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Courtney's Computer Sim Games Blog July 2005 Archive

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

Summer Fun for Families: Disney Toontown Championship

Friday July 29, 2005
Kids from the UK can go to Disney's Toontown Online and enter the Toontown Championships. Each day there is a different challenge, including fishing, beating Cogs, and earning jelly beans. ... Read More

The Sims 2 Content Manager Tool

Wednesday July 27, 2005
A tool to delete, enable, and disable custom content within "The Sims 2" has been released by Maxis. The Sims 2 Content Manager Tool is a small download, and you ... Read More

"Black and White 2" Screenshots

Wednesday July 27, 2005
I've uploaded 6 new "Black and White 2" screenshots. The graphics are breathtaking. I just hope my computer is powerful enough to actually be able to render the graphics in ... Read More

"Pilatus PC-12" : An Add-on for "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004"

Wednesday July 27, 2005
Another add-on for "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2005" is coming our way shortly. Flight One is releasing "Pilatus PC-12" early this August. The add-on adds the turboprop plane and multiple features ... Read More

"The Sims 2" Nude Cheat Code Targeted

Wednesday July 27, 2005
Recently, "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" had its ESRB rating changed to Adults Only, previously it was 17+. The reason for the change was the Hot Coffee mod, that makes ... Read More

10 New Artworks, 6 New Screenshots of "The Sims 2 Nightlife"

Thursday July 21, 2005
I've added 10 new pieces of artwork for "The Sims 2 Nightlife." Much of the artwork is of Sims using new objects (like bowling) that will be in the new ... Read More

Review: "Carnival Cruise Lines 2005: Island Hopping"

Wednesday July 20, 2005
We all should know by now that most tycoon style games are not worth the CD they are printed on. I had low expectations for "Carnival Cruise Lines Tycoon 2005." ... Read More

"Train Driver" Profile & Screenshots

Tuesday July 19, 2005
Just Trains is planning a release of train sim this fall. "Train Driver" will simulate the West Somerset Railway in Britain. Developers used the game engine from "Trainz" to recreate ... Read More

"Legion Arena" Beta Test

Tuesday July 19, 2005
Strategy First is having a multiplayer beta test for their strategy game "Legion Arena." You will need to fill out the application on their website to be considered for the ... Read More

Game Demo: "T72 Balkans on Fire"

Monday July 18, 2005
It's time to gear up! It's 1991 in "T72 Balkans on Fire." Yugoslavia is in the middle of a civil war and you are a volunteer tank commander. The game ... Read More

New "The Sims 2 Nightlife" Screenshots

Sunday July 17, 2005
The release of "The Sims 2 Nightlife" is right around the corner (okay, in about 2 months, but it's close!). I have found myself not playing "The Sims 2" as ... Read More

"Traffic 2004" : A "Microsoft Flight Simulator" Add-on

Sunday July 17, 2005
The traffic system of "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004" (and 2002) is expanded on with Just Flight's "Traffic 2005." With "Traffic 2005" the traffic entering and leaving the airspace around airports ... Read More

Game Demo: "Photo Hunt in Hawaii"

Saturday July 16, 2005
Ready for a scavenger hunt? "Photo Hunt in Hawaii" gives you a list of items to photograph. You will have to hop along the Hawaiian islands to find everything on ... Read More

Results of "The Sims 2" Student Life Video Contest with USC

Friday July 15, 2005
Electronic Arts and USC partnered up for a video contest. Gamers were challenged to produce a video about a day in the life of a student with "The Sims 2" ... Read More

New: "The Sims 2 Nightlife" Developer Interview Video

Friday July 15, 2005
Gamspot has posted an interview with Tim Letourneu, the Senior Producer of "The Sims 2." Tim mentions that they are now working polishing and fine tuning the gameplay. "The Sims ... Read More

"Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire" Screenshots & Profile

Friday July 15, 2005
Come this November Electronic Arts will ship a game based on the 4th Harry Potter Boook, "Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire." The game features a new (and supposedly ... Read More

"Battlefield 2" Review, Demo, & More

Thursday July 14, 2005
"Battlefield 2" is out and we have the scoop on whether you should add this sequel to your game. Here's a hint: Yes! About's Internet Games Guide gives "Battlefield 2" ... Read More

Free Game: "Food Force"

Thursday July 14, 2005
The United Nations have a free game available. "Food Force" is about getting food to the people that need it. In this case, "Food Force" focuses on helping the people ... Read More

"The Dope Game" Demo

Thursday July 14, 2005
The idea behind "The Dope Game" is not original. There have been other games that have centered around making money around selling drugs. "The Dope Game" is in 3D and ... Read More

"Law and Order Criminal Intent" Video Download

Wednesday July 13, 2005
The next "Law and Order" game is being worked on. "Law and Order: Criminal Intent" will be the next in the series and should be out some time this fall. ... Read More

Downloading "The Sims 2" Objects

Wednesday July 13, 2005
If you download objects for "The Sims 2," you need to have the Color Options Enabler plug-in. Otherwise, even if you have your objects installed in the right folder, the ... Read More

Buy a Game, Donate to Breast Cancer Research

Friday July 8, 2005
Game Savant is a portal devoted to independent games. Included on the games available are "Coffee Tycoon" and "Democracy." When you buy a game in July from Game Savant, they ... Read More

"The Sims 2 Nightlife" Preorder Bonus

Thursday July 7, 2005
When you preorder "The Sims 2 Nightlife" from select stores, you will get a bonus car. I have seen this bonus when preordering from Gamestop and EB Games. There may ... Read More

"Diner Dash" Game Demo

Friday July 1, 2005
Serve food, clear dishes, and make sure the guests are happy in "Diner Dash." The gameplay involves simple point and click interaction, and is sure to be a great time ... Read More

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