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Avernum 6 'old school' RPG announced

Peter Cohen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Avernum 6, the final chapter in Spiderweb's adventure role playing game series, is coming this winter.

EVE Online ‘Apocrypha 1.5’ expansion due in August

Peter Cohen — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:32:00 -0700

EVE Online is due for another update next month, which the producer bills as "Apocrypha 1.5," introducing some new features in preparation of another major release expected this winter.

Review: Lego Batman: The Videogame

Chris Holt — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:30:00 -0700

Kids will still be drawn to Lego Batman's many character cameos, mixing of Lego and Batman worlds, and silly humor.

GDC Austin to feature iPhone Games Summit

Peter Cohen — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:45:00 -0700

The Game Developers Conference returns to Austin, Texas in September and will feature a summit dedicated to iPhone game development.

Blizzard kills StarCraft II LAN support

Matt Peckham — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:15:00 -0700

Upcoming real-time strategy Windows game StarCraft II will ship without Local Area Network multiplayer support in an effort to combat piracy, says Blizzard, in...

New Harry Potter ships for Mac, other platforms

Peter Cohen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:01:00 -0700

EA has announced the release of a new Harry Potter game, based on the events in the new movie

Review: EVE Online: Apocrypha

Peter Cohen — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:29:00 -0700

if you’re willing to invest the time and effort to get the most out of this incredibly deep and intricate game, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more rewarding experience.

Call of Duty offered as download for PowerPC and Intel Macs

Peter Cohen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:01:00 -0700

The original Call of Duty is now available for download for PowerPC and Intel-based Macs, thanks to Aspyr.

Playback turns Mac into media server for Xbox 360, PS3

Peter Cohen — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:13:00 -0700

Playback is a new "Extreme Server" for Macs to stream video, audio and photos to an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3.

ZeniMax Media acquires Id Software

Peter Cohen — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:31:00 -0700

Id Software is independent no longer. The company, best know for Quake and Doom, is now under the auspices of ZeniMax Media, parent company of Bethesda Softworks.

Review: The Sims 3

Chris Holt — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:30:00 -0700

Pushing escapism to new heights, The Sims 3 is an instant classic for anyone who's a fan of simulation games. The game doesn’t just allow for creativity, but imagination—something that is rare and laudatory in any form of entertainment.

VP to bring Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena to Mac

Peter Cohen — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:08:00 -0700

Assault on Dark Athena, the new Chronicles of Riddick game, is Mac-bound thanks to the efforts of Virtual Programming.

GamersGate makes play for Mac gamers

Peter Cohen — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:29:00 -0700

GamersGate is offering a Mac store to provide Mac gamers with a way of purchasing games online instead of having to go to the store.

Feral to release The Movies: Superstar Edition on June 30

Peter Cohen — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:15:00 -0700

The Movies: Superstar Edition is a new version of the movie sim game with added content.

E3 2009: Final thoughts from an E3 vet

Chris Barylick — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:42:00 -0700

Chris Barylick muses on what really stood out for him at this year's E3.

2009 E3 Expo ‘successful,’ plans for 2010 show announced

Peter Cohen — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:47:00 -0700

E3 2009 has been declared a success by the show's owner, who plan for another event in June, 2010.

E3: Tetris maker looks back at 25 years of falling blocks

Rachel Hoyer, Chris Barylick — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:59:00 -0700

Tetris turns 25 this week, and the game's creator looks back on a quarter-century of falling blocks.

E3: Yoostar lets you star in Hollywood movies

Chris Barylick — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:30:00 -0700

Yoostar is a new software and hardware kit that lets you star in clips from your favorite Hollywood movies.

E3: Nintendo meets the press

Rachel Hoyer — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:55:00 -0700

Macworld's E3 noob Rachel Hoyer was entertained, intrigued and perplexed by what Nintendo had to offer at its E3 press conference on Tuesday.

Sony unveils PSPgo, new prices on development hardware

Peter Cohen — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:49:00 -0700

The PSPgo is Sony's newest handheld gaming system, and it's got more than a bit in common with the iPhone or iPod touch (no touchscreen, though).

Microsoft announces games-on-demand for Xbox Live

Matt Peckham — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:49:00 -0700

Is it end of days for storefront retailers like Gamestop? Just after its boisterous, much-ballyhooed E3 press conference, Microsoft dropped another zinger: Games on-demand for the Xbox 360.

E3: Microsoft's no-controller 'Natal' steals the show

Matt Peckham — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:18:00 -0700

"You are the controller," teased Microsoft at their E3 conference Monday, firing the shot heard round the blogosphere: a no-controls-whatsoever motion-sensing device.

The Sims 3 launches simultaneously for Mac, PC, iPhone and iPod touch

Peter Cohen — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:14:00 -0700

EA on Tuesday launches The Sims 3, on hybrid DVD-ROM for Mac and Windows users, also available for download. And don't forget the iPhone and iPod touch version!

Notes from E3: Bring on the dancing bears!

Chris Barylick — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:25:00 -0700

Chris Barylick is reporting from Los Angeles this week, where he's attending E3, the gaming expo. If early happenings are any indication, Chris thinks that this year's E3 will be a return to form.

Analysis: Xbox 360 service improvements put Apple TV to shame

Peter Cohen — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:07:00 -0700

The Xbox announcements made by Microsoft in advance of this week's E3 gaming show may ultimately put pressure on Apple to improve its Apple TV offering. Peter Cohen explains.

Hands on with The Sims 3

Chris Holt — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:51:00 -0700

The Sims 3 comes out next Tuesday, but Chris Holt has gotten his hands on the game early and reports on what makes it different from its enormously popular ancestors.

Apple Stores demo The Sims 3

Peter Cohen — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:38:00 -0700

Apple Stores are letting visitors get their hands on The Sims 3 ahead of next week's launch of the game.

What to expect from next week's E3

Peter Cohen — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:24:00 -0700

When the Electronic Entertainment Expo kicks off in Los Angeles next week, look for the iPhone to be a part of the focus, thanks to the slew of mobile games available for the platform.

PC gaming suffering least in games biz

Matt Peckham — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:45:00 -0700

We've long heard how teflon-coated video games are despite the bum economy, but what if PC World's Matt Peckham told you PC gaming in particular's been the most resilient of all?

Braid jumps to the Mac

Dan Moren — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:13:00 -0700

Jonathan Blow's award-winning game, Braid, is now available for the Mac.

Opinion: 'Fallujah' game cancellation shows what's wrong with video game business

Chris Holt — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:41:00 -0700

Chris Holt says that Konami's decision to cancel publishing of "Six Days in Fallujah" shows exactly what's wrong with the video game business -- emphasizing fluff over substance.

VP offers four ‘Complete’ Paradox Entertainment game packs

Peter Cohen — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:20:00 -0700

Virtual Programming has combined several of their Paradox Interactive game offerings into "Complete" packs.

Cleopatra adventure game released for Mac

Peter Cohen — Fri, 15 May 2009 06:45:00 -0700

Cleopatra: A Queen's Destiny is a new point-and-click adventure game.

Mac OS X 10.5.7 adds Radeon HD 4870 support

Peter Cohen — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:21:00 -0700

Mac OS X 10.5.7 has drivers

City of Heroes to add ‘Going Rogue’ expansion pack

Peter Cohen — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:57:00 -0700

City of Heroes, the superhero-themed MMO, is getting its first major expansion pack release since 2005's City of Villains, called "Going Rogue."

Rivet Xbox/PS3 streaming software improves performance, stability

Peter Cohen — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:52:00 -0700

Rivet, a tool for streaming video, audio and pictures to an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, has been updated.

Instant Action brings Mac and PC users free 3-D games

Chris Holt — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:57:00 -0700

Instant Action is a new Web portal that lets Mac and PC users alike play 3D games, for free. How does it measure up to real hardcore games? Chris Holt takes a look.

Duke Nukem Forever, for never

Matt Peckham — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:06:00 -0700

Is Duke Nukem Forever developer 3D Realms finally shuttering? Seems like it.

EVE Online turns 6, with 300K+ subscribers

Peter Cohen — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:50:00 -0700

EVE Online is now six years old, and has increased its subscriber base by 22 percent since the start of 2009.

Review: Commander: Napoleon at War

Chris Holt — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Commander: Napoleon at War is for dedicated strategy fans that have a passion for history, engrossing (and long) engagements and don’t mind seeing the exposed seams in the game’s fabric.

BlizzCon tickets go on sale May 16

Peter Cohen — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:03:00 -0700

BlizzCon 2009 will happen in August, and tickets go on sale in mid-May.

Plants vs. Zombies game released for Mac and PC

Peter Cohen — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:56:00 -0700

Plants vs. Zombies is a new action-strategy game from casual game maker PopCap Games.

Quake Live developer says Mac is top priority

Peter Cohen — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:41:00 -0700

Quake Live, the free, browser-based version of Quake III Arena, is soon coming to the Mac, according to the executive producer.

EA reveals Sims 3 online feature set

Peter Cohen — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:06:00 -0700

The Sims 3's online feature set was revealed today by EA.

Review: Prince of Persia

Chris Holt — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Prince of Persia's steep graphical requirements sour an otherwise generally fun experience. The combat is wonky, the environments repetitive, the difficulty curve flat, and the dialogue taken from a crappy romantic comedy, but the game brings out the big kid in you.

Linden Lab will rate parts of Second Life adults only

Mikael Ricknäs — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:21:00 -0700

Inhabitants of Second Life, the virtual world run by Linden Lab, will soon be able to filter adult content, Linden Lab said on Wednesday.