Simple. Just take these and come up with a joke for each game. Like I do on a monthly basis. Best list wins a game. Last time nobody entered, so, your odds may be better than you think. Don't disappoint me, people! You wouldn't like me when I'm angry....

1 The Sims: Maxis/EA

2 (3) Roller Coaster Tycoon: Microprose

3 (5) Hoyle Casino 2001: Hasbro

4 (6) Diablo 2: Blizzard/Havas

5 (7) Age of Empires 2: Age of Kings: Ensemble/Microsoft

6 (8) Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2: Westwood/EA

7 (9) Roller Coaster Tycoon: Loopy Landscapes: Microprose

8 (11) Half-Life: Game of the Year Edition: Valve/Havas

9 (13) MS Combat Flight Sim 2: The Pacific Theater: Microsoft

10 (15) Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn: Bioware/Interplay

Beware the ides of March. 'Cause that's when you'll see the next Beatdown!

BIO

Andrew is a professional journalist working in the PC entertainment field. He mocks because of his abiding love for the industry and his wise-ass upbringing. So, keep a sense of humor, even if you find his lacking. Comment? Critique? Vendetta? News Tip? Write him!

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