The Age of Kings series also gets an update in the latest installment, Age of Mythology. Bruce Shelley and company have created a wonderful strategy game that melds three distinct strains of mythology. Featuring a new 3D engine, you can check out the battles in an array of views.
ups: Great evolution of Age of Kings gameplay; mythological deities fighting each other; new 3D engine allows for nice viewing; really fun
downs: Continuity between battles is spotty in campaign mode; cutscenes are rendered at low polygon count; not really breaking any new ground here