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<span class="field-content">OSXFAQ - Mac OS X Unix Tip-of-the-Day</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64303"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Spotlight - Reveal The Metadata</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
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<span class="field-content">OSXFAQ - Mac OS X Design Tip-of-the-Day</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64304"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Photoshop - Opening Camera RAW in Adobe Bridge (CS2)</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">OSXFAQ - Mac OS X 10.4 TIGER Hot Topics</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64305"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Case of Missing RAM...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
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<span class="field-content">Amazon Update</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64457"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Get TurboTax on sale now at Amazon (or the new version of TaxCut).</p>
<p>Save a bunch on MobileMe renewals, too.</p>
<p>Amazon has discounts on the brand-new Mac Mini models<br />
plus the new iMacs and new MacBook, not to mention the iPod Touch.</p>
<p>Amazon also saves you money on the MacBook Pro, Mac Pro and MacBook Air<br />
and offers deep discounts on Snow Leopard.</p>
<p>Check the great selection of DRM-free MP3 music at very competitive prices (including free downloads!).</p>
<p>Digital cameras and HDTV's get outstanding discounts, as well. </p>
<p>*And*, while you're saving yourself money, you're also providing critical MacInTouch support just by clicking through any of our links to purchase!</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64462"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>standards testing, Version 3.6 issues and support</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Security: Google Chrome</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64467"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>"Attackers can exploit these issues to bypass certain security checks, execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser, and cause denial-of-service conditions; other attacks are also possible."</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64468"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Etchasoft Reports is an Interface Builder 3 plug-in that enables developers to create PDF reports directly within Interface Builder.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64469"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>BusinessMan is a modular, FileMaker-based customer relationship management (CRM) system that includes integrated email and communications, document management, quote generation, order processing, and more.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64470"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>VolnaTech's software development kit for the iPhone platform adds new classes (NKModalWindow and NKLabel), enables NKNavigationController to preload pages, supports Unicode strings in the JSON encoder/decoder, and makes other changes.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64471"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Objective Development's content management system for web sites adds CKEditor support, improvements in supported server configurations, better PHP 5.3 support, a fix for a problem with borders in the Gallery and Loop Elements, and other changes.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64472"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Rage Software's web page optimizer improves optimization speed for iWeb sites, publishes optimized websites to FTP servers and MobileMe more quickly, and fixes problems with optimizing PNG files.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Update: SEEdit Pro 3.1.0</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64473"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>The XHTML editor adds keyboard navigation for its new tabbed interface.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Update: RAW Developer 1.8.8</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64474"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Iridient Digital's raw image conversion program adds support for the Canon 1D Mark IV and Fuji S200EXR, an improved profile for the Canon 1D Mark III, and a fix for an issue with the Canon 20D model ID and associated profile.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64475"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>This release of the SDK includes a simulator for the new iPad and tools for building iPad applications.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64476"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>The multi-user business management and accounting system gains auto-screen stretching that expands the workspace to fit the current monitor, custom menus by role, quick search on all fields without entering Find mode, faster navigation, and more.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Update: KnowledgeMiner (yX) for Excel 2.1</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64477"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>This release of the data mining tool brings more accurate predictions when using Similar Patterns modeling, improved export to Excel for regression models, and a new prediction project.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64478"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Apple introduces an oversized iPod Touch with iWork and iBooks apps, plus optional 3G data support via ATT at $14.99 or $29.99 per month. Hardware pricing starts at $499 and ends at $830 for the top model with 64 GB of memory. First shipments of the non-3G model are due in 60 days with 3G models due the following month. (Neither is available yet for ordering.)</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64479"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Rhapsoft's image editor adds flip transformations, a shadow effect, an option to import images from other devices (including iPhones, scanners, and cameras), improved accuracy when working at the pixel level, enhancements for drawing tools, and more.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64480"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Audiofile Engineering's batch audio processor adds full Snow Leopard compatibility, Audio File First Aid for diagnosing problem files, native support for VST plugins in the Process with Effect action, and other improvements.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64481"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>The keyboard update "improves battery performance of the 2007 aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard when used in combination with other bluetooth devices (eg. Magic Mouse, some bluetooth headsets)" and also addresses an issue with key repeats.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64482"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>"The Company posted revenue of $15.68 billion and a net quarterly profit of $3.38 billion, or $3.67 per diluted share."</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64483"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>"While all the world is still talking about holes in Internet Explorer and Flash, Adobe has casually closed two critical security holes in Shockwave that allow attackers to inject and execute code."</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64484"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Symbo from Corner-A is designed to make it easier for developers to work with crash reports and crash dumps.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64485"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card adds two 6GB/second eSATA ports to any Mac Pro (or PC) with an available PCIe 2.0 slot.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64486"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>The latest Firefox includes a new type of theme that enables single-click appearance changes, protection from out-of-date plug-ins, fullscreen support for native video, better JavaScript performance, support for new CSS attributes, and more.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64487"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>The multi-channel audio editor and recorder adds a 64-bit version, the ability to automatically split a sound file by detecting silences, export to iPhone ringtone files, and other changes.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Update: Digital Performer 7.1</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64488"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>MOTU's audio/MIDI workstation software gains a new Tuner plug-in that can be used to tune a guitar or other pitched instrument, new preferences for Auto-Save actions, four new power amp models, dozens of guitar tone presets, and more.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64489"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Acclivity's small business management and accounting package adds integration with Enstore web store software, tracking of additional item information, a Show Profit Analysis function (gross profit, margin, and cost for each item and for the entire invoice), and other improvements.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64490"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Dec. 19: Covering more than 1400 items, our searchable, sortable list gets 38 additions and updates today, including Pro Tools, Perian, MacPractice, TapDex, miXscope, Back-In-Time, CSSEdit, Vienna, Raw Photo Processor, MultiLedger, SousChef, and Volocity.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Mini Server Review</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64491"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>We've added an addendum to cover some tips and questions brought up by readers in response to our in-depth review, which examines the $999 Mini Server product product from Apple, which combines a dual-hard-drive Mac Mini with a full version of Snow Leopard Server (unlimited client license). We look at everything from web services to performance, along with security, installation, admin utilities and more.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64492"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard in-depth review: 11,000 words on migration and installation; the new Finder and QuickTime X; additional features and refinements; security and technology; and our conclusions; plus links for additional information.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64494"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>We review the newest Nano, which brings the surprising additions of a video camera and microphone, an FM Radio (complete with "Live Pause"), and a pedometer, among other nifty features in the tiny device, priced the same as before. We include video samples for comparison (Nano 5G, iPhone 3GS and Flip MinoHD).</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64496"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>In this detailed review of the new iPhone 3GS, Robert Mohns covers everything from hardware chips to pricing, performance to photographic capability, features, issues and everything in between. The review includes visual tests and samples, a long list of related links, and much more.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64497"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Robert Mohns reviews the second-generation iPod Touch, covering its fast hardware, OS 2 software, App Store, compatibility issues, applications and much more.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64498"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Robert Mohns examines the quad-port SATA hard drive dock, with detailed performance benchmarks across FireWire 400/800, USB 2 and eSATA on a Mac Pro, finding it fast and effective for backup, testing and many other storage tasks.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64499"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Kindle 2 improves on the highly successful original version of the wireless media reader, bringing faster performance, better grayscale imaging, speech synthesis, and Apple-like design improvements. We also include audio samples, screen shots, comparison photos and lots of links to more info.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64500"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>We examine Fastmac's multifunction iPhone battery sleeve, which extends run-time, functions as a charger and even offers a fill light for the iPhone's camera.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64501"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>The new Shuffle has just one button: off/play. Everything else is controlled by earbuds, proprietary Apple controller chips and synthesized voices....</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64502"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Robert Mohns examines a unique storage system that protects your data in the event of a fire.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64503"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>We examine fancy new features in Apple's latest creative-consumer software suite, as well as its user interface elements and its misfeatures/bugs.)</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Review: EFi-X PC Kit</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64504"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>This unique hardware module creates an EFI boot environment for Mac OS X on cost-effective, high-performance PC hardware. (Includes performance benchmarks and links to additional information.)</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64505"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Like an iPod for video recording, the MinoHD combines friendly simplicity with effective media processing in a remarkably tiny device at an attractive price.<br />
[Includes HD video sample.]</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64506"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>We have added photos and discussion about a matte screen film to our detailed review of the new, aluminum MacBook, which covers design, features, issues, performance, pros and cons, with links for more info, and a gallery of photos.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64507"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Robert Mohns's review of Apple's new iPhone 3G offers comparisons with the first iPhone, discussion of new features and enterprise support, a look at the new "ecosystem" Apple has built around the device, a screenshot and sample photo gallery and links for more information.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Review: Time Capsule</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64508"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Our detailed Time Capsule review includes a "Best Practices" section and lots of other tips, plus performance benchmarks, feature analysis and more.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64509"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Our MacBook Air review digs into details of its design, features, performance, compatibility and suitability for various customers. Includes benchmark test results.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64510"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Robert Mohns examines features, performance, compatibility and more in his detailed review.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Leopard: Finder Data-Loss Bug</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64512"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>Updated with new notes on possible locations for the bug (and consequent implications), plus warning about potential for problems in Finder automation scripts.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64513"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>We dig into the technology and benefits of RAID storage systems, along with a number of issues involved, as we review SoftRAID, the leading application for configuring these systems on the Mac.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64514"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>We delve into the details of VMware's new virtualization system for the Mac with some hands-on testing.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Review: MacBook Pro 15" (LED)</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64515"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>We've added some benchmark results charts (with more to come later) in a thorough review of Apple's latest laptop from Robert Mohns, covering technical advances, the overall experience, and an audio quality issue.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Review: Apple TV</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64516"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>We have updated our in-depth Apple TV review from Robert Mohns, who covers set-up, features, performance, compatibility, omissions, hacking, competition and the overall experience and value, with links to more resources.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Review: AirPort 802.11n Base Station</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-64517"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p>We have added a few more notes on Ethernet and Airport Disk performance to our comprehensive examination of Apple's new wireless base station (complete with benchmark test results.</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Vendetta Online Adds Station Conquest</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92089"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 1, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Guild Software has added a new feature for its massively-multiplayer online space strategy game, Vendetta Online. Station Conquest gives groups of players the chance to attack a space station and take control of it. Planned updates for the new feature include holding territory around the station and manufacture of automated drones for mining.</p><P>This new gameplay mechanic allows groups of players to coordinate their attacks on a particular station, seizing control of it through the disabling of defense turrets, and taking direct ownership via a new "key" based hierarchical authentication system. Owner keys may then be distributed to other leaders, while various User keys may be generated and given to those needing only more limited types of access. The entire conquest system will be expanded over the coming months to allow surrounding territory to be held for the benefit of the station, while automated drones may be manufactured to mine ores...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">New Star Tennis Now Available</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92090"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 1, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>New Star Games has announced the release of New Star Tennis, its newest sport title. The game features a full tennis tour with 66 tournaments, a variety of court styles, training challenges, and a detailed career mode spanning 15 tournaments.</p><P>New Star Tennis Features:<BR />
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</li><li>The NSG World Tour<BR />There are 66 tournaments on the NSG World tour in which you can earn points to improve your ranking. You...</li></ul></p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92091"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 1, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Winterwolves Software has announced the release of The Flower Shop. The new game, described as a dating and farming simulation, puts players in the role of college student Steve as he works to keep his farm running while pursuing relationship opportunities. The Flower Shop features nine unique endings.</p><P>"I wanted to create a story with universal appeal, with strong romantic elements and enchanting artwork. Life, love, and family are something we all deal with, and all the characters are connected. The decisions of player affect not only his or her relationships, but the way the characters interact with each other." - said Celso Riva, game designer/programmer of the game.<BR /> <BR />The game takes place in Fairbrook, a small farming community in northern California. Steve is a college freshman with relationship troubles. His girlfriend just dumped him, and his father is angry at him for his poor grades. As punishment, Steve is sent to work...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Two Worlds II Newsletter Features Game Info, Cloak...</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92092"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 1, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>TopWare Interactive and Reality Pump recently released a new Two Worlds II newsletter. The thirteenth edition of the newsletter includes information about the game's cave and mine system, a developer Q&A, a description of the Droser monster, and details on a new contest. Two Worlds II will send players to the unexplored land of Eastern Antaloor and will feature detailed graphics, an active combat system, and a complex storyline.</p><P>INTO THE DEPTHS ON A CAVE ADVENTURE<BR />A truly first-class RPG has cave systems full of twisting paths, hidden crannies and hair-raising dungeon labyrinths - and TW2 really comes up trumps in this dark world. The games designers describe it as being a very extensive cave and mine system and we AP editors were at last allowed to experience the legendary underworld of Antaloor for ourselves! Reality Pump invited us to visit one of the vast mines near Hatmandor. This is where the mysterious and magical raw...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Ten New Diablo III Screenshots Unveiled</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92364"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 2, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Blizzard Entertainment recently posted ten new screenshots from Diablo III, the game company's eagerly anticipated return to the action RPG franchise. The game will allow players to revisit the world of Sanctuary where they must once again take up arms against the demonic forces threatening humanity.</p><P>Diablo III will pick up the story twenty years after the events of Diablo II. Mephisto, Diablo, and Baal have been defeated, but the Worldstone, which once shielded the inhabitants of the world of Sanctuary from the forces of both the High Heavens and the Burning Hells, has been destroyed, and evil once again stirs in Tristram. Playing as a hero from one of five distinct character classes, players will acquire powerful items, spells, and abilities as they explore new and familiar areas of Sanctuary and battle hordes of demons to safeguard the world from the horrors that have arisen.<BR /> <BR />Diablo III will feature a custom 3D-graphics...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Exploring The MMO World Of Onverse</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92365"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 2, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Macworld has posted a new article examining Onverse, a title which fuses social networking with an online virtual world. Onverse allows users to combine 2D features of sites like Facebook and MySpace with the 3D virtual experience of MMOs. The game is free to join, with microtransactions for premium items available from the Onverse store.</p><P>Released on November 25th, the latest update added a third world that augments the real estate available to new users. The Hub is Onverses main drag, with a few high-rise apartment buildings, a casino, a nightclub, an amphitheater, and plenty of stores to shop in. Meanwhile, Volcano Island and Ancient Moon are home to themed housing communities as well as a few outdoor sites to spend time in.<BR /> <BR />All of these worlds are scattered with points that players can collect to use as currency to buy things like furniture, clothing, and tools. For those willing to spend some actual money, Cash Coins can...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">iGame Radio Episode 91 Features Bioshock Review</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92366"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 2, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Episode 91 of Omaha Sternberg's iGame Radio podcast is now available for listening. The podcast features a review of Feral Interactive's Bioshock for Mac as well as reviews of Crush the Castle and Groovin' Blocks for iPhone and iPod Touch.</p><P>Episode 91:<BR />
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<li>A review of the long awaited Bioshock, by Feral Interactive, the FPS that pits you against the insane inhabitants of the underwater city of Rapture, and their Little Sisters.
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</li><li>Finally, a review of Groovin Blocks, a musical puzzler that brings new life to old Tetris-clones worldwide. Bring em down to the beat, and multiply your score. Because I love my C64. Well, that should have been one of the lyrics to the song, I think.</li></ul>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92367"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 2, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Edge Online recently published a brief interview with id Software's Todd Hollenshead. The game developer discussed the company's merger with Bethesda Softworks parent company Zenimax Media.</p><P>Of course, everyone looks at it as, Well, id was purchased by Zenimax! but I think its just as true that we acquired an internal publishing capacity, said Todd Hollenshead. Thats really what the relationship is. As much as we have valued our publishing relationships with other thirdparty publishers in the past, there is a difference, because we were separate companies. Although we were trying to work together, ultimately there is an idea that we have divergent goals.<BR /> <BR />Its actually worked out really well. They value development for its own sake, rather than just trying to put something in a box and relying on marketing for sales, said Hollenshead. They believe in the quality of the product you put in and the value of the entertainment the...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">The Sims 3: High End Loft Stuff Pack Now Available</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92650"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 3, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Electronic Arts has announced the release of The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff pack for The Sims 3. The pack adds a variety of new items to the popular sim title including three items returning from the previous two Sims titles: the heart-shaped vibrating bed, the electric guitar, and the aquarium.</p><P>Create The Ultimate High-End Loft Lifestyle For Your Sims<BR />Transform your Sims' homes into sleek, edgy apartments with The Sims 3 Design & High-Tech Stuff. There's a host of new items for your most lived-in rooms, including slick gadgets for your high-tech study, a next-gen gaming system for the killer game room and modern furniture for the most contemporary living room. Now your Sims can give their homes an ultra-modern makeover!</p><P>Features:
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<span class="field-content">Land Air Sea Warfare Coming Soon To Macs</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92651"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 3, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Isotope 244 recently announced work on a Mac version of the recently released Land Air Sea Warfare, a new game from the developers of Machines at War. The strategy war game features 70 new types of units, new technologies, and six "gigantic mega units" for players to control.</p><P>After two years of development I have finally completed my next game! It builds on my previous real time strategy game Machines at War and takes it in a different direction. Battles are now a rich mix of different types of units and your headquarters can even be in the sea! There are over 70 new types of units, new technologies, and six gigantic mega units which are awesome in battle! I would list all of the changes, but looking at my work log there are over 800 of them! I will be working on the Mac version next and am still developing the game every day, so if you have any suggestions for the game please let me know. - James Bryant</p><P>Land Air Sea Warfare:<BR />...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">World Of Warcraft Version 3.3.2 Released</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92652"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 3, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Blizzard Entertainment has announced the release of the version 3.3.2 update for its popular MMO, World of Warcraft. Among other things the patch gives players a new cinematic once they've defeated the Lich King Arthas as well as a variety of Mac specific bug fixes.</p><P>Frostwing Halls, a chilling place containing the final obstacles between your raid and the Lich King himself, is now open. You can expect to uncover disturbing and horrific phenomena taking place against the Green Dragonflight before finding Sindragosa hovering above you. Should you have what it takes to destroy the Lich King's most prized frost wyrm, as well as having already conquered the Plaguewerks and Crimson Hall areas of Icecrown Citadel, you'll have your chance to follow Tirion Fordring to the Frozen Throne, a chilling pedestal atop which the Lich King has reigned unchallenged for years. The time has come, brave adventurers, for him to fall! </p><P>Click over to the...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">City Of Heroes Spring Fling Event Celebrates...</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92653"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 3, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Paragon Studios has announced the beginning of the Spring Fling in-game event for its super hero themed MMO, City of Heroes. The event, which began on February 2 and continues through March 2, features a variety of Valentine's Day themed missions and unlockable content.</p><P>Ganymede, Scratch, and DJ Zero are once again flinging out the fun and creating seasonal harmony from that jumpin-est of joints, Pocket D. Blue side and Red side have another chance to join forces and Snap some Teeth.<BR /> <BR />This popular event is back with the potential to earn unlockable costume pieces and badges. Brave the Well of the Furies, find Aphrodite's Girdle, and take down that mischievous Red Cap, Snaptooth. Don't forget the exciting temporary powers available only from this event...confound your enemies with the Nectar of the gods and enemies become allies with the crossover Dimension Drop buff. <BR /> <BR />Starts: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 8:59 a.m....</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Din's Curse Now Available For Preorder</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92884"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 4, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Soldak Entertainment has announced that its upcoming action RPG title, Din's Curse, is available for pre-order. Those who purchase early will receive full access to the latest beta build, a reduced pre-order price of only $19.99, single player and co-op multiplayer (both LAN and internet), the opportunity to give Soldak feedback on the official forums, and the final game version when it becomes available.</p><P>Din's Curse:<BR />Din, champion of the gods, has cursed you into a second life of service because you selfishly squandered your first one while causing misfortune to those around you. To redeem yourself, you must impress Din by building a reputation for helping others. Travel the spacious western plains of Aleria and save desperate towns from the brink of annihilation. Until you're redeemed, you're doomed to wander the earth alone for all eternity.<BR /> <BR />In Din's Curse, you will explore an extensive underground, slaying dangerous...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Hive Media Games Formed, Angela's World Released</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92885"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 4, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Hive Media has announced the acquisition of Windmill Games and the creation of Hive Media Games. HMG's first release is Angela's World an action game which challenges players to gather enchanted roses while dodging sparks and other hazards on a small planet.</p><P>William Weaver, President and CEO of Hive Media, Inc. stated, I am proud that Hive Media has had the opportunity to form Hive Media Games with Sven Paroth as Senior Programmer. Hive Media is comprised of extremely talented professional artists, audio engineers and programmers. Through our team and a large business network, I am sure that many people will be enjoying our games for years to come.<BR /> <BR />Sven Paroth, ex-owner of Windmill Games stated, After review, I welcomed the opportunity to become a part of Hive Media and help build Hive Media Games. Working as one entity, we are excited to bring a varied number of qualitative games on multiple platforms in the coming months....</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Apple Games Features Rome: Total War Gold Edition</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92886"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 4, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Apple Games' latest feature article explores the historical combat in Feral Interactive's Rome: Total War Gold Edition for Mac. In the game players take charge of one of three Roman families with the goal of increasing their family's power in Rome through diplomacy, economic skill, and war. Apple's article includes an overview of the game, comments from developer Mike Simpson, a history of the Roman era, and a list of cheat codes.</p><P>As your territory grows, youll also need to keep an eye on the home front. Citizens taxed too heavily may threaten to revolt, while poorly-maintained settlements are more susceptible to plague outbreaks that will decimate their population and reduce the amount of Denarii they contribute to your coffers. However, if you capture a settlement located in a province with a World Wonder such as the Great Pyramid of Giza or the Lighthouse of Alexandria youll earn powerful empire-wide benefits.<BR /> <BR />I split the...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">City Of Heroes Second Mission Architect Contest...</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-92887"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 4, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>NCSoft and Paragon Studios have announced a second Mission Architect contest for the company's super hero themed MMO, City of Heroes. Contest entrants are asked to write an arc for levels 5 to 10 with a story about a known hero or villain who loses their powers. The contest winner could receive a permanent title on a character of his or her choice, and a Developer's Choice for the mission arc.</p><P>Sigh...you know, sometimes it's tough being the creator of so many great products, living the good life in the high tower with all these responsibilities. So many things to juggle...remember when it was easier? When you were still new and didn't have so many things to take care of? Back when you could...could just be yourself? I'm not crying! Ahem...I'm just...aha! Coming up with an idea for the next challenge! That's it...I know EXACTLY what it'll be! I challenge you all to write an arc for levels 5 to 10 with a story about a known hero or villain...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Rome: Total War Gold Edition Available Today</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93096"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 5, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Feral Interactive is scheduled to release Rome: Total War Gold Edition for Mac today. Originally developed by The Creative Assembly and published by SEGA, the game is released under the Feral Legends label.</p><P>In Rome: Total War players take charge of one of three Roman families with the goal of increasing their family's power in Rome through diplomacy, economic skill, and war. The Gold Edition includes the original strategy title as well as the Barbarian Invasion expansion.</p><P>The Total War series is one of the most-requested additions to Mac gaming, said Feral Interactives David Stephen. Its a game that is superbly suited to the platform and one that will be available to all Mac owners including those with Intel MacBooks and Mac minis.<BR /> <BR />"The Creative Assembly is delighted that Mac users will now have the opportunity to experience Rome: Total War and Barbarian Invasion" says Mike Simpson, Creative Director at The Creative...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Civilization IV Digital Download Now Available</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93097"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 5, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Aspyr Media has announced the release of a digital download version of Civilization IV for Macs. The download is available exclusively from Aspyr's GameAgent store. The company has also opened up preorders for upcoming downloadable versions of the games two expansions: Warlords and Beyond the Sword, as well as Civilization III: Complete.</p><P>Sid Meiers Civilization IV comes-to-life like never before in a beautifully detailed, living 3D world that expands the gameplay experience. This latest installment takes the franchise to new heights with the addition of new ways to play and win, new tools to manage and expand your civilization, all-new easy to use mod capabilities and various multiplayer modes and options..<BR /> <BR />With Sid Meiers Civilization IV, rule throughout time and create your own legacy as you guide your civilization from the dawn of man through the space age and beyond. Implement new technologies, conduct diplomacy or wage...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93098"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 5, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>DanLabGames has announced the release of an update for its family-friendly hit title, Wacky Mini-Golf. The update brings the game to version 1.1and adds the new "spooky and humorous" Ghost Ship theme to the game. Wacky Mini-Golf features five original themes, 90 holes, 20 animated golf avatars, multiplayer vis hot seat mode.</p><P>Wacky Mini-Golf is a best-selling Mac game that puts you on the links in exotic nature locales, now with 5 original themes and a total of 90 holes.<BR /> <BR />Choose from 20 animated custom golfer avatars or use your iSight camera to edit your own pic into the game. Invite up to four players to take turns in "hot seat" mode and get started: Enjoy the awesome graphics, challenging courses, original soundtrack and family-friendly comic relief.<BR /> 
See how you stack up against other players with the online leaderboard and submit your achievement photos to the online player gallery.<BR /> <BR />Features:
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<span class="field-content">Warhammer Online: Age Of Reckoning Reviewed</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93099"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 5, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Mac|Life has posted a new review of the Mac version of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. The game features Realm vs Realm combat and allows players to enter a grim fantasy world where the armies of Order and Destruction collide to determine the fate of nations. Mac|Life gave Warhammer Online a score of 4 out of 5.</p><P>From the review:<BR />Really, the expectation is that youve played this kind of game before and know the implications of your decisions, so anyone unfamiliar with the MMORPG universe will likely stumble through their first 10 levels or so. Fortunately, once you get the hang of it, the experience is rich and rewarding. You can embark on solo quests, start battles alongside other players, fight against other players, join guilds, start guilds, craft items, and explore the enormous (and beautiful) world.<BR /> <BR />The games main focus is realm-versus-realm and player-versus-player combat, where the two factions square off for...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93465"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 8, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts recently announced the celebration of the ten year anniversary of The Sims, the popular game that allowed players to create and live a virtual, simulated life on a computer. Since the original The Sims debut on February 4, 2000, the franchise has produced three core games The Sims, The Sims 2, and The Sims 3 supported by dozens of expansion and stuff packs with lifetime unit sales eclipsing 125 million worldwide.</p><P>As part of the celebration EA is offering several free items: Let there be Sims!, The Sims Strike Back and In the Dawn of Sims, as well as a 10% discount on all new items sets until February 14.</p><P>The future of The Sims is going to be a lot of fun; it is rare for an entertainment franchise to be gaining momentum a decade after release, so this is a particularly pleasant moment for everyone who has worked on the games.<BR /> <BR />The success of The Sims is something gamers and the gaming...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Dragon Age: Origins Collectors Edition For Mac...</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93466"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 8, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Macworld has posted a new review of the Mac version of Dragon Age: Origins Collector's Edition. Bioware's latest fantasy role playing epic challenges players to take on the role of a Grey Warden and defend the land of Fereldin from the monstrous Darkspawn. Macworld gave the game a score of 5 out of 5.</p><P>From the review:<BR />On my MacBook Pro 2.66GHz running Mac OS 10.6, Dragon Age was stunning. From the fire effects of enemy spells to the gush of blood from a blade, the details were beautiful and realistic. Unlike some RPGs, there isnt a major drop off between cut scenes and combat; the shadows and shading were impressive in both. There are some moments of slow-down, particularly in the bigger environments, but on the whole I was impressed with my machines ability to handle this high-end game.<BR /> <BR />While chaotic, battles are easy to manage thanks to the pause button and the ability to instantly order your party to change tactics....</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">City Of Heroes Secret Admirer Contest</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93467"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 8, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>NCSoft and Paragon Studios have announced a new contest for the super hero themed MMO, City of Heroes. Participants in the City of Heroes Secret Admirer contest will compete to offer the best Valentine's Day card to War Witch. Prizes for winning entrants include a Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset, a Razer Destructor Precision Gaming Surface, Hero and Villain Pins, 5 year anniversary T-shirt, and Projector Pens.</p><P>At some point, we've all stood outside of War Witch's apartment and played the role of Secret Admirer. After all, who wouldn't be wild over a talented sorceress who possesses brains, beauty and brawn? We sure are big fans...and we're banking on the fact that you are too!</p><P>So in honor of Valentine's Day being just around the corner, we've dreamt up a new way for you to express your love and admiration for this spiritual City of Heroes stunner!</p><P>Introducing the City of Heroes Secret Admirer Contest where between Thursday...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">The Rise And Fall Of The Lich King</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93468"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 8, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Blizzard Entertainment has published an Insider interview with World of Warcraft Lead Encounter Designer Scott Mercer and Lead Systems Designer Greg Street. The developers discussed the Fall of the Lich King content update released with version 3.3 of World of Warcraft.</p><P>Can you give us any teasers about the final Lich King encounter from a gameplay standpoint? How difficult will he be? Any insight into how his skills and powers from Warcraft III will carry over into the final Lich King raid event?<BR />Scott Mercer: We're going to keep those cards close to the vest, as players will be toe-to-toe with the Lich King soon enough, but I can say that he will pose the greatest challenge yet found in World of Warcraft. Beyond that, I can only share a few additional details. The battle against the Lich King takes place at the top of Icecrown Citadel where the Frozen Throne protrudes from the citadel's tallest tower. Throughout the fight, players...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Amnesia: The Dark Descent Reaches Alpha</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93720"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 9, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Frictional Games recently announced that Amnesia: The Dark Descent has reached the alpha stage. The upcoming new adventure horror title from the creators of the Penumbra series is described as a title which will take players on a "thrill-ride through the depths of madness and explore the dark side of human emotions." It follows the tale of a protagonist on the run from a horrifying foe.</p><P>So what does this mean? In general terms it means that we now have a large chunk of the game done which we can evaluate and draw conclusions from. More specifically it means:
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93721"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 9, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Soldak Entertainment has released an update for the beta version of its upcoming action RPG, Din's Curse. The beta version is available to testers and those who have pre-ordered the game. In addition to a variety of quests to complete and monsters to slay the final game will feature 6 characters classes with 18 specialties for a total of 141 possible character combinations.</p><P>Din, champion of the gods, has cursed you into a second life of service because you selfishly squandered your first one while causing misfortune to those around you. To redeem yourself, you must impress Din by building a reputation for helping others. Travel the spacious western plains of Aleria and save desperate towns from the brink of annihilation. Until you're redeemed, you're doomed to wander the earth alone for all eternity.<BR /> <BR />In Din's Curse, you will explore an extensive underground, slaying dangerous monsters, solving dynamic quests, dodging deadly...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93722"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 9, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>A.V. Club has posted a new interview with BioWare cofounder Greg Zeschuk. The developer discussed the company's popular role playing game franchises including Baldur's Gate and Dragon Age, covering topics like cinematics, romance, dialog trees, and how the genre is evolving.</p><P>AVC: Starting with Baldurs Gate II, your games have also become well-known for the romances that the player forms with other characters in the game. With Dragon Age, the gay sex scene made the news. People are scared that their kids will just all of a sudden end up in this situation in a tent with the bisexual elf, and thats not really at all how it works.<BR />GZ: No, not even remotely. [Laughs.]<BR /> <BR />AVC: Do you think theres a better way to communicate that theres a whole context and a lengthy relationship leading up to these scenes? Or do you think these controversies just flare up and move on?<BR />GZ: On one hand, at a very high level, demographics are...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Missions Of The Reliant OS X Version In Development</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-93723"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 9, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Orange River Studio's Michael Rubin has informed us that his Classic OS shareware game set in outer space, Missions of the Reliant, will be receiving an OS X version. Reliant fan and Mac Programmer Gwynne Raskind has started work on porting the game and will be offering progress updates on her blog.</p><P>From The Monk's Brew:<BR />For those of you who dont know, I did write one other computer game in the past, The Missions of Starship Reliant (aka, Missions of the Reliant). I had always wanted to write and release a game throughout my childhood, but all I knew back in the 80s was BASIC, and that never got me very far. And so, at one point in my mid-twenties, and being a Mac fan and all, I decided to pick up some books and learn Pascal. In 1994, amid great imaginary fanfare and to much fictitious critical acclaim, the first version of Missions was released in all of its $20 shareware glory. (The sequel, Missions II, was released in 1996, but it...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Warhammer Online: Night Of Murder Event Underway</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94012"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 10, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Mythic Entertainment has announced the beginning of the Night of Murder event for its fantasy themed MMO, Warhammer Online. During the event, which continues through February 16, players have the chance to gain several event specific rewards. </p><P>As darkness falls on the Night of Murder, the worshippers of death bathe the land in blood, each intent on proving his or her devotion to the Elf god Kaela Mensha Khaine. It is a time that the forces of Destruction are all too willing to exploit. Assassins infiltrate the cities, while on the battlefield the differences between Good and Evil fade beneath the crimson haze of bloodlust. None are immune to the will of Khaine during this dark holiday.<BR /> <BR />During the Night of Murder, players will receive event influence by completing daily tome tasks. With the 'Well-Mounted Skull' reward you can mount the heads of your ememies on pikes for all to see! Keep an eye out for members of the enemy...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Parallels Desktop And VMWare Fusion Compared</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94013"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 10, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>MacTech Magazine has posted a new article detailing recent benchmark testing of Parallels Desktop and VMWare Fusion running on Intel based macs. Comparing performance on MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Pro models the tests covered performance, differences running Windows XP and Windows 7, the impact of multiple processors, and comparisons of 64 vs 32 bit.</p><P>Games<BR />One of the most frequent questions that we were asked after our last virtualization benchmarks was "What about games?" The 3DMark06 testing did give us good insight and excellent data, but we also wanted to try some games and see how they worked.</p><P>Devil May Cry 4:<BR />Devil May Cry 4 is the fourth in the Devil May Cry series of action games by CAPCOM. In the game, you fight enemies in close combat using firearms, swords, and other weapons. High speed, high action.<BR /> <BR />We looked at Devil May Cry 4 (from DVD, not Steam) in part because it has some very nicely...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Diablo III Female Monk Website Update</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94014"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 10, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Blizzard Entertainment has updated its Diablo III website with new information about the Monk class. The additions reveal the female monk with all new artwork and an in-game model. Diablo III will return players to the action RPG world of Sanctuary, once again imperiled by the forces of darkness.</p><P>Without rising from his seat, the monk met the first man's lunging slash, grabbing his wrist and tossing him carelessly over his shoulder, throwing him into a table with a loud crash. The suddenness of the monk's attack momentarily stunned the men, and as they stood there, he rose.<BR /> <BR />That was when chaos broke out.<BR /> <BR />The monk was a fluid mass of restrained energy, meeting every attack with hardly a moment's distress. He fought with hands and feet in a way I had never seen before. In my days, I have witnessed my share of drunken bar brawls, but this was something else altogether. The sound of bones crunching with each of his...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Tasty Planet Sequel In The Works</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94015"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 10, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>In a blog post from last month Dingo Games revealed that work has begun on a sequel to Tasty Planet. The game put players in the role of a grey glob of experimental bathroom cleaner that rolled over items and slowly increased its size until capable of devouring worlds. The blog update offers a few details about features in the sequel.</p><P>Ive been working for a couple weeks on a sequel to Tasty Planet. We havent finalized the story or setting for the new game, but weve picked a general direction and things are moving along. Here are some features that we have in mind:
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<span class="field-content">PopCap Celebrates 10 Years Of Bejeweled</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94288"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 11, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>PopCap Games has announced that it has begun a 10 month long celebration in honor of its long running Bejeweled franchise, which turns ten this year. The festivities for the popular and often imitated match-3 game will include unveilings of new installments in the series, a Bejeweled Blitz competition, and a variety of other promotional activities.<BR /> <BR />The company also announced that Bejeweled has now sold more than 50 million units, making it one of the top ten best-selling video games of all time. PopCap continues to sell a copy of Bejeweled every 4.3 seconds.</p><P>Bejeweled has obviously succeeded beyond our wildest dreams, said Jason Kapalka, co-creator of the game and co-founder and chief creative officer at PopCap. When Brian Fiete, John Vechey and I built the game ten years ago, we had no grand aspirations for it or PopCap, we were trying to survive as a company during the depths of the dot-com collapse. Little did we know we'd...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Apple Games Features The Sims 3 High End Loft Stuff</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94289"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 11, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Apple Games has published a new article on High End Loft Stuff, a new item pack for The Sims 3. The pack adds a variety of new items to the popular sim title including three items returning from the previous two Sims titles: the heart-shaped vibrating bed, the electric guitar, and the aquarium.</p><P>Nothing beats relaxing in a well-furnished living room after a tough day at the Mad Scientist lab, and no Sim can go wrong with the aptly-named Cradle of Civilization, billed as the most comfortable sofa in the entire world. Thats right, not just in Sunset Valley or in Sim City: the entire world. Dont be surprised if the neighbors start feeling a little jealous.<BR /> <BR />And you might have to start coming up with excuses for why they cant drop by daily after they see your Sims MedeaMedia wall-mounted flat-screen TV, especially if its connected to a GUGA JoyToy 3 videogame console. Nothing beats an intense game of DeathSaga or Blood Buckets 7 in...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">StarCraft II Beta Test Begins Later This Month</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94290"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 11, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>During Activision Blizzard's fourth quarter earnings conference call Mike Morehaime announced that the company plans to begin beta testing StarCraft II later this month. The company also revealed that both StarCraft II and World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will be released this year.</p><P>Avarius: I know you are all very excited to hear the news about the StarCraft II beta coming soon. In order to help facilitate this discussion, please keep your comments about this announcement consolidated to this thread. Thanks! Emails to those who can participate in the beta will be sent out once it's ready to start.<BR /> <BR />1. You should be able to download it to your other computer, however, you must be logged into your battle.net account in order to play.<BR /> <BR />2. They will exist to give beta participants a place to discuss the beta and report any issues they may find. Only participants of the beta will be able to post, but the forums can be read...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">City Of Heroes Issue 17 To Feature Improved Graphics</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94291"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 11, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>NCSoft and Paragon Studios have revealed some new information about Issue 17: Dark Mirror, an upcoming update for the company's comic book hero themed MMO, City of Heroes. The patch will include a new Ultra Mode featuring improved graphics for Paragon City and the Rogue Isles, and offering an idea of the new visuals coming in the upcoming Going Rogue expansion.</p><P>A while ago, we announced Ultra Mode, a brand spanking new addition to the City of Heroes universe that will bring Paragon City and the Rogue Isles to an even fresher and visually more pleasing level!<BR /> <BR />Ultra Mode will allow you (as long as your computer can handle it) to experience City of Heroes in a completely different light...literally! You will rediscover places and landmarks in Paragon City and the Rogue Isles as if you'd never seen them before, and best of all, it will be in Issue 17: Dark Mirror, our next free expansion! And it is worth mentioning that once...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Telltale Releases Tales Of Monkey Island, More...</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94531"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 12, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Telltale Games has officially announced it is bringing its lineup of games to Mac starting with the pirate adventure Tales of Monkey Island, available now to Mac users. Customers will get both Mac and PC versions of the multi-platform games with a single purchase. Any customers that have bought these titles from Telltale in the past can download the Mac version for no additional charge. </p><P>"Telltale's built up an outstanding catalog of content over the years, and we're looking forward to getting the games to this community to further enrich the increasingly growing, vibrant and technically outstanding Mac platform," said Telltale CEO Dan Connors. "We're big fans of Apple's technology and devices, and we're looking forward to building further from here."</p><P>Which title appears on Apple's platform next is up to the people. Telltale is opening the ballot box at the Telltale Games website, where Mac devotees can cast their vote for one of...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Din's Curse Rogue Class Unveiled</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94602"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 12, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Soldak Entertainment, known for its Depths of Peril and Kivi's Underworld fantasy games, has released more new information about the upcoming action RPG, Din's Curse. The latest update reveals the game's Rogue class and its associated specialties: Assassin, Trickster, and Thief. This is the fifth revealed class of the six planned for the game.</p><P>Rogue:<BR />Living by their own rules, this tricky class excels at stealthy deception, trap evasion, lock picking, and are lethal killing machines.<BR /> <BR />Specialties: Assassin, Trickster, and Thief.<BR /> <BR />Assassin<BR />This vanquisher is a lethal killer, racking up huge amounts of damage.<BR /> <BR />Bonuses: higher attack per dexterity, higher health per vitality, and higher damage per strength<BR />Mana gen: Mana gain on critical hits and kills<BR />Armor: Cloth and Leather<BR />Weapons: Daggers and Swords
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<span class="field-content">No Macs In First Round StarCraft II Beta Testing</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94603"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 12, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>In a post on the official forums a Blizzard Entertainment representative has updated recent beta test reports with the news that Mac users will not be able to participate in the first round of beta testing for the upcoming StarCraft II. The game will return players to the popular RTS franchise with an all new single player storyline and new units and strategies for multiplayer fans to enjoy.</p><P>Will Mac users have an equal chance to get into beta as compared to windows users or a chance at all? <BR />Zhydaris: No Mac version, at least not at the beginning of the first phase of Beta, sorry :(</p><P>Visit the pages below to read more.</p><P><a href="http://www.incgamers.com/News/20951/no-starcraft-2-beta-for-mac-users-at-start">IncGamers: No StarCraft II Beta For Mac Gamers</a><BR /><a href="http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23140583996&sid=3000&pageNo=1">Blizzard Forums: Mac Starcraft II Beta?</a><BR />...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">City Of Heroes: Reactivation & Double XP Weekend...</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94604"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 12, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>NCSoft has announced a Double XP and Account Reactivation weekend for its super hero themed MMO, City of Heroes . Starting on March 4 and continuing through March 7 both villain and hero characters will receive double the usual experience points for their accomplishments. The company will also allow gamers with inactive accounts to rejoin the game for the duration of the weekend event.</p><P>Get excited because one of your favorite times of the year is quickly approaching - Double XP Weekend! All the fun begins on March 4th!<BR /> <BR />What is a Double Experience Weekend? It's a three day stretch of time during which all participating Hero and Villain characters receive double the XP, Influence, and Infamy for their accomplishments in game. All you have to do is log in and take advantage of this opportunity to level up your favorite characters twice as quickly as normal! And if you pre-purchase Going Rogue, you'll be able to take advantage of...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Shutter Island Now Available</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94711"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 12, 2010 1:24 PM</p><P>Macgamestore.com today announced the release of Shutter Island on its web site. Shutter Island is a casual game based on the upcoming feature film Shutter Island by Paramount Pictures. The game is published by Merscom.</p><P>From Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese, "Shutter Island" tells the story of two U.S. Marshals, Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the coast of Massachusetts in 1954 to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from Ashecliffe, the island's fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane.<BR /> <BR />The Shutter Island game is a hidden objects game where players take on the role of a U.S. Marshal as they attempt to locate patients that have escaped Ashecliffe during a recent hurricane. The game consists of 7 levels and 20 environments. In addition, there are multiple mini-games that move the player through Ashecliffe, creating unique interactions with...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94910"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 15, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Phil Hassey has announced the release of Galcon Fusion for OS X. The game is a "fast-paced multi-player galactic arcade-strategy game", which now features improved HD graphics, a full soundtrack, a variety of new multi-player modes, achievements, and detailed rankings. </p><P>Developer, Phil Hassey, created the original prototype in just two days for the Ludum Dare 48-hour game development competition in 2006. Galcon was such a hit with the Ludum Dare crowd that Phil decided to rework it into a multi-player desktop game. In 2008, Phil ported the game to the iPhone where Galcon distinguished itself as the first multi-player strategy game in the App Store. Galcon went on to win the Independent Game Festival Innovation in Mobile Game Design award in 2009. With the introduction of Fusion, Galcon comes full-circle back to the desktop, with all new graphics, missions, and more! <BR /> <BR />Game features include:
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<span class="field-content">Teltale Games' Dan Connors And Mark Darin...</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94911"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 15, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>AppleTell has posted a new interview with Telltale Games CEO Dan Connors and designer Mark Darin about the company's venture into Mac Gaming. Telltale recently announced the Mac release of Tales of Monkey Island, as well as plans to bring more of its games to Apple machines. </p><P>For us, our audience is always a unique group of people, anyway, Dan explained, and we just want to find them wherever they are. A big part of what Telltale is about is creating interactive experiences that are about storytellingabout great cinematic presentation and artso, in a way, we want to be the next generation of interactive content in general, and we think Mac is where a lot of that innovation is going, so we want to be part of that.<BR /> <BR />Each game theyre bringing to the Mac is the type that can appeal to both casual and hardcore gamers; theyre easy enough for new gamers to instantly start playing, but offer the deep gaming experience that appeals to...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">SLUDGE 2D Adventure Game Engine Comes To Macs</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94912"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 15, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Rikard Peterson has announced the release of version 2.0 of SLUDGE, a 2D Adventure Game Engine. Originally created for Windows by Tim Furnish, SLUDGE has been modified by Peterson to work on Mac and Linux machines as well. Other updates include OpenGL graphics and support for 32 bit images with alpha channels.</p><P>Some of you may be aware of the cross-platform open source adventure game engine called SLUDGE. It used to be Windows-only, but starting with version 2.0 it's available for Windows, Mac and Linux. (The 2.0 development kit is currently Mac-only, but games made with the 1.x dev kit in Windows can be run in the 2.0 engine, and there are plans to bring the new dev kit to all three platforms.) Version 2.0 is currently in beta, but it's reached the point where it's working well, so we want more people to try it to find any bugs that may be remaining.<BR /> <BR />I have packaged up the game Nathan's Second Chance with the engine, so that...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-94913"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 15, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>TopWare Interactive and Reality Pump recently released a new Two Worlds II newsletter. The fourteenth edition of the newsletter includes information about the game's magic system, details about sacred altars and obelisks, a description of the dangerous Gargoyle, and a brief Q&A. Two Worlds II will send players to the unexplored land of Eastern Antaloor and will feature detailed graphics, an active combat system, and a complex storyline.</p><P>krathax: How did you organize the merchants' system in the towns and cities?<BR />RP: We used a much more individual approach than in Part 1, krathax. In the public markets, you'll mostly find conventional booths selling food, less specialized weapons and armor - but the special stores are hidden away in the houses. Each merchant there has his own very special program and will demand (or pay) various different prices. So there is no use in trying to sell ingredients and plants to a blacksmith. You...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Two Worlds II: New Screenshots, Gameplay Videos</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95093"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 16, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>TopWare Interactive and Reality Pump recently added new content to the website for Two Worlds II, the upcoming fantasy RPG. The site change includes several new screenshots and MoveShots, 3 second videos showcasing Two Worlds II gameplay. The game will send players to the unexplored land of Eastern Antaloor and will feature detailed graphics, an active combat system, and a complex storyline.</p><P>Despite the massive landscape which spans over 60 square kilometres of rolling grasslands, murky swamps, and sprawling cities, images of the upcoming RPG epic Two Worlds II have only to date only scratched the surface of beautiful world of Antaloorliterally. Deep underground there lie cavernous mines rich with precious Veritas crystals, the ancient twisting catacombs of long forgotten cultures, and shadowy dungeons adorned with remnants of countless tortured prisoners. <BR />Available today at...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">iGame Radio: Telltale Games Interview</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95094"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 16, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>iGame Radio has posted a new podcast interview with Telltale Games' Matt Darin, Will Armstrong, and Chris Schmidt about the company's decision to bring its adventure games to Mac users. Telltale recently announced the Mac release of Tales of Monkey Island, as well as plans to bring more of its games to Apple machines.</p><P>Whats inside this episode:<BR />
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<span class="field-content">World Of Warcraft Five Years Later</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95095"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 16, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>IncGamers recently posted an article examining the history of Blizzard Entertainment's popular MMO, World of Warcraft. The article examines the innovations Blizzard brought to its massively multiplayer role playing game with the initial release of WoW five years ago, as well as with each expansion since then.</p><P>Due to Blizzard's work on level 60+ content since the release of TBC, players with new characters tend to rush through WoW's early zones in favour of questing in the more recently added areas, and thanks to all the improvements to levelling speed, many of WoW's original areas are often desolate. Cataclysm, WoW's next expansion which is due to be released later this year, will address this issue head on. Blizzard has stated that almost every zone in Azeroth will be affected as a result of Deathwing's reappearance, the story behind Cataclysm. Some places will change so dramatically that they'll hardly be recognisable, others will have...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">EVE Online: Bug Testing And Dealing With Lag</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95096"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 16, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>CCP Games has published a new developer blog offering information about its sci-fi MMO, EVE Online. The article offers a lengthy explanation of the company's approach to improving the game and its features through large scale mass testing.</p><P>The cornerstone of our approach is an initiative, dubbed "Mass-Testing." Simply put, we figured that the best way to "simulate hundreds of players all doing many different actions at the same time" was to, well, get a bunch of real players together and run through proper test scenarios. This is such a vital thing because it is the only way we can accurately gauge how the new code behaves under such extreme conditions as fleet fights with several hundred pilots. This is because of various factors which only become apparent in such highly loaded situation, such as diminishing returns, and code scalability.<BR /> <BR />At its core, Mass-Testing is a very basic framework which allows us to invite hundreds...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95393"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 17, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>The Marvel Action Pack was recently released. The game is a collection of 10 casual arcade games featuring characters from the Marvel Comics universe. The Marvel Action pack includes Hulk, Wolverine, Captain America, and Iron Man games.</p><P>The MARVEL Action Pack! contains 10 arcade style casual games that pull you right into the action alongside your favorite MARVEL Super Heroes. Various games inside feature Hulk, Wolverine, Captain America, and Iron Manproviding hours of MARVEL entertainment all jam-packed into one exciting collection.<BR /> <BR />Features:
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</li><li>Wield your shield to help Captain America defend his city in "Captain America: Red Skull and Crossbones"<BR />
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<span class="field-content">Max & The Magic Marker Available For Mac</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95394"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 17, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Independent Danish game developer Press Play recently released Max & The Magic Marker for Mac and Windows. Described as a 2D puzzle platformer, the game puts players in the role of Max who must use his newly acquired Magic Marker to put a stop to the monster rampaging through his drawings.</p><P>The Game<BR />Max & the Magic Marker is a physics based 2D puzzle platformer, in which the player controls the boy Max and his Magic Marker. While Max enables good old platforming fun, the marker provides the games signature feature: the ability for the player to draw directly inside the game world where everything drawn becomes physical objects. This feature is used to complete levels and overcome challenges but it also provides the player with a unique tool that in itself is fun to play around with.<BR /> <BR />The Story<BR />Max is a young boy, and like most boys he loves to draw. One day he gets a mysterious marker in the mail. There is no...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Diablo III Female Barbarian Unveiled</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95395"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 17, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Blizzard Entertainment recently updated the official Diablo III website with new character information. The update offers new concept art and animation for the female barbarian class. Diablo III will return players to the action RPG franchise where they once again must choose a character and face off against the forces of darkness.</p><P>Though they were once misunderstood as simple, bloodthirsty invaders, the long and noble history of these proud people is now rightly acknowledged. And therein lies the greater tragedy here, for those of us familiar with the nobility of the barbarians remember too what they call their "vigil", the concept that lay at the very heart of their culture. The barbarians consider it their sworn duty to protect Mount Arreat and the mysterious object within. They believe that if they fail to uphold their duty to the great mount, or are not given a proper burial upon its slopes, they will be denied a true warrior's...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">StarCraft II Beta Test Forums Open</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95396"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 17, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Blizzard Entertainment has opened up a collection of new beta test forums for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. The forums will allow beta testers to provide feedback as they assist Blizzard developers in fine tuning game balance and stability. Only beta testers can post, but the forums are open for anyone to read.</p><P>This forum is for discussion based around the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty public beta test. Only participants in the beta test can post here, but the forum can be viewed by everyone. The primary objectives of the public beta are to test the stability of our Battle.net service and to dial in the game balance prior to launch. As a beta participant, you play a big part in ensuring we meet these goals. Please provide your feedback on balance, Battle.net, or any other beta-related topics in our feedback forum.<BR /> <BR />If you find any bugs, please visit the bug report forum<BR /> <BR />For answers to some common questions, be...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95634"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 18, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>A new blog post from Soldak Entertainment's Steven Peeler provides an update on the status of Din's Curse, the company's next action RPG. The post covers testing progress and preorder sales. A 4th patch was also recently released for beta testers.</p><P>Today, I released our 4th patch. In those four patches, I have made 309 changes. Well over half of those are changes directly from gamer feedback. There are still many changes coming that I haven't gotten to though. Right now my todo list has 241 items on it. One of these days I will get this back down to zero.<BR /> <BR />A quick sales note, so far this is our fastest selling game ever. I'm really hoping it stays this way. :) If it doesn't, I might start taking some contracting work, which would slow down Soldak development. :( The sales so far is actually interesting to me. On one hand we don't have a finished product, just a beta, and not even a demo yet. Yet the beta is selling quicker than...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Apple Games Features Tales Of Monkey Island</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95635"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 18, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Apple Games has posted a new article, this one featuring Telltale Games' recently released Tales of Monkey Island. In the adventure game players must help Guybrush Threepwood as he confronts a variety of amusing puzzles in his quest to defeat his arch-nemesis LeChuck. Apple's article includes an overview of the game and a brief history of the Monkey Island series.</p><P>And thus begins Guybrushs latest misadventures. During the course of escaping from Flotsam Island, he learns that the only way to reverse the voodoo infestation is to find La Esponja Grande, a voodoo sea sponge that can soak up the pox. He also meets the Marquis de Singe, who believes Guybrushs infected hand is the key to eternal life; Guybrush would prefer to keep as many of his preferably pox-free appendages as possible, thank you very much.<BR /> <BR />Of course, sailing away from Flotsam Island is simply your first step into the never-before-seen Gulf of Melange, where more...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">PopCap Survey Studies Social Gamers</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95636"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 18, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>PopCap Games has released the results of a new survey of gamers who play games on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace. The survey of 5,000 respondents found that 24% regularly played social games, and that the average social gamer is a 43 year old woman.</p><P>From IndustryGamers:<BR />The survey was conducted for both Americans and Brits; in the U.S., 55 percent of all social gamers are female and 45 percent are male, with the U.K. disparity growing to 58 percent to 42 percent. In age matters, social gamers in the U.S. are on average 48 years old compared to 38 for those based in the U.K. while 46 percent of American social gamers are 50 or older, contrasting to to just 23 percent in the U.K. Social gamers that are age 21 or younger only make up six percent of the total social gamer population.</p><P>From Gamasutra:<BR />"While still in its infancy compared to the traditional video game industry, the social games sector...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">The Sims 3 High End Loft Stuff Reviewed</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95637"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 18, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>IGN has published a new review of High End Loft Stuff, a new item pack for The Sims 3. The pack adds a variety of new items to the popular sim title including three items returning from the previous two Sims titles: the heart-shaped vibrating bed, the electric guitar, and the aquarium.</p><P>The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff is the first Stuff Pack for the newest sequel of the franchise, and it makes an impact as far as dcor and objects are concerned. There are a couple dozen new objects on the disc, which, if you bought them a la carte on the Sims Store, would run you a couple bucks EACH. In that, the Stuff Pack is a nice quantity discount at only $20 for the whole package. <BR /> <BR />As the title may tell you, all the new objects in the Stuff Pack are for the wealthier Sims of your neighborhood. (Nothing says "I'm rich" more than when you contemplate life on a $1200 Flushmaster Hi-Def!) Of course, the downside to this is that most of your...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95872"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 19, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Ambrosia Software has updated its real-time online strategy war game Multiwinia to version 1.3.1. The update includes a variety of bug fixes and enhancements including adjustments to movement controls. Returning to the unique world of Darwinia, the game allows players to choose from six game modes on over 40 maps as they battle for stick figure supremacy. </p><P>Multiwinia 1.3.1 includes the following changes/improvements:
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</li><li>Numerous other bug fixes and enhancements</li></ul>
</p><p>Multiwinia is a multi-player real time strategy war game unlike any other. A chaotic war is raging in a fantastic fractalized world populated by bloodthirsty little stick men with a mission: follow your orders to annihilate their...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Eschalon Book II Trailer Coming Next Week</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95873"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 19, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Basilisk Games has announced that it will release a trailer next week for Eschalon: Book II, the upcoming second title in its planned "old school" RPG trilogy. The game will include improvements like 1024X768 native resolution, re-rendered tiles, new weather effects, new skills, new monsters, and a larger world to explore.</p><P>More about Eschalon Book II:
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<li>Eschalon: Book II is the sequel to 2007s award winning RPG Eschalon: Book I, although no previous experience is needed to play and enjoy Book II.
</li><li>Book II will be available for Windows, Macintosh (Universal Binary) and Linux-based computers.
</li><li>Play as a male or female character.
</li><li>1024 x 768 native resolution.
</li><li>Most tiles have been re-rendered to take advantage of the higher engine resolution. Hundreds of new graphic elements, tiles, sound effects and music means Book II is not just a remix of the previous game.
</li><li>New weather effects: snow, rain...</li></ul></p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95874"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 19, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>GamersInfo.net has published a new interview with Soldak Entertainment's Steven Peeler. The indie game developer discussed Din's Curse, the company's upcoming action RPG, as well as the difficulties faced by independent developers.</p><P>In Din's Curse players take the role of an adventurer cursed to walk the lands in a quest for redemption. The game features 141 possible class combinations, an infinite number of dynamically generated towns, and a game world directly impacted by player choices.</p><P>GamersInfo.net: The other feature of Dins Curse that I took note of was the dynamic world and quest system. How does that work, and how did it come about?<BR />Steven Peeler: Instead of starting in the same world each time, in Dins Curse, you start in a new town that has different problems than any other town. It doesnt stop there, though; these quests arent static. If you dont do anything about them, they will cause other trouble. For example,...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Civilization V Announced For PC</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-95875"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 19, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, has announced that Sid Meiers Civilization V, the newest entry in the popular franchise, is currently in development at Firaxis Games for PC. <BR /> <BR />Civilization V will update the turn-based strategy franchise with a new engine built from the ground-up for Civilization. Players will be introduced to an entirely new combat system, deeper diplomatic interactions, and a variety of other expanded features.</p><P>Sid Meiers Civilization franchise has been recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all time with millions of units sold worldwide, said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. Civilization V takes the franchise further by offering players a more immersive experience with deeper strategies; heightened tactical combat; vast, realistic landscapes to explore, battle over and claim as their own; and an in-game community hub where Civ fans can share content and...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Amnesia: Teaser, Website, Pre-Order, Mac Status</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96019"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 19, 2010 12:07 PM</p><P>Frictional Games today announced a first look at in-game footage of the company's new horror game, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, in the form of a teaser video. The game's website has been updated with general information about the game, screenshots, the new teaser video, and details about pre-ordering Amnesia.</p><P>A recent email from Frictional Games revealed that the Mac version of the game is already functional and at this stage of development runs on a PPC 1.4Ghz eMac with a 64MB Radeon 9600 card. System requirements have not been finalized yet.</p><P>"We recently finished a massive testing session of the game to much success. With that behind us we now know how Amnesia will play like and what it takes to finish it. This means we feel confident in moving forward and sharing more juicy details about the game. This includes crucial things such as availability, pricing and what the game is all about." - Thomas Grip, Co-founder.<BR /> <BR />Web...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">EVE Online: Tyrannis Announced, Will Include Planet...</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96215"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 22, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>CCP Games has announced work on Tyrannis, its next free expansion for the popular sci-fi MMO, EVE Online. The expansion will feature the ability to harvest minerals from planets, updates to its EVE Gate (previously called COSMOS) social networking elements, and a variety of optimizations and improvements.</p><P>OMG did you say all of the planets!?<BR />Thats right, you will finally be able to survey for juicy deposits of minerals and other goodies, build infrastructure to harvest them, store them, process them and launch them into space. Build complex networks of facilities and fine tune them for optimal production. All in a very massive single shard sandboxy way as only EVE can provide. And its not just the terran planets. Its ALL OF THEM. The gas giants, the lava planets, the ice worlds, the water worlds and even the elusive plasma planets. Each type with their unique properties. Maintaining facilities on gruesomely hostile planets will be...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Eschalon Book II Trailer Unveiled</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96216"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 22, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Basilisk Games has announced the release of a trailer for Eschalon: Book II, the upcoming second title in its planned "old school" RPG trilogy. The game will include improvements like re-rendered tiles, new weather effects, new skills, new monsters, and a larger world to explore.</p><P>More about Eschalon Book II:
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<li>Eschalon: Book II is the sequel to 2007s award winning RPG Eschalon: Book I, although no previous experience is needed to play and enjoy Book II.
</li><li>Book II will be available for Windows, Macintosh (Universal Binary) and Linux-based computers.
</li><li>Play as a male or female character.
</li><li>1024 x 768 native resolution.
</li><li>Most tiles have been re-rendered to take advantage of the higher engine resolution. Hundreds of new graphic elements, tiles, sound effects and music means Book II is not just a remix of the previous game.
</li><li>New weather effects: snow, rain, and thunderstorms. Weather isnt just an...</li></ul></p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">The Secrets Of Da Vinci Reviewed</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96217"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 22, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Mac|Life has posted a new review of The Secrets of Da Vinci: The Forbidden Manuscript. The adventure title challenges players to discover and delve inside the mysteries surrounding the hidden enigmas of the works of the great genius. Mac|Life gave the game a score of 3 out of 5.</p><P>From the review:<BR />Our biggest problem was the camera, which is frustrating because the games 3D environments--a faithful re-creation of the Clos Luc, Leonardos final residence, as it looked in 1522--are so beautiful. Theyre full of rich color and detail, right down to Leonardos paintings and drawings hanging from the walls. And while the simple controls let you move the camera by moving the mouse, we found ourselves getting queasy after an hour or so of playtime on even the slowest setting.<BR /> <BR />If that doesnt make you flee, youll play as Valdo, searching Leonardos estate for a missing notebook on behalf of a mysterious patron. But your quest keeps you...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Jeff Vogel Offers Advice On Starting An Indie Game...</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96218"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 22, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>In a new post on his Bottom Feeder blog Spiderweb Software's Jeff Vogel recently offered a few tips to aspiring independent game developers. The veteran RPG developer discussed the importance of having a unique product, acquiring the best software necessary regardless of cost, and avoiding the dangers of working too hard.</p><P>1. You Need a Good Idea<BR />This means (and yes, I know this seems obvious but it's amazing how often people forget it) that whatever you are selling has to be pretty darn special. It has to be a good idea, well executed, and not competing against a ton of free competitors. And let me tell you something. That's a hard thing to come up with these days.<BR /> <BR />2. Professional Work Requires Professional Tools<BR />Another question I get asked from time to time is, "How can I find a free program to do [make art/write programs/whatever]." And my answer is always, "You DON'T!"<BR /> <BR />I know. You don't have much...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Din's Curse Priest Class Revealed</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96494"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 24, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Soldak Entertainment, known for its Depths of Peril and Kivi's Underworld fantasy games, has released more new information about the upcoming action RPG, Din's Curse. The latest update reveals the game's Priest class and its associated specialties: Paladin, Healer, and Shaman. This is the sixth and final revealed class of those available in the game. </p><P>Priest:<BR />By the light of good, these holy warriors command more than strength and might, but also heal and bless themselves and others.<BR /> <BR />Specialties: Paladin, Healer, and Shaman.<BR /> <BR />Paladin:<BR />This guardian totes heavy armor with ease while using the power of the gods to maim the unjust.<BR /> <BR />Bonuses: higher health per vitality, higher mana per spirit, higher damage per strength, and higher mana regen per spirit<BR />Mana gen: Mana gain on blocks and parries<BR />Armor: Cloth, Leather, and Shields<BR />Weapons: Maces
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<span class="field-content">iGame Radio Episode 92 Features The Movies Superstar...</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96495"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 23, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Episode 92 of Omaha Sternberg's iGame Radio podcast is now available for listening. The podcast features a review of Feral Interactive's The Movies Superstar Edition for Mac as well as reviews of Thor and Phantom Mansion: The Orange Library for iPhone and iPod Touch.</p><P>Episode 91:<BR />
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<li>A review of The Movies Superstar Edition by Feral Interaction. This babys got everything for the budding movie mogul. Just hop in and express your creativity.
</li><li>Plus, a review of Thor by Freeverse. This slide-scroll platform game pits a goofy god Thor against giants, the goddess Hel, even a serpent. And Thor just keeps running and running and running and
</li><li>Finally, a review of the Phantom Mansion: The Orange Library, the second episode in the Phantom Mansion series. No, Hector is still stuck in the Mansion. And Omaha is still waiting for more difficult puzzles.</li></ul>
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<span class="field-content">New Subversion Screenshots And Game Details Unveiled</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96496"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 23, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Worthplaying has posted some new screenshots from Introversion Software's upcoming Subversion, as well as more information about the game. Subversion will offer players the chance to control a team of skilled operatives seeking to complete missions in hostile high security buildings. Previous information about the game centered around its procedurally generated cityscapes.</p><P>Subversion is going to be set in a modern High Tech environment, with you taking "mission control" over a team of skilled operatives in a hostile High Security building. You will be using Sabotage, Social Engineering and Grifting, custom Electrical and Mechanical devices, Distractions, Hacking, Stealth, Acrobatics, Precision demolitions, Trickery, whatever gets the job done. In the best case scenarios your enemies will never know you were even there. When things go wrong, a well prepared escape plan and well timed precision violence will get you out of a tight spot -...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Amnesia: Dark Descent Trailer Examined</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96497"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 23, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Frictional Games recently published an in-depth look at the recently released teaser trailer for the company's upcoming horror game, Amnesia: The Dark Descent. The blog post covers the creation of the trailer and includes comments on key moments in the footage.</p><P>- 2:05<BR />Notice how books just slightly slide along the shelf because of friction and so on. This is all due the nice simulations provided by Newton Game Dynamics. It was quite fun setting everything up on the table so that that some fell off while pushing it, giving the a feel of urgency when trying to barricade the door. The table was also harder to move due to the weight from all the stuff on it, so had to give it an extra push to get into place (using the "throw" button). One never knows what going to happen with physics...<BR /> <BR />- 2:26<BR />It took a while to remember the best times to open the closer door, in order to get a nice effect. After 50 tries or so, I had...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Star Wars The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition...</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96699"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 24, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Aspyr Media has announced the digital download release of Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition for Intel Mac owners.<BR /> <BR />Developed and published in North America by Aspyr, the title combines the original Star Wars The Force Unleashed videogame with three new levels set in iconic Star Wars locales and a host of new costumes and character models. This special edition of the game will show players "the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself."</p><P>Experience the Power of the Dark Side<BR />The story and action of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed expands with the release of Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition. A special new version of the game that shows players the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself. The Ultimate Sith Edition includes all of the original...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96782"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 24, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Independent game developer Enkord has announced the release of Jurassic Realm 1.9, a new action puzzle game for Mac OS X. In the game players uncover the secrets of the ancient Jurassic Realm by solving a variety of puzzles and discovering images of long-lost dinosaurs.</p><P>"We continue to bring our classic casual hits which hit top spots on casual portals to Mac platform" said Yaroslav Yanovsky, CEO and founder of Enkord, Ltd. "We feel the Macintosh is a wonderful platform and intend on porting more of our games."<BR /> <BR />Perfect for casual gamers and pros alike, Jurassic Realm features 2 game modes, includes over 150 striking levels with 19 ancient dinosaurs to uncover. Players become archeologists on a mission with a huge map at their disposal, with great number of roads and pathways to travel. Version 1.9 includes improved collapse, explosive power-ups and exciting brick-breaking.<BR /> <BR />Feature Highlights:
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<span class="field-content">Land Air Sea Warfare Comes To Macs</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96783"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 24, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Isotope 244 recently announced the release of Land Air Sea Warfare for Macs. The new game from the developers of Machines at War features 70 new types of units, new technologies, and six "gigantic mega units" for players to control.</p><P>I have been working non stop on the Mac version the last few weeks and it is done! I have also updated the games webpage with screenshots and the games help manual. After two years of development I have finally completed my next game! It builds on my previous real time strategy game Machines at War and takes it in a different direction. There are over 70 new types of units, new technologies, and six gigantic mega units which are awesome in battle! I will be working on the mobile versions next and am still developing the game every day, so if you have any suggestions for the game please let me know. - James Bryant<BR /> <BR />Command a force of thousands of units into strategic warfare in this new real time...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-96784"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 24, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Honest Gamers has published a new preview of Soldak Entertainment's Din's Curse, the company's upcoming action RPG. In Din's Curse players take the role of an adventurer cursed to walk the lands in a quest for redemption. The game features 141 possible class combinations, an infinite number of dynamically generated towns, and a game world directly impacted by player choices.</p><P>Keeping the multiplayer support introduced in Kivi's Underworld, Din's Curse ditches the pre-generated characters of the previous title to introduce a new class system with over 140 possible combinations. Players can pick from classic templates such as Warrior or Priest, or they can combine two skill trees from any basic class to create a hybrid. Want to relive the glory days of Ultima Online with a platemail-wearing, polearm-wielding warrior-mage? How about rolling up a home-brewed necromantic archer? Din's Curse will let you do that.<BR /> <BR />The downside of the...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">id Software Celebrates One Year Of Quake Live</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-97072"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 25, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>id Software has kicked off celebration of Quake Live's first year with a Year One Event continuing through March 9th. During the event players who participate in online matches will receive special Year One awards. id has also released a new level, Fallout Bunker, and plans to add both new maps and old favorites from the community.</p><P>One year ago today id Software launched browser-based (and totally free) version of Quake III Arena and since then players have spent over 8.9 million hours in over 60 million ranked matches, earning 8 million awards and 810 million frags.<BR /> <BR />To celebrate Quake Lives milestone, id Software has launched Quake Lives Year One Event. The event runs from today through March 9th. During that time, anyone that participates in an online match will receive a special Year One award.<BR /> <BR />To help get the year off to a good start, the team has also uploaded a new level, Fallout Bunker. As the team moves...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Diablo II Patch 1.13b Enters Public Test Realms</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-97073"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 25, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Blizzard Entertainment recently revealed that the long delayed patch for Diablo II has once again entered beta testing on the public test realms. Version 1.13b will introduce a variety of bug fixes and updates as well as respecialization options, and a new mystery to be solved by players of Hell difficulty.</p><P>Major Bugs:
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<li>Fixed an item dupe bug.
</li><li>Video improvements for Intel Mac machines with OS 10.5 or greater.
</li><li>Fixed an issue where some players could kill other players while in town ("TPPK").
</li><li>Fixed an issue where some players could disconnect other players when they had too many active states.
</li><li>Fixed two issues where players could stack auras in an unintended way.</li></ul>
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<span class="field-content">New Details Revealed About Spiderweb's Next RPG</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-97074"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 25, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>The Gamer Studio has released a new interview with Spiderweb Software's Jeff Vogel about the company's upcoming new RPG title. The as of yet unnamed game will kick off a new series and will mark a departure from Vogel's popular Avernum and Geneforge series. The new game will retain a turn-based, party focused, fantasy role playing format with an all new world and history to explore.</p><P>Could you give us a brief summary of the storyline?<BR />The known world is divided into the Pact and the Farlands. The Pact is an alliance of five nations, who have banded together to keep the barbarians and monsters of the Farlands at bay. You are one of the elite warriors of the Pact, given almost limitless authority to hunt enemies inside and out. You get all the best weapons and powerful magic, all the cool toys, but the responsibility and danger are both considerable. And you have a very difficult boss to please. That's where we're at so far.<BR />...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">City Of Heroes Issue 17 Overview Page Unveiled</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-97075"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 25, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>NCSoft and Paragon Studios have released a new overview page for the upcoming Issue 17: Dark Mirror update for the company's comic book hero themed MMO, City of Heroes. The patch will include a new Ultra Mode featuring improved graphics for Paragon City and the Rogue Isles as well as a variety of other game content.</p><P>Features:<BR /> <BR />Ultra Mode<BR />Ultra Mode includes a superior graphics rendering process for players who have higher-end graphic cards. Each feature can be enabled or disabled in the graphics menu options and will be scalable. Ultra Mode works on both Macs and PCs. In specific, it offers dynamic shadows, screen-space ambient occlusion, and dynamic environment reflections (including planar reflections and environment mapping of reflective surfaces).<BR /> <BR />Epic Archetypes Unlocked at Level 20<BR />Previously, you had to have at least one character at level 50 to make an epic archetype character. No more! Now you...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Apple Games Features WarBirds Dogfights</span>
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<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-97292"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 26, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Apple Games has posted a new feature article, this time taking to the dangerous skies of WarBirds Dogfights from iEntertainment Network. In the game players choose from a large variety of historically accurate aircraft and fly in the game's many missions or engage in combat against other players online. The article includes an overview of the game, comments from iEntertainment CEO Bill Stealey, and a short history of flight sims.</p><P>When you go online, Stealey explains, first we send you to the Special Training Arena, because we learned that new players get shot down very quickly in the regular arenas. He pauses while getting a bead on an enemy plane; he litters one wing with bullets and a teammate finishes the kill. In the Special Training Arena, all players are on the same side, he adds. His team also created CheckRide and CheckOut training options: the former is aimed at experienced flight simmers who want to work on advanced tactics,...</p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-97293"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;"><p></p><P>February 26, 2010 6:00 AM</p><P>Soldak Entertainment, developer of Depths of Peril and Kivi's Underworld, has released more new information about the upcoming action RPG, Din's Curse. The latest update features three new additions to the creature list with the unveiling of the Evil Leprechaun, the Scree, and the Plaguebringer.</p><P>Evil Leprechaun<BR />A nether creature, this small fiend can smell coins of all kinds and will steal from anyone. When it runs away with new found wealth, it'll rely on other brutish allies to protect it from retribution.<BR /> <BR />Scree<BR /> Chaos rips through the core of the world, a deadly doorway to dimensions beyond. The Scree slipped through into the underworld, cowardly mini-demons ready to mob their enemies when the numbers were on their side.</p><P>Click over to the link below for more information.</p><P><a href="http://www.soldak.com/Dins-Curse/Monsters.html">Din's Curse Monsters</a><BR /><a href="http://www.soldak.com/">Soldak...</a></p> | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">id Developers Discuss Original Quake Public Beta...</span>
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