After the success of last year's Call of Duty 4 most critics and fans expected that the series would build up the new modern warfare storyline. However, with Call of Duty World at War, the series makes a sonewhat unexpected return to it's World War 2 roots with a gritty and violent glimpse into the closing weeks of both the European and Pacific Theater of operations. In it you'll find the same great game play and mechanics that has made the series a success, as well as plenty of pulse pounding action making a strong case that World War 2 as a video game setting isn't as overdone as we thought.

 • Call of Duty World at War Review

lectronic Arts has released a demo for the latest chapter in the Red Alert series. The single palyer demo includes the live action cinematic intro as well as one mission from both the Soviet and Allied campaigns. It's a great opportunity to try it out prior to purchasing. You'll also want to be sure to check out my Red Alert 3 Review.

 • Red Alert 3 Demo

Rise of the Argonauts is an action role playing game in which follows the mythical stories of Jason and the Argonauts. In it players will take on the role of the Greek king and hero Jason as he and the Argonauts search for the fabled Golden Fleece. The game is due in stores on December 16, 2008 from Codemasters.

The list of World War 2 shooters includes 20 games of both newer releases as well as some older favorites. Whether you're a fan of World War 2 games or not these titles are sure to provide you with some great action and game-play with a little history lesson thrown in.