Pitfall: The Lost Expedition (PC)
Deep in the Peruvian Jungle, assume the role of Activision's classic platform hero, Pitfall Harry, a fearless, rough-and-ready treasure seeker who battles evil using his athletic ability and a knapsack filled with adventure gear. Harry competes against a rival explorer to find hidden treasures. The game features over 50 perilous levels, including lush rain forests, creature-ridden caves and vast glacial mountains. Players cross treacherous jungle terrain and dark areas filled with puzzles, tricks and traps, and -- true to the series -- swing on vines, avoid crocodiles and dodge rolling logs as they unearth artifacts and use their cunning to defeat dangerous foes.
Pitfall: The Lost Expedition was developed for the PC by Beenox, is rated E for Everyone and retails for $29.99.
Midway Arcade Treasures 2 (GCN/PS2/Xbox)
Arcade classics collection, featuring the best Midway classics for hundreds of hours of timeless entertainment. The second edition of the series includes fully emulated versions of <i>A.P.B., Arch Rivals, Championship Sprint, Cyberball 2072, Gauntlet 2, Hard Drivin’, Kozmik Kroozr', Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat III, NARC, Pit Fighter, Primal Rage, Rampage World Tour, Spy Hunter 2, Timber, Total Carnage, Wacko, Wizard of Wor, Xenophobe, and Xybots. In addition to the games, the developers also included as part of the DVD content, such as interviews with the creators and game histories. Purists will be happy to hear that games designed around multiplayer gameplay feature their multi-player modes as well.
Midway Arcade Treasures 2 retails for $19.99
Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams (GCN/GBA/PS2/Xbox)
Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams will continue following Tak on his adventures against evil. However, players will take on the role of a more experienced Tak as he goes on an epic adventure that will require him to learn all new Juju magic in order to recover the Nightmare Scepter and defeat the evil shaman, Tlaloc. Players will maneuver Tak, armed with new Juju abilities. He will master the ancient Juju magic of animals, allowing him to morph into creatures and accumulate the power of a Spirit Animal. This innovative sequel will also feature massive linear environments and a returning cast of favorite characters, along with four brand new Jujus and the introduction of Jibolba's brother, JB. All new Nightmare Creatures and magical Woodies will also help to further the action. In addition, Tak will be outfitted with new Juju powered artifacts, including the powerful Dream Shaker, which affords him the power to close dream rifts.
