PC Simulation Games
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4x4 EVO 2
Platform:
PC
October 30, 2001
Simmers will have a chance to purchase one of 70 vehicles from 10 different manufactures for use in intense, pedal-to-the-metal, off-road rallies. In addition to individual racing, 4x4 EVO 2 gives virtual drivers the chance to join a factory race team or 4x4 club to participate in an assortment of exciting missions that involve exploration and adventure. [Gathering of Developers]
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Motor City Online
Platform:
PC
October 29, 2001
Build and race your own collection of custom hot rods with thousands of real people online! More than just a racing game, MCO is a virtual hot rod haven for gearheads, car lovers, and gamers alike! Make friends, join a club turf war, customize your dream car, battle racers from around the world, and race your way to a reputation as the baddest rodder in Motor City. [Electronic Arts]
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Flight Simulator 2002
Platform:
PC
October 19, 2001
Includes a wide variety of aircraft for you to fly-from a new Cessna 172S single-engine trainer and a Caravan floatplane to the Boeing 747-400 jumbo jet. You can splash down in a lake, hover in the Bell 206B JetRanger III helicopter, or practice aerobatics in the Extra 300S. [Microsoft]
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Uplink: Hacker Elite
Platform:
PC
October 9, 2001
High tech computer crime and industrial espionage on the Internet of 2010. You play an Uplink Agent who makes a living by performing jobs for major corporations. Your tasks involve hacking into rival computer systems, stealing research data, sabotaging other companies, laundering money, erasing evidence, or framing innocent people. You use the money you earn to upgrade your computer systems, and to buy new software and tools. As your experience level increases you find more dangerous and profitable missions become available. You can speculate on a fully working stock market (and even influence its outcome). You can modify peoples academic or criminal records. You can divert money from bank transfers into your own accounts. You can even take part in the construction of the most deadly computer virus ever designed. [Introversion]
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F1 2001
Platform:
PC
October 2, 2001
Engage in high stakes racing from Monaco to Monza and take on the most intelligent and daring racers to hit the Formula One circuit. Includes all the drivers, tracks and teams from the official FIA 2001 Formula OneWorld Championship. [EA Sports]
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Jumpgate: The Reconstruction Initiative
Platform:
PC
September 26, 2001
Real Time Spaceflight and Combat are but two elements in this Massively Multiplayer Online Spaceflight Simulation. Team up with others to actually "re-create" a universe with all that such an enterprise entails. Interact with squadron members and wayward travelers, struggle to stay on course in the face of solar storms, and battle mysterious adversaries (both human and alien). [3DO]
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Open Kart
Platform:
PC
September 24, 2001
Play as an international Kart driver with your ultimate goal being to progress through 3 different championships and classes on 20 circuits in 10 countries, in order to win the definitive 250 cc championship! [Microids]
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Sub Command
Platform:
PC
September 12, 2001
Take charge of the most deadly modern-day submarines in the world as you command three distinct submarines across two unique and challenging campaigns. Utilize cutting-edge technology to navigate the world's oceans to locate, track and destroy enemy convoys. Or, park your sub off hostile shores to deliver Tomahawk missiles to inland targets. Whether diving, scouring or surfacing, you control the smartest, stealthiest, and most feared subs in the water today. [Electronic Arts]
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Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos
Platform:
PC
August 22, 2001
The Badlands cluster. 100 years after the first Independence War. Your father was killed by the Corporations for a bad debt. And you've spent 15 years rotting in jail for trying to get justice. Now it's time for vengeance. Command four futuristic battlecruisers and a band of revolutionary pirates into an all-consuming battle against impossible odds...because there just isn't enough Space for everyone! [Infogrames]
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Eurofighter Typhoon
Platform:
PC
July 30, 2001
Lead a small squad of highly trained fighter pilots on up to 100 possible missions against a fierce, aggressive force set on world domination. Outnumbered, but superbly equipped, you must destroy enemy tanks, sink supply ships, and out-maneuver supersonic jets! [Take 2 Interactive]
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911 Fire Rescue
Platform:
PC
June 24, 2001
Enter the world of the firefighter, and put your skills to the test as you save lives while battling blazes ranging from grass and electric fires to the intense heat of car and house fires. [Infogrames]
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Leadfoot
Platform:
PC
June 1, 2001
Ratbag, the developers of the "Dirt Track Racing" series, brings us their latest budget-priced short-track racer (a first for the PC) which features 8 different vehicles, 12 custom tracks, and realistic vehicle damage physics. Racers compete for prize money and sponsorship cash to throw back into car improvements in the career mode.
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Microsoft Train Simulator
Platform:
PC
May 31, 2001
Take control of three engine types -- the electric-powered Acela HHP-8, the diesel Dash-9, and the steam-driven Flying Scotsman -- on a variety of real-life routes, including Japan's Kyushu and Shinjuku-Hakone lines, the US?s Northeast Corridor and Marias Pass, and Europe?s Settle & Carlisle and Orient Express.
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B-17 Gunner: Air War Over Germany
Platform:
PC
May 20, 2001
The 390th Bombardment Group in Tuscon, Arizona, was actually consulted on this budget-priced, arcade-style, airborne shooting gallery in which the player goes for high scores by nailing as many German planes as possible in a series of short "mission" stages.
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Echelon
Platform:
PC
May 16, 2001
Russia's Buka Entertainment developed this space/air-combat game which combines elements from filght sim and science-fiction action games, and which pits young hotshot fighter pilots against an alien race of Velians in a series of fast-paced battles.
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Pearl Harbor: Zero Hour
Platform:
PC
May 12, 2001
Pearl Harbor: Zero Hour has simple arcade-style controls that provide a fun, absorbing game. Thrill to combat in the air, on land, and at sea as you fight Japanese forces in 10 missions drawn from the actual Pacific campaign of World War II, including the Battle Of Midway and Guadalcanal. [Simon & Schuster Interactive]
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Off-Road Redneck Racing
Platform:
PC
May 2, 2001
Officially endorsed by Leonard and Bubba, this racer is "a blast of seriously fun off-road racing action." Select from 16 different vehicles types - each with three styling variations making for a grand total of 48 unique racing machines - and take on the best drivers in the south across 24 challenging tracks, spread across 6 environments. (Interplay)
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The Sims: House Party
Platform:
PC
March 26, 2001
The latest expansion to the the wildly popular "The Sims" focuses on the one of your Sims' higher, more refined needs -- the urge to throw parties.
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Star Wars: Battle for Naboo
Platform:
PC
March 11, 2001
Prepare to clash with Trade Federation battle droids, droid starfighters, battle tanks, and other enemies while progressing through 15 immersive levels of this original story line. Released to critical acclaim on the Nintendo 64, Battle For Naboo for PC features enhanced game resolution, textures, and a new interface. [LucasArts]
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Colin McRae Rally 2.0
Platform:
PC
February 13, 2001
If you can work your way around its shortcomings, you'll find that Colin McRae Rally 2.0 is one of the most engrossing racing sims available.
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Ducati World Racing Challenge
Platform:
PC
February 9, 2001
While the game boasts about 40 different Ducati motorcycles, Ducati World Racing Challenge is severely hampered by its flawed control, obsolete graphics, and bad sound.
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NASCAR Racing 4
Platform:
PC
February 6, 2001
Puts you in the driver's seat of a 750-hp NASCAR Winston Cup car that responds to your every move and leaves your heart pounding! Papyrus originated the NASCAR sim and consistently sets the standard in racing games. [Sierra]
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1nsane
Platform:
PC
February 5, 2001
Forget rules, forget roads, Insane takes you to the world's most extreme locations and lets you drive all over them. Put your foot down and take on Internet players from across the globe. It's not just driving -- it's driving you mad. [Codemasters]
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Rowan's Battle of Britain
Platform:
PC
January 31, 2001
A real-time combat flight simulation depicting the Luftwaffe's raids over British skies. With over 800 square miles of sky and over 1,000 attacking aircraft, gamers finally have the chance to experience the amazing scope of one of the largest air raids ever. [Empire Interactive]
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Carmageddon 3: TDR 2000
Platform:
PC
December 14, 2000
Ever been stuck in a traffic jam, dying to get out? Everyone wants to slam into the car in front of them and jet away. Now imagine you can destroy the cars that chase you, and run down pedestrians in the process. Throw in a deathmobile and some wicked powerups and you're on your way to Carmageddonville, baby! [Xicat Interactive]
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Suzuki Alstare Extreme Racing
Platform:
PC
December 14, 2000
It's an ultimately tedious exercise that offers precious few innovations and even fewer reasons to continue playing once you've run through its tracks a first time.
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B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th!
Platform:
PC
December 13, 2000
Feel the power of really flying a B-17! See what it was like to be part of the 10-man crew on dangerous bombing missions over occupied Europe. Outstanding graphics, animations, and sounds realistically recreate every aspect of the strategic air war in WWII. [Hasbro Interactive]
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X-Plane
Platform:
PC
November 30, 2000
X-Plane is essentially a rigorous flight simulator that simulates everything from helicopters and small civilian two-seaters to jet spy planes and the space shuttle.
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F1 Championship Season 2000
Platform:
PC
November 30, 2000
It enhances a number of the original game's features, adds a handful of new ones, and, ultimately, it will undoubtedly please racing enthusiasts and interested beginners alike.
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Sea Dogs
Platform:
PC
November 24, 2000
Sea Dogs is reminiscent of Bethesda's classic RPG, "Daggerfall," in which players were free to choose any course of action they wished in a limitless and unbounded game. You can give your allegiance to one of three countries or choose to serve only yourself as a swashbuckling pirate. [Bethesda Softworks]
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MechWarrior 4: Vengeance
Platform:
PC
November 23, 2000
MechWarrior 4: Vengeance weaves heart-pounding BattleMech action with the continuing drama and unfolding storyline of the perpetual BattleTech universe, now in its 16th year. [Microsoft]
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JetFighter IV: Fortress America
Platform:
PC
November 8, 2000
A combat flight simulation that harnesses
super-sleek hardware-accelerated graphics, the easiest flight control system available, and the thrill of piloting billion-dollar jet fighters, delivering a heart-pounding, fevered defense of American soil. [TalonSoft]
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4x4 Evolution
Platform:
PC
October 29, 2000
A dynamic sim racer featuring rugged, customizable 4X4 vehicles. It's the first third-party game with online capabilities that will support connections between Sega Dreamcast, Mac, or PC versions, allowing players to compete head-to-head with one another regardless of platform. [Gathering of Developers]
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Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars
Platform:
PC
October 19, 2000
It completely reinvigorates the original game by adding four new car types, 20 racetracks, and a host of updated graphics and gameplay mechanics.
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Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater
Platform:
PC
October 13, 2000
Takes you back in time with authentic aircraft, detailed cockpits, and spectacular scenery. Moving canopies, folding wings, battle-scarred paint, realistic aircraft damage, and last-second bailouts immerse you in a new level of combat flight simulation. [Microsoft]
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Superbike 2001
Platform:
PC
October 9, 2000
Superbike 2001 delivers authentic Superbike racing from Superpole qualifying to the championship rounds. With the all new Training mode, novice riders are smoothly brought up to speed, while real telemetry and enhanced race management options give sim racing fans even more authenticity. [EA Sports]
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NASCAR Heat
Platform:
PC
September 27, 2000
NASCAR Heat offers a brutally honest driving experience, but with simplistic damage modeling.
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Steel Beasts
Platform:
PC
September 24, 2000
More than just another modern tank simulation. This design effort goes further than any before it to accurately model real-world conditions and tactics -- but in a way as to not overwhelm the novice, would-be tanker with a zillion key combinations and an overwhelming interface. [Shrapnel Games]
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Crimson Skies
Platform:
PC
September 17, 2000
It's 1937. Air pirates roam the skies over a shattered America. You are Nathan Zachery -- dashing air pirate. Lead a squadron of privateers in thrilling ground-level missions. And romance a bevy of dangerous femme fatales, but be warned -- they can turn on you faster than a Fairchild in a terminal tail spin. [Microsoft]
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Ford Racing
Platform:
PC
September 7, 2000
Push yourself to the limit as a new driver for Ford Racing. Compete in five different classes, earning respect and unlocking other vehicles and tracks as you move up the ranks. Battle against other drivers in three championships and be rewarded with new cars to add to your garage, and trophies for your living room. [Empire Interactive]
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The Sims: Livin' Large
Platform:
PC
August 27, 2000
The official expansion pack for The Sims lets you take your Sims to new extremes. Help your Sims deal with everything from roach infestations to alien abductions. Give them the opportunity to become rock stars, talk show hosts, even UFO investigators, with five new career options. [Electronic Arts]
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Grand Prix 3
Platform:
PC
August 24, 2000
Created by Geoff Crammond, the genius behind the best sellers "F1 Grand Prix" and "Grand Prix 2." [Hasbro Interactive]
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Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche Versus Ka-52 Hokum
Platform:
PC
July 31, 2000
Here's your chance to fly two of the deadliest next-gen attack helicopters -- the U.S. Army's RAH-66 Comanche gunship, a stealth helicopter with a radar signature 1/600th that of a Hellfire missile ... or the Russian-built counterpart, the twin-rotored death-deliverer -- the KA-52 Hokum-B. [Empire Interactive]
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Bang! Gunship Elite
Platform:
PC
July 19, 2000
Incredible rendering techniques, real-time 3-D universes, aliens, asteroids, mammoth vessels, aggressive fighters, and powerful weapons will make this the action game your universe is clamoring for! [Red Storm Entertainment]
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F1 World Grand Prix
Platform:
PC
July 1, 2000
F1 World Grand Prix is the follow to "Official Formula 1 Racing." This new game in the franchise will feature all the teams, drivers, and circuits from the 1999 Formula 1 season. A host of graphical and gameplay improvements have been added while retaining the speed, intuitiveness, and fun offered by the first game.
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Star Trek: Klingon Academy
Platform:
PC
June 21, 2000
General Chang, the Empire's greatest living warrior, has established an Elite Command Academy to prepare a new generation of warriors for the conflict with the United Federation of Planets. As your mentor, Chang will instruct you in the ways of battle tactics and teach you the rigors of warship command. [Interplay]
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StarLancer
Platform:
PC
March 31, 2000
Starlancer combines the action of first-person space combat with the drama and intrigue of a classic air combat movie. Countries from around the world including the United States, China, Russia and Great Britain have formed strategic alliances and now battle for control of Earth, Mars and other planets across the solar system. As part of a newly formed, ragtag aviation unit, the 45th Volunteers Squadron, players must prove themselves and earn the respect of their peers. [Microsoft]
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Allegiance
Platform:
PC
March 31, 2000
Allegiance, the multiplayer space-combat game from the minds of Microsoft Research, combines the challenges of tactical squadron-based combat, intense one-on-one space dogfights, and amazing graphical and sound effects into a space-action experience like nothing you've seen before. [Microsoft]
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The Sims
Platform:
PC
February 4, 2000
In "SimCity," you had the power to build and control cities ... with The Sims, you'll create and control people!
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X: Beyond the Frontier
Platform:
PC
January 26, 2000
Take a trip to the farthest reaches of space in this real-time simulation. You're the pilot of an experimental aircraft that falls into an unknown sector of the universe. Your objective is to get home alive, but that won't be any small task as tons of enemies and obstacles will try to slow your progress throughout the adventure. The game boasts more than 150 fully operational aircraft, six interactive civilizations, in excess of 10,000 objects to use, and thousands of hours of gameplay. Fighting, trading, and solving puzzles are all part of the territory in this massive gaming experience.
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Crime Cities
Platform:
PC
January 15, 2000
Get ready to enter a futuristic world where law and order have been replaced by terror and crime. The Human Federation decides to frame one of its best men, Garm Tiger, for treason. Now you must join Garm as he begins an intense mission within the Pandemia System. In the game's varied environments, you'll risk your life in different scenarios, such as flying a hovercraft through city skyscrapers. You can drive 50 different cars, modify your vehicles, and use more than 20 different weapons.
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Airfix Dogfighter
Platform:
PC
January 14, 2000
Get behind the controls and take on the role of a WWII fighter pilot. Wreak havoc by raiding and ransacking your house in search of new model kits and tools, such as bombs and cannons with which to upgrade your firepower. Top speed and skill are imperative to survive. [EON Digital Entertainment]
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FreeSpace 2
Platform:
PC
September 30, 1999
The year is 2367. Thirty-two years have passed since the Great War. As Terrans and Vasudans struggle to rebuild their civilizations, civil war erupts in the Polaris system. A rogue Terran admiral declares war against the Vasudans, threatening the stability of the Alliance. Without warning, the Shivans return, and Terrans and Vasudans face annihilation at the hands of their Great War nemesis. [Interplay]
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Flanker 2.0
Platform:
PC
September 30, 1999
The usefulness of any combat system is a weapon. Flanker has a wide variety of air to air and air to ground missile and bomb systems which have realistic behavior and power. Using Russian satellite imagery Flanker provides photo-realistic terrain. The perfect flight dynamics, new 3D sound system, and accurate damage modeling offers players a true combat experience. [Eagle Dynamics]
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Falcon 4.0
Platform:
PC
November 30, 1998
Falcon 4.0 is an extremely detailed Simulation integrating a fully dynamic, realtime Air, land, and sea war in which you take part as an F-16 pilot. Running on any OS platform capable of supporting Directx 5.0 and above. Falcon 4.0 not only simulates a fantastic and versatile fighter, but also a very versatile product. With 4 years of hard work behind it, it is the ultimate Simulation experience for all enthusiasts. [Falcon 4.0 HQ]
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Interstate '76
Platform:
PC
February 28, 1997
You are Groove Champion, auto-vigilante. Your agenda: Payback for your dead sister. Your weapon: A 425-horsepower '72 Picard Piranha with two 50-caliber M60 machine guns on top and a flame-thrower on the side. You're one mean dude in an even meaner ride. They've messed with the wrong Champion. [Activision]
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