Strategy/Sim

According to ESRB, this game contains: Alcohol References, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, and Partial Nudity

Game Description: Heroes of Might and Magic V is a new opus that adds new adventure of the classic scenarios and gameplay. Dive into the new groundbreaking Might and Magic universe, for the most complete strategy gaming experience ever Exclusive new Duel Mode - Challenge your opponent in fierce battles where only the slyest shall prevail.

In late 2004 Microsoft spent so much money marketing the upcoming release of Halo 2 that national press outlets started doing reports about it as if it were actually news. Unsurprisingly, these were generally awkward and horribly researched, as mainstream coverage about niche subjects tends to be.

According to ESRB, this game contains: Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes

My favorite videogames are the ones most people don't think to make. I'll spend money just for the chance to run a farm, to whack frogs into holes with golf clubs, to rain destruction upon my enemies using calligraphy. Heck—innovation-lust is the reason I bought a Nintendo DS in the first place. But after playing Lost Magic, I have to wonder: is innovation enough to make a game any good?

According to the ESRB, this game contains: Mild Fantasy Violence

Game Description: Lost Magic is an action RPG set in a mysterious realm, where magic is everywhere. A realm where monsters wield unimaginable power and the fate of the universe is held together by seven magical wands. As a wizard in this realm, you'll have to command a number of monster squads in battle, while unleashing your magic to defeat the forces that threaten your world.

According to ESRB, this game contains: Language, Mild Fantasy Violence, Sexual Themes

By now everyone's heard of the surprise Strategy Role-Playing Game (SRPG) smash Disgaea. Developers Nippon Ichi made a name for themselves overnight with Disgaea's mix of humor and excellently localized dialogue, immensely deep customization, and solid tactics play. It sent a jolt to players and reminded them that this thinning niche hadn't died quite yet. However, their subsequent releases have failed to keep the momentum going with the same meteoric impact.