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Resident Evil 4

Release Date: Jan 11, 2005

Resident Evil 4 is an amazing achievement, especially in how its inspired, state-of-the-art cinematic presentation works so well with its relentlessly exciting, white-knuckle action.

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Genre: Horror Action Adventure | Platform: GC | ESRB: Mature

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Civilization IV

Release Date: Oct 25, 2005

If you have even a passing interest in strategy games, world history, or getting less sleep at night, you owe it to yourself to give Civilization IV a try.

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Genre: Historic Turn-Based Strategy | Platform: PC | ESRB: Everyone 10+

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Forza Motorsport

Release Date: May 3, 2005

Forza Motorsport is a stylish and challenging game that is easily one of the best racers on the Xbox.

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Genre: GT / Street Racing | Platform: XBOX | ESRB: Everyone

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God of War

Release Date: Mar 22, 2005

God of War is one of the best action adventure games on the PlayStation 2, and it should not be missed.

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Genre: Fantasy Action Adventure | Platform: PS2 | ESRB: Mature

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Advance Wars: Dual Strike

Release Date: Aug 22, 2005

Advance Wars: Dual Strike significantly broadens the scope of this very deep and incredibly fun strategy series while not messing with the fundamentals that made it so great.

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Genre: Modern Turn-Based Strategy | Platform: DS | ESRB: Everyone

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Burnout Legends

Release Date: Sep 13, 2005

Burnout Legends is the best racer the PSP has to offer, and any PSP owner should definitely check it out.

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Genre: Racing | Platform: PSP | ESRB: Everyone 10+

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Nintendogs: Labrador and Friends

Release Date: Aug 22, 2005

You'd have to have a cold heart indeed to not be charmed by the bright eyes and madly wagging tails of the wonderfully lifelike Nintendogs.

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Genre: Virtual Life | Platform: DS | ESRB: Everyone

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XBOX 360

The Xbox 360 is the first of the next generation of consoles, and it will not only have powerful hardware that will deliver better graphics and sound, but it will also support enhanced features for Microsoft's Xbox Live online gaming service. The console comes in two basic packages: a "core system" package for $299 with a wired controller and component cables, and a higher-end package for $399 with a wireless controller, headset, and lots of useful peripherals. Find out which package is better for you with GameSpot's buyer's guide.

Price Range: $299+
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NINTENDO DS

The successor to the Game Boy, the Nintendo DS features two screens and lots of excellent games that make use of the handheld's innovative touch screen.

Price Range: $130-$145
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SONY PSP

The Sony PSP widescreen handheld console delivers some of the best-looking portable games ever. The system also supports quite a few other features, including music and video playback using the system's proprietary UMD disc format.

Price Range: $220-$250
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