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Courtney's Computer Sim Games Blog December 2003 Archive

By Courtney Marchelletta, About.com Guide to Computer Sim Games since 2001

"The Sims" 101

Wednesday December 31, 2003
If you got a copy of "The Sims" this holiday season, join our email course on the basics of the game. It'll help you get started on understanding how to ... Read More

Online Worlds

Wednesday December 31, 2003
Looking to get away for awhile? Online worlds let you take on any personality you can dream up! Some have mini-games within the world, jobs, and even decorate a home ... Read More

A Winter Wonderland in "SimCity 4"

Friday December 26, 2003
If you played "SimCity 4" yesterday (December 25th), you were surprised with snow in your cities! What a great treat, and it's a wonder Maxis was able to keep this ... Read More

"SimCity 4" Official Update

Friday December 26, 2003
The folks at Maxis have 2 new landmarks this week. "Download the Adler Planetarium, and the legendary Stonehenge monument and reflect on all that Humankind has accomplished in our short ... Read More

New "The Sims 2" Screenshots

Tuesday December 23, 2003
Over the last week new screenshots have been posted at GameSpot, IGN, and the official "The Sims 2" website. The screenshots show off some interesting views of the game. There ... Read More

Free Christmas Web Games

Tuesday December 23, 2003
About's Internet Game Guide, Dave Spohn, has a directory of free Christmas web games. The list includes Santa Simulator, Santa Ski Jump, and Snowball Toss.

Custom Neighborhoods in "The Sims 2"

Saturday December 20, 2003
Maxis delayed the release of CASIE (a tool for creating Sims in "The Sims 2") until January. I was looking forward to spending my vacation playing with the tool, but ... Read More

Games Under $20

Wednesday December 17, 2003
Still looking for a good deal on a Christmas gift, or maybe a game for yourself? Maybe one of these games under $20 will suit your needs.

Santa visits "The Sims"

Sunday December 14, 2003
The Christmas season is here! Let's not forget about Sims. They deserve to enjoy the holidays as well. Santa will come by and leave presents for Sims. A nice touch ... Read More

Top Picks: Free Sim Games

Saturday December 13, 2003
Not all free games have the same quality, just like retail games. Sometimes free games are offered before they are fully complete, other times the graphics may not be up ... Read More

Top Picks: Game Demos

Wednesday December 10, 2003
Unfortantely, we've all been very excited about a new game, only to become disappointed after we bought and played it. Developers put out game demos to get the game's title ... Read More

Upgrade or Buy a Computer?

Sunday December 7, 2003
Computer games are becoming more demanding with each new release. If your computer is just barely or not meeting minimum system requirements it may be time to upgrade or buy ... Read More

"Need for Speed Underground" Cheats

Thursday December 4, 2003
Sometimes I can be impatient, who wants to wait to unlock cars when you could be driving them now! Cheat codes for "Need for Speed Underground" take care of that ... Read More

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