April 2, 2008 6:00 AMSpiderweb Software recently updated Avernum 5, the latest title in the long running Avernum RPG series. The update brings the game to version 1.04 and fixes several scripting errors including one rare problem with the Lysstak the Beast fight.We have released Avernum 5 v1.0.1 for Windows and v1.0.4 for the Macintosh. This new version fixes several scripting errors, including a very rare but unpleasant problem with the Lysstak the Beast fight. Just download and install the full version and you will be upgraded. Your registration and saved games will be unaffected.Head over to the site listed below for more information.Spiderweb SoftwareAvernum 5

March 21, 2008 7:00 AMSpiderweb Software has added two new Blades of Avernum scenarios, Adrift and Tales From the Tabard Inn, to its Untried page. The two scenarios are tailored for low level characters and are currently available for download and review.Name: AdriftDifficulty Rating: Low (Level 1-5)Content Rating: TeenDescription: A rescue gone awry. Name: Tales From the Tabard InnDifficulty Rating: Low (Level 1+)Content Rating: MatureDescription: A package, an assassin, an execution, and a man named Sly.Click on the link below for more information.Untried Blades Of Avernum ScenariosSpiderweb SoftwareBlades of Avernum

March 7, 2008 6:00 AMMacgamestore.com and Sugar Games have announced the release of Rainbow Web 2. The sequel to the original Rainbow Web allows players to continue their quest, fighting to save the Rainbow Kingdom by defeating the the Spider and its web of spells. To succeed players must match both colors and letters within the webs on each level.Rainbow Web 2 welcomes you again to the wonderful world of the Rainbow Kingdom! Your hero has already broken the spells laid upon the magic land by a wicked and powerful Sorcerer Spider. But the Royal Palace is still in the grip of the Spider, who weaves a web of spells, making the palace into the last citadel of evil in this magic kingdom. So, a difficult journey lies ahead. What was begun must be finished! Features: - 82 challenging levels; - 7 spider web patterns and 14 unique rooms to restore; - 2 kinds of mini-games: Jigsaw Puzzle and Hidden Object; - Rich story and amazing graphics; - Unlimited play. Rainbow Web 2 is available for $19.95 USD through Macgamestore.com. A free Universal Binary demo version of the game is available for download on the web page.Macgamestore: Rainbow Web 2

January 11, 2008 6:00 AMMacgamestore.com is pleased to announce the release of Sudoku: Latin Squares for the Macintosh on its web site. The game is the third Mac release from developer TikGames. Sudoku: Latin Squares is the only computer game to offer a new patent pending algorithm for Sudoku called Latin Squares.  This new twist opens up a whole new world of Sudoku with a best of class interface and feature set. Play puzzles as small as 3 by 3 (great for learning or quick games) to as large as 9 by 9. Features: - Two great games in one: Sudoku and Latin Squares - Single click interface - The only Sudoku game built for ages 5 to 100 - Ability to mark cells to show key decision points - Take your puzzle on the go with our advanced printing feature - Utilize Hints, Notes, Undo and Saves to find your way through hundreds of challenging puzzlesSudoku - Latin Sqaures for the Mac is available for $19.95 USD through Macgamestore.com . A free 60 minute trial Universal Binary demo version of the game is available for download.Buy Sudoku: Latin Squares

January 4, 2008 6:00 AMTHQ has announced work on the game incarnation of the upcoming Pixar movie, WALL-E. The game will follow the adventures of the characters from the film, giving players the chance to explore ten worlds from the movie as well as participate in multiplayer challenges. WALL/E will be available for a variety of platforms including the Mac.Based on the upcoming Disney/Pixar film, players will take control of WALL-E and EVE through a fast-paced adventure, allowing fans to relive some of the movie’s most thrilling moments as they explore 10 worlds filled with non-stop action and adventure, along with head-to-head multiplayer challenges. Players will recognize the storyline, characters and key locations from the WALL-E film as they carry out intense missions, dodge dangerous enemies and navigate their way through a futuristic world. In addition, the game will contain new storylines and environments that movie-goers will not see in theaters. Filled with surprises, action, humor and heart, WALL-E was written and directed by Andrew Stanton, produced by Jim Morris, co-produced by Lindsey Collins and features original and innovative sound design by Academy Award-winner Ben Burtt (“Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”).WALL-E the movie is scheduled to hit theaters June 27, 2008, and THQ plans to release the game at the same time.Head over to the site below to read more.Worthplaying: THQ Working On WALL-ETHQ

December 21, 2007 6:00 AMIsotope 244 recently released version 1.1 of Machines at War, the real time strategy title. The update includes a variety of bug fixes and content additions including the ability to team players in 1v2 and 2v2 battles.Machines at War challenges players to build an unstoppable war machine to dominate the world. It features streamlined play to allow gamers to spend more time attacking and defending than managing their bases. Updates in version 1.1:-New game feature to team players so you can have 1vs2 and 2vs2 battles- Fixed bertha guns and turrets not firing after a while- The game can now handle more units on slower machines- HQ and miniguns were upgraded to help with rushes- Made the easy AI easier and the hard AI harder- You can no longer easily rush the AI- Fixed Smartphone issue not being able to control the tech tree- Several other fixes and performance increasesMore about Machines at War:Machines at War features a random map system so every game you play is unique and poses new challenges.  Build bridges to cross water, mow down forests to clear a path to the enemy, build walls to defend your position, track tread marks left by enemy tanks to their base, hide under trees for an ambush attack, these are just some of the unique game play elements available. Expand your city with over 40 structures and units to choose from.  As your empire grows you can research technologies to guide the focus of your strategy.  Choose to be a economic powerhouse and flood the enemy with an endless barrage of units.  Or upgrade your defensive forces and build an insurmountable fortification of turrets and fortresses surrounded by walls and gates.  If blitzkrieg is your style, then embolden your offensive forces with unique weapon upgrades and demoralize the enemy with an unstoppable force. Build vehicles and aircraft to take control of the land and air including tanks, jeeps, trucks, helicopters, jets, VTOLs, turrets, and more.  After each battle detailed statistics are displayed showing the how the tides of war changed for each player.Click over to the links below to learn more about the game and download a demo version.Machines At WarIsotope 244

December 21, 2007 6:00 AMAnkama Games has released an update for Dofus, its flash based MMORPG. Client 1.21: The Christmas Client adds two new dungeons, over ten new craftable sets, and brand new equipment to collect. Dofus offers players a colorful world to explore and a strategic turn-based battle system. Have you visited Kwismas Island yet? If your chin is trembling as you mutter a timid "no", well then you’re missing out on a lot more than you think. Remember, it’s closing at the beginning of January! There will be two new dungeons with hordes of Blops and Fungi ready to strip you of pride and possessions... and over ten new craftable sets!And please welcome the Livitinem, our brand new equipments which feed on items of lesser intelligence to evolve.Finally, a clearer, revamped DOFUS game interface frames these new arrivals.Click over to the links below to read more.Dofus Official SiteAnkama Studio

December 21, 2007 6:00 AMAspyr Media has released an update for the Mac version of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, its rhythm based music title. Version 1.1 adds a variety of updates and enhancements to the game including the addition of a co-op quickplay game mode for online multiplayer matches. Here are some of the updates in 1.1:• Adds Co-op Quickplay game mode for Online multiplayer. • The skeleton in the Shanker?s Island venue now displays correctly on all supported graphics cards. • Fixes a bug that caused the animations for Lou?s puppet to fall out of sync. • The Leaderboards now update more quickly. • Fixes an issue that caused some rare instability when joining Online multiplayer games. • Fixes a bug that caused some finished games to be listed in Online game searches.For the full list of changes in this patch head over to the page linked below.Aspyr: Guitar Hero III Patch InfoHarmonixAspyr MediaGuitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

December 11, 2007 6:00 AMRed Mercury has just launched a new crossword puzzle game for Mac OS X. Scoop is a five minute news crossword puzzle with fresh headlines. The game gathers real-time news headlines from all across the internet to create unique crossword puzzles. Players solve the missing word from each headline clue to complete the puzzle grid. Features:- Unlimited real time news headline crossword puzzles! - Addictive endless, unique new puzzles, never the same game twice.- Know more Stay current on news headlines from Entertainment to World News.The full game costs $19.95 and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. For more information about Scoop head over to the website below.ScoopRed Mercury

November 30, 2007 6:00 AMBruji has released version 4.1 of their Pedia programs - DVDpedia, Bookpedia, CDpedia and Gamepedia. The Pedia programs are media inventory applications for Mac OS X, with Internet search and iSight scanning ability. The update includes customization options for the Add/Edit window allowing users to choose where to display fields and in what order, customization for the Full Screen View details for an improved home theater experience, a new Tags field, better iWeb integration, full Leopard compatibility including new icons as well as many bug fixes and other enhancements.From Pong to Halo 2, Atari to PS3, Beginner Level to Master Chief - Gamepedia is a game cataloging application for everyone running Mac OS X. It lets you keep track of your game progress, where your games are and which ones you want to buy in the future. Getting your collection into Gamepedia is easy - just let the program do the work for you. Enter the title or a keyword into the search field and Gamepedia will get all the information for you from one of the six Amazon sites (US, UK, Germany, Canada, France, Japan). If you have an iSight or a scanner you can find your games even faster. Just open a search window and scan the UPC. Cuecats, modified or not, are supported too.For more information follow the links below.GamepediaBruji.com