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All the latest and greatest games from the Internet and other sources will be available here as a trial, demo, or shareware versions - sometimes even free! If you don't see a game demo here that you want it'll more than likely be on next issue's CD1. If not, let us know and we'll check it out for worthiness.

PLEASE NOTE: After clicking any of the Install links below you may experience a long wait, depending on the relative size of the game demo. Please be patient as multiple clicking may cause the installation process to fail or, in some cases, lock up your machine.

Breed

Breed: It's German for let's geddit on!

'Breed' is the first project to be developed utilising the 'Mercury' engine. Breed is an action based game by German developer Brat Designs. It's set both in Earth's orbit and on its surface. From the orbiting USC Darwin the player launches attacks against the Breed, the aggressive biomechanical race infesting Earth. Once the Darwin is discovered the Breed will launch waves of attacks to destroy the last of the USC cruisers.

The player takes control of 'grunts' who may be flying fighters or dropships, driving tanks or APC's, manning vehicular turrets or running around in the dirt, trying to blow away the 'Breed'. Heavily armed dropships are used to deploy ground forces into Breed controlled territory. If aboard a suitable vehicle, the player may move freely between orbit and the planet surface.

Minimum System Requirements: PIII 600, 128 MB RAM, 32 MB video card, DirectX 8.1.

Install: breeddemo.exe
File size: 141.74 MB
URL: http://www.breedgame.de/

Colin McRae Rally 3

It's like being there.

Behind the wheel of your internationally famous Ford Focus RS WRC with your co-driver Nicky Grist ready to set the course alight as you race to become Champion. Rain, sleet, snow and mist make all the difference to your visibility and the car's handling, especially when every second counts. Test the limits of both your ability and your car as you hurtle through treacherous terrain and dangerous weather conditions to shave all-important milliseconds off the clock.

Overall, Colin McRae Rally 3 is hands down the best rally game on the market. For maximum pleasure I suggest switching to cockpit view and getting yourself a racing wheel. Put some headphones on and you're going to feel like you are actually driving a rally race. Amazing stuff.

Minimum System Requirements: PIII 750, 128 MB RAM, 32 MB video card, DirectX 8.1.

Install: cmr3-pc-demo.exe
File size: 121.01 MB
URL: http://www.breedgame.de/

Rise of Nations

Another good purchase by Microsoft Games.

Rise of Nations is a new historical real-time strategy game from the designer of the classic games Civilization 2 and Alpha Centauri. In Rise of Nations, you'll create new cities, improve city infrastructures, and expand national borders. Conquer foes through military might using everything from slingshots and cannons to stealth bombers and nuclear weapons.

Key features include cross-genre (real-time and turn-based) gameplay, zooming scale, multiple victory conditions, smart citizens, and streamlined multiplayer play.

Minimum System Requirements: PIII 500, 128 MB RAM, 16 MB video card, DirectX 8.1.

Install: riseofnationstrial.exe
File size: 194.12 MB
URL: http://www.microsoft.com/games/riseofnations/

The Hulk

I told you NOT..to call...me...BRUCE-Y!!

With a brand new storyline set after the events of the film, The Hulk video game will deliver gamers an incredible experience beyond the movie.

The game combines visuals from the original comic book illustrations with the film's remarkable digitally-created graphics and environments, along with new imagery created exclusively for the game. Players can master two types of game play as either Bruce Banner or The Hulk as they battle lead characters from the film, familiar enemies from the Marvel Universe or new villains created specifically for the game.

With fully destructible and interactive environments, players can virtually manipulate, destroy or use anything as a weapon. With his superhuman power fueled by rage, The Hulk can smash through any physical obstacle and annihilate his foes with over 45 devastating attacks.

Minimum System Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, P3 700, 192 MB RAM, DirectX 8.1.

Install: ui_hulk_demo_en.exe
File size: 166.36 MB
URL: http://hulkgames.com/

Top Gun: Combat Zones

I feel the need!

Top Gun - Combat Zones is the definitive action fighter game. Blast out ground level targets as you embark on dangerous low-level missions through hazardous canyons and across extensive cityscapes. Features amazing low-level detail and realism. Feel the need, the need for speed!

Features:
•36 different missions set over three distinct period of time.
•Master the Navy's top planes: F-14, F-18, F-22 and try to get the 5 bonus unlockable planes.
•Fly over 4 superb locations: South East Asia, Gulf States, Arctic Circle, Miramar Base, with numerous landscapes - cities, sea, oil rigs, arctic and desert zones...
•Astounding and very detailed graphics especially in low level flying combat to emphasize ARCADE ACTION over mere piloting.
•Changing light and weather conditions.
•Bonus scoring system rewarding your low-level flying and expert manoeuvering.
•Incredible REPLAY mode enabling the review of the entire mission through all sorts of different cameras and angles.
•Build an unlimited number of new missions, choosing your plane, terrain, difficulty level and opponents with the "Quickstart mode".

Minimum System Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, P2 450, 128 MB RAM, DirectX 8.1.

Install: topgun_install.exe
File size: 20.96 MB
URL: http://hulkgames.com/

 

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