The Last of Us is a post-apocalyptic video game set twenty years after a pandemic has drastically changed the world. The remaining humans are scattered, with some infected and running amok while survivors fight each other for resources. Joel, an experienced survivor, is tasked to smuggle fourteen-year old girl Ellie out of a military quarantine. What begins as just another job quickly turns into a grueling journey across the country filled with dangers at every turn.

Silent Hill 2 is a horror video game that follows the story of James, who lives three years after his wife's death. He receives a mysterious letter from her, asking him to meet in Silent Hill - a place with deep personal meaning for them both. With no other choice but to follow the request, he embarks on an adventure full of surreal horror and real danger as he searches for answers in Silent Hill.

Fallout 2 is a post-apocalyptic role-playing video game set in an alternate future. The player takes on the role of a descendant of the Vault Dweller, the protagonist from Fallout 1. Players must search for the Garden of Eden Creation Kit to save their primitive village, but they must face harsh radiation, megalomaniac mutants and lies along their path. Will anyone benefit from this brave new world?

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade is an expansion to the popular MMORPG game, World of Warcraft. This expansion introduces two new player races, the Blood Elves and Draenei, increases the level cap from 60 to 70 and allows players access to previously inaccessible dungeons and battlegrounds. Players can also explore Outland beyond the Dark Portal, where they will find powerful spell upgrades for their characters as well as unique flying mounts that allow them to traverse hazardous terrain. Finally, this expansion brings back demons from earlier games in order to renew their "Burning Crusade", giving players a thrilling adventure with many rewards along the way.

Operation Flashpoint: Resistance is a video game set years before the Cold War crisis point depicted in Operation Flashpoint. Players take on the role of Victor Troska, an experienced ex-Special Forces soldier who has settled into civilian life on an island near the original game's three islands. When Soviet forces invade his home, he reluctantly returns to conflict and leads a resistance effort against them. Throughout this struggle, players must use strategy and tactics to complete missions such as rescuing hostages or destroying enemy targets. With intense combat sequences and realistic weaponry, Resistance offers a thrilling prequel experience for fans of Operation Flashpoint.

System Shock 2 is a first-person shooter video game that features both traditional elements found in shooters as well as unique elements that make it stand out. Players will find several gameplay elements such as logs, inventory, skills, persistent world, leaning, hacking and RPG-style character development. There are multiple weapons and enemies to fight against while the plot is always present but not so confining like most other shooters - there's usually more than one task to accomplish. The levels are designed realistically with logical reasons behind them and the player can drop items on one level and go back later to retrieve them. System Shock 2 continues this classic game design from its predecessor System Shock 1 giving players an immersive experience full of compelling storylines.

Grand Theft Auto V is a critically acclaimed open-world video game that combines storytelling and gameplay in unique ways. Players take control of three protagonists, which allows them to experience the game's story from multiple perspectives. By jumping in and out of the lives of these characters, players are able to explore all sides of Grand Theft Auto 5's interconnected narrative.

Oni is a new kind of third-person action game that brings together hand-to-hand combat and gunplay in an engaging and intense experience. Players take on the role of Konoko, an elite agent of the Tech Crimes Task Force who has a tough exterior but is haunted by her past secrets. G.O.D., the developer behind Oni, offers players an engrossing storyline with thrilling gameplay elements as they progress through this unique video game.

Red Dead Redemption is a critically acclaimed Western action-adventure game developed by Rockstar San Diego. Set at the turn of the 20th century, it follows former outlaw John Marston on an epic journey across the American frontier. Players explore various frontier towns, rolling prairies full of wildlife and perilous mountain passes while engaging in gunfights and battles with unique characters. The game runs on Rockstar's proprietary RAGE engine, allowing for vast open-world exploration and plenty of distractions along the way. Red Dead Redemption tells a story about life as a gunslinger during the death of the Wild West era and offers players choices to make their own paths through its gripping narrative.

Yakuza: Dead Souls is an action-adventure video game set in the crime-ridden streets of Kamurocho. The story begins as usual until a zombie outbreak turns it into a quarantine zone, walled off by the Japanese Self Defense Force and gradually expanding as the story progresses. Players can recruit locals to fight alongside them thanks to the new "Buddy" system, while corporate tie-ins including stores from RYU-GA-GOTOKU series contribute to a more realistic experience. There are two versions of Kamurocho available for exploration - one with its red light district and neon lights, and another depicting desperate squalor within the quarantine zone.

Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis is a first-person shooter video game set during the Cold War in 1985. Players assume the role of a U.S. NATO private on a training mission and are tasked with restoring order to an island community that has been seized by a new Soviet regime, while underground resistance groups have mobilized in opposition. In response to this situation, NATO deploys Operation Flashpoint in an effort to act as peacekeepers between the two forces and bring stability back to the region.

Half-Life 2: Episode Two is the second installment in Valve's award-winning Half-Life trilogy. Players take on the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman as he travels with Alyx Vance to deliver a crucial information packet stolen from the Citadel to an enclave of resistance scientists. Along the way, they must battle and race against Combine forces while navigating White Forest. The game offers unique weapons, vehicles, and creatures that extend the gameplay found in its predecessor.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is a classic open world action-adventure game set in the fictional city of Vice City, inspired by Miami in the 1980s. Players take on the role of Tommy Vercetti, who has just been released from prison and sent to this new town by his old boss Sonny Forelli. Unfortunately for Tommy he arrives to find himself without any money or merchandise and with everyone from biker gangs to corrupt politicians wanting him dead. It's up to him then to fight back and take control of Vice City himself. The game offers plenty of vehicular options such as high performance cars, motorbikes, powerboats and golf buggies - plus helicopter trips so you can enjoy the sights from above! With its great story line and intense action sequences, it comes as no surprise that Grand Theft Auto: Vice City was named Metacritic's 2002 PS2 Game of the Year.

Fallout: New Vegas is the latest installment in the post-nuclear role playing game (RPG) series. It is being developed by a team of experienced veterans from Fallout 1 and 2, who are now working at Obsidian Entertainment. The game will be powered by the same engine used for Fallout 3, ensuring that players get the same quality experience as with previous games in the series.

No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way is a humorous story-driven first-person shooter video game from Sierra featuring the beautiful but deadly UNITY operative Cate Archer. Players take on the role of Cate as she investigates a super-secret Soviet project that could bring about a third world war if successful. To complete her mission, players will use an assortment of conventional and experimental weaponry and gadgets to navigate exotic locales, circumvent traps, and compete with deadly agents who are determined to take Cate out of the spy trade permanently.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a tactical espionage action game set in a futuristic battlefield. It follows an aging and exhausted Solid Snake who is equipped with OctoCamo, a high-tech suit that dynamically changes its texture to help him blend into his surroundings. This allows him to stalk his enemies like never before. The game features several characters from previous Metal Gear Solid games including Revolver Ocelot, Meryl Silverburgh, Naomi Hunter and Raiden as well as an unforgettable story depicting the desperate state of the future through the eyes of an older Solid Snake.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is a visually stunning first-person role-playing game that combines intense action with an open, non-linear world. Developed by Troika Games and based on White Wolf's pen-and-paper RPG series, the game plunges players into the dark vampire underworld of modern day Los Angeles. Players inhabit a creature of the night and have access to incredible vampire powers, skills, and traits which they can use to interact with mortals and other creatures of darkness in order to battle them. Built using Valve Source Technology -the same engine used for Half Life 2-, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines offers an immersive storyline designed to create a captivating experience for gamers.

Max Payne is a story-driven third-person shooter game that features realistic weapons and over eighty hand-painted comic screens to enhance the gritty atmosphere and introduce characters. The weapon setup includes more than a dozen real-life guns, all of which fit well with the crime story setting. Players will be able to experience the plot as it moves from one location to another while engaging in intense gun battles along the way. Developed by Gathering of Developers, this game promises an immersive and thrilling gaming experience for players.

Fallout is a post-apocalyptic video game set in an alternate version of the United States after a world-wide nuclear war. Players take on the role of a Vault-dweller, someone who has been living in an underground survival vault for over 80 years since civilization ended. The player must go out into this strange new world to find a replacement water purification controller chip or else their fellow dwellers will suffer from dehydration or be forced to leave the safety of their home. They will face mutants, radiation, gangs and violence as they search for the chip that could save them all.

Company of Heroes is a real-time strategy game set in World War II. It features stunning cinematic detail that brings to life the greatest war mankind has ever known. The game utilizes Relic's Essence Engine and the Havok Physics engine, which provide realistic physics and dynamic battlefields. Players will follow Able Company through their journey from the invasion of Normandy to fighting across Europe. The destructable environment makes each battle unique as advanced squad AI adds realism and responsiveness, making soldiers feel alive as they interact with the environment and use tactics to defeat enemies.

Silent Hill is a survival horror video game in which the player takes on the role of a father searching for his daughter who has gone missing in the eerie town of Silent Hill. The game follows an alternate dimension filled with gruesome and dark secrets -- a place between reality and hell where death is no escape. Players must follow a trail of blood and mutilation as they attempt to save their loved one from demonic forces that lurk within Silent Hill.

Borderlands 2 is a first-person shooter video game set in an open-world environment. Players take on the role of one of four new vault hunters, fighting against creatures, psychos and Handsome Jack in a quest for revenge and redemption. The game supports 4 player co-op or split screen mode where players can join forces with their friends to explore the undiscovered living planet and arm themselves with a bazillion weapons in order to survive.

Battlefield 2: Special Forces is a video game by Electronic Arts in which players take on the role of one of 6 different special forces soldiers - Navy SEALs, British SAS, Russian Spetznas, MEC Special Forces, Rebel groups and insurgents. Armed with the latest weapons and vehicles available to these elite military units, up to 64 players can engage in major conflicts. The game also features persistent character growth that allows players to rise through the ranks as they progress through campaigns. Battlefield 2 Special Forces focuses on real-world locations and events from behind the scenes of news headlines, providing an authentic experience for fans of modern warfare games.

Silent Hill 3 is a survival horror video game developed by Konami that continues the series' trademark of psychological horror and terrifying gameplay. Players assume the role of Heather, a teenage girl who must explore and unravel the connection between Silent Hill and her inner fears. With enhanced graphics, deeper story elements, and more grotesque monsters than before, Silent Hill 3 promises to be one of the best horror adventures ever created. It features new monsters, items, weapons such as a submachine gun for players to battle their way through this twisted town.

Half-Life 2: Episode One is an all-new episode created by Valve that continues the Half-Life 2 single player adventure. Players take on the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must face the consequences of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Along with Alyx Vance and her robot Dog, players join forces with the resistance to battle against Combine forces. Through this thrilling adventure, players will experience a gripping story line filled with intense action and immersive environments.

Counter-Strike is a popular video game that modifies the multiplayer aspects of Half-Life, making it more team-oriented and providing players with an experience similar to what a real counter-terrorist or terrorist unit would go through. Players join either the Counter Terrorist team or the Terrorist team as they battle against each other in various mission scenarios. The goal of each round is to eliminate all opposing forces or complete objectives while also managing resources such as ammunition, money and health. With its fast pace and intense gameplay, Counter Strike has become one of the most popular online games today.

The Operative: No One Lives Forever is a story-driven, first-person adventure game set in the 1960s spy era. Players take on the role of Cate Archer, an international secret agent with a mission to stop HARM, a criminal organization bent on world domination. The game offers over-the-top action sequences, tense subterfuge missions and battles against outrageous villains as well as wry humor inspired by classic 60's spy films and television shows. Players will be challenged to complete dangerous assignments using an arsenal of weapons and gadgets unique for that time period.

Gears of War 2 is a next-generation video game that builds upon the gameplay of the first title in every way. It features new characters, weapons, enemies, vehicles and locales to offer more action, emotion and thrills. Visual effects have been enhanced with ambient occlusion, dynamic shadows, improved character lighting and hundreds of on-screen characters rendering simultaneously. The story follows humanity's epic battle for survival through multiple story arcs that introduce new characters and explore familiar ones with an in-game conversational camera system which brings the cinematic story to life. This combined with its sweeping vistas make Gears of War 2 one of the most gorgeous games available this generation.

Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour is a classic first-person shooter game that brings back the beloved hero from 1996. The game follows Duke as he embarks on an action-packed mission to save Earth once again by kicking alien butt and rescuing damsels in distress around the world. Players can enjoy all of the original levels plus 8 new ones, with up to 4 players participating in multiplayer mode. With modern graphics and updated sound effects, this version of Duke Nukem 3D will provide hours of entertainment for fans old and new alike!

In Hitman: Blood Money, players take on the role of Agent 47 as he is targeted by a powerful agency. To keep himself safe, Agent 47 travels to America and must use his weapons and resources wisely in order to survive. Powered by Io's Glacier engine, this game offers an intense simulation of life as an assassin with realistic visuals and brutal gameplay. Players can customize their experience based on how they spend their money throughout the game, making for a unique journey every time they play.

Quake III Arena is a fast-paced and intense online multiplayer game that will take players on an exciting journey through cyberspace. Players must be prepared to leave behind their common sense and doubts as they battle against legions of enemies in eerie, dangerous lands. The game tests players' reflexes and gut reactions as they face unpredictable hazards throughout the game. Players must immerse themselves in this thrilling experience if they want to survive.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear is a tactical first-person shooter video game that continues to provide intense and realistic action. Despite its age, it still retains many of the features that make it unique such as mission planning, team management and strategic gameplay elements. The addition of these frills continue to give players an immersive experience that feels genuine even after all these years.

Mafia II is the highly anticipated sequel to the original Mafia title, an immersive and cinematic game that takes players back to the late 1940s-early 1950s mob underworld. Players will be able to take part in both on-foot and driving action while being drawn into a deep narrative of organized crime. The characters are strong and believable, making it easy for players to become immersed in this living and breathing cityscape. 2K Games brings all of these elements together with Mafia II, providing fans with the sequel they have been longing for.

Spec Ops: The Line is a provocative third-person modern military shooter that explores the morality of war and puts players in unspeakable situations where life or death decisions must be made. It takes place in Dubai, which has been destroyed by sandstorms and now lies half-buried beneath millions of tons of sand. Players take on the role of U.S. Army Captain Martin Walker who leads an elite Delta Force team into the treacherous region to rescue Colonel John Konrad and his squad, who were left behind after most people had fled prior to the storms sweeping through. Throughout the game, players will encounter unpredictable sandstorms that can either help or hinder them in their mission as they cross "the line" between duty and death - when self and sanity are lost forever.

Contra is a classic action video game developed by Konami in 1987. Players take on the role of two commandos, Lance and Bill, tasked with infiltrating the base of Red Falcon organization to prevent them from conquering Earth. As they progress through 8 stages set in the jungle, players are armed with a machine gun and can capture upgraded weapons such as Fireball, Laser, Rapid Fire gun or Spread Gun to defeat enemies along their way. Ultimately it is up to Lance and Bill to save the world from Red Falcon’s plans for global domination.

Metro 2033 is a post apocalyptic video game set in the shattered subway of Moscow. In 2013, an apocalyptic event wiped out almost all humanity and turned the earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A few survivors took refuge underground and human civilization entered a new Dark Age by 2033. The protagonist Artyom, born before the fire but raised Underground, embarks on a mission to warn mankind of an impending threat. He must traverse from forgotten catacombs beneath the subway to desolate wastelands above where his actions will determine mankind's fate. Along his journey he must also contend with mutant horrors that await outside as well as other Metro Station-Cities struggling for survival amongst each other.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a unique role-playing game that allows players to become stalkers, scavenging the dangerous radioactive Zone of Chernobyl for anomalous formations which they can sell on the Zone's border in exchange for money, weapons and protective equipment needed to explore previously inaccessible areas within the Zone. Unlike traditional RPGs, this game does not rely on character levels or changing characteristics; instead it focuses on developing real mastery through first-person shooter combat tactics, allowing player skill to be their greatest asset as they traverse the hostile environment of the radioactive wasteland known as The Zone.

Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller, set in an idyllic all-American small town and its surrounding areas in the state of Washington. The protagonist, Alan Wake, is a bestselling horror writer who must confront his own nightmares come to life. Remedy Entertainment's focus on story and atmosphere are fundamental elements of the game design which allows players to explore an open world environment. There is also a mission based structure with light being used as a significant gameplay element that was created through proprietary new technology for high definition visuals.

Gears of War 3, developed by acclaimed studio Epic Games and available only on Xbox 360, is the final installment in the Gears of War story arc. Players will join Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save humanity from extinction after the last human city has been destroyed. With time running out, players will experience a harrowing tale of hope, survival and brotherhood that must be completed in order to bring closure to this beloved series.

In Battlefield 2, players take control of one of three military superpowers—the United States, China, or the Middle East Coalition—in massive online battles with over 100 players. The game features destructible environments that adjust in scale based on the number of players in each match and enhanced team play features like Commander Mode. Players increase their rank from recruit to General by achieving success in-game and unlock awards including new weapons, vehicle decals, medals, etc. The game engine and physics system make it feel more realistic than ever before; for example, the material penetration feature measures a weapon's ability to fire through barriers depending on what they are made out of.

Quake is an intense first-person shooter video game from id Software. Players navigate through 32 single player levels and 6 deathmatch levels, all of which feature realistic sound effects and lighting effects to create a fully immersive experience. As they progress through the game, players can arm themselves with various weapons like nails, Thunderbolts, Rocket Launchers and Grenade Launchers in order to defeat enemies such as Ogres, Vores and Schamblers. Quake promises a thrilling gaming adventure that will have you fighting for your life every step of the way.

Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga is a video game set in the town of Junkyard, where endless rain falls. The main character Serf and his four companions belong to a tribe called Embryon and they are on a mission to reach Nirvana, which can only be reached by champions of Junkyard. Suddenly, mysterious object the Pod appears and emits countless spheres of light that infect them with demonic powers. A dark-haired girl named Sera rescues them and has the power to control their transformation. They are ordered by the Church of Karma to head for Nirvana accompanied by her and whoever reaches there first will be declared as champions of Junkyard. Throughout their journey they must fight against other tribes who have also been transformed while discovering secrets related to Sera's mysterious power. In order to survive they must devour their enemies' flesh and absorb their devastating powers as well as special abilities!

Wargame: AirLand Battle is a military strategy video game set during the Cold War era. Players have access to an arsenal of over 750 vehicles and combat units, including 150 planes such as fighters, bombers, and electronic warfare planes. The game features realistic detail in its graphics and gameplay mechanics, such as a new weapons system, improved fire effects handling, and an Urban Combat Interface (UCI) for urban battles. Four new nations are also added to the original eight from the first installment of Wargame.

Star Wars: Battlefront is an action/shooter game that allows players to partake in classic Star Wars battles like never before. Gamers can choose from different soldier types, and jump into any vehicle or man a turret on the battlefront to conquer planets online with friends or offline in single-player mode. The game also includes Instant Action, Galactic Conquest, and Historical Campaigns modes which let gamers experience all of the iconic Star Wars battles from Episodes I-VI as one of four factions.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield is a tactical shooter video game based on the highly popular Rainbow Six series. Players take control of an elite, multinational squad of special operatives tasked with thwarting a hidden terrorist foe. Set in locations around the world from London to Rio de Janeiro, players must race against time to stop terror and unravel a mystery. The game features 15 all-new single-player missions as well as 6 dedicated multiplayer maps which make use of next-generation Unreal technology for unequaled visual effects. There are 57 weapons available with real-world accessories that allow for endless customization while tactics and methods used by players have been developed by Mike Grasso, Senior Instructor for LAPD SWAT and LAPD Medal of Valor winner, ensuring gamers receive an immersive experience true to life.

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is a video game from Eidos Interactive that follows the story of a retired assassin who is forced back into action by treason. Players can take contracts in exotic locations around the world, including Sicily, St. Petersburg, Japan, Malaysia, and India. They must balance stealth with aggression to complete their assignments in either first or third person perspectives. A variety of weapons and tools are available for use such as sniper rifles and explosives as well as chloroform and poison darts. An enhanced inventory system allows players to carry items between missions while an improved save-game system ensures progress is not lost.

F.E.A.R., or First Encounter Assault and Recon, is an intense first person close-quarters combat experience with a rich atmosphere and engaging storyline. The game begins when an unidentified paramilitary force infiltrates a multi-billion dollar aerospace compound, prompting the government to send in Special Forces, who quickly lose contact due to interference from an eerie signal. You are part of a classified strike team created to deal with threats no one else can handle; your mission is simple: eliminate the intruders at any cost, determine the origin of the signal and contain this crisis before it spirals out of control.

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is a horror survival game set in the fictional city of Raccoon City, where Jill Valentine must escape from hordes of flesh-eating zombies and other mutants. The game takes place one and a half months after the events at the mansion lab incident, where players will uncover new secrets about Umbrella Corporation's devious activities. Players will have to rely on their wits and strength to survive as they are pursued by the relentless "Nemesis", an advanced bio-weapon created by Umbrella Corporation.

Crysis is a next-generation PC first-person shooter developed by Crytek, the award-winning developers of Far Cry. In 2020, global tensions have reached their peak when North Korea seizes an area in the South China Sea where U.S archeologists uncovered a mysterious artifact. The U.S dispatches Delta Force operatives to rescue the team and uncover the true nature of this artifact which reveals an alien presence on Earth - triggering a massive invasion! Gamers will now take up arms against aliens with customizable weapons and a Nanosuit that allows them to adapt quickly to hostile environments and enemy tactics. It's time for gamers to join forces to save Earth from this alien threat!

Will Rock is a First Person Shooter set in both ancient Greece and the future. Protagonist Will Rock, an archaeology student, discovers that the Greek Gods have been imprisoned inside Mt. Olympus for centuries, and now he must save his sweetheart from sacrifice to Zeus. To do so, he utilizes a wide arsenal of futuristic weapons such as the Sniper Crossbow (sets enemies on fire), Acid Gun (burns monsters alive), Medusa Gun (turns creatures to stone) Atomic Gun (melts everything) Pistol, Mini-Gun and Fireball Thrower as well as his trusty shovel!