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Listed below are past news about Macintosh games in Japan and world-wide. Note: Links with * lead to Japanese pages. Some of versions and links in this page may be outdated.

News of February, 2001

2/28/01 (Wed)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- RightWord 1.0.1 (Ton's Software): Word game feels like a combination of MasterMind and Bingo. File size of PowerPC version is 993 KB, 68K version is 955 KB. Shareware $10.

2/27/01 (Tue)

Unique Bug-Splatting Board Game "InsectiSide"

F.I.D.I.M. Interactive has released InsectiSide. InsectiSide is a board game where player lines up 4 dead bugs by splatting bugs moving around the board. It features unique game play requiring quick mouse operation and strategic play using a variety of special items. The game is played by 1 player against computer or 2 players on a single machine, via LAN, or via network. File size is 4.3 MB. Shareware $15. (Source: MacGameFiles.com, MacUpdate.com, and others)

3D Racing Battle Arcade Game "Adrenalin Racing"

Steven Verstoep has released Adrenalin Racing. Adrenalin Racing is a 3D racing battle arcade game where player runs courses with a variety of terrains. The game includes as many as 10 unique courses, 13 different cars, and 3 game modes. File size is 5.4 MB. Requires iMac or better, Mac OS 8 or later, RAM (maybe free memory) 10 MB or larger, free HD 7 MB or larger, QuickDraw 3D, DrawSprocket, InputSprocket, SoundSprocket. Shareware 18 Euro or $18. (Source: MacUpdate.com)
Followup: As of March 5, Adrenalin Racing has been updated to version 1.1.1.

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Bugdom 1.1.5 (Pangea Software): 3D insect action game featuring humorous characters and a variety of levels to explore. Version 1.1.5 fixes a problem with displaying the save game dialog box. Updater size is 169 KB (more info).

-- Pro Pinball: Fantastic Journey (Empire Interactive): Mac port updater for PC version of the latest realistic 3D pinball arcade game. File size is 307 KB (more info). Retail PC version of Pro Pinball: Fantastic Journey is required to play the game.

-- TakeAway! 1.7.3 (HowleWere): Shanghai-type tile matching puzzle game. Version 1.7.3 adds sound effects, changes the background graphics, and includes other improvements. Updater size for PowerPC is 2.2 MB, 68K is 2.2 MB. Also, the demo version has been updated with file size for PowerPC is 2.5 MB, 68K is 2.5 MB.

-- The Newer Daleks 1.2 (Aeon Defined Shareware): Remake of the popular strategy game. File size is 705 KB (more info). Shareware $5.

-- Weezilkard 1.0a (Uglibug Software): Non-competitive card game where player exchanges cards with the computer player to make the sums of both players' hands match up. File size is 907 KB. Test release version.

-- X-Plane 5.60 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator with high-quality texture graphics. Version 5.60 adds autogyro planes, supports multiple cloud layers, supports QuickTime movie export, adds random computer planes, improves Plane-Maker, improves graphics, flight modeling, and drawing performance, and includes many other improvements and fixes. Demo/upgrade file size is 68.9 MB (more info).
Followup: As of March 7, X-Plane has been updated to version 5.61.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- Ace 1.2.1 (Candy House): Card game collection including 29 solitaire games and 71 games played against computer. Version 1.2.1 adds card picture options and animation, and adds hint features to solitaire games. File size is 1.8 MB. Shareware ¥2,000 (¥2,200 for online registration*). Japanese software.

-- Knuckle age (2/8/2001 version)* (MINIMUM SOUND FACTORY*): Fighting arcade game where player controls a woman cop to defeat gangsters. File size is 1.1 MB*. MacLHA* is needed to extract the archive. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Puzzle Land 1.3* (Flowlen*): Arcade-style puzzle game stack where player goes through mazes by moving some blocks. Version 1.3 adds an editor. File size is 204 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Pyramid 2.0.2 (Candy House): Solitaire card game to play Pyramid and Monte Carlo to earn coins usable in other Medal Mania series games. Version 2.0.2 adds a hint feature. File size is 475 KB. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Trooper! 0.142a2* (Mr. Do*): Xevious-like 2D vertical-scrolling shooting arcade game. Version 0.142a2 adds a new music track and includes other improvements. File size is 156 KB*. Public alpha version. Japanese software.

2/23/01 (Fri)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Clan Lord v169 (Delta Tao Software): Online fantasy role playing game focused on collaboration and chatting. Full version size is 29.0 MB, updater from CD-ROM version is 14.3 MB, Updater from v167 is 1.2 MB.

-- Hearts 3.6.1 (David Skelly): Simple Hearts card game played against computer featuring various rule customization. Version 3.6.1 fixes a bug with the AI player. File size of FAT version is 1.8 MB (more info), Carbonized version is 1.7 MB (more info). Shareware $14.95.

2/22/01 (Thu)

Expo Tokyo Flash: GeForce3 Announced at Key Note Speech, id's Next Title Demonstrated

Steve Jobs of Apple Computer has announced GeForce3 at the key note speech in Macworld Conference & Expo/Tokyo 2001. GeForce3 (Manufacturer: nVidia) is a next generation high-performance graphics chip, and it is the world's first announcement/demonstration of the product preceding PC version. Also, John Carmack of id Software demonstrated upcoming cinema-quality 3D action game (maybe Doom III) with real time rendering using GeForce3 and Mac OS X. GeForce3 card for Mac is expected to released in later March for ¥68,000.

2/21/01 (Wed)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Championship Manager 00/01 3.89 (Feral Interactive): Enhanced 2000/2001 season version of the realistic data-oriented international soccer management simulation game. Version 3.89 includes improvements and fixes with the institutions of each league, updated the database take account of recent transfers, and fixes several bugs. File size of updater with the latest data is 12.8 MB, updater without data is 2.4 MB (more info).

-- Colibricks 1.1.2 (Michel Colman): Next generation Breakout arcade game with full of unique levels and items. Version 1.1.2 fixes the slowdown on portable machines. File size is 2.9 MB (more info). Shareware $16.

-- Sin Gold 1.1.2 (MacPlay): Near-future 3D first person action adventure game featuring character-diven nonlinear woven story and high quality 3D graphics using Quake II engine. Version 1.1.2 fixes the incompatibility with non-English Mac OS such as Japanese and fixes many other bugs. Updater size is 3.0 MB (more info).

2/20/01 (Tue)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Sigma Chess 5.1.3 (Sigma GameWare): Professional chess program. Version 5.1.3 supports plug-ins for custom piece sets and boards, and includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 1.9 MB (more info). Shareware $15.

2/19/01 (Mon)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Mac Pan 1.1.3 (Aeon Defined Shareware): Enhanced Pac Man arcade game. File size is 895 KB (more info). Shareware $5.

-- Waurie 1.0b1 (David Grogono): Ancient African Mancala-type board game. File size of PPC version is 779 KB, 68K version is 692 KB, Mac OS X Carbon version is 891 KB. Public beta version.

-- Xk 1.0 (Ryan Stevens): Simple dice game based on "10,000" for Mac OS X. File size is 45 KB. Requires Mac OS X Public Beta. Shareware $1 or send a post card to the author.

2/16/01 (Fri)

Monkey Shines 2: Gorilla Warfare Released

Fantasoft has released Monkey Shines 2: Gorilla Warfare. Gorilla Warfare (developer: Flying Mikros Interactive) is a sequel to the 2D monkey arcade game Monkey Shines where Darwin, a nephew monkey of former hero Bonzo, visits various eras using a time machine and explores stages with full of traps and enemies. This new installment features higher quality graphics with parallax scrolling and new actions such as running and ballistic bananas as well as jumping. The game contains 5 stages of various era from prehistoric to future and includes a level editor. Requires PowerPC 604e/120 MHz or better (PowerPC G3 or better recommended), System 7.5.3 or later (Mac OS 8.1 or later recommended), free memory 20 MB or larger, ATI Rage Pro or better. Available directly for $25. Also, a demo version is available with file size 9.0 MB.

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Beach Head 2000 Update (MacSoft): 3D military shooting arcade game where player battles against enemy invasion. The new version fixes bugs with some levels. Updater size is 1.3 MB (more info).

-- Hearts 3.6b1 (David Skelly): Simple Hearts card game played against computer featuring various rule customization. Version 3.6b1 improves the computer routine and changes the screen layout. File size of FAT version is 1.8 MB, Carbonized version is 1.7 MB (more info). Shareware $14.95.
Followup: As of February, Hearts has been updated to version 3.6.1.

-- Lunar Siege 3D 1.1.2 (Aeon Defined Shareware): Side scrolling shooting arcade game featuring unique operation and 3D background graphics. Version 1.1.2 improves the textures. File size is 1.7 MB (more info). Shareware $10.

2/15/01 (Thu)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- David's Backgammon 3.9.5 (David Byrum): Backgammon game with many features and options. Version 3.9.5 fixes a crash at the end of the game on some machine. File size is 403 KB. Shareware $20 ($22 for online registration).

-- Exult 0.91alpha2 (Exult Development Team): Unofficial Mac port updater for Ultima 7 PC version. Version 0.91alpha2 includes a lot of additional features and fixes. File size is 527 KB (more info). Public alpha version.

-- Warbirds 2.77 (iEntertainment Networks): WWII flight simulator for net play with various aircraft (developer former name: "iMagic Entertainment Network"). Version 2.77 supports Private Arenas, adds online commands, and fixes bugs with the simulation. File size of the Minimum Version is 10.8 MB, the Full Install Version is 30.3 MB (more info), updater is 1.5 MB (more info). Charged online service.

2/14/01 (Wed)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- MacSnake 1.7 (Diabolo Software): Speedy snake arcade game with countdown scoring. Version 1.7 fixes small bugs. File size is 773 KB. Also, a theme editor named MacSnake SkinMaker has been released with file size 565 KB. Freeware.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- MaciGame 2.15J* (Ken Takahashi*): Popular puzzle game where player finds groups of same tiles and removes them. Version 2.15J fixes a bug with the about screen. File size is 329 KB*. Freeware. Japanese software.

2/13/01 (Tue)

Simple Area-Capture Game "DomiNation"

Wild Cat Software has released DomiNation. DomiNation is a simple area-capture game where 2 players take squares with points from 20 x 20 grid and gets as many points as possible to win. It has a simple rule but requires tactical play. The game is played by 1 player against the AI or by 2 player on a single machine. File size is 2.2 MB (more info). Shareware $8.95. (Source: MacGameFiles.com)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Mac DoomLegacy 1.0 (Calum Robinson): Unofficial updater for Doom series supporting OpenGL. Version 1.0 is final release version, and includes some improvements and fixes. File size is 1.5 MB (more info). Freeware.

2/10/01 (Sat)

2D Side Scrolling Shooting Arcade "G-tribute"

MINIMUM SOUND FACTORY* has released G-tribute*. G-tribute is a side scrolling shooting arcade game. It features 8 weapons with different effects and characteristics, and unique roll-and-move style power-up system. File size is 366 KB*. MacLHA* is needed to extract the archive. Requires Japanese System 7.5 or later, free memory 4 MB or larger. Freeware. Japanese software.

Naval MineSweeper Game "MacMine"

Ian Mann has released MacMine. MacMine is MineSweeper game with theme of naval war featuring flexible board size options from 20 x 10 up to 49 x 30 and mine density/distribution options supporting various difficulty levels. File size is 889 KB. Maybe freeware. (Source: TUCOWS.com)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Burning Monkey Puzzle Lab 1.6 (Freeverse Software): Column-style hexagonal puzzle arcade game supporting online play. Version 1.6 supports GameRanger, changes game difficulty, adds more game options, changes some rules, and includes other improvements and fixes. Full version size is 14.5 MB (more info), updater is 687 KB. Shareware $19.95.

-- Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord 1.12 (Battlefront.com): Squad Leader-type WWII realistic turn-based tactical war simulation game featuring full 3D view. Version 1.12 improves the simulation settings and fixes several bugs. Updater size is 5.7 MB.

-- Lunar Siege 3D 1.1.1 (Aeon Defined Shareware): Side scrolling shooting arcade game featuring unique operation and 3D background graphics. Version 1.1.1 adds key control options. File size is 1.7 MB (more info). Shareware $10.

-- Mac Pan 1.1.2 (Aeon Defined Shareware): Enhanced Pac Man arcade game. File size is 895 KB (more info). Shareware $5.

-- Total Annihilation Gold Edition 3.1.2b6 (MacSoft): Beta updater of the full featured sci-fi real time strategy simulation game. Version 3.1.2b6 adds official GameRanger 2.1 support, optimizes the program, and includes other improvements and fixes. Updater size is 1.1 MB (more info).

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- JANKEN Game 0.0.5* (Yoshiaki Hosoi*): Unique tile puzzle game where player removes all but last one tiles with the rule of Paper, Stone, and Scissors. Version 0.0.5 adds new tile sets, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 430 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Knuckle age 2001/01/21 Version* (MINIMUM SOUND FACTORY*): Fighting arcade game where player controls a woman cop to defeat gangsters. File size is 1.1 MB*. MacLHA* is needed to extract the archive. Freeware. Japanese software.

2/9/01 (Fri)

Shogo: Mobile Armor Division Released

Titan Computer has released Shogo: Mobile Armor Division. Shogo (developer: Monolith Productions, porting: Hyperion Entertainment) is a 3D first person mech shooting action game with elaborated story like Japanese anime where player, as commander Sanjuro Makabe, carries anti-rebel combat missions on foot or in the armor at planet Cronus (game info). The game is based on dynamic story lines inspired by Japanese sci-fi anime such as Macross (Battletech) and Gundam that is based on magnificent world background and involved with profound drama of humanity and romance acted by appealing characters. It also features 4 transformable Mobile Combat Armor units, convincing indoor and outdoor scenery by unique LithTech 3D engine and OpenGL support, special effects such as explosion and lighting, over 30 challenging enemies with full tactics, 18 powerful weapons for infantry and armors, flexible multi player game supporting LAN, Internet, and GameRanger online service. Requires PowerPC/160 MHz or faster, Mac OS 8.6 or later, RAM 96 MB or larger (128 MB or larger recommended), virtual memory 200 MB or larger, OpenGL 3D card/VRAM 6 MB or larger, GameSprockets 1.7.3 or later. Available at retail stores in Germany or USA. The software has already been updated to version 1.02 with updater size 1.7 MB (more info). Also, a demo version is available with file size 41.7 MB (more info).

Game Preorders (World-Wide)

-- Escape from Monkey Island (Aspyr Media): 4th installment of the popular advanture game series featuring real time 3D graphics. Preorder is available for $49.95. Expected soon.

-- Tales of the Sword Coast (Graphic Simulations): Expansion pack of Buldur's Gate, an epic role playing game based on The Forgotten Realms of AD & D. Preorder is available for $29.95. Expected in March.

Game Preorders (Japanese)

-- Sin Gold with Japanese Manual* (JapanCentral.com*): Japanese Mac OS compatible version of the near-future 3D first person action adventure game featuring character-diven nonlinear woven story and high quality 3D graphics using Quake II engine. Preorder* is available for $29.95. Expected soon.

2/8/01 (Thu)

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- Lance (Alchemist Guild): Multi-roll online fantasy RPG featuring thousands kinds of weapons, armor, and spells as well as a variety of characters. Demo size is 3.9 MB (more info). Preoroder of the full retail version is available for $30.

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Clan Lord v167 (Delta Tao Software): Online fantasy role playing game focused on collaboration and chatting. Full version size is 28.5 MB, updater from CD-ROM version is 13.8 MB, updater from version V165 is 916 KB.

-- Mega Minesweeper 1.7 (Carrot Software): Minesweeper game featuring up to 32,767 x 32,767 play field and various theme plug-ins. Version 1.7 improves save data format, adds Mac OS X savvy icon, and fixes some bugs. File size is 1.2 MB. Shareware $10.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- Tenka Fubu: Dai 2-bu 2.0.2* (Yoshihiro Tanaka*): Enhanced sequel to the simple conquest simulation game set in the age of old Japanese Civil Wars where player conquers the whole Japan. File size is 2.7 MB*. Shareware ¥1,500 (¥1,600 for online registration*). Japanese software.

2/7/01 (Wed)

Simple Battle Simulation Stack "Fighting 2 Return of the Darkness"

HyperCard Gamer has released Fighting 2 Return of the Darkness*. It is a turn-based battle simulation game stack where player fights against one of alien invading to the Earth. It features simple game play like battle scenes of classic role playing game, the cool screen and music tracks, and a variety of battle animation. File size is 539 KB*. PowerPC G3 or later recommended, HyperCard Japanese Version and QuickTime required. Freeware.

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- Monkey Shines 2: Gorilla Warfare (Fantasoft): Final version demo of the enhanced sequel to 2D arcade game where a monkey explores mazes with full of traps. Demo size is 9.0 MB. Preorder of full retail version is available for $25. Expected soon.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- Medal Mania: Fat Pig 1.0.1 (Candy House): Unique pig bleeding game where player gets feeds by winning other MedalMania Series games (file name: "MedalManiaFp"). Version 1.0.1 adds new "Bottle Pet", changes parameters, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 149 KB. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Inokashira-sen Simulator 1.1* (Yu Tsukui*): Simple train simulator using QuickTime movie. Version 1.1 improves the movie quality and the frame rate. File size is 7.1 MB*. Maybe freeware. Japanese software.

-- Kimigatameni Bokuwa Iku 2.1* (Flowlen*): 2D scrolling arcade game stack where player explores 9-level mazes to gather stars. File size is 108 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

2/6/01 (Tue)

3D Graphics Side Scrolling Shooting Game "Lunar Siege 3D"

Aeon Defined Shareware has released Lunar Siege 3D. Lunar Siege 3D is a sci-fi side scrolling shooting arcade game with the theme of futuristic lunar wars where player shoots assaulting enemies. It features unique operation using keyboard as ship control and mouse as aiming/shooting, and 3D dynamic scrolling background graphics using 3D real time rendering. File size is 1.7 MB (more info). Requires PowerPC, Mac OS 8 or later, free memory 7.8 MB or larger, free HD 4 MB or larger, 640 x 480/32,000 colors or better, OpenGL 1.1 or later. Shareware $10. (Source: MacGameFiles.com)
Followup: As of February 10, Lunar Siege 3D has been updated to version 1.1.1.

Networkable High-Quality Asteroids-style 2D Shooting Arcade "Ernesto"

Cortic Software has released Ernesto. Ernesto is an Asteroids-style 2D omnidirectional scrolling space shooting arcade game where player shoots enemies in an asteroid sector. The game features orthodox shooting play as well as tactical play by controlling space stations and other ships, and contains various missions, 7 different ships, special weapons such as missiles and mines, a variety of power-up items. It also features high-quality 2D graphics with multilayer background and special effects, high-quality sounds and music, LAN and net play support with NetSprocket. File size is 9.1 MB (more info). Requires PowerPC/120 MHz or faster, RAM 32 MB or larger, 800 x 600/32,000 colors or better, VRAM 2 MB or larger, GameSprockets. Shareware $20.

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Diablo II 1.05B (Blizzard Entertainment): Sequel to the popular realtime dark fantasy role playing adventure game featuring five new character classes and vast world with 4 towns and a lot of dungeons. Version 1.05B includes improvement on the online features, improves the game balance, fixes the incompatibility with some CD-ROM drives, and includes many other improvements and fixes. Updater size is 4.1 MB (more info).

-- Mac DoomLegacy 0.9.4 (Calum Robinson): Unofficial updater for Doom series supporting OpenGL. Version 0.9.4 fixes input bugs and crashes. File size is 1.5 MB (more info). Freeware.
Followup: As of February 13, The final release version of Mac DoomLegacy has been released.

-- Mac Pan 1.1.1 (Aeon Defined Shareware): Enhanced Pac Man arcade game. File size is 895 KB (more info). Shareware $5.
Followup: As of February 10, Mac Pan has been updated to version 1.1.2.

-- The Newer Daleks 1.1 (Aeon Defined Shareware): Remake of the popular strategy game. File size is 697 KB (more info). Shareware $5.

-- Hakoiri-Musume-Jud English Version 0.5.2 (Jud Nichols): Enhanced version of Hakoiri-Musume, the Japanese tile slide puzzle game, featuring perfect algorithm to solve in the minimum moves and most difficult levels. Version 0.5.2 adds new levels and new graphic themes, and includes other improvements. File size is 311 KB. Freeware.

2/3/01 (Sat)

Unique Character Puzzle Arcade Game "Push Push Cartoons"

A-Heart Software has released Push Push Cartoons. Push Push Cartoons is a puzzle arcade game where a humorous character named Push Push collects water drops by moving cups and tanks placed on the stage. The player moves cups and tanks by pushing them in certain amount of power using Push Meter and has to correct all drops while avoiding troubles such as mixing drops of different colors and dropping cups or tanks into holes. It features the rule requiring strategic puzzle play, unique graphics like freehand illustration, humorous sound effects, as many as 24 levels with full of tricks such as turn tables and jump tables. File size is 971 KB (more info). Requires free memory 6 MB or larger, 640 x 480/256 colors or better, QuickTime 4 or later. Freeware.

Oni Released

Gathering of Developers has released Oni. Oni (meaning Japanese legendary creature like ogre or demon, developer: Bungie Software Products, publisher: TalonSoft) is a near-feature sci-fi 3D shooting/fighting hybrid action adventure game where player, as a Japanese SWAT girl "Konoko", fights against criminals and reveals her past and destiny in secret. The game has realistic urban graphics with maps by real-world architects and advanced radiosity rendering, flexible and thrilling action play consists of shooting, fighting, and other operations with a variety of combo actions and special moves, elaborate epic story with the profound theme inspired by Japanese sci-fi anime. Available at retail stores in USA or directly for $39.99. Also, a demo version is available with file size 75.6 MB (more info).

MasterMind-type Simple Brain Game "CodeMaster"

RMP GAMES has released CodeMaster. CodeMaster is a simple and speedy brain game like MasterMind where player guesses 4 color codes in a single trial with in limited 15 seconds for each code and gets scores given for the accuracy. Hints are given for each code entry and player must guess succeeding codes by the preceding hints. File size is 1.4 MB. Maybe freeware. (Source: MacGameFiles.com)

MasterMind-type English/French Word-Guessing Puzzle Game "6 Mots"

Serge Louvet & Co has released 6 Mots. 6 Mots (pronounced "sismo") is word-guessing puzzle game like MasterMind (Hit and Blow) with both English and French versions available. The player guesses word of six to nine letters within 6 tries from hints provided for each letter. It requires quick solution due to the time limit. The game includes 3 difficulty levels and over 100 words to solve. File size of English version is 746 KB, French version is 746 KB. Sharewere $25 each.

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Boogle Slimline 1.0 (C.DEV): Reduced version of Boogle, word finding game where player creates as many words as possible from a grid of 5 x 5 letters. File size is 2.0 MB. Shareware $10.

-- Classic Cribbage 1.5.1 (Freeverse Software): Cribbage card game with online support. Version 1.5.1 adds server ranking, and includes some improvements and fixes. File size is 2.2 MB. Shareware $19.95.

-- Hang2000 1.7.4 (Space-Time Associates): Reduced version of enhanced Hangman word game featuring color graphics, speech synthesizer, various new categories. Version 1.7.4 fixes several typographical errors and includes some cosmetic changes. File size is 515 KB. Shareware $20.

-- HMS Freeverse 1.5.1 (Freeverse Software): Libraries update for online games from Freeverse Software. Version 1.5.1 adds a notification sound for private message and includes other improvements. File size is 708 KB.

2/1/01 (Thu)

Medal Mania: Slot Released

Candy House has released Medal Mania: Slot. Medal Mania: Slot is a slot machine game using coins compatible with other Medal Mania series games. It includes as many as 56 realistic Japanese parlor-style slot machines with different settings and behavior. File size is 1.5 MB. Shareware ¥1,000. Japanese software.

Rune with Japanese Manual Released

P. & A. has released Rune with Japanese Manual*. Rune (developer: Human Head Studios, USA publisher: Gathering of Developers) is a 3D epic fantasy action adventure game based on Viking mythology where player, as a young Viking warrior, explores several unique Norse kingdoms and fights against dark force. The game uses high-quality engine based on Unreal Tournament and enhanced to support natural representation of the environments and character animations. Also, it features unique game play with combination of intense melee action and elaborated adventure play. Available at retail stores in Japan or directly* for ¥8,800.

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- Captain Bumper 0.88 (MacRun Software): New version demo of 2D shooting arcade game featuring smooth high speed scrolling and cartoon-style animation. Version 0.88 adds the settings screen, and includes other improvements and fixes. Demo size is 14.5 MB (more info). Full retail version is expected to be released on March 30 for $25.

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Brickles Deluxe 1.3.2 (Space-Time Associates): Unique Breakout arcade game with colorful bricks and humorous sounds. Version 1.3.2 includes some cosmetic changes and bug fixes. File size is 472 KB. Shareware $20.

-- ChessWorks 2.5.1 (Ekim Software): Chess program only for head-to-head net play. Version 2.5.1 improves online and E-mail features, adds undo feature, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 742 KB (more info). Freeware.

-- Hang3000 1.01 (Space-Time Associates): Newest version of popular word game Hangman featuring color graphics, speech synthesizer, various new categories. Version 1.01 fixes several typographical errors, and includes some cosmetic changes and bug fixes. File size is 1.1 MB. Shareware $25.

-- i-mill 1.0.4 (Tobias Bircher): Networkable computer version of the board game Mill. File size is 621 KB. Shareware $5.

-- Mac DoomLegacy 0.9.2 (Calum Robinson): Unofficial updater for Doom series supporting OpenGL. Version 0.9.2 supports MID! and MP3 support for music, TCP/IP network, and multi monitor, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 1.5 MB (more info). Also, DOOM.WAD is available with file size 2.2 MB. Public beta version.
Followup: As of February 6, Mac DoomLegacy has been updated to version 0.9.4.

-- Mac Pan 1.1 (John Kooistra): Enhanced Pac Man arcade game. File size is 1.7 MB. Shareware $5.
Followup: As of February 10, Mac Pan has been updated to version 1.1.2.

-- Presidents3000 1.04 (Space-Time Associates): Variation of the popular word-guessing game Hang2000 with questions about Presidents of the USA. Version 1.04 includes some cosmetic changes and bug fixes. File size is 1.1 MB. Shareware $20.

-- Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire 1.2.1 (Aspyr Media): Expansion pack for the sci-fi space colony management and conquest simulation game Alpha Centauri including 7 new factions such as aliens and a faction editor. Version 1.2.1 fixes a problem with the Play-by-E-mail mode that prevent to play against the PC version, fixes the drawing problems with Mac OS 9.1, and includes other improvements and fixes. Play-by-E-mail mode of this version is not compatible with the previous version. Updater size is 1.7 MB (more info).

-- States3000 1.02 (Space-Time Associates): Variation of the popular word-guessing game Hang2000 with questions about 50 States of the USA. Version 1.02 includes some cosmetic changes and bug fixes. File size is 829 KB. Shareware $20.

-- The Newer Daleks 1.0.3 (John Kooistra): Remake of the popular strategy game. File size is 1.3 MB. Shareware $5.
Followup: As of February 6, The Newer Daleks has been updated to version 1.1.

-- TheCowCatchingGame 1.1 (Martin Wengenmayer): Unique 3D arcade game for Mac OS X where a alien ship catches as many cows as possible. Version 1.1 adds bombs, supports time extend, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 1.7 MB. Shareware $10.

-- Thunder Dome: Shock Therapy 1.1 (C.DEV): Simon-type memory game where player repeats sequences of tones by clicking 4-colored buttons. File size is 4.5 MB. Shareware $15.

-- Hakoiri-Musume-Jud English Version 0.5.1 (Jud Nichols): Enhanced version of Hakoiri-Musume, the Japanese tile slide puzzle game, featuring perfect algorithm to solve in the minimum moves and most difficult levels. File size is 310 KB. Freeware.
Followup: As of February 6, Hakoiri-Musume-Jud has been updated to version 0.5.2.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- BATTLE SHOOTER 2001 1.1.5* (KittySoft pro.*): Simple 2D head-to-head shooting arcade game. File size is 924 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Pyramid 2.0.1 (Candy House): Solitaire card game to play Pyramid and Monte Carlo to earn coins usable in other Medal Mania series games. Version 2.0.1 adds card animation. File size is 2.0.1. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Kimigatameni Bokuwa Iku 2.0* (Flowlen*): 2D scrolling arcade game stack where player explores 9-level mazes to gather stars. Version 2.0 includes script improvements and fixes. File size is 108 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Hakoiri-Musume-Jud Japanese Version 0.26* (Hideaki-I*): Enhanced version of Hakoiri-Musume, the Japanese tile slide puzzle game, featuring perfect algorithm to solve in the minimum moves and most difficult levels. File size is 302 KB*. Freeware.