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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 Some of versions and links in this page may be outdated.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 March, 2001

3/29/01 (Thu)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Aleph One Carbon (Steven Bytnar): Mac OS X version of the unofficial updater for Marathon 2/Infinity supporting OpenGL using the open source. File size is 1.2 MB.

-- Glider Pro for Mac OS X 1.1.2 (Casady & Greene): Mac OS X updater for the classic arcade game where a paper plane explores a trick house. Updater size is 2.1 MB (more info).

-- Klondike 7.7 (Michael A. Casteel): Famous classic solitaire card game collection including 4 games. Version 7.7 is now completely compatible with Macintosh Plus/System 6.0.7 through Mac OS X Carbon. File size is 224 KB. Shareware $10.

-- SkalMac Yatzy 1.0b5 (SkalMac): Simple Yahzee dice game. File size is 1.1 MB. Shareware $8 or £5.

-- TheCowCatchingGame 1.3 (Martin Wengenmayer): Unique 3D arcade game for Mac OS X where a alien ship catches as many cows as possible. Version 1.3 supports the final version of Mac OS X, adds new stage, improves the graphics and the game play, and fixes bugs. File size is 1.8 MB. Shareware $10.

-- VideoPoker 1.0 (MacTelligence): Simple Video Poker game for Mac OS X developed with Cocoa API. File size is 246 KB. Shareware $10 ($12 for online registration).

-- Zone Warrior 2.1 (Casady & Greene): Mac OS X version of the 3D space flight shooting arcade game (product name: "Zone Warrior II for Mac OS X"). Available directly for $14.95 as 8.2 MB downloadable file.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- NOD 1.0.1* (Yoshihiro Tanaka*): Real time 3D maze exploration arcade game where player explores dungeons of 50 levels. File size is 8.4 MB*. Shareware ¥1,500 (¥1,600 for online registration*). Japanese software.

-- Bi - Masatora Uesugi 1.1.1* (Higaki Keiji*): Second installment of the unique fictional conquest simulation game where player conquers Africa with old Japanese samurai lords. Version 1.1.1 fixes bugs with game rules. File size is 688 KB*. MacLHA* is needed to extract the archive. Shareware $12. Japanese software.

3/28/01 (Wed)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Brickles3000 1.0 (Space-Time Associates): Enhanced, PowerPC-optimized version of Brickles Deluxe, a unique Breakout arcade game with colorful bricks and humorous sounds. File size is 536 KB. Shareware $25.

-- Castlequest 2.01 (Al Staffieri Jr.): Simple fantasy card battle game played with 4 arena cards and 14 character cards. Version 2.01 improves the user interface and fixes a bug. File size is 207 KB. Shareware $10.

-- Cro-Mag Rally 2.0b1 (Pangea Software): Beta updater of the unique 3D racing arcade game where humorous cavemen take battles with various primitive racing machines and courses. Version 2.0b1 now runs on Mac OS X with several features still unsupported, and includes other improvements and fixes. Updater size is 301 KB (more info). Also, the demo version has been updated with file size 41.5 MB (more info).

-- Hang3000 1.02 (Space-Time Associates): Newest version of popular word game Hangman featuring color graphics, speech synthesizer, various new categories. Version 1.02 updates Oscar-related categories and includes other small improvements. File size is 1.1 MB. Shareware $25.

-- Juggler II 2.0.2 (Jim DeVona): Enhanced version of the juggling arcade game where player tosses the balls. File size is 1.3 MB (more info). Maybe freeware.

-- Mike's Cards for Mac OS X 1.7 (Mike Sedore): Mac OS X version of the full-featured card game collection featureing 142 games, various customize, and powerful assistance. File sizeis 3.5 MB. Shareware $25. Also, freeware version of Mike's Cards Lite for Mac OS X is available with file size 836 KB.

-- Planetary Conquest 1.7 (AvisNocturna): Networkable turn-based full 3D sci-fi strategy game. Version 1.7 improves graphics, user interface, AI, networking, memory usage, and others. Updater size is 4.4 MB (more info). Also, the demo version has been updated with file size 4.0 MB (more info).

-- Screamer 1.0 (build 57) (William): Full-featured Chess program with variable hash table and AppleEvent support. Version 1.0 (build 57) adds Log to PGN File option, improves the evaluation function, and fixes bugs. File size is 1.4 MB. Freeware.

-- Solitaire Till Dawn 4.0.1 (Semicolon Software): Full-featured solitaire card game collection including 40 games. Version 4.0.1 fixes bugs such as crashes. File size is 1.7 MB (more info). Shareware $20.

-- War on Lithon 3.0 (Scott Stewart): Sci-fi strategic war simulation game set in new planet. File size is 390 KB. Maybe freeware.

-- Wumpus! 2.0.1 (Codenautics Software): Strategy puzzle game based on Hunt the Wumpus where player seeks strange animal Wumpus in the cavern. File size of normal version is 954 KB, Carbon version is 991 KB. Freeware.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- Tokyu Denentoshi-sen Simulator 1.1* (Yu Tsukui*): Simple train drivdng simulator using QuickTime movie. Version 1.1 improves graphics quality and frame rate. File size is 6.1 MB*. Maybe freeware.

3/23/01 (Fri)

New 9 Titles of Low-priced CD-ROM Series Released

Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)* has released 9 new game titles of SHOCK PRICE 500 Series and Happy Net 1000 Series. SHOCK PRICE 500 Series is a line of low priced game CD-ROMs consists of many casual games. Following titles are newly released:

-- UNNANSYO*: Mah-Jongg puzzle game where player moves tiles in the gaps and matches pairs of the same tiles to remove.
-- DENKO SEKKA*: Column-type puzzle arcade game where player combines dropping electric parts to complete circuits.
-- EXIT MAN*: Arcade-type puzzle game where player controls a character using various action cards to escape the mazes.
-- VIVA! KAITEN OUKOKU*: Unique puzzle game where player rotates a cubic room to move a dice to the goal.
-- BURGER SHOP*: Arcade game where player serves hamburgers as fast as possible according to orders.
-- BACKGAMMON*: Backgammon board game.
-- TAKKYUU*: Table tennis arcade game played against 5 unique computer players.
-- BUBBLESHOT*: Column-type puzzle arcade game where player shoots bubbles and makes 3 matching ones in a row to remove.

Happy Net 1000 Series is a line of low-priced game CD-ROMs featuring various dedicated online services such as online play and net ranking. Following title is newly released:

-- TAKARA Game Land*: Game collection including computer version of Japanese popular toy games and bonus online service such as head-to-head play and online add-ons.

Each available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in Japan. Japanese softwares.

Pro Pinball: Fantastic Journey Released

Graphic Simulations has released Pro Pinball: Fantastic Journey. Pro Pinball: Fantastic Journey (developer: Cunning Developments, PC version publisher: Empire Interactive) is the 4th installment of realistic 3D pinball series with the theme of steam-powered inventions and contraptions (game info). It features various instruments such as submarine and air ship, realistic high quality 3D graphics, accurate physical modeling of the balls, option settings to support wide range of table characteristics, elaborated rules and features including multiball, and others. Requires PowerPC/100 MHz or faster (233 MHz or faster recommended), System 7.1 or later, RAM 16 MB or larger (64 MB or larger recommended), free HD 10 MB or larger (40 MB or larger recommended), monitor size 640 x 480 or larger (800 x 600/32,000 colors or better recommended), CD-ROM 4x or faster (6x or faster recommended). Available directly for $24.95.

Colorful Column-Style Puzzle Arcade Game "APPARE MIZUMAN"

akio* has released APPARE MIZUMAN*. APPARE MIZUMAN is a column-style puzzle arcade game where player picks up 3 balls of the same color from 6-column array of colorful balls. The game has 12 levels of different difficulty and features unique Japanese-like screen theme with surrealistic sound and graphic effects. File size is 2.7 MB*. Shareware ¥500 or $5. Japanese software with English user interface.

Column-Style Puzzle Game Stack "Shot?Shot!"

FR* has released Shot?Shot!*. Shot?Shot! is a column-style puzzle game stack where player shoot blocks with various patterns and removes blocks by gathering 3 blocks with the same pattern. File size is 57 KB*. Requires HyperCard. Freeware. Japanese software.

Real Time 3D Maze Exploration Arcade Game "NOD"

Yoshihiro Tanaka* has released NOD*. NOD is a real time 3D maze exploration arcade game where player explores dungeons and collects jewels in each levels. The game consists of as many as 50 levels and features a variety of traps and tricks such as lifts and warp zones. File size is 8.4 MB*. Requires PowerPC G3 or better, RAM 30 MB or larger, free HD 20 MB or larger, 640 x 480/32,000 colors or better. Shareware* ¥1,500. Japanese software with English user interface.
Followup: As of March 29, NOD has been updated to version 1.0.1.

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Clan Lord v173 (Delta Tao Software): Online fantasy role playing game focused on collaboration and chatting. Full version size is 29.5 MB, updater from CD-ROM version is 14.9 MB, updater from version v171 is 823 KB.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- Let's gone! Pingpong!! 1.1* (Hanakuso*): Simple Pong arcade game played with paddles and ball of satirical words. File size is 29 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software. Also, an English version* is available with file size 29 KB (more info*).

-- Gotaku 0.48* (Naoki Iimura*): Simple quiz game ported from DOS. Version 0.48 changes the documents. File size including 2,000 questions is 186 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Kimigatameni Bokuwa Iku 2.5* (FR*): 2D scrolling arcade game stack where player explores 9-level mazes to gather stars. Version 2.5 supports HyperCard earlier than 2.3. File size is 109 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

3/22/01 (Thu)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Adrenalin Racing 1.2.1 (Steven Verstoep): 3D racing battle arcade game with a variety of cars and courses. Version 1.2.1 adds 2 player mode, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 3.6 MB. Shareware 14 Euro or $14.

-- Burning Monkey Puzzle Lab 1.6.1 (Freeverse Software): Column-style hexagonal puzzle arcade game supporting online play. Version 1.6.1 fixes problem with the AppleTalk connection. Full version size is 14.5 MB, updater is 688 KB. Shareware $19.95.

-- Chocoletters 1.7 (Pierre Durand): Puzzle game where player put 36 letters on 6 x 6 grid using hints about paths between selected letters. Version 1.7 improves the user interface, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 770 KB (more info). Shareware $10.

-- Double 2.0b2 (PCV): Mac OS X version of the Shang Hai-type Mah-Jongg puzzle game. File size is 673 KB. Beta shareware $15.

-- GameRanger Gridz Plug-in (Scott Kevill): Gridz plug-in for the general online gaming service. The plug-in is available via auto updating. Also, a net installer for new users is available with file size 165 KB (more info). Freeware.

-- Gridz 1.4 (Green Dragon Creations): Cyber strategy game where player leads an army of ToolBots, the micro robots Version 1.4 supports GameRanger and fixes crash at quitting. Updater size is 1.5 MB (more info).

-- Lance 1.005 (Alchemist Guild): Multi-roll online fantasy RPG featuring thousands kinds of weapons, armor, and spells as well as a variety of characters. File size is 3.7 MB (more info). Public beta version.

-- Links LS 2000 1.0.4 (MacSoft): Full-featured 3D golf simulation game featuring beautiful course graphics and online support via GameRanger. Version 1.0.4 fixes bugs with game save. Updater size is 2.6 MB (more info).

-- MacBlox 1.5.1 (Joakim Arfvidsson): Tetris puzzle arcade game for Mac OS X Public Beta. File size is 442 KB. Maybe freeware.

-- RightWord 1.0.2 (Ton's Software): Word game feels like a combination of MasterMind and Bingo. File size of PPC verison is 1,001 KB, 68K version is 968 KB. Shareware $10.

-- Shapes II Technology Preview (Carrot Software): Mac OS X version of the enhanced Tetris puzzle arcade game with the moving column and various options. File size is 4.1 MB. Preview version.

-- WarBirds III 03.19.01 (iEntertainment Networks): Latest version of the online WWII flight simulator. File size is 14.5 MB. Public beta version.

-- X-Plane 5.62-B (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator with high-quality texture graphics. Version 5.62-B includes several improvements and fixes. Updater from version 5.62 is 618 KB (more info). Also, version 5.62 is needed and the full version size is 68.9 MB, updater from 5.60 is 33.3 MB (more info).

-- Young's Modulus 2.11 (Laminar Research): Full-featured sci-fi 3D robot combat simulator and 3D space conquest simulation game supporting OpenGL. Version 2.11 fixes bugs with memory handling. File size is 9.8 MB (more info). Shareware $19.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- Masaka-no Kazoku 1.03* (SANTACLAUS*): Indian poker game featuring unique characters with strategy and emotion. Version 1.03 fixes bugs. Full version size is 4.6 MB* (more info*), updater is 101 KB* (more info*). Shareware* ¥2,300 (campaign price ¥1,500 through April 30). Japanese software.

-- Bi - Masatora Uesugi 1.0.9.1 beta* (Higaki Keiji*): Second installment of the unique fictional conquest simulation game where player conquers Africa with old Japanese samurai lords. Version 1.0.9.1 beta allows to sort the list and fixes bugs. Full version size is 736 KB*, updater is 190 KB. MacLHA* is needed to extract the archive. Beta shareware $12. Japanese software.
Followup: As of March 29, Bi - Masatora Uesugi has been updated to version 1.1.1.

3/15/01 (Thu)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Shogo: Mobile Armor Division (Titan Computer): 3D first person mech shooting action game inspired by Japanese sci-fi anime. The new updater fixes problems with ATI Radeon. Updater size is 602 KB (more info).

3/14/01 (Wed)

Interactive Fiction Adventure Game "Country House"

Scott Simpson has released Country House. Country House is a text adventure-style interactive fiction game with simple graphics where player visits a old house of a history scientist of 18th century and searches for clues to hidden facts of scandals behind the history. File size is 184 KB. Freeware.

Solitaire Card Game Collection "Hitori Asobi"

Candy House has released Hitori Asobi. Hitori Asobi (SOLITAIRE) is a solitaire card game collection including 29 games that is subset of Ace, another card game collection. It features undo, hints, and 8 animated card pictures. File size is 591 KB. Shareware ¥1,000. Japanese software.

Character-Driven Indian Poker Game "Masaka-no Kazoku"

SANTACLAUS* has released Masaka-no Kazoku*. Masaka-no Kazoku is a character-driven Indian Poker game where player bet on the single card match. It features six humorous characters with different strategies and emotions, mental parameters for realistic emotional reaction of computer players, and music tracks that changes dynamically with situation. File size is 4.4 MB* (more info*). Requires PowerPC/120 MHz or faster, Mac OS 7.6.1 or later, free memory 13 MB or larger, free HD 10 MB or larger, 32,000 colors or better. Shareware* ¥2,300. Japanese software.
Followup: As of March 22, Masaka-no Kazoku has been updated to version 1.03.

Lunar Rescue-like Head-to-Head Shooting Arcade Game "Zroids"

Thunderwizard Software has released Zroids. Zroids is a Lunar Rescue-like 2D head-to-head shooting arcade game where 6 ships including some computer players fights against each other in a various stages. It features up to 4 simultaneous player support with split screen, 6 different ships, as many as 16 special weapons, high-quality scrolling graphics with real time lighting and transparency, 6 levels of unique stages, and custom/add-on stage support. File size is 3.2 MB. Requires PowerPC, Mac OS 8 or later, free memory 10 MB or larger, free HD 6 MB or larger, 32,000 colors or better. Shareware $10. (Source: MacGamer.com)

Number Place Puzzle Game "Sudoku Chudoku"

Rin Brand Entertainment* has released Sudoku Chudoku*. Sudoku Chudoku is a computer version of Japanese popular crossword-like puzzle game called "Number Place" where player places numbers from 1 to 9 in blank cells of 9 x 9 grids according to a certain rule. The game includes more than 60 puzzles by courtesy of Gekkan Numple*, a Number Place fan site, as well as an edit mode to create user puzzles. It also features a auto puzzle solver and puzzle checker for creators. File size is 235 KB*. Requires PowerPC, Japanese System 7.5 or later, 256 colors or better. Freeware. Japanese software.

Unique Pentomino Puzzle Game "spiritualized"

flatearth software* has released spiritualized*. spiritualized is a unique puzzle arcade game where player chooses tetramino and pentomino blocks coming down from above and combines them into rectangles to remove the blocks. It resembles a column arcade game like Tetris, but it is puzzle-oriented game requiring strategic game play. The game features a variety of option settings including 3 difficulty levels, various game parameters, rates of each blocks, and randomization ID. File size is 397 KB* (more info*). Requires PowerPC 601/90 MHz or faster, free memory 4.7 MB or larger, 32,000 colors or better. Shareware* ¥1,500. English software with a Japanese manual.

Simple Tile-Flipping Puzzle Game "HipHop"

GalatoireGames has released HipHop. HipHop is a simple tile-flipping puzzle game where player clicks in the 3 x 3 tile board to flip a group of tiles and makes the board into a designated pattern. The game is played with the deduction scoring and player must complete a puzzle in a limited number of clicks. File size is 1.1 MB. Freeware.

3D Breakout Arcade Game "Brick Ball"

Codenautics Software has released Brick Ball. Brick Ball is a 3D Arkanoid-type enhanced Breakout arcade game where player hits ball to smash blocks in the 3D screen. It features real time rendered 3D graphics using QuickDraw 3D, as many as 19 different levels, 10 items including bonuses and hazards. File size is 3.0 MB. Requires PowerPC, Mac OS 7.6.1 or later (Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X Classic mode supported), QuickDraw 3D 1.6 or later, 3D card recommended). Shareware $20. (source: Download.com)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Avernum 2 1.0.2 (SpiderWeb Software): Second installment of the epic fantasy role playing game series that is the enhanced version of Exile II: Crystal Souls. Version 1.0.2 improves the game balance, and includes other improvements and fixes. Updater size is 1.6 MB (more info). Shareware $25.

-- Musical Space Invaders 2.0 (David Bagno): Unique acoustic training arcade game where player shoots music notes using piano keyboard. 2.0 enlarges the screen size and add a piano keyboard on the screen. File size is 1.6 MB. Shareware $25.

-- The Virtual Stock Market 1.0.4 (Spilled Software*): Simple stock trading simulation game with theme of pro-Apple and anit-Microsoft. File size is 1.1 MB. Shareware $5.

-- Young's Modulus 2.10 (Laminar Research): Full-featured sci-fi 3D robot combat simulator and 3D space conquest simulation game supporting OpenGL. Version 2.10 includes double terrain resolution and adds new flame-thrower weapon. File size is 9.8 MB (more info). Shareware $29.
Followup: As of March 22, Young's Modulus has been updated to version 2.11.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- Bi - Masatora Uesugi 1.0.8 beta* (Higaki Keiji*): Second installment of the unique fictional conquest simulation game where player conquers Africa with old Japanese samurai lords. Version 1.0.8 beta changes restriction of unregistered version and fixes bugs. File size is 734 KB*. MacLHA is needed to extract the archive. Shareware $12. Japanese software.
Followup: As of March 22, Bi - Masatora Uesugi has been updated to version 1.0.9 beta.

3/13/01 (Tue)

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Clan Lord v171 (Delta Tao Software): Online fantasy role playing game focused on collaboration and chatting. Full version size is 29.1 MB, updater from CD-ROM version is 14.5 MB, updater from v167 is 800 KB.

-- Deus Ex 1.0.2 (Aspyr Media): 3D sci-fi futuristic hard-boiled role-playing action adventure game featuring high-featured game engine and elaborated story. Version 1.0.2 support multi play via LAN, Network, and GameRanger, and includes improves and fixes in PC version PC 1.109f. Updater from full retail version is 34.5 MB (more info). Users who have already updated to version 1.0.1 must reinstall the original version before update.

-- GameRanger Deus Ex Plug-in (Scott Kevill): Deus Ex plug-in for the general online gaming service. The plug-in is available via auto updating. Also, a net installer for new users is available with file size 165 KB (more info). Freeware.

-- Hearts 3.6.2 (David Skelly): Simple Hearts card game played against computer featuring various rule customization. Version 3.6.2 improves the graphics, the computer routine, and others. File size of Fat version is 1.6 MB (more info), Carbon version is 2.1 MB (more info). Shareware $14.95.

-- Push Push Cartoons Final (A-Heart Software): Unique puzzle arcade game where player collects water drops with cups and tanks. The Final version adds French texts and instruction documents. File size is 1.5 MB (more info). Freeware.

-- Snake Quest 0.6.0 (Eric Patno): Enhanced snake arcade game with a variety of tricks and items. Version 0.6.0 improves the status display, adds animated objects, improves the editor, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 3.4 MB (more info). Public beta version.

-- Stox 1.1 (KinaSoft): Simple data-oriented stock trading simulation game. Version 1.1 improves the interface, adds new events, and includes other improvements. File size is 1.5 MB. Shareware $5.

-- Vier gewinnt 1.0.1 (Paul Gronemeyer): Four in a Row-type strategic board game stack. File size is 306 KB. Maybe shareware (price unknown).

-- Wumpus! 2.0 (Codenautics Software): Strategy puzzle game based on Hunt the Wumpus where player seeks strange animal Wumpus in the cavern. File size is 954 KB. Also, Carbon version is available with file size 991 KB. Freeware.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- Layout It! 1.0.1* (Munehisa Izushi*): Puzzle game where player places walls to build rooms with designated numbers of floor tiles. Version 1.0.1 fixes a bug with the puzzle editor. File size is 198 KB*. Shareware* ¥600. Japanese software.

-- Slam Bill vol.2 0.9ƒ¿* (Toyo*): Enhanced version of the unique racing arcade game stack where player drives a car while avoiding obstacles and hits away the icon at the goal. File size is 15 KB*. MacLHA* is needed to extract the archive. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Trooper! 0.150a* (Mr. Do*): Xevious-like 2D vertical-scrolling shooting arcade game. Version 0.150a adds a new stage, adds easier difficulty options, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 176 KB*. Public alpha version. Japanese software.

-- YUBAR 1.2* (YUYU*): Simple arcade game where player jumps into between the bars by setting speed and power. File size is 227 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- YUKEY 1.1* (YUYU*): Simple shooting arcade game where player shoots incoming enemies of 4 different colors using beam cannons of the same colors. File size is 285 KB*. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Sudori Fighter II 2.1* (HAZUME*): Simple fighting simulation game where player fights using command selection. Version 2.1 optimizes the program and improves the performance. File size is 637 KB*. Freeware. Japanese software.

3/7/01 (Wed)

Simple Game Collection "Click Game"

NanDeYanen Games* has released Click Game*. Click Game is a game collection including simple games using 3 x 3 buttons. The collection includes a Simon-type memory game to repeats sequences of buttons, a Whack-a-Mole type game, and a free play mode. It features pop screen design and humorous sound effects suitable for children. Also, plug-in themes and add-on games will be coming later. File size is 274 KB*. Freeware but users must send a mail to the author or leave a message on the board*.

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Frequon Invaders 1.1 (Arch D. Robison): Unique arcade game where player searches the enemy's position using gradation pattern generated with Fourier transformation. File size is 74 KB. Freeware.

-- Manic Minefields 1.4.3 (Norbyte): Variety MineSweeper game collection including 10 games. Version 1.4.3 improves the graphics and fixes bugs. File size is 560 KB. Shareware $7.

-- X-Plane 5.61 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator with high-quality texture graphics. Version 5.61 fixes a crash, and includes small improvements and fixes. Updater size is 618 KB (more info). Also, version 5.60 demo/upgrade file is required with file size 68.9 MB.

3/5/01 (Mon)

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- Return to Dark Castle (Delta Tao Software): Beta version demo of the latest installment of classic 2D arcade-style adventure game series. Demo size is 8.2 MB.

Game Updates (World-Wide)

-- Adrenalin Racing 1.1.1 (Steven Verstoep): 3D racing battle arcade game with a variety of cars and courses. Version 1.1.1 adds game options, improves the AI, improves the drawing performance, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 3.7 MB. Shareware 18 Euro or $18.

-- MacMoorhuhn 1.2 (Rene Trost): Mac port updater for PC freeware shooting gallery game. Version 1.2 supports score ranking and fixes some bugs. File size is 264 KB (more info). Also, DAT-Files is required with file size 2.2 MB. Freeware.

-- Poor Man's Solitaire 2.2.1 (Mike Perry): Simple solitaire card game collection including 45 games. Version 2.2.1 adds 5 new games, adds online rule reference, and allows to choose the deck design and the background image. File size is 1.9 MB. Shareware $13.

-- Quake III Arena 1.27h (id Software): Newest installment of the high-featured 3D first person shooting series focused on exciting death match games. Updater size is 627 KB (more info). Also, version 1.27 Beta updater is required with file size 17.7 MB.

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

-- TheCowCatchingGame 1.2 (Martin Wengenmayer): Unique 3D arcade game for Mac OS X where a alien ship catches as many cows as possible. Version 1.2 adds time-extension items, supports resolution switching, and includes other improvements. File size is 2.1 MB. Shareware $10.

-- Young's Modulus 2.00 (Laminar Research): Full-featured sci-fi 3D robot combat simulator and 3D space conquest simulation game supporting OpenGL. Version 2.00 adds network play, improves the graphics, and improves the physical model. File size is 9.0 MB (more info). Shareware $29.

Game Updates (Japanese)

-- Bi - Masatora Uesugi 1.0.7 beta* (Keiji Higaki*): Second installment of the unique fictional conquest simulation game where player conquers Africa with old Japanese samurai lords. 1.0.7 beta fixes several bugs. File size is 833 KB*. MacLHA* is needed to extract the archive. Shareware $12. Japanese software.
Followup: As of March 14, Bi - Masatora Uesugi has been updated to version 1.0.8 beta.