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Condemned: Criminal Origins
Also known as: Condemned

You are FBI agent Ethan Thomas, whose pursuit of relentless serial killers leads him through detailed urban environments filled with terrifyingly real sociopaths who lurk on the periphery of humanity. Gruesome weapons can be fashioned by clever players from the environment: paper-cutter handles, wooden planks and lead pipes ripped from walls can all be used to attack opponents. But watch your step, as enemies don't merely run at you; they find an appropriately powerful weapon to attack with and then hide in the shadows, waiting for an open opportunity to strike.

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Condemned: Criminal Origins - November 17, 2005
We'll never look at garbage the same way again. Monolith's X360 offering is one of the most frightening games out there.

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Previews

Condemned: Criminal Origins - October 24, 2005
Hands-on with this twisted X360 action title.

Condemned: Hands-On - October 11, 2005
We bring you more impressions after X05.

E3 2005: Condemned: Criminal Origins Hands On - May 20, 2005
Sega's first next generation title is full of teen angst. And now, so are we

Pre-E3 2005: Condemned: Hands-on - May 12, 2005
Step into the mind of a serial killer. First impressions and first in-game video footage.

Features

Xbox 360: What Should You Buy? - June 20, 2006
Just bought a system? The IGN team lays out the pros and cons of all the best Xbox 360 games on the market.

Controlling Videogame Sex and Violence - February 8, 2006
ESRB President Patricia Vance speaks about the state of the industry.

Xbox 360: What Now? - February 3, 2006
You hunger for more. So what the hell do you do with the Xbox 360 now? We've got answers.

Launch Battle: Xbox Vs. Xbox 360 - January 5, 2006
A sibling battle to the death: which launch reigns supreme in the annals of video games?

IGN Xbox Editors' Favorites 2005 - January 4, 2006
Doug, Charles and Jon reveal their top ten games of the year.

Xbox 360 Sales Battle - December 14, 2005
Which game kicks all others in their respective midsections?

The Sound and The Fury - December 14, 2005
What does a next generation game sound like? Listen to what the experts have to say.

Insider Video Features: Condemned: Criminal Origins Video Tips - December 12, 2005
Insider and IGN Guides will hold your hand and walk you through the end of the game.

The Weapons of Condemned - December 8, 2005
Learn the difference between a conduit and a rebar.

Game of the Month: November 2005 - November 30, 2005
After the Xbox 360's rookie month, which title scrambled to the top of the games heap?

The Zero Hour Report - November 21, 2005
Gears of War, Halo 2, the origen.com tree and broken bean bags. It's about time the Xbox 360 launched.

IGN Xbox 360 Podcast - November 17, 2005
We talk X360 and strangle each other.

X360 Countdown: 6 Days Left - November 17, 2005
Reason #6: Unique games.

Xbox 360 Launch Guide: The Games - November 7, 2005
What's coming this fall for Xbox 360? Microsoft is coming to town with a giant bag filled with next-generation games. Our complete guide tells you what's up.

Condemned's Agent Thomas Breaks Faces - November 4, 2005
Meet Agent Thomas, Condemned's dark protagonist. New screens and direct feed video included.

Condemned Enemy Profiles - October 20, 2005
If you like to scare yourself, watch these videos.

Condemned: Criminal Origins Profile - October 18, 2005
We take a look at the vicious villain known only as Serial Killer X. New screens and videos included.

Condemned - September 2, 2005
Monolith gives us good reason to be scared. Exclusive in-game footage and an in-depth interview with producer Dave Hasle.

Insider Video Features: XBOX 360: High Definition Trailers - June 6, 2005
It's the wave of the future man.

Pre-E3 2005: Xbox 360 The Software - May 12, 2005
A handy index of all known Xbox 360 titles.

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FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2006 Jan 27 - January 27, 2006
Some fast Qs on Wild ARMS4, Half-Life 2, Ape Escape PSP, and Fire Emblem answered by IGN users.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2005 Dec 16 - December 16, 2005
Game help Q&A; for this week. It's been a lousy coupla months.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A; 2005 December 2 - December 2, 2005
Questions on Dragon Quest, Condemned, Gun, King Kong, and more answered.

News

Games: Gaming Sequel-itis Podcast - March 9, 2006
Is there still room left for truly unique ideas in videogames? The IGN editors discuss.

Cheats: Bug Report 2006 Jan 27 - January 27, 2006
Deadly game-stoppers from Animal Crossing, Condemned and other potentials.

Games: IGN's '05 Rewind Podcast - December 22, 2005
Have a listen to our take on the biggest news and the best games of 2005.

Condemned Stalks Retail - November 15, 2005
The action-horror title arrives for Xbox 360.

Condemned Finds Gold - November 2, 2005
The next-gen thriller is officially complete and ready for X360 launch.

Film Tie-In for Condemned: Criminal Origins - October 6, 2005
Warner Brothers plans film set in the Condemned universe.

FilmForce: Shield Scribe Writing Species X - October 5, 2005
Sci-fi flick to tie-in with forthcoming Condemned game.

Interactive Condemned Website - September 26, 2005
It's scary. In a good way.

Gamestop's Xbox 360 Omega Bundle - August 26, 2005
The bundle battle rages on.

E3 2005: Microsoft News Conference Lineup Highlights - May 16, 2005
One massive list of Xbox and 360 games unleashed.

Pre-E3 2005: SEGA Reveals Lineup - May 13, 2005
The house of Sonic races right into the next generation.

PlayStation 2: The Big E3 List: 2005 Edition - April 11, 2005
Want to know what we'll be playing at this year's big show? Come on in and see! Updated daily.

Xbox: Condemned Is Official - February 17, 2005
SEGA steps into the next generation.

Press Releases

Games: Sega Ships Condemned: Criminal Origins - November 15, 2005
Be prepared for the fright of your life.

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Was anyone else thoroughly disappointed with this game? (SPOILER)
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Published by: SEGA
Developed by: Monolith Productions
Genre: First-Person Action
Release Date:
US: November 15, 2005
Japan: Unreleased

ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language

Also Available On: PC

Features: Dolby Digital 5.1

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