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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- GameSpot Score
- 9.2
- Editors' Choice
- Release Date: Jun 7, 2005
Set in the early 90s, the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto series brings you to San Andreas--a city troubled by gangs, drugs, and corruption. You'll follow a rising gang member in his journey to save his family and to take control of the streets.
- Genre: Modern Action Adventure
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Halo 2
- GameSpot Score
- 9.4
- Editors' Choice
- Release Date: Nov 9, 2004
Despite a rather short campaign and a disappointing storyline, Halo 2 is an exceptional shooter that frequently delivers thrilling, memorable, and unique moments in its online, co-op, and single-player modes.
- Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter
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Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
- GameSpot Score
- 8.5
- great
- Release Date: Dec 6, 2004
No other game since Knights of the Old Republic has managed to deliver this excellent style of role-playing.
- Genre: Role-Playing
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- GameSpot Score
- 9.1
- Editors' Choice
- Release Date: Jul 17, 2003
You don't need to be a fan of Star Wars or of RPGs to appreciate all the impressive qualities of this game--but if you are, all the better.
- Genre: Role-Playing
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Halo: Combat Evolved
- GameSpot Score
- 9.7
- Editors' Choice
- Release Date: Nov 14, 2001
Not only is this easily the best of the Xbox launch games, but it's easily one of the best shooters ever, on any platform.
- Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter
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Fable
- GameSpot Score
- 8.6
- great
- Release Date: Sep 14, 2004
Fable is an imaginative game that's got enough remarkable, unique moments in it to make it shine.
- Genre: Action Role-Playing
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Grand Theft Auto Double Pack
- GameSpot Score
- 9.6
- Editors' Choice
- Release Date: Oct 31, 2003
If you're an Xbox owner who either hasn't played these games or is looking to play them again, the Xbox versions of GTAIII and Vice City are the best ones available.
- Genre: Modern Action Adventure
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Ninja Gaiden
- GameSpot Score
- 9.4
- Editors' Choice
- Release Date: Mar 2, 2004
This is one of the best, most challenging action adventure games ever made.
- Genre: Fantasy Action Adventure
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Doom 3
- GameSpot Score
- 8.6
- great
- Release Date: Apr 3, 2005
A massive demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's (UAC) Mars Research Facility, leaving only chaos and horror in its wake. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of evil monsters.
- Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter
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Mortal Kombat: Deception
- GameSpot Score
- 8.5
- great
- Release Date: Oct 4, 2004
Mortal Kombat: Deception packs in some completely off-the-wall gameplay modes, but the core one-on-one fighting action--whether you play it offline or online--is easily its best part.
- Genre: 3D Fighting
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Lego Star Wars
- GameSpot Score
- 7.6
- good
- Release Date: Apr 5, 2005
Lego Star Wars blends Lego toys with the characters, stories, and vehicles from the prequel eras of the Star Wars universe. Now you can experience scenes from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith while controlling characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, and Anakin Skywalker.
- Genre: Sci-Fi Action Adventure
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Magic: The Gathering - Battlegrounds
- GameSpot Score
- 7.2
- good
- Release Date: Nov 18, 2003
If you're looking for something a little more strategic to play on Xbox Live, Battlegrounds is a good choice.
- Genre: Real-Time Strategy
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Fable: The Lost Chapters
- GameSpot Score
- 8.0
- great
- Release Date: Oct 18, 2005
Fable: The Lost Chapters features expanded content not found in the original release which includes additional storylines, new sidequests, weapons, armor and spells.
- Genre: Action Role-Playing
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Star Wars: Battlefront II
- GameSpot Score
- 8.1
- great
- Release Date: Nov 1, 2005
This sequel to Star Wars Battlefront improves upon its predecessor with a variety of gameplay enhancements, such as upgraded AI, more than 16 new battlegrounds, and greater story emphasis. In addition to the rebel, clone, and droid warriors from the original game, you can play as a Jedi, complete with lightsaber attacks and force powers.
- Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter
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Need for Speed Underground 2
- GameSpot Score
- 7.4
- good
- Release Date: Nov 15, 2004
Need for Speed Underground 2 is pretty good, but unfortunately most of the stuff you do in between races keeps you away from the game's best moments.
- Genre: GT / Street Racing
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