Zoo Tycoon

by Michael Rymaszewski

Published 1 October 2001
Zoo Tycoon is a strategy/simulation that puts the gamer in the role of zookeeper. Like other popular "Tycoon" games, gameplay centers around controlling every aspect of the park, from the construction of animal habitats, snack bars, and kiosks, to the selection of the animals themselves. The game's ultimate goal is to create a zoo that attracts customers and becomes a profitable enterprise.

Age of Mythology

by Doug Radcliffe and Michael Rymaszewski

Published 22 October 2002
This book helps you become the Master of the Titans. The eagerly anticipated "Titans Expansion" adds new strategic possibilities and depth of the Age of Mythology universe with Titan uberunits, the new Atlantean mythology, and a whole new campaign. This comprehensive strategy guide, written with the full support of Ensemble Studios and Microsoft Game Studios, is packed with the strategies, tactics, and analysis you need to master the Titans! Inside you'll find: Strategies and tips straight from Ensemble Studios' best players; thorough analysis of the Atlantean mythology, including military units, Major and Lesser Gods, and their powers; detailed economic and military strategies that show you how to build a thriving economy and prevail in combat; multiplayer tactics for every game mode, including Lightning tactics from Age of Mythology expert Chris 'Swinger' Rupp; in-depth stats for everything in the game; and, step-by-step walkthrough of the compelling new campaign.

Fallout Tactics

by Michael Rymaszewski

Published 1 April 2001
"Fallout Tactics" is the follow-up to Interplay's "Fallout 2". A squad-based, tactical combat game, "Fallout Tactics" also features RPG (role-playing game) character development and a rich story line. The game also features 38 single-player missions, a robust multiplayer system and intense strategy and statistic heavy gameplay. This guide to the game features: walkthroughs for all missions, including detailed maps; statistics and strategies for all weapons, characters, vehicles and creatures; hardcore multiplayer tactics; and an online companion site featuring additional chapters designed to continue to support readers.

MechWarrior 4 Mercenaries

by Doug Radcliffe

Published 3 December 2002
Honor doesn't pay being a mercenary does. In "MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries", the latest game in the storied BattleTech universe, join one of four ruthless mercenary clans and start your pursuit of the mighty C-Bill. Accept the most dangerous mission contracts and you can get rich - if you can make it back alive. Written with the full support of FASA, Cyberlore, and Microsoft, this ultra-detailed guide is packed with the strategies, tactics, and analysis you need to become an expert mercenary. Inside you'll find: hardcore strategies and tips straight from the game's designers; in-depth analysis of each 'Mech and the combat situations it excels at; comprehensive, detailed stats for all 'Mechs, weapons, and lancemates; step-by-step walkthrough and maps of every single mission in the incredible campaign; detailed guidance for managing your mercenary career, including mission selection and salvage tactics; and multiplayer tactics for succeeding in free-for-all and team games.

"Combat Flight Simulator 3" is the most detailed and immersive World War II PC combat flight simulation ever, letting the player experience what it was really like to be a WWII combat pilot over Europe. Set in Europe from 1943 to the end of the war, players can enlist and fly for the US Army Air Force, the RAF, or the Luftwaffe.

Dungeon Siege II

by Doug Radcliffe

Published 19 August 2005
Dungeon Siege II is the sequel to Dungeon Siege, the best-selling Microsoft role-playing game (RPG) that stressed its fast-paced action elements. This game promises the same hack-n-slash action but is offering hardcore RPG fans more involved character development options as well as a more fully developed story and three times as many quests.