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Game of the Week Archive March 2003
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Quidditch
The whole world fell in love with Harry Potter and the game of Quidditch caught everybody's imagination. Now you can play it yourself and it's every bit as hard as it looks.
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Outsmart
The game where you compete against the celebrities. Today's celeb you have to try to outsmart is Mariah Carey, no sniggering down the back there. It's all pretty good fun and there are a wealth of past episodes featuring different stars to choose from.
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Cubis
Cubis is one of those games, like Tetris, that is an astonishingly simple idea yet manages to be incredibly addictive at the same time. This will have you coming back for more.
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Monkeylander
Simple yet effective gameplay, cutesy graphics and a clever concept all mix together to produce a game which is huge fun and will keep you glued to your computer until you reach a point when the madness gets too much.
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Roberto Baggio's Free Kick
Probably the best game of it's kind on the Internet, Roberto Baggio's Free Kick will have you wasting valuble hours trying to perfect your shots.
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Dr. Strangeblix
A fun AND topical game where you play as Hans Blix and have to find the plutonium before it's too late. You also have to watch out for your stress levels as the Iraqi officials attempt to steer you away from any suspicious materials.
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Slot Car 2000
This will bring back memories for anyone who ever played scaletrix in their youth, or adulthood for that matter. Build your own tracks or use a pre-built one and let rip. The great thing is how similar it feels to the real thing.
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War on Terrorism
Not to be taken seriously, but this game puts you in the middle of the action as you try to defeat terrorism and put Osama where he belongs, at the end of some animated fists.
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Xiao Xiao Shoot-em-up
Xiao Xiao started off as Matrix style animations and have evolved into classy online games which look great and play great. This one in particular will have you cursing at your monitor in both joy and frustration.
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Banja
Banja will appeal to all those out there who have ever enjoyed Zelda or any other Nintendo-like Role Playing Games. This is a game that demands a bit of time, so steer clear if you are just looking for a quickie.
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Mini Putt
Mini Putt has lost many a workplace many a working hour due to it's highly addictive quality. It's very tricky at first, but soon you'll be whipping the ball around like Tiger Woods.
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Table Tennis
A great Table Tennis simulation which somehow manages to capture the frenetic pace of the game. What also makes it great is the fact that you can just pick it up and play whenever you like.
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Spec Ops II
A fun game with great animation where you have to guard against terrorists around the world, including Belfast. It's not too hard either, so it will be fun for novices and fans of first person shooters alike.
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Aim & Fire
A very satisfying game where you shoot a display of cans much like in a funfair except without having to carry around a huge teddy bear all day long afterwards.
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Titoonic Games
Welcome to a gamer's paradise with everything from ski jumping to challenge racing. Don't forget to check out the award-winning "Spider Game."
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Orisinal
Play bungee bear, bubble bees or cranky crabs! Whatever you choose, you'll be enchanted by this colourful, beautifully-designed and easy to use site. Enjoy...
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Kharon4A
Kharon4A is a 3D adventure game which really puts your gaming skills to the test. The first mission is just to figure out what the hell to do.
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Spaced Penguin
An addictive game where you hurl a few poor penguins throught the vast abyss that is space. There are of course obstacles so it's up to you to make sure the helpless creatures stay alive.
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Super Monkey Ball
More fun that you can shake a stick at. Super Monkey Ball is a console game, but here you get a few samplers to play online.
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Gameboy Online
Someone has put a lot of work into this. Loads of Gameboy games have been reconstructed to be played on your computer for free, so sit back and enjoy.
