SolSuite Solitaire 2011

This top-rated trial for one of the most popular solitaire programs around continues to improve. The 2009 version of SolSuite Solitaire adds another two original games, bringing the grand total to 500...for now. Expect to see even more new games in later releases. The excellent trial offers a free month of play (with three shuffles per game), and big solitaire fans will likely register before the 30 days are up.

Cross Fire

Cross Fire is an online military first-person shooter for the PC, developed by SmileGate and published by G4BOX. Players assume the role of either a Black List or Global Risk operative, and then compete in modes including Team Death Match, the exclusive stealth-action ghost mode and the brand new Mutation Mode. Cross Fire also includes a persistent military ranking system, in-game friends lists, a clan formation system, daily missions and deep character customization options. Cross Fire will always be free-to-download-and-play.

Super Mario 3: Mario Forever Lost Map

An additional campaign for Mario Forever. Mario found a lost map which leading to secret world. Again you must fight against Bowser minions and reach your main goal - collect coins and rescue the Princess Toadstool.

TheHunter

TheHunter is a free-to-play online hunting simulation for the PC which offers a true to life hunting and nature experience. Hunt 10 different species including whitetail, elk, moose, bear and pheasant with a range of different weapons (rifle, crossbow, compound bow, and more) in vast life-like environments modeled after Washington State and British Colombia. Participate in competitions, analyze your statistics or take on missions.

San Andreas Multiplayer

San Andreas Multiplayer (SA-MP) is the continued project of the popular mod Vice City Multiplayer (VC-MP) 0.1d. The difference between the two is that SA-MP has server-side scripting is available to make game modes. Pawn scripting is easily understandable with all the available help on the forums and open source game modes. As you may have noticed, if you're familiar with the GTA modding scene, most of these guys are fore-fathers of modding and to have them is such a great achievement itself.

IGI 2: Covert Strike Single-player demo

A silent takedown will give a significant advantage. There will be many points in the game where you are encouraged to use subtlety and intelligence, rather than brute force, in order to overcome an obstacle. Continuing from where the first game left off, Jones is once again at the forefront of preventing international terrorism, world catastrophe and betrayal at the very highest level. 19-mission campaign set in real world locations spanning three continents, ranging from all-out base assaults to covert surveillance and infiltration; thefts and escapes in outdoor and indoor, urban and rural environment. More than 30 guns and other accurately modeled real-world weapons, including: knives, pistols, assault and sniper rifles, sub machineguns, mini-guns, rocket launchers and grenades. You are a hero - a highly capable and resourceful lone operative inserted deep into enemy territory against overwhelming odds.

WWE Raw

Superb graphics and realistic action aren't enough to make up for a very stingy demo in this head-to-head fighting game. WWE Raw only allows a one-on-one fight with two set players in this 60MB wrestling demo, a limitation that cooled our enthusiasm significantly for what is otherwise a graphically stunning game. The game's animation all around is top notch, with impressive cut screens that at the beginning of each round introduce each player. The video sequence at the beginning of WWE Raw knocked our socks off! Sound effects, with each punch or throw, are very realistic. Yet we were frustrated with the game's poorly designed interface. Unnecessary animation takes up too much memory and slows down browsing the game menu. What's more, the whole menu doesn't even fit on the screen, requiring you to scroll down to read more. We weren't able to find the "exit" command for some time before we realized we had to scroll to locate it. Legal information and disclaimers linger at the start of the game for what seems an eternity, too. There's far too much fanfare and unnecessary cut screen details before you even get into the ring. Overall, WWE Raw is a classic, enjoyable game for big fans of wrestling, yet a limited demo and some design flaws may test the patience of some.

Minecraft

CNET Editors' note: Beta or prerelease software is not intended for inexperienced users, as the software may contain bugs or may potentially damage your system. We strongly recommend that users exercise caution and save all mission-critical data before installing or using this software.

Age of Empires

Kind of a mix of Civilization 2 and Warcraft II, Age of Empires is a real-time strategy classic that has in turn spawned countless imitators. If you've ever played any title from the Age series, you'll feel right at home gathering the troops, gathering natural resources, and building structures. The game's graphics and sound are a bit rough by today's standards, but the challenging gameplay and classic control definitely stand the test of time. Although only one campaign comes with the demo, it's split up into several scenarios that can take hours to get through. If you're any kind of real-time strategy fan, this should have a mandatory spot in your download library.

Operation7

Operation7 is different from other FPS games. 1. Most realistic FPS game. One shot one kill, Available to use more than 90 weapons which were from real world ,Breathe holding to hunt your enemy, weight effect. Players can tilt their body each side left and right. 2. Build your own weapon. Forget about using same weapons like others. It's extremely important to have a strong weapon to terminate your enemy. You are able to modify your own weapons with more than 540 parts for all guns. 3. Some individuals are more attractive than others are. There are no twins in Operation 7. Everyone is different. Make your own avatar with many uniforms and wears. 4. Have you been the maps? OP7 has 22 different maps where players can battle. 20 of these maps are designed based on real world locations. These maps are different in that some require different guns such as, sniping, close quarters, and melee.

100% Free Chess Board Game for Windows

100% Free Chess Board Game for Windows provides users with challenging chess matches and also works as a teacher. This program's helpful tutorials and easy game play will make users of all skill levels happy

123 Free Solitaire 2011

As nostalgic as the image of the classic green Solitaire may be, 123 Free Solitaire 2009 7.1 offers the same fun plus more games and sleeker looks.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Skin Pack

From GTA Modding Community:

This is a pack of more than 30 skins from various authors for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City to give Tommy a new look. Included are thunder cat skins, adidas skins, a ghost rider with a flaming skull, a priest and much more.

Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

Combining the features of hit games Dune II and Civilization, this strategy adventure proves to be one of the more challenging and graphically advanced we've seen in some time. We were floored by the program's highly detailed graphics, based on an isometric, two-dimensional design, which presents a world of medieval warfare in which you can practically feel the gritty action. Even when compared to more contemporary graphics, the game's soldiers and weapons, the program environment, and especially the interface elements will satisfy players. The interface is user-friendly and features plenty of options, including a great control system. Each of the 13 nations involved in Age of Empires II has its own strategic advantages over the others, and most units are put together on a "ro-sham-bo" strategy. The game includes historical scenarios as well as "skirmish" modes and multiplayer options. The game's choice of music adds an appropriate tension to the gameplay, and in a nice touch, the warriors of different nations speak in their native languages. Overall, we can't wait to get our battle gear on again. Any fan of historic action games who hasn't yet experienced Age of Empires should be sure to at least download this demo version.

Plants vs. Zombies

We have yet to meet a game from PopCap that we didn't like, and Plants vs. Zombies is no exception. The premise doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but we don't care; like most other games from this publisher, it's addictively fun.

Icy Tower

Though it lacks complex gameplay or a detailed plot, Icy Tower is a carefree way to kill some time. Your goal is simple, but trickier than it sounds: to advance your character as far up the icy tower as possible without falling or being knocked offscreen. You ll be able to jump higher if you run faster, but you must take care not to slip off the platforms into the abyss. The game takes a rather humorous approach, with cartoon-style graphics that let you play as a hip-hop kid or a disco dude in a leisure suit. Although the demo version appears to disable a few of the game s more advanced features, you can still adjust the volume and reconfigure the controls to suit your taste. Icy Tower won t keep many folks on the edge of their seat, but it s likely to provide a few laughs.

Super Mario 3: Mario Forever

Hearkening back to the heyday of Nintendo, this game faithfully reproduces the classic Super Mario Bros. Although Mario Forever's graphics and sound aren't identical to those of the original, they're so close most users familiar with the game won't be able to differentiate.