In the gang-ridden Southtown, Duke, the leader of the "Mephistopheles" gang rules with unrelenting cruelty and might. Two brothers, Alba and Soiree, are determined to challenge him. Now, in the first ever 3D SNK fighting game, King of Fighters: Maximum Impact, do battle across the world in this arcade classic reborn for the next generation! Play in Story Mode, 3-on-3 tag team VS Battle, Survival, Practice, and Training. Choose from over 20 SNK fighters including new characters and returning favorites like Terry Bogard, Iori Yagami, and Kyo Kusanagi.
Return to the ring and become a legend all over again. Sixty-five classic characters make an appearance, from Rowdy Roddy Piper and Bret Hart to Jerry "the King" Lawler and Rob Van Dam. Also featured are managers like Captain Lou Albano and "The Mouth of the South" himself, Jimmy Hart. March into the ring, pump up the crowd, and shame your enemies. Perform piledrivers, body slams, and full nelsons on your opponents. Use Create-A-Legend to customize and personalize your wrestlers. A number of gameplay modes, including Cage Match, Battle Royal, Tag Team, and Elimination, mean more damage for your dollar.
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects just might feature the greatest collection of superheroes ever assembled. Fight as Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, The Thing, and a host of other legendary heroes from the entire Marvel family. Do battle with a powerful new enemy faction, The Imperfects. Each hero's distinct superpowers are under your complete control. Wield them wisely to devastate your enemies. Use your surroundings to your advantage by tossing adversaries off walls and pulverizing them with destructible objects in massive showdowns. Follow a single-player storyline, or see who remains as the last hero standing in head-to-head superbrawls fought in person or online.
This arcade-style fighting title pits some of Marvel Comic's most famous comic book heroes of all time against Capcom's legendary stable of video game characters. The result is over 50 playable characters and several play-modes including, Arcade, Score Attack, Training and an innovative Three-on-Three Match. The pantheon includes Spiderman, Mega Man, the Hulk, Wolverine, Captain Commando and many others.
Faces bruise and bleed in real time in this heavyweight boxing title from Infogrames. Players have the option of boxing over 100 heavyweight fighters in third- and first-person perspectives within detailed 3D replications of authentic international arenas. More than 600 punches are available, including signature moves and illegal blows. Gamers also have the freedom of creating their own players and upgrading them until eventually earning the privilege of fighting Iron Mike himself.
In the futuristic Cosmic Era, Earth is divided into two factions: Genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals. Tensions between the groups have escalated into a war that engulfs Earth and Space, where heroes do battle in armored weapons known as mobile suits. Two young heroes enter the fray in this Gundam saga that features action and play options taken straight from the TV series. Pilot more than 50 mobile suits in Story Mode, Mission Mode, and two-player Versus Mode. Partner up for combat support and upgraded weapons. The visuals are straight out of the TV show as well, with over 40 minutes of movie-quality Gundam CGI and cut-scenes included.
The immortal Mortal Kombat returns with its latest, baddest incarnation MK Deception, taking Konami's particularly brutal and sadistic fighting champion to new heights. Improved graphics, in keeping with Mortal Kombat's traditional style, add smoothness and sleekness to fighting animations, effects, and character designs. MK favorites return, including Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Baraka, Raiden, and Noob Saibot. Refined destructible environments lead to increasingly dynamic fighting areas and deadly hot spots, while new adventure-style Konquest mode and Archon-style Mortal Chess mode, add depth and not filler to an already impressive MK outing. There is no deception to Mortal Kombat's winning allure.
Note: Online play requires ethernet broadband and network adapter for two players.
Fear not, Mortal Kombat fans. Mortal Kombat Armageddon doesn't mark the end of the Mortal Kombat world. In fact, it's filled with notable firsts that take the longstanding franchise in revolutionary new directions! For the first time ever, you can use a Create-A-Fighter Mode to mold your own ultimate warrior. In another impressive first, the new Create-A-Fatality System lets you design your own death-dealing combos. Konquest Mode, once a mere training ground, is now a full-scale story-based adventure. Online options have been expanded and you will also find the most extensive character library ever, with almost every Mortal Kombat character - past, present, and future - ready to rumble.
Two evil sorcerers have joined forces and are attempting to take control of the Mortal Kombat tournament. Their goal is nothing less than world domination, your mission: to stop them. At your disposal you have a cast of new characters as well as old favorites. This installment of the MK franchise features a new battle system which allows players to switch their fighting style mid-encounter. Improvements include over 20 interactive 3D arenas, real-time damage effects, several game modes, and more realistic animations and lighting effects.
Mortal Kombat returns from all sides with MK: Shaolin Monks! The first MK action-adventure game to feature multi-directional combat, Shaolin Monks lets you attack with Strings, Juggles, Air Combat, Fatalities and Special Attacks. Play by yourself or with a friend cooperatively as Shaolin monks Liu Kang or Kung Lao. Unlock additional characters and master more comprehensive Brutalities, the new Multalities, and Classic Special Attacks. As you move through a complex Mortal Kombat universe, you will use weapons, throw enemies into acid pits, encounter classic MK characters, and learn new abilities like running along walls. Shaolin Monks has it all: deadly mortal combat and a riveting adventure that will thrill MK fans.
MTV is giving your favorite celebrities a bath - a bloodbath, that is! Original announcers Johnny Gomez and Nick Diamond call all the no-holds-barred ringside action in this brawler based on MTV's hit clay-mation show. Choose from one of 20 celebrities, including Justin Timberlake, Jerry Springer, Carmen Electra, Shannon Doherty, Busta Rhymes, Lance Bass and many others, then taunt your opponents while you rip them limb from limb. Each celebrity has unique taunts, reversals, special moves and finishing Death Moves. Battle with friends in two-on-two multi-player matches in the original Deathmatch ring, the Mall, Graveyard, Steel Factory, and other locations complete with deadly power-ups. So, what are you waiting for - Let's get it on!
Battle your way to the top of the ninja world in this game based on the hit Naruto TV and comic series! Enroll at the Ninja Academy and join young ninja-in-training Naruto and his battling ninjitsu buddies in their quest to become the best ninja! Play as 12 characters, including Naruto, Sakura, Rock Lee, and more! Move up the ninja rankings in Mission Mode, follow a story featuring your favorite ninja in Scenario Mode, or just plain kick butt in two-player Free Battle Mode. Master close-up combat and weapon-based attacks, call in other characters who'll bring power-ups or help you deliver super attacks, unlock bonus content, and more!