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Civilization IV: Colonization

The original Colonization is one of the true classics of the DOS era. Always overshadowed by the original Civilization as simpler game and less ambitious in scope, it still provided just as addictive gameplay. Firaxis has finally dusted off the concept and now presents Civilization 4: Colonization. It's time for a revolution!

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

Warhammer Online is the first serious attempt to take a bite out of the MMO market dominated Blizzard's juggernaut in a while. As we already noted in our first impressions, there is a real game in the box, and the initial verdict was mostly positive. Now YouGamers digs deeper and gives you some gory details after the first two weeks - does Warhammer Online deliver the goods? Read on to find out.

Spore

Spore boasts nearly seamless gameplay from simple bacteria to galactic domination as you work your way through the evolutionary ladder with your custom creature. It is original, pretty and brings something fresh to the market filled by sequels and rehashes. But it's from Maxis, probably best known for The Sims - the final word in computerized dollhouses. Is there a game somewhere in Spore, or is it all just a pretty digital toy?

Alone in the Dark

The revival of the Alone in the Dark series promises great things - "Immersive presentation, multiple gameplay aspects, breathtaking cinematics that blend seamlessly with the gameplay". Sugar-coated PR-speak often bends the truth in creative ways, but in this case, nothing can prepare you for the horror that Eden Games and Atari have created.

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures

Funcom's mega-MMO Age of Conan has now been out for a couple of weeks, and it's time to say something definite about it - and give out that ever-important score. Age of Conan starts out fine as the early parts of the game received tons of last-minute polish for the launch, but once you get into the proper game... what lies beyond the newbie lands?