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Michael's Computer Action Games Blog December 2004 Archive

By Michael Klappenbach, About.com Guide to Computer Action Games since 2002

BloodRayne 2

Friday December 31, 2004
BloodRayne 2 has been out on the PS2 and XBox since October. It makes it's PC debut in Q1 of 2005. The game page includes some game information as well ... Read More

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas Screenshots

Thursday December 30, 2004
Even though the game is still months away from being released for the PC, I went ahead and added 30+ screenshots of actual scenes from the game. Trailers, and more ... Read More

Super Mario Epic 2 Dream Machine Free Download

Wednesday December 29, 2004
Super Mario Epic 2 is another Super Mario clone that's available for free download from the developer's site. It includes some good classic looking Super Mario graphics and game play, ... Read More

Half-Life 2 Cheats

Tuesday December 28, 2004
I've added some Half-Life 2 cheat codes to the game page. It includes a ton of cheats for weapons, items, health and more, just in case you need some help ... Read More

Grand Theft Auto 2 Free Download

Monday December 27, 2004
Rockstar Games has added Grand Theft Auto 2 to it's Rockstar Classics Free Game Downloads. The free game page provides more informatio about the game and a link to the ... Read More

Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Review

Friday December 24, 2004
Medal of Honor Pacific Assault continues the Medal of Honor saga witht he same game-play style and updated graphics, but is it enough to keep up with all the other ... Read More

Half-Life 2 Demo Released

Thursday December 23, 2004
The game demo for Half-Life 2 has been released and it contains some early game levels. Valve requires you to download and install a Steam account which is their web ... Read More

Lord of the Rings The Battle for Middle Earth Review

Wednesday December 22, 2004
Lord of the Rings The Battle of Middle Earth is a real time strategy game that spans all three Peter Jackson films. It contains massive battles, your favorite heroes, and ... Read More

Sid Meier's Pirates! Review

Tuesday December 21, 2004
Sid Meier's Pirates is a terrific remake and upgrade of the classic Pirates! PC game. With easy to learn interface and the open-ended nature of your career path as a ... Read More

The Chronicles of Riddick

Sunday December 19, 2004
The Chronicles of Riddick Escape from Butcher Bay is a first person shooter based on the recent movie staring Vin Diesel. The game features the voice and likeness of Vin ... Read More

Prince of Persia Warrior Within

Friday December 17, 2004
The latest title in the Prince of Persia series of games has been released. Prince of Persia Warrior Within has a new combat game-play that provides more options maneuvers and ... Read More

Illinois Takes On Violent Video Games

Thursday December 16, 2004
Illinois is the latest state to attempt to bring about legislation to regulate the sale of mature video games. Today, Governor Rod Blagojevich is set to propose legislation that will ... Read More

Top Free Games Updated

Thursday December 16, 2004
The top free games list has been updated through November 2004, be sure to take a look at that and more on the Free Game Index page. Also past free ... Read More

Armies of Exigo

Wednesday December 15, 2004
Armies of Exigo is a new real time strategy game from Electronic Arts. Collect resources, build armies like other RTS But it also adds a new element to the genre ... Read More

Kings Quest 2 Romancing the Stone Free Download

Tuesday December 14, 2004
The original Kings Quest 2 Romancing the Stone was the sequel to Kings Quest 1 Quest for the Crown graphic adventure game from Sierra On-Line. This version is a remake ... Read More

Gift Ideas - Game Selector

Monday December 13, 2004
Are you running out of ideas for gifts this season? The game selector was created to show you a list of various games for different ages and genres by asking ... Read More

Scrapland

Monday December 13, 2004
Scrapland is a third person action game from Enlight Software. Ths sci-fi game has a little bit of evreything, part graphic adventure, third person action and space simulation. There is ... Read More

The Punisher

Sunday December 12, 2004
The Punisher is a third person action game based on the Marvel comic book anit-hero Frank Castle(a.k.a. The Punisher) The game isn't due out until Jan 2005 but THQ has ... Read More

Icy Tower Contest Standings

Friday December 10, 2004
The contest standings have been updated, please get your submissions in before the contest ends next week. There aren't as many entries as last year which means there's a better ... Read More

Polar Express & Sponge Bob

Friday December 10, 2004
The games based on movies keep on coming. Here are two more games recently released along with the movie. Both Polar Express and Sponge Bob The Movie are rated E ... Read More

Space Jack Free Download

Friday December 10, 2004
Space Jack is a Asteroids style space shooter that takes things another step. With more objectives than just shooting rocks, you need to protect your energy crystals from being stolen ... Read More

Pitfall 2 Lost Caverns Free Download

Thursday December 9, 2004
Pitfall 2 Lost Caverns is a PC remake of the original sequel to the console arcade classic Pitfall. Take Pitfall Harry on a new quest to find riches, while avoiding ... Read More

Holiday Gift Ideas, Top Picks, Hot titles and more...

Wednesday December 8, 2004
Don't know what computer games are hot this holiday season? Take a look at some of my top picks for this holiday season, plus some other of my favorite game ... Read More

Doom 3 v1.10 Retail Patch

Tuesday December 7, 2004
The official patch for Doom 3 looks as though it's been upgraded from beta into a full retail released patch. It is recommend to download and install. It addresses various ... Read More

Act of War: Direct Action

Monday December 6, 2004
Act of War: Direct Action is a new modern military real time strategy games that takes today's world as it's back ground. It is your job to train and use ... Read More

Sentinels Descendants In Time Demo

Sunday December 5, 2004
Sentinels Descendants In Time is a first person graphic adventure game from Dream Catcher Interactive. Take on the role of Beni as you try to discover what lies in the ... Read More

Age of Mythology The Titans Demo

Thursday December 2, 2004
Even though the game is nearly 2 years old, I've just added links to the demo for Age of Mythology The Titans expansion. It includes a few missions and scenarios ... Read More

Soldiers Heroes of World War 2

Wednesday December 1, 2004
Soldiers Heroes of World War 2 is a WW2 real time strategy game that enables you to play any of the powers at war in Europe. There's a German, Russian ... Read More

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