http://www.apple.com/games/ Apple Games - What's New provided by Apple. en-us Copyright 2008, Apple Inc. rss-feeds@apple.com Thu, 15 May 2008 11:46:43 PDT Thu, 15 May 2008 11:46:43 PDT Apple In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/simulation_and_sports/virtualvillagersthesecretcity.html Embark on a journey with a group of villagers in search of a new part of the island to populate. Land on the hidden shores of the northern side of Isola and explore what was once a secret city. Find new sources of food to nourish your villagers and help them rebuild the remains of this mysterious city. Who lived here before? Where have they gone? What is the secret of Isola? Thu, 15 May 2008 11:45:27 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/simulation_and_sports/virtualvillagersthesecretcity.html http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2008/05/sidmeier/ The second inductee into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences’ Hall of Fame, prolific game designer Sid Meier is best known for his Civilization series of strategy games, although he’s sailed the high seas for Pirates!, blasted into outer space for Alpha Centauri, and even hit the links for SimGolf. And he might not have accomplished any of that if not for a dare from a fellow programmer. Read on to learn all about it, as well as Meier’s philosophy toward game design and more. Wed, 14 May 2008 17:44:28 PDT http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2008/05/sidmeier/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/bigkahunareef2.html Go Hawaiian all over again with Big Kahuna Reef 2: Chain Reaction! This spectacular and explosively charged match-game of adventure will captivate you as you dive with Humpback Whales, discovering new and exotic fish at every turn. Creative designers from around the world deliver over 750 delightful and fantastical levels. Wed, 14 May 2008 14:07:07 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/bigkahunareef2.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/larvamortus.html At the end of 19th Century, dark forces shade the world once again. A brave agent, experienced in exorcism and combat, comes to face the oncoming evil, and fight loathsome supernatural monsters and horrific spawns of black magic. It’s your quest, in a role of a hard boiled combat, to face a dark warlock of the ancient times and stop his plan to capture powerful artifact of black magic. Wed, 14 May 2008 11:58:03 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/larvamortus.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/guitarheroiiilegendsofrock.html Fire up the fretboard, crank up the amp and get ready to rock like never before. Guitar Hero III drops you into the spotlight of the largest and most legendary rock concert ever. This update offers a new “Front Row Cam” option that allows better performance on low end configurations, with smoother gameplay. Many more enhancements. Mon, 12 May 2008 15:43:45 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/guitarheroiiilegendsofrock.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/role_strategy/supernova2spacewar.html A sci-fi strategy game featuring two games in one. First you’ll have to manage your space empire, and then you’ll have to expand or defend it in a classical turn based wargame. You’ll have to manage carefully your resources, balancing several aspects like researching new technologies, training better troops, raising the people loyalty in your empire, and building the ultimate fleet to conquer the galaxy. Mon, 12 May 2008 15:42:12 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/role_strategy/supernova2spacewar.html http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=TR781LL/A The world’s first 1800dpi 3G infrared sensor mouse enables movement speeds at 2.25 times faster when compared to a standard 800dpi optical sensor. This ultimate gaming mouse with ergonomic right-handed design provides maximum comfort during intensive gameplay, and will send your enemies scurrying for cover. Fri, 09 May 2008 15:45:00 PDT http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=TR781LL/A http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/thescruffs.html Help the Scruffs save their home in this original seek-and-find challenge! After Mr. Scruff loses his job the Scruffs believe they have no choice but to sell their house and move on. But, Grandpa Scruff reveals that he’s hidden valuable artifacts throughout the Scruff home and if they can locate them all they won’t have to sell their family home. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:10:06 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/thescruffs.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/role_strategy/wildwestonlinegunfighter.html You will take on the role of gunslinger in the 19th Century American West. Your calling: To make your way across the country forging a name for yourself at the expense of every two-bit hayseed and cocksure tinhorn in your path. A bright flash, a sharp report… a cloud of acrid smoke. Then it’s on to the next town, the next territory and a new challenger anxious to test their mettle. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:18:33 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/role_strategy/wildwestonlinegunfighter.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/droidassault.html The droids in Omni-Corp’s factory warehouses have been activated somehow and are running amok! Take control of the droids using a remote virus and either destroy or capture all the droids in each warehouse before production can begin again. Build up a squad to help you fight against the crazy robots. Upgrade your droids with a huge array of powerups! Omni-Corp needs you! Wed, 07 May 2008 19:13:17 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/droidassault.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/theamazingbraintrain.html All aboard! Power up your intellect and embark on an epic quest aboard The Amazing Brain Train! Fueled by your mental energy, Professor Fizzwizzle’s Brain Train will take you on a brain-boosting adventure! Put your mighty mind to the test and see how far you can go. Fri, 02 May 2008 16:33:31 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/theamazingbraintrain.html http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2008/04/ankh2/ Assil, the shiftless son of a pyramid architect, managed to meet the Pharaoh and get his death curse removed in the first game, but when the story in Heart of Osiris opens, someone has stolen his precious Ankh. That someone happens to work for the god Osiris, who wants it for his own fiendish plans, but you and Assil will figure out a way to get it back. Sure, that quest may involve combining seemingly unrelated objects to produce results that move the story along, but that’s the point of this Monkey Island-inspired humorous game. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2008/04/ankh2/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/icons_screensavers/spacewars3dscreensaver.html Like a scene from your favourite sci-fi movie, watch fleets of space ships wage war among the stars in stunning real-time 3D. Now has missiles and torpedoes, cloaking devices, bigger explosions, and more. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:39:29 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/icons_screensavers/spacewars3dscreensaver.html http://www.apple.com/games/hardware/index.html#intermediate Just when you thought iMac had everything for your games, now there’s even more. The latest generation of Intel Core 2 Duo processors at speeds up to 3.06GHz. Up to 2GB of memory standard. Brilliant graphics built in with optional NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics on 24-inch models. Whether you’re looking for a great computer for work, school, play, or all three, the beautiful, powerful, all-in-one iMac delivers. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:07:54 PDT http://www.apple.com/games/hardware/index.html#intermediate http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/dairydash.html Ah, life on the farm… what could be more relaxing? Just about anything, according to the Smiths! Help these city slickers get a grip on the family farm as the entertaining hustle of the Diner Dash series goes pastoral. Care for cows, goats, chickens, and sheep while growing tomatoes, corn and pumpkins. You’ll even enjoy the occasional glass of lemonade and fill an order or two for Flo! It’s all in a day’s work in Dairy Dash! Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/dairydash.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/hoylecasino2008.html The best-selling casino game of all time, offers excitement and challenge with over 600 variations of 16 of the most popular casino games. Set in a realistic Vegas environment, Hoyle Casino combines nonstop entertainment, endless replayability, attention to rules, and a simple interface making it a sure winner with novice and expert computer users alike. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:50:36 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/hoylecasino2008.html http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2008/04/penumbrablackplague/ Black Plague concludes the story begun in Penumbra: Overture, in which a mild-mannered physics professor named Philip found himself exploring a nightmarish abandoned mine in Greenland, after receiving a book from his long-lost father. Philip escaped the mine only to find himself in a high-tech research station. Armed only with what you can find around you, guide Philip to the truth. Penumbra’s advanced physics engine allows you to interact with the game environment in new ways. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2008/04/penumbrablackplague/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/penumbrablackplague.html A first person horror adventure focussing on story, immersion and puzzle solving. Unlike Penumbra: Overture, violence and combat are not even an option - the player has to use his/her wits to guide Philip through his final test, and this makes the game unique in offering a truly dangerous and terrifying experience. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:37:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/penumbrablackplague.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/abundante.html Exotic lands await the brave explorer. Grab your cart and start smashing bricks and release the shiny gems. Form different shapes with bricks to receive even greater treasures and make your way through the thick jungle. Beautiful graphics, playability, and sound will envelop the player in this easy to learn game which provides hours of fun. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:32:06 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/abundante.html 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. 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. This latest version includes support for new-gen hardware including dual-core CPUs and the latest in video cards. It also includes stunning new global scenery and atmospherics, with reflective water and volumetric fog. Featured aircraft include a super-detailed Piaggio P180 Avanti II, Cessna 172 and Cirrus’ “The Jet.” Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:57:46 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/xplane.html