http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/ Mac OS X downloads provided by Apple. en-us Copyright 2009, Apple Inc. downloads@apple.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:47:30 PST Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:47:30 PST Mac OS X - Demos & Updates In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/bioshock.html Set in an alternate 1960, this game places you in the middle of an underwater utopia gone badly wrong. Welcome to Rapture. About BioShock
Welcome to Rapture. A city where opportunity awaits those brave enough to grasp it. A city where the artist need not fear the censor. Where the scientist is not bound by petty morality. Where the great are not held back by the weak… BioShock - one of the greatest games of all time - is now on the Mac.

Set in an alternate 1960, BioShock places you in the middle of an underwater utopia gone badly wrong. With a provocative and intelligent storyline, this is a game that is alternately beautiful, thrilling, funny and frightening and always very involving. An experience that makes you think while you play. With a provocative and intelligent storyline this is a game that is alternately beautiful, thrilling, funny and frightening and always very involving. An experience that makes you think while you play.

Key features:
- BioShock has won numerous game of the year awards and is the third highest-rated PC game ever.
- Combines a clever blend of genres with a first person shooter and elements of role-playing and stealth.
- Superb visual style - An art deco world with advanced visual effects combine to create a creepily immersive environment in which players can lose themselves.
- Many more features.

Game Article: BioShock: Ain’t Rapture Grand? ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/vendettaonline.html An open-ended massively multiplayer online role playing game with twitch-based combat, character development, and more. About Vendetta Online
In this MMORPG (massively multiplayer, online role-playing game), thousands of people will be able to play together, at the same time, in a single, persistent universe. Players take the form of spaceship pilots within this universe, flying to and fro between space stations and other locations in the galaxy. All combat within the game is fully real-time, based entirely on “twitch” skill (no “virtual dice rolling”). Players may fight one another, fight NPCs, participate in groups or, potentially, even engage in large-scale Guild combat.

View QuickTime Trailer

Game Feature: Vendetta Online: Have Starship, Will Travel]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/legoindianajonestheoriginaladventures.html Play through all three classic Indiana Jones movies and relive your favorite Indy adventures in the humorous world of LEGO. About LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
The Original Adventures takes the fun and creative construction of LEGO and combines it with the wits, daring and non-stop action from the original cinematic adventures that enthralled audiences everywhere (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade).

With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the original adventures, LEGO Indiana Jones follows Dr. Jones escapades through the jungles of South America to the mountaintops of India. Fans can build, battle and brawl their way through their favorite cinematic moments, from Indy's entanglements with snakes to his dashing boulder run.

Game Demo 1.0
Download from LudoMac (707MB)

Game Feature: LEGO Adventure Has a Name: Indiana Jones]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/warhammeronlineageofreckoning.html A fantasy MMORPG that will immerse you in a world of perpetual conflict for years to come. About Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
A fantasy MMORPG that will immerse you in a world of perpetual conflict for years to come. Experience the glory of Realm vs. Realm! Declare your allegiance and join hundreds of thousands of mighty heroes on the battlefields of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning to experience the epic nature of war.

Enter a grim fantasy world where the armies of Order (Dwarfs, High Elves, and Empire) and Destruction (Greenskins, Dark Elves, and Chaos) collide to determine the fate of nations. Invade enemy lands, besiege imposing fortresses, and sack sprawling capital cities for the glory of your Realm. Wield devastating magic and deadly weapons, battle monstrous creatures, and join your brothers-in-arms in epic Public Quests. Climb the Bastion Stair, carry your Guild Banner into battle, and unlock the secrets of the Tome of Knowledge as you travel the world.

Sign up for a trial account.

Order from GameTree Online.

Game Article: Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/xplane.html The world’s most comprehensive, powerful flight simulator — the most realistic flight model available for personal computers. About X-Plane
The world’s most comprehensive, powerful flight simulator — the most realistic flight model available for personal computers. Welcome to the world of props, jets, single- and multi-engine airplanes, as well as gliders, helicopters, and VTOLs such as the V-22 Osprey and AV8-B Harrier.

X-Plane comes with subsonic and supersonic flight dynamics, sporting aircraft from the Bell 206 Jet-Ranger helicopter and Cessna 172 light plane to the supersonic Concorde and Mach-3 XB-70 Valkyrie. X-Plane comes with about 40 aircraft spanning the aviation industry (and history), and several hundred more are freely downloadable from the Internet.

X-Plane even has FAA-certification for flight training and logging actual flight time, when used with a flight instructor and the proper hardware.

Game Feature: A Lot to X-Plane]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/enigmo2.html A 3D puzzle game where you construct mechanisms to direct lasers, plasma, and water to their final destination. About Enigmo 2
A 3D puzzle game where you construct mechanisms to direct lasers, plasma, and water to toggle switches, deactivate force-fields, and eventually get them to their final destination. The original Enigmo was the most unique game that Pangea Software ever created, and Enigmo 2 takes the concept to a whole new dimension with much more complex environments and all-new devices.

In addition to the 50 levels that come with Enigmo, there is also a built-in level editor which allows you to create your own games that you can share with friends or post on the web for the world to play.

View QuickTime Trailer ]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/warcraftiiireignofchaos.html Rally the Horde in this legendary fantasy. About Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
After receiving an ominous warning from a mysterious prophet, the Orc warchief Thrall must guide his warriors to a strange new land in this fully-playable demo of Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos.

Whether you’re new to realtime strategy or a skilled veteran, you’ll be in for a challenge as you navigate the Orcs through lush 3D environments and lead them into battle against those who stand in their way. Can you rally the Horde in the face of extinction?

Game Demo 1.01
Download from Blizzard (106MB)

Bonus Maps
Download from Blizzard
Three new maps (from demo) for use with the full version of the game.

Game Features:
- Warcraft III: Epic Story Meets Real-Time Strategy in Mac OS X
- Warcraft III World Editor Expands Your Digital Universe
- Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne expansion pack

Other Resources
- Nature’s Call: The Spider Queen: Third-party campaign.
- Dungeon Master mod: Allows you to be the director of a game.]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/warcraftiiithefrozenthrone.html Following in the tradition of previous Blizzard expansion sets, this provides Warcraft gamers with a vast new chapter. About Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
Following in the tradition of previous Blizzard expansion sets, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne provides gamers with a vast new chapter in the epic Warcraft saga. In the single-player campaign, players revisit the war-torn world of Azeroth. Several months have passed since Archimonde and the Burning Legion were defeated at the battle of Mount Hyjal, yet a new threat has arisen throughout the land…

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Demo 1.01
Download from Blizzard (106MB)

Bonus Maps
Download from Blizzard
Great new maps for use with the full version of the game.

Game Features:
- Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne expansion pack
- Warcraft III: Epic Story Meets Real-Time Strategy in Mac OS X
- Warcraft III World Editor Expands Your Digital Universe

Other Resources
- Nature’s Call: The Spider Queen: Third-party campaign.
- Dungeon Master mod: Allows you to be the director of a game.]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/quakelive.html This is where you can connect and compete with friends and other players from around the world in the hottest first person multiplayer game on the web. About Quake Live
This is where you can connect and compete with friends and other players from around the world in the hottest first person multiplayer game on the web.

- A 100% free-to-play arena shooter created and supported by id Software.
- Beginner to Pro: Easily play against others at your own skill level.
- Over 40 arenas and 5 game modes for endless competition.
- Practice and compete privately against automated bot players.

Game Feature: Give Your Browser a Blast With Quake Live]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/worldwariionlinebattlegroundeurope.html A combined arms simulation in an online, persistent, action-packed 3D world and requires you have an active subscription. About World War II Online: Battleground Europe
A combined arms simulation in an online, persistent, action-packed 3D world and requires you have an active subscription. Features the armies, vehicles, weapons and equipment found on the battlefields of Western Europe 1939-1942.

- First Person Point of View in all units
- Advanced Combat Simulation with Combined arms action (Air, Sea, Ground)
- Over 600 Cities and Towns to fight for, in block by block combat through over 29,000 Buildings
- Huge zoneless map of Europe covering over 350,000 kilometers with over 4,000,000 3D trees
- Over 200 Bridges that can be destroyed and repaired
- Line of Sight over 6km
- Thousands of players fighting 24/7

Game Patch 1.30.1
Download from Playnet (8.5MB)
Makes the game a universal binary and more.

Game Feature: The Fate of the World Rests With You in World War II Online: Battleground Europe

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/eveonline.html Players take the role of spaceship pilots seeking fame, fortune, and adventure in a huge galaxy. Now EVE Online surges forward with the Quantum Rise expansion. About EVE Online
The universe is yours to own. Seek out fame. Seek out fortune. Seek out the most feared pirates and make your mark. With over 250,000 pilots existing within one persistent universe, create your own epic story – from the moment you enter the vast galaxy as a humble pilot commanding a small frigate to the day you command your own corporation against the tyranny of powerful factions. Grab the controls and set course toward your imminent destiny in EVE Online.

Game Features:
- EVE Online: As the Solar Systems Turn
- The Empyrean Age: War Drums Thunder Across the Galaxy
- EVE Online: Apocrypha: Journey Into the Unknown]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/outoftheparkbaseball.html The game lets you do almost anything a real life general manager can do to guide a baseball team to glory. About Out of the Park Baseball
The latest in the award-winning series, is the most immersive, realistic, and customizable baseball management simulation game on the market today. OOTP 10 provides what fantasy baseballers truly desire - the ability to control every aspect of a baseball team. With online or solo play, real Major League rosters, historical simulations, and purely fictional leagues, OOTP 10 has all of the bases covered!

Game Update 10.2.18
Download from OOTP Developments (232MB)

Game Feature: Take Us Out to the Ballgame With Out of the Park Baseball X]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/freakycreatures.html Collect - customize - battle online: The game experience allows players to battle their creatures online against friends. About Freaky Creatures
A unique multi-player game that combines a collectible monster figure with a customized online game character perfectly suited for both casual and skilled gaming audiences. The game experience allows players to battle their creatures online against friends.]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/worldofwarcraft.html An online role-playing experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. About World of Warcraft
An online role-playing experience set in the award-winning Warcraft universe. Players assume the roles of Warcraft heroes as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast world. World of Warcraft is a “Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game” which allows thousands of players to interact within the same world. Whether adventuring together or fighting against each other in epic battles, players will form friendships, forge alliances, and compete with enemies for power and glory.

Game Demo
Download from Blizzard Entertainment (2.9GB)

View QuickTime Trailer

Game Feature: World of Warcraft: A Character’s Eye View of the Next Chapter in the Battle for Azeroth ]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/avampyrestory.html Use a point-and-click interface to direct Mona and Froderick through a richly detailed world consisting of more than 30 beautifully hand-painted locations. About A Vampyre Story
Deep within the walls of a gloomy castle in the equally gloomy land of Draxsylvania, the young, gifted opera singer Mona De Lafitte is held captive by her tormentor, vampire Baron Shrowdy von Kiefer. Ever since she was transformed into a vampire by Shrowdy and whisked off to Draxsylvania, her greatest wish has been to return to Paris, continue her singing career, and one day become a star at the Paris Opera.

Players use a point-and-click interface to direct Mona and Froderick through a richly detailed world consisting of more than 30 beautifully hand-painted locations that utilizes real time ‘Multiplane’ camera technology, that entice the viewer to examine and explore. On her puzzle-filled journey to Paris, Mona meets more than 20 3D-characters, ranging from the just plane silly to the very strange, in over 15 hours of brain-teasing fun.

Game Feature: A Vampyre Story: Gothic Humor]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/mythiisoulblighter.html Real-time tactical fantasy war game with emphasis on squad-based combat. About Myth II: Soulblighter
Destruction reigns supreme. Castle walls will crumble under a barrage of Dwarven mortar fire. Drawbridges will lower before your besieging army. Flaming arrows will rain down from battlements, lighting the ground beneath you. Dark wizards will hurl deadly sorceries at your ranks, scattering even your bravest warriors.

Myth II: Soulblighter is a unique strategy game, set in a 3D world of dangerous alliances and ancient evil, where all beings tremble before the wrath of Soulblighter, cruelest and most cunning of the evil Fallen Lords.

Game Demo 1.7
Download from The Tain (83.3MB)
Four levels from the solo campaign and two multiplayer maps, all playable online on the MariusNet server.

Additional Resources
- Project Magama Downloads: More levels and MODs from Project Magma.]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/thepath.html A short horror game inspired by older versions of Little Red Riding hood, set in modern day. About The Path
A short horror game inspired by older versions of Little Red Riding hood, set in modern day. The Path offers an atmospheric experience of exploration, discovery and introspection through a unique form of gameplay, designed to immerse you deeply into its dark themes. Every interaction in the game expresses an aspect of the narrative. The six protagonists each have their own age and personality and allow the player to live through the tale in different ways. Most of the story, however, relies on your active imagination.

The Path is designed with accessibility in mind. There are no ticking clocks or monsters to defeat. No hard puzzles will ever halt your progress. Most activities in the game are entirely optional and voluntary. The player has all the freedom in the world to explore and experience.

The Path is an independently created video game. It was developed with digital distribution in mind. The characters in this virtual world, including the player’s avatars, are governed by a form of artificial intelligence that gives them some autonomy. As a result, nobody knows exactly what you will encounter on your journeys. Many more features.

Game Feature: The Path: A Fairy Tale For Adults]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/warbirds.html An award-winning, mega-player simulation of World War I and II aerial and ground combat. About Warbirds
A 3D massively multi-player game that includes a combat flight simulator, tank simulator and other vehicles from World War I through the end of World War II. One download, three fantastic games!

The Warbirds Flight Simulator, the world’s best online aerial combat game, pits the Axis vs. the Allies in the skies over Europe, Tunisia, Malta, and the Philippines. Take part in air-to-air real-time combat in one of over 50 fighter aircraft, or pound the enemy into submission in one of the game’s heavy bombers.

With constant updates, new terrains, planes, and game features this combat flight simulation, with a long and colorful past, never gets old.

Armored Assault Tank Simulator brings you right into the action on the ground during WWII like never before. Dawn of Aces brings the air war of WWI right into your living room with all the hair-raising thrills and adventure that implies.

Game Feature: WarBirds 2007 and FlyBoys Squadron: Fly the Unfriendly Skies

Genre: Simulation]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/commandereuropeatwar.html Control the Axis or Allied forces throughout the entire European Theatre. About Commander: Europe at War
Designed by the wargame experts at Firepower Entertainment and Slitherine Software, Commander – Europe at War spans World War II, allowing the player to control the Axis or Allied forces throughout the entire European Theatre. Can Germany’s rise be stopped or will the jackboots of the SS march through London?

This high level turn-based strategy game offers plenty of depth to satisfy seasoned wargamers while presenting an interface that’s easily accessible to newcomers as well. Fans of the old “Panzer General” series will find themselves completely at home as they try to hold the Maginot Line, march on Moscow, or clear the shipping lanes of Sea Wolves!

Game Demo 1.0.6
Download from Freeverse (252MB)

Game Feature: Commander: Europe at War: Play for the Fate of the World]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/commandernapoleonatwar.html This installment of the Commander series places the player at the brink of war in the Napoleonic era. About Commander: Napoleon at War
This installment of the Commander series places the player at the brink of war in the Napoleonic era. Re-write history with the same outstanding gameplay mechanics as Commander: Europe at War, but in a new dynamic setting, complete with amazing graphics and compelling campaigns.

In addition to the same seamless performance you’ve come to expect from this high level turn-based series, new features include a deeper combat system, compelling victory conditions, looting, razing, vassal states, and much more! Will you lead Napoleon’s France to an empire of infamy, or emerge as the victor to quell his ambition?

Game Demo 1.0
Download from Freeverse (342MB)

Game Feature: Commander: Napoleon at War]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 PST