1. All The Xbox 360 Games

More often than not video games based on movie franchises are a shoddy disappointment - and you needn't look any further than recent examples such as Iron Man and Jumper. There are exceptions, fortunately, and Sierra's THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY is one of them.

Based on Robert Ludlum's popular novels and movies, this Teen-rated game serves as an action-packed tale of espionage that lets you step into the shoes of trained government assassin, Jason Bourne.Without giving away too much of the story, The Bourne Conspiracy begins near a shipyard in Marseilles, France, shortly after Bourne's attempt to assassinate African dictator Wombosi. Within the first 15 minutes, players will learn most of the mechanics of the game, beginning with hand-to-hand combat that does a good job of recreating actor Matt Damon's moves from the films. On the PlayStation 3 version, players press the square button for a light attack, triangle for a heavy attack (but takes longer to execute), and X button to block. Combos can also be created by pressing buttons in a specific order. Later on, players will master special kicks, using items in the environment such as weapons (like a laptop over the head of an enemy) and finishing moves that result in a cinematic 'takedown' (such as tossing the enemy off a ledge or twisting their arm behind their back before kicking them to the ground).

These hand-to-hand combat sequences were choreographed by the films' fight coordinator and stuntman, Jeff Imada. Played from a third-person perspective, players will also learn how to draw and fire a pistol, stealthily hide behind objects for cover (or to eavesdrop for story info), and sprint while chasing a target or evading gunfire. Press the triangle button, which kicks in your 'Bourne Instinct,' and enemies and objective points are highlighted on a small radar map. Some timed sequences - where the player must quickly press a specific button on the controller when prompted - result in a non-interactive scene, such as Bourne jumping over a wide gap or diving away from an exploding device. Later on in the game players will also be able to drive vehicles, which will be handy in a remake of the famous Paris police car chase from 2002's movie.This all might sound like standard fare for an action video game, but the developers at High Moon Studios did a 'bang up' job creating the same kind of nonstop thrill ride as the films - be it the shaky camera angles while Bourne is on the move, slow-motion sequences for dramatic effect, or believable, high-definition characters.

.December 18, 2008 - Every year, there's that list of games that everyone knows about, everyone buys, and everyone loves. We're talking about the Gears of Wars, the Fables, and the Fallouts.

All The Xbox 360 Games

While there's no doubt that these triple-A titles are worth buying and playing, the fact is, an uncountable number of games are completely forgotten, or ignored in anticipation of something bigger and better. We know there are budgets to worry about, and our suffering economy isn't helping anyone, but we've compiled a list of games that we think deserve your attention.June 9, 2008 - Before Jason Bourne muscled in on James Bond's turf and became a big name in Hollywood he was just an average Joe who'd forgotten his past. Washed up in a place he didn't know with no recollection of where he'd been or who he was, Bourne was a man whose past was catching up with him as every that second passed – or, if you're follower of the Robert Ludlum books, with every page read.

But what really did happen to make Jason Bourne – project Treadstone's most valuable asset – lose his memory? High Moon Studios, the developers behind The Bourne Conspiracy, is hoping to fill in some of the gaps when the game is released later this month.

IGN sat down with Paul O'Connor, VP Design Director, and Lead Designer Rory McGuire to find out how Bourne is making the transition from literary and Hollywood hero to action game icon.June 3, 2008 - The Bourne movie trilogy, comprising Identity, Supremacy and Ultimatum gave the action/spy genre a much needed towel flick to the groin. It demonstrated that exciting, kinetic action need not always involve big explosions, car chases with conveniently placed ramps or sassy one-liners delivered after the final baddie is killed in some elaborate and ironic fashion. The Bourne flicks eschewed all that in favour of a breakneck pace, amazing, creative fight scenes that were down and dirty - yet somehow graceful - and a very wobbly camera.Seriously, it looked like the camera man was having a seizure. Several seizures, in fact.Simultaneously. While he was riding a skateboard.

That brings us to the game: The Bourne Conspiracy (TBC).Quick capsule factoid: the action in the game comes from The Bourne Identity, but adds flashback missions aplenty so the game is pretty much one long action sequence. You play Jason Bourne, and no you don't look or sound like Matt Damon. This is because Damon didn't lend his appearance or voice to the title.June 3, 2008 - Admit it: you're looking forward to seeing what The Bourne Conspiracy is all about. You've seen those videos of fast-paced fights, quick action events, and brutal takedowns and you want more.Come June, the wait will be over.Still, that's a ways off.

Rather than make you sit on your bed and stare at the wall, High Moon Studios has come to IGN to give you the blow-by-blow on everyone in the game. You can check back here every Tuesday until the game's release to read all about the folks you're going to have to play as/kill/save.June 3, 2008 - Hollywood and video games have frequently had a love affair with government agents because their jobs seem to be packed with action and danger. Not only do they travel to exotic locations and carry out missions to save the world, they are essentially free to use any means to accomplish their goals. This virtual 'license to kill' allows them to wreak havoc, creating intriguing action sequences and fast paced moments that keep the viewer (or player) on the edge of their seat.

The most recent title to adapt this concept is High Moon Studios and Sierra's Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy, the newly released action adventure title that lets players unleash their inner Treadstone agent. While stepping into the shoes of the 30 million dollar weapon with a serious case of amnesia is an engaging task, particularly with the hand to hand combat, some of the technical issues attached to the title pull the game back from being as excellent as it could have been.June 3, 2008 - Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, has announced the release of Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy to major retailers across North America today. The game allows players to become Bourne - experiencing the action as both the hunter and hunted, playing as both trained assassin and marked government agent on the run. The Jason Bourne experience features the signature Bourne-style action delivering gamers a seamless blend of hand-to-hand combat, gunplay, dramatic escapes and stunt-heavy driving. The Bourne Conspiracy is now available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.April 2, 2008 - Sierra Entertainment today announced that the Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy video game will ship in North America June 3, 2008 on Microsoft's Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The game brings Jason Bourne's signature combat style to life by sharply blending a seamless mix of hand-to-hand fighting, gunplay and dramatic escapes.

To round out the non-stop action to the title's hunter-prey game play, The Bourne Conspiracy will give gamers a re-imagination of the high speed pursuit through Paris in the Mini Cooper.