"Microsoft Flight Simulator: A Century of Flight" is the next edition of this highly realistic, graphically advanced flight simulator. This series owns its market, and is one of the most successful franchises in the history of PC games. This new version highlights the last 100 years of flight and features several excellent new features and upgrades, including advanced Air Traffic Control, weather effects, and exciting new flight scenarios that involve Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and its interaction with the Flight Sim GPS system.

Dungeon Siege

by Doug Radcliffe

Published 19 April 2002
Join the battle and thrive in the magical Kingdom of Ehb with the help of this exclusive strategy guide. Written with the full support of Gas Powered Games and Microsoft, this guide is packed with in-depth, hardcore information to help you enjoy the epic masterpiece that is Dungeon Siege. Inside you'll find: step-by-step walkthroughs to help you master every chapter; intensely thorough maps so you don't miss any of the game's single- or multiplayer action; ultra-detailed stats for everything in the game monsters, weapons, spells, and items; in-depth strategies for character development; indispensable solutions for every quest; opponent-annihilating tactics for destroying the toughest monsters, including bosses NPC; and profiles so you know who to hire when.

Halo

by Doug Radcliffe

Published 13 October 2003
This is the PC version of the best-selling XBox game. The franchise was originally created by Bungie Software, which Microsoft bought to acquire this game. The PC version refines and improves upon the Xbox version - which many consider the "best first-person shooter ever" (EGM) - with greatly enhanced multiplayer capabilities and new weapons and vehicles.

Freelancer

by Doug Radcliffe

Published 28 March 2003
Excel in a Universe of Possibilities. Make your own way in the universe of opportunity that is Freelancer. Become embroiled in the politics of the fledgling galactic systems and serve the security forces, become a ruthless mercenary, become a savvy trader of rare commodities, or work for anyone who pays the right price. Let this book be your guide to the open ended universe.Written with the full support of Microsoft Game Studios, this ultra detailed guide is packed with the strategies, tactics, data, and analysis you need to become a superior Freelancer. Inside you'll find: hardcore strategies and tips straight from Freelancer's developers; in depth analysis of every star system, planet, and base; comprehensive, detailed stats for all ships, weaponry, and equipment; step by step walkthroughs of every story based mission in the exciting campaign; detailed background on all factions, including info about their bases, allies, and enemies; reputations explained so you can protect (or ruin) your rep; and trade routes exposed so commodity traders can see where to sell what.