1. Home
  2. Electronics & Gadgets
  3. Computer Sim Games
photo of Courtney Marchelletta

Courtney's Computer Sim Games Blog April 2005 Archive

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

"The Sims 2 Nightlife"

Wednesday April 27, 2005
"The Sims 2 Nightlife" will be released sometime this fall. Online game stores now have the date set as August 1. Keep in mind that an official date has not ... Read More

"The Sims 2 University" Game Guide

Wednesday April 27, 2005
"The Sims 2 University" expansion pack is like a game within a game. Sending students to the University is an experience that will change them forever. To help you in ... Read More

"Links Course Challenge" Game Demo

Monday April 25, 2005
Be Sergio Garcia as you take the "Links Course Challenge." The golf game, created by Microsoft, has photo realistic graphics and 3 modes of play. This game proves I have ... Read More

"RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked" Screenshots

Sunday April 24, 2005
An expansion pack for "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3" is scheduled to be released near the end of June. "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Soaked" will be focused on building water parks and will ... Read More

"The Sims 2 University" Quiz

Saturday April 23, 2005
Think you know everything there is to know about "The Sims 2 University?" Take our "The Sims 2 University" quiz to test your knowledge. The questions start out easy, but ... Read More

Best Selling PC Games of March 2005

Saturday April 23, 2005
The NPD Group has released a list of the best selling computer games for the month of March. Some of the sim games on the list include "The Sims 2 ... Read More

"Rollercoaster Tycoon 3" Glossary

Friday April 22, 2005
Don't speak the language of rollercoasters? No problem! We have a "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3" glossary full of terms used in the game. More: "RollerCoaster Tycoon 3" Resources

"Hoyle Casino 3D" Review

Wednesday April 20, 2005
I started watching a Texas Hold'em poker tournament one night after a baseball game. Since then I have been wanting to try playing the game myself. Not wanting to wait ... Read More

"Need for Speed Underground 2" Demo

Sunday April 17, 2005
Electronic Arts was generous with the number of tracks in the "Need for Speed Underground 2" demo. Download the racing game from a number of sources, including the official website. ... Read More

Top Baseball Games

Friday April 15, 2005
With each new baseball season, developers work on improving their baseball games to build the ultimate game. This season is no different, and we are starting to actually see some ... Read More

"Madden NFL 2006" Screenshots

Thursday April 14, 2005
The first screenshots of "Madden NFL 2006" are out. The screens show a catch, the Colts, a pass, and the field positioning.

New "Aces High" Version Released

Thursday April 14, 2005
HiTech Creations has released version 2.03 of "Aces High," an online multiplayer flight simulation game. The new version includes a new tree engine system and changes aircraft. The upgrades to the ... Read More

The Making of "ER" Video

Thursday April 14, 2005
Legacy Interactive has sent over a video about the making of the computer game, "ER." The cast of ER talk about the new game, along with video of them making ... Read More

"Zoo Tycoon 2" Demo

Wednesday April 13, 2005
The "Zoo Tycoon 2" demo is limited to one zoo and only a small sample of the objects and animals (with the best one being the tiger). Dialup users be ... Read More

Lost Your Game's Serial Number?

Monday April 11, 2005
If your game's CD case comes up missing and you do not know what the serial number for the game is, you do have some options. If the game is ... Read More

Top Picks: Video Cards

Saturday April 9, 2005
The latest and greatest video cards are expensive and often times a cheaper card will do the job just fine. About's PC Hardware Reviews Guide, Mark Kyrnin, has the top ... Read More

"Airliner Pilot" : A "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004" Add-On

Thursday April 7, 2005
"Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004" is a great game on its own, but with add-ons the possibilities are endless! Just Flight will release "Airliner Pilot" this May. In this add-on you ... Read More

"Baseball Mogul 2006" Review & Demo

Wednesday April 6, 2005
Baseball season has officially started. While I'm hoping the Red Sox win the World Series again this year, I will start simulating the season in "Baseball Mogul 2006" to see ... Read More

"Deep Sea Tycoon 2" Screenshots

Tuesday April 5, 2005
I've added 16 more screenshots to the "Deep Sea Tycoon 2" gallery. The screenshots show more of the animals in the game.

"ER" Screenshots

Tuesday April 5, 2005
I loved "Theme Hospital," so I'm very excited about the upcoming release of "ER," which is based on the television show. Legacy Interactive has sent over 20 new screenshots, including ... Read More

"Zoo Tycoon 2" Scenery Pack

Tuesday April 5, 2005
Blue Fang Games and Microsoft have released a free scenery pack for owners of "Zoo Tycoon 2." The pack contains objects that will meet your guests entertainment needs. You can ... Read More

"The Sims 2 Nightlife" Officially Announced

Tuesday April 5, 2005
Electronic Arts has officially announced the second expansion pack for "The Sims 2" will be "The Sims 2 Nightlife." The expansion pack will add a downtown and the element of ... Read More

"Silent Hunter 3"

Sunday April 3, 2005
"Silent Hunter 3" is a WWII submarine game, recently released by Ubisoft. "Silent Hunter 3," is looking good (especially visually). Once you get done drooling over the screenshots of "Silent ... Read More

Official "The Sims 2" RSS News Feed

Saturday April 2, 2005
Maxis has a launched a RSS News Feed for the official website of "The Sims 2." RSS is a way of allowing you to find out if there are updates ... Read More

Explore Computer Sim Games

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Electronics & Gadgets
  3. Computer Sim Games

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.