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08/22/03 - The Guinea Pig Disease
If your Sims have started coughing in "The Sims" they may have the Guinea Pig Disease.

08/05/03 - "The Sims 2" FAQ
Got questions about "The Sims 2?" I have the most common questions I get asked about "The Sims 2" in this FAQ.

07/27/03 - "Zoo Tycoon : Marine Mania" Expansion Pack
Microsoft has a second expansion pack out for "Zoo Tycoon." The first expansion pack's theme was dinosaurs, one I thought was cute, but not something I'd use in the majority of my zoos. The second expansion pack, "Marine Mania" has a lot to offer for gamers who like aquatic creatures.

07/26/03 - Play Games in Windowed Mode
The majority of computer games take over the whole screen when they run. If you are like me, and like to multiple-task, this is not always optimal. The good news is that the fix is easy!

07/11/03 - "The Sims Makin' Magic" Announced
Electronic Arts announced on the UK website they will be releasing a final expansion pack for "The Sims." It is expected to be released before Halloween.

07/10/03 - ""Harry Potter Quidditch World Cup" Preview
Electronic Arts is working on a Harry Potter computer game, but this time not one based on a book. Instead this game will put in the middle of the action of a Quidditch game.

07/09/03 - "The Sims Superstar" Sequence Help
Tips to get the sequence right on the new objects in "The Sims Superstar."

07/05/03 - No-CD Patches
What and how to use no CD-patches.

07/02/03 - "SimCity 4" Regions
Download a couple of the regions I've created.

06/30/03 - Free Flight Sims
Enjoy the scenary and excitement of a flight sim by downloading one of these Free Flight Sims.

06/30/03 - Review: "The Partners"
Lawyers spend a lot of time at the office. The law offices in "The Partners" have lawyers just waiting for you to make them work on cases and start love affairs. The publishers boast it is the "first complete soap opera video game."

06/21/03 - Preview: "The Sims 2"
An update on what is known about the upcoming Sims game.

06/20/03 - Yahoo! Games on Demand
Do you wish you could rent computer games like you can other video games? With Yahoo! Games on Demand you can!

06/12/03 - Review: "The Sims Superstar"
Make your Sim famous in the expansion pack "The Sims Superstar." Take your Sim to Studio Town, work your way towrads fame through singing, modeling, and acting.

06/12/03 - "SimCity 4" Quiz
"SimCity 4" is a complex game. You could play for hours and just see part of what the game has to hours. Test you knowledge with my quiz. Most of the questions are situations you should encounter in most cities.

06/12/03 - "Zoo Tycoon" Animal Compatibility
In "Zoo Tycoon" you can put animals in the same exhibit that don't get along with each other. The results can be disastrous. The animal compatibility chart shows which animals are friendly.

06/05/03 - Top Picks: Investigation Simulations
Take the law into your own hands and solve crimes in investigation sim games. Work in forensics, be a detective, or a police officer to get rid of the bad guys.

06/05/03 - Free Online Stock Market Games
Most online stock market games require you to pay a monthly fee. But not these ones! Some even give you a a chance to win money.

06/05/03 - "Fighter Ace 3.6" Screenshots
A new version of "Fighter Ace" has been released that adds 11 new planes, 4 new maps, a revised point system, and upgraded physics.

05/29/03 - "The Sims 2" E3 Movie
During E3, Electronic Arts released a preview movie of "The Sims 2." This movie is a huge tease! If the screenshots got you excited, just wait until you see the movie.

05/29/03 - Organizing Your Games
I decided it was time to get clean off my desk and get my games organized, before the games had one more chance to topple over on me. My tale and tips for you if you have been wanting to get organized.

05/29/03 - Review: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"
You start off as a recruit and working with a team member from the CSI team. "CSI : Crime Scene Investigation" has awesome graphics and 5 crimes for you to solve.

05/23/03 - Preview: "SimCity 4: Rush Hour"
The first expansion pack for "SimCity 4" has been announced.

05/15/03 - "1503 A.D."
A city building sim with exploring too!

05/08/03 - "Freelancer"
A space sim by Microsoft that lets you explore star systems in outer space.

05/05/03 - "The Sims 2" Announced
A new version of "The Sims" is set to be released early 2004.

04/27/03 - How to: Kill a Sim
All the different ways Sims can die in "The Sims."

04/19/03 - Top Picks: "SimCity" Series
The latest version of "SimCity" was released last January. But that's not the only one available! There are three other "SimCity" games you can buy.

04/19/03 - Top Picks: "The Sims" Pay Sites
Since some "The Sims" fan sites have gone subscription, you might be having a hard time choosing which ones to pay for. I explored the options, and picked my favorite pay sites.

04/11/03 - Review: "AIRLINE"
AIRLINE is a management sim game that gives you almost unlimited control.

04/03/03 - Locate Old Sim Games
Places where you may find that old sim game.

04/03/03 - Review: "Airport Tycoon 2"
A review of the airport management sequel.

04/03/03 - Cars for "The Sims"
Information about cars you can download at fan sites for "The Sims"

03/28/03 - Review: "Civilization 3: Play the World"
The first expansion pack for "Civ 3" focuses on new civs, leaders, and multiplayer games.

03/28/03 - Free Full Version Games
You can download free full version games from multiple sources, but should you?

03/22/03 - Being a Roommate in "The Sims Online"
Reasons why you should and shouldn't be or have a roommate in "The Sims Online."

03/13/03 - Top Picks: Helicopter Sims
Some of the best helicopter sims available.

03/06/03 - Top Picks: Must Have Sims
A top picks list of games of my current favorite sim games.

02/27/03 - Business Sim Games A to Z
An A to Z list of business sim games, and links to resources on them, including demos, patches, screenshots, and much more! This is the place to look for resources on business sims.

02/27/03 - "Industry Giant II" Demo
Download the demo of this business sim game.

02/13/03 - Preview: "The Sims Superstar"
Another expansion pack for "The Sims" is due out in May.

01/30/03 - Review: "SimCity 4"
"SimCity 4" has recieved a lot of hype. Was the hype worth it?

01/23/03 - Tips for Starting a New City in "SimCity 4"
Help getting your first city off the ground in "SimCity 4."

01/23/03 - Before You Buy "The Sims Online"
A few things to think about before buying "The Sims Online."

01/23/03 - "The Sims" Career Tracks
The stats on the career tracks found in the original and expansion packs.

01/16/03 - Review: "World's Greatest Coasters"
Build rollercoasters, and then build them with "World's Greatest Coasters."

01/09/03 - Review: "Fighter Ace 3.5"
An online World War II flight sim game.

01/02/03 - Download "The Sims Unleashed" Houses
A collection of houses on "Unleashed" lots to download.

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