the PC, courtesy of Bungie and Gearbox Software. Enjoy all of the action-packed combat and thrilling game play that made the title a smash hit for video game fans everywhere. Armed with a brand new arsenal of weapons and vehicles, Halo transports you into a sci-fi universe fresh out of a Hollywood movie, with a detailed, twisting storyline, complex characters and cunning enemies. Expect intense online multiplayer action! Rated M for Mature.
Halo 2
Save humankind . . . again!
A follow up to Halo: Combat Evolved, the world of Halo 2 takes you further into the plight of the genetically enhanced super soldier Master Chief as he endeavours to thwart the Covenant’s aims to destroy humankind. Sporting dual weapons, you drive vehicles, pilot aircraft, battle enemy A.I. and aliens. Enjoy single-player heroics or team up with a friend for co-operative play. This version includes 23 multiplayer maps and a bonus map editor.
Rise of Nations®: Rise of Legends
Conquer the world
The second installment of Rise of Nations invites you to journey to the land of Aio, a world embroiled in an epic battle between magic and technology. Fight through towering cities, flame-swept deserts and brutal ice plains in battles filled with mystic creatures, impossible machines and stunning magic. This U.S. award-winning real-time strategy game offers new twists such as borders, attrition, huge armies clashing and city-building. Rated T for Teen.
Viva Piňata
A smashing good time
Take control of a garden world of colourful interactive piñata animals. Get involved with the characters and watch the animals grow, but be ready for the dangers of sour piñatas and disrupted harmony. This world can be as personalized as each individual user and is geared for kids of all ages.
Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania Expansion Pack
Wade into the action
Dive into Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania to become a zoo tycoon on land and in the water. Care for 20 marine animals, such as fun-loving sea otters, feisty rockhopper penguins and fearsome white sharks! Train orca and others to perform cool tricks; then create splashy marine shows. Build breathtaking underwater exhibits. Discover a treasure trove of marine-themed buildings. Explore new challenges, campaigns, items and more! Rated E for Everyone. (Requires either Zoo Tycoon 2 or Zoo Tycoon 2: Zookeeper Collection.)
Zoo Tycoon 2: Ulitmate Collection
For the beast in you
If you ran the zoo what would you do? Answer the question with Zoo Tycoon 2, a fun-filled simulation that challenges you to build the ultimate zoo of 30 animals in incredible detail. Create from an array of building tools and objects while interacting with animals along the way. Choose zoo guest or zookeeper mode: the latter lets you interact with animals in a whole new way. This version introduces camera mode which lets you take photos of your favourites and share them online. Simple to set up and a snap to play, Zoo Tycoon 2 features tons of background information to make it an immersive and educational trip every time.
Zoo Tycoon 2: Zookeeper Collection
Three times the fun
Triple your zoo fun with three award-winning fan favourites: Zoo Tycoon 2 and the Endangered Species and African Adventure expansion packs! This collection brings you 70 awesome animals from the fun-loving to the ferocious. Build exciting exhibits and vehicle tours that thrill your guests. Create world-class zoos and become a true zoo tycoon. Play campaigns and challenges, and unlock special objects and achievement awards along the way. Rated E for Everyone.
