The Hardcore GameGal is a mythical creature who can make mortals tremble with the twitch of her trigger finger. She might be your neighbor; she might be your own mother. One thing’s for certain: for this femme, gaming is serious business.

Max Payne 2 (PC, also on PS2, XBX)
The sequel to one of our favorite games of all time is even better than the original! Still the best of all the bullet-time games, Max Payne is an over-the-top film noir comic book brought o life. And it’s got more than enough action to satisfy your occasional need to bust a cap in some asses.
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Halo (PC, also on XBX)
The classic Xbox game finally comes to the PC. Everyone says it’s the greatest console shooter ever, and it’s pretty damn good on the PC as well. With great scripted events and AI teammates, Halo is a total blast.
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Counterstrike (XBX, also for PC)
Quick quiz: what’s the most popular online FPS ever? Why, Counterstrike, of course. C gamers have been playing this Half-Life-based game for ears, and now Xbox Live players can get in on the fun.
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Silent Hill 3 (PS2)
Think you’re tough? Then try playing this game all alone, late at night, with all the lights off. That’s ok, we couldn’t handle it either. But even with the lights on, this fiendish collection of freaks will have you looking under the bed before you go to sleep.
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GTA: Double Pack (XBX, also for PS2, PC)
Possibly the most anti-social games of all time, GTA III and GTA: Vice City are now available for the Xbox. So load ‘em up and carjack to your heart’s content. Even better, keep an ear out for celebrity voices, including Ray Liotta, Joe Pantoliano, Burt Reynolds and Dennis Hopper.
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