1994: Capcom releases Alien vs. Predator for the arcades. It's a 2d beat 'em up that we need to make its way to XBLA or PS Network ASAP. Because I can't really remember it and I'm feeling old and it's freaking me out a bit.

2003: Microsoft Game Studios releases Rise of Nations for PC in the US. It's an acclaimed RTS with longer-term ramification components from games like Civ III and Risk. In other words, it has triple life-sucking power. Mark Wilson

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