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 Some of versions and links in this page may be outdated.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

9/27/01 (Thu)

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- X-Plane 6.03 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator with high-quality texture graphics. Demo size is 66.0 MB, the demo updater is 1.3 MB (more info). Preorder of the full retail version is available for $59.99. Expected on October 10.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- BabelBloX 1.7.42 (illumineX): Macigame-type puzzle game only for Mac OS X with a variety of options and items where player finds and removes groups of the same tiles. File size is 6.4 MB. Shareware $19.95.

-- Clan Lord v200 (Delta Tao Software): Online fantasy role playing game focused on collaboration and chatting. Both auto update and downloadable updater (more info) are available.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- UCHU-JIN SHINRYAKU 2000 1.3.0* (HEISEI GAME NAGAYA*): Unique Invaders-type shooting arcade game where player pushes back enemies by cannon. Version 1.3.0 refines the sound effects. File size is 309 KB*. Freeware. Japanese software.

9/26/01 (Wed)

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Lonely Time 1.1* (Takeshi Sakai*): Role playing adventure game where player explores a town to find out a pet cat. File size is 2.3 MB* (more info*). Freeware or voluntary shareware. Japanese software.

-- Shomosen 1.0.0* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Unique board game where player removes tokens from the board and flips opponent's tokens like Othello. File size is 837 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

9/25/01 (Tue)

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- X-Plane 6.02 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator with high-quality texture graphics. Demo size is 66.0 MB, the demo updater is 1.3 MB (more info). Preorder of the full retail version is available for $59.99. Expected on October 10.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- David's Backgammon 4.2.1 (David Byrum): Backgammon game with many features and options. Version 4.2.1 fixes a small bug with the screen drawing. File size is 433 KB. Shareware $20 ($22 for online registration).

-- Lines 1.0b1 (Konstantin Anoshkin): Simple board game only for Mac OS X where player arranges same-colored balls in a line. File size is 270 KB. Public beta version.

-- Paragon Blackjack 2.2.3 (TELLIS): Blackjack card game featuring strategic simulation. File size is 853 KB. Shareware $20.

-- Paragon Poker Suite 2.2.1 (TELLIS): Poker card game played against computer including 3 games and simulation feature. File size is 768 KB. Shareware $10.

-- Quarto 0.9 (Jeff Disher): Unique board game only for Mac OS X where player places pieces so that four pieces with the same attribute are in a line. File size is 3.9 MB. Public alpha version.

-- Return to Castle Wolfenstein Multiplayer Test 1.0 (id Software): Remade version of the classic 3D first person shooting game for Mac OS X. File size is 64.7 MB (more info). Public beta version.

-- That MP3 Game 1.1 (Black Magik Software): Music quiz game using MP3 files where player guesses the name of the song while playing. File size is 1.2 MB. Shareware $14.95.

-- Vortex Next Generation 1.04 (Feline Entertainment): Enhanced version of 360-digree breakout arcade game with 3D graphics and effects. Only the Mac OS 9 version has been updated and the update fixes problems such as crashes. Full version size is 10.2 MB (more info), updater is 4.5 MB (more info). Shareware $20.

-- WarBirds III 083001 (iEntertainment Networks): Latest version of the online WWII flight simulator. Version 083001 includes several improvements and fixes. Updater from version 081501 is 10.4 MB (more info). Preview version.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Free Fighters -NEXT- 1.03* (Kohei Natori*): Second installment of the humorous battle role playing game stack series set in a high school. File size is 603 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Kuwabara 1.0.3* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Simple arcade game where player controls a man walking in a field while avoiding thunderbolts. Version 1.0.3 fixes crashes with the 68K version. File size is 883 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

9/21/01 (Fri)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Captain Bumper 1.1 (MacRun Software): 2D shooting arcade game featuring smooth high speed scrolling and cartoon-style animation. Version 1.1 supports Mac OS X Carbon, improves the demo games, and fixes small bugs. Full version size is 18.0 MB (more info), updater is 5.1 MB (more info). Shareware $25.

-- Return to Castle Wolfenstein Multiplayer Test b5 (id Software): Mac OS X application file for the remade version of the classic 3D first person shooting game. File size of the application file is 3.6 MB, the data file is 63.2 MB (more info). Public beta version.

-- X-Plane 5.99 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator with high-quality texture graphics. Version 5.99 adds new plane and scenery files for version 6.0. Updater size is 31.7 MB (more info).

9/20/01 (Thu)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Arcane Arena beta 5 (Freeverse Software): Fantasy online role playing game featuring unique battle system. Updater size is 14.7 MB. Also, the full version file is required with file size 42.6 MB (more info). Public beta version.

-- Return to Castle Wolfenstein Multiplayer Test b4 (id Software): Mac OS X application file for the remade version of the classic 3D first person shooting game. File size of the application file is 2.7 MB, the data file is 63.2 MB (more info). Public beta version.

9/19/01 (Wed)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Bomby (noglin): Bomberman-type arcade game with a variety of power-up items. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 1.8 MB. Maybe freeware.

-- Evolution 1.0 (v0.1) (Sacha Saxer): Unique area-capturing board game only for Mac OS X where player places amoebas and multiplies them on the board. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 6.9 MB. Freeware.

-- Mebog's Magical Adventure 1.02 (Andrew Farmer): 2D action adventure game where player, as a Magician, explores the world while fighting against monsters. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. Version 1.02 adds a visual effect and fixes a bug. File size is 6.4 MB. Maybe freeware.

-- Trash 1.01 (William Daly): Crystal Quest-type arcade game only for Mac OS X where player collects space garbage while fighting against enemies. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 1.1 MB. Maybe freeware.

-- Zed Nought (GoodDoug Software): Defender-type 2D vertical-scrolling shooting arcade game only for Mac OS X. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 4.0 MB. Maybe freeware.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Block'n 97 1.0.2J PPC Carbon* (MSK Japan Soft Creaters*): Invaders-style Breakout arcade game featuring fast-paced multi-ball play. File size is 702 KB*. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Jester's Wild 1.01J* (lowtech*): Realistic video poker game with Double-up game. File size is 2.6 MB* (more info*). Shareware ¥950 (¥805 for online registration*). Japanese software.

-- Slide Popn 1.0.1J PPC Carbon* (MSK Japan Soft Creaters*): Puzzle arcade game where player removes balls by sliding them. Version 1.0.1J PPC Carbon supports Mac OS X Carbon. File size is 1.1 MB*. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Shinkei Suijaku 1.0* (FR*): Simple Memory card game stack with a variety of options such as game modes and card graphics. File size is 141 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

9/17/01 (Mon)

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- 3D Sokoban 2.0 (Silver Software): New version demo of the 3D version of popular maze puzzle game Sokoban. Version 2.0 supports custom levels. Demo size is 737 KB. Also, a level editor called Sokoban 3D Customizer is available with file size 227 KB.

-- X-Plane 6.0 (Laminar Research): New version demo of the full-featured general flight simulator with high-quality texture graphics. Version 6.0 supports 1,024 x 768 resolution, improves the user interface, adds new cockpit instruments, and adds dynamic city graphics, as well as includes many other improvements and fixes. Demo size is 66.2 MB (more info). Full retail version is expected to be released on 1 November.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Astro 1.0 (Keith Bauer): Simple 2D vertical scrolling arcade game only for Mac OS X where player controls a space ship to avoid asteroids. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 214 KB. Maybe freeware.

-- Clan Lord v198 (Delta Tao Software): Online fantasy role playing game focused on collaboration and chatting. Both auto update and downloadable updater (more info) are available.

-- English League Manager 1.1 (TigaByte Software): Soccer management simulation game where player manages a team of the 4 main English Division. Version 1.1 improves the interface and others. File size is 1,020 KB (more info). Shareware $30.

-- GL Thrill 1.1 (Tobias Opfermann): Simple 3D first person shooting game only for Mac OS X. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 1.5 MB. Development version.

-- Harpoon3 3.3.4 (Advanced Gaming Systems): The newest version of popular modern naval war simulation game. Version 3.3.4 fixes a bug with ready time of some planes. File size of the Updater from 3.0.x is 1.3 MB, Updater from 3.1.x is 1.3 MB, Updater from 3.2.x is 1.3 MB, Updater from 3.3.x is 1.3 MB, Updater from 3.3.3 is 1.3 MB (more info).

-- Imp Fodder 0.6a (Feline Entertainment): 3D arcade-style strategy game where player takes command of artillery squad of Imps and makes fireball attacks on enemies. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 7.0 KB. Developement version.

-- Lonely Time 1.0 (Takeshi Sakai*): Simple role playing adventure game where player explores a town to find out a pet cat. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 3.1 MB. Freeware.

-- Mebog's Magical Adventure 1.01 (Andrew Farmer): 2D action adventure game where player, as a Magician, explores the world while fighting against monsters. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. Version 1.01 adds an ending and new sounds, as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 6.2 MB. Maybe freeware.

-- Minez 1.0 (Ilya Baranoff): Simple Minesweeper game with easy customization. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 360 KB. Maybe freeware.

-- Silly Balls 1.0 Beta (William Thimbleby): Maze arcade game where player rolls a ball in various 3D mazes. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 1.3 MB. Public beta version.

-- Smash Boom Bash (Daniel Parnell): Simple 3D arcade game only for Mac OS X where player controls a tank to defeat crawly bugs. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 3.6 MB. Maybe freeware.

-- Super Snake 1.0.0 (Aeon Defined Shareware): Snake arcade game featuring up to 4 player game and various option settings. File size is 1.3 MB (more info). Shareware $5.

-- Trash (William Daly): Crystal Quest-type arcade game only for Mac OS X where player collects space garbage while fighting against enemies. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 1.1 MB. Maybe freeware.

-- Turtle Turmoil 1.0b6 (Brainfreeze Entertainment): Unique 2D arcade game where player moves locks in a way like Sokoban and defeat various enemies. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size of the full version is 8.4 MB, small version without music is 4.2 MB (more info). Beta shareware $10 or more.

-- Ultra Blast6 (Jeremy Bell): Simple 3D shooting arcade game only for Mac OS X. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 65 KB. Maybe freeware.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Zero Hour 2.0* (FR*): Near-future sci-fi role playing game where player, as one of three unique agents, carries various special missions. Version 2.0 includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 662 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Numbering 1.02* (Takashi Mizushima*): Column-style puzzle arcade game where player gathers blocks with the same numbers. Version 1.02 fixes bugs File size is 356 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

9/13/01 (Thu)

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- Return to Dark Castle Beta 6 (Z Sculpt Entertainment): New beta version demo of the latest installment of classic 2D arcade-style adventure game series. Version Beta 6 adds new animations and game elements, as well as fixes several bugs. Demo size is 6.8 MB

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Asteroid Storm 1.0.0 (David Stark): Asteroids-type high-quality 2D omnidirectional scrolling shooting arcade game where player carries several missions to save the Earth from the asteroid swarm. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 5.3 MB. Freeware.

-- Mike's Cards 1.8a (Mike Sedore): Full-featured card game collection featuring 150 games including a lot of solitaire games, various customize, and powerful assistance. Version 1.8a supports Mac OS X 10.1 and fixes a bug with the card dealing on Mac OS X. Full version size is 4.2 MB, updater is 2.1 MB. Shareware $25. Also, freeware version of Mike's Cards Lite has been updated with file size 1.1 MB.

-- Mike's Marbles 1.1a (Mike Sedore): Comprehensive column-style puzzle arcade game including 10 game modes such as Tetris-type, Puyo Puyo-type, and Puzzle Bobble-type. Version 1.1a supports Mac OS X 10.1 and changes the launcher position of Spitball game. File size is 1.9 MB. Shareware $25.

-- SolarWar 1.31b (Zero Flux): 2D shooting arcade game only for Mac OS X. Version 1.31b improves the game difficulty. File size is 1.4 MB. Public beta version.

9/12/01 (Wed)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Diablo II: Lord of Destruction 1.09B (Blizzard Entertainment): Expansion set for the popular online realtime dark fantasy role playing adventure game. Version 1.09B fixes a problem related to the patch downloading. Updater size is 8.9 MB (more info).

-- Quarto 0.7.5 (Jeff Disher): Unique board game only for Mac OS X where player places pieces so that four pieces with the same attribute are in a line. Version 0.7.5 adds textures and improves the AI, as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 82 KB. Public alpha version.

9/11/01 (Tue)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Ancient Warfare Game (...by Design): Detailed 2D isometric realtime tactical-class historical war simulation game where player conducts ancient armies such as Roman and Greece. Available directly for $24.95.

-- Parsec LAN-Test (build 0196) (Markus Hadwiger): 3D online space shooting arcade game played in huge galaxies in the net. Version LAN-Test (build 0196) adds Mac OS X version, adds two new ship types, and support mouse control, as well as including many other improvements and fixes. Full version size of Classic Mac OS version is 82.7 MB, Mac OS X version is 82.2 MB (more info), updater for Classic Mac OS version is 14.1 MB, Mac OS X version is 14.1 MB (more info). Public beta version.

9/10/01 (Mon)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Airburst 1.02 (Strange Flavour): New type paddle arcade game where player protect a floating cluster of balloons from bouncing balls with a rounding paddle. Version 1.02 improves games and the AI, as well as includes other improves and fixes. Full version size is 6.9 MB (more info), updater is 2.5 MB (more info). Shareware £2 or $5 ($5 for online registration).

-- Can You Find It? 1.1 (Mac-Yun-Soft): Simple comparison game where player finds 5 mistakes in the pictures. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 4.4 MB. Maybe freeware.

-- Candy Crisis 1.1 (John Stiles): Puzzle arcade game like Japanese popular Puyo Puyo. Version 1.1 carbonizes the application (requires Mac OS 8.6/CarbonLib 1.3 or later, Mac OS X 10.0.3 or later). File size is 7.1 MB (more info). Also, version 1.0 supporting Classic Mac OS is available with file size 7.5 MB. Shareware $25.

-- David's Backgammon 4.2 (David Byrum): Backgammon game with many features and options. Version 4.2 includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 433 KB. Shareware $20 ($22 for online registration).

-- JewelToy 1.1.4 (Giles Williams): Against-clock puzzle game only for Mac OS X where player swaps pair of gems to make 3 identical ones in a line. Version 1.1.4 fixes some bugs such as problem with the high score system. File size is 237 KB. Freeware.

-- Lance v6 (Alchemist Guild): Multi-roll online fantasy RPG featuring thousands kinds of weapons, armor, and spells as well as a variety of characters. File size of the client application is 971 KB, data file is 6.7 MB (more info). Beta shareware .

-- Quarto 0.7 alpha 1 (Jeff Disher): Unique board game only for Mac OS X where player places pieces so that four pieces with the same attribute are in a line. File size is 72 KB. Public alpha version.

-- Skimmer 1.0.2 (Obvious Software): 3D craft arcade game where player pass all check points in undulating terrain within limited time. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. Version 1.0.2 optimizes the program, as well as includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 470 KB. Freeware.

-- TakeAway! 1.9 (HowleWere): Shanghai-type tile matching puzzle game. Version 1.9 adds new game "Follow Me", new layouts, more animation, and more sounds, as well as includes other improvements and fixes. Updater size of PPC virsion is 1.1 MB, 68K version is 1.1 MB. Also, the demo version has been updated and the file size of PPC version is 2.1 MB, 68K version is 2.1 MB.

-- The Sims 1.1.5 (Aspyr Media): Home management simulation game where player as a person to make a living by getting a job, having family, and other events. Version 1.1.5 improves multiple monitor support. Updater size for Classic Mac OS is 1.3 MB, Mac OS X is 1.9 MB (more info).

-- World Championship Checkers Lite 1.0.1 (Infinite Loop Software): World's strongest full-featured checker program with a large position database (former title: "World Championship Checkers Gold"). File size is 4.1 MB. From this version, it becomes freeware (visit-ware) and users are recommended to visit the Infinite Loop Software site.

-- ZADOR 1.5 (Mac-Yun-Soft): Mah Jong tile puzzle game like Japanese popular Nikaku-dori. Version 1.5 adds an editor, improves the screen, and improves the Mac OS X support. File size is 2.7 MB. Shareware $15.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Chalk 3.21J* (Solua*): Humorous arcade game where player, as a school boy, drops chalks to defeat evil teachers. File size is 2.5 MB*. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Happy Net 1000: Suspence Novel Game - Dasshutsu! Mokugekishawa Ikinokoreruka* (Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)*): Mystery adventure game where player saves a witness of a crime. Japanese software. Available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in Japan.

-- Happy Net 1000: Pachinko Game Parlor* (Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)*): Pachinko Parlor arcade game that allows users to connect to server for prizes. Japanese software. Available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in Japan.

-- Happy Net 1000: Battle Hanafuda* (Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)*): Collection of Japanese traditional card games called Hanafuda including popular 3 games and network support. Japanese software. Available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in Japan.

-- Happy Net 1000: Jintori Puzzle Game - Hammer-de Pon!!* (Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)*): Strategy game where player takes as many hexagonal areas as possible. Japanese software. Available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in Japan.

-- Happy Net 1000: Tomei Ningen Onigokko Game* (Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)*): Strategy game where player, as a seeker or hider plays Hide-and-Seek game. Japanese software. Available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in Japan.

-- SHOCK PRICE 500: TENNIS* (Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)*): Simple tennis arcade game. Japanese software. Available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in Japan.

-- SHOCK PRICE 500: TON TON ZUMOU* (Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)*): Simple sumo wrestling arcade game played with key hits. Japanese software. Available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in Japan.

-- SHOCK PRICE 500: SHOJIHARI* (Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)*): Unique arcade game where player repaper a Japanese screen door. Japanese software. Available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in Japan.

-- Zero Hour 1.0* (FR*): Near-future sci-fi role playing game where player, as one of three unique agents, carries various special missions. File size is 623 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Doll House 1.0 (Candy House): Pet breeding game where player breeds various pets and wins credits for other MedalMania Series games.. Shareware ¥1,000. Japanese software.

-- Virtual Chugakusei 2* (COCONUTS*): Sequel to the simple role playing game stack where player, as a teenage boy, experiences various events in his school and house. File size is 584 KB*. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Sosakan Yuko Azusa 2 -Yukai- 1.02beta* (Yasu*): Second installment of the simple detective adventure game where player solves a kidnapping case. Version 1.02beta improves the drawing routine and fixes typographical errors, as well as includes other improvements. File size is 1,014 KB* (more info*). Public beta version. Japanese software.

-- Mei-tantei Yoichi Matsumoto 2* (COCONUTS*): Sequel to the interactive detective quiz game stack including 3 casas. File size is 133 KB*. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Ran 1.0.1* (Yoshihiro Tanaka*): Realtime conquest strategy game with the theme of old Japanese Civil Wars. File size is 5.8 MB* (more info*). Now from this version, it becomes freeware. Japanese software.

9/6/01 (Thu)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- A Farewell to Kings 2.0.1 (Rob Steward Company): New solitaire card game requires strategy rather than luck. Version 2.0.1 fixes problems with the game and the program. File size of Classic Mac OS version is 1.8 MB, Mac OS X version is 1.6 MB. Shareware $15.

-- Mike's Cards 1.8 (Mike Sedore): Full-featured card game collection featuring 150 games including a lot of solitaire games, various customize, and powerful assistance. Version 1.8 consolidate the Classic Mac OS version and Mac OS X version into a single application, adds 8 new games, and changes card graphics, as well as includes other improvements and fixes. Full version size is 4.2 MB, updater is 2.1 MB. Also, the freeware version Mike's Cards Lite has been updated with file size 1.1 MB. Shareware $25.

9/5/01 (Wed)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- A Farewell to Kings 2.0 (Rob Steward Company): New solitaire card game requires strategy rather than luck. Version 2.0 adds Mac OS X native version, improves graphics, adds sounds, adds new options and new features, and includes other improvements and features. File size of Classic Mac OS version is 1.8 MB, Mac OS X version is 1.6 MB. Shareware $15 (price changed).

-- Arcane Arena beta 3 (Freeverse Software): Fantasy online role playing game featuring unique battle system. File size is 42.6 MB (more info). Maybe shareware .

-- Colibricks 1.3.2 (Michel Colman): Next generation Breakout arcade game with full of unique levels and items. Version 1.3.2 fixes a problem with the wide screen display. File size is 3.2 MB (more info). Shareware $16.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Good People 1.5.0* (Mr. Do*): Humorous 2D scrolling arcade game where player collects keys while avoiding and defeating enemies. Version 1.5.0 adds new 4 stages, 3 bonus stages, and an ending scene, as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 328 KB. Freeware. Japanese software.

9/4/01 (Tue)

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- Aliens versus Predator Gold Edition (MacPlay): 3D action game combines elements from the films "Alien" and "Predator". Demo size is 23.9 MB (more info). Preorder of full retail version is available for $24.99. Expected on September 21.

-- American McGee's Alice (Aspyr Media): 3D action adventure game where fighting Alice explores the befouled Wonderland. Demo size is 83.6 MB (more info). Full retal version is available directly for $49.95.

-- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (Aspyr Media): 3D skate board arcade game where 13 real-world skaters tries their skills at various parks world-wide. Demo size is 22.3 MB (more info). Full retal version is available directly for $44.95.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- A60 Rescue Mission English Version 1.3 (Cosmologik): Sci-fi 3D flight shooting action game set in planets where player controls a space fighter to rescue probes while fighting enemy fighters. File size is 11.5 MB (more info). Shareware $15 (new low price).

-- Arcane Arena Beta 2 (Freeverse Software): Fantasy online role playing game featuring unique battle system. File size is 42.6 MB (more info). Public beta version.

-- Blackjack Deluxe 2.4.3 (Infinite Loop Software): Casino-style Blackjack trainer software. File size is 2.0 MB. Shareware $25.

-- Cro-Mag Rally 2.0a (Pangea Software): Unique 3D racing arcade game where humorous cavemen take battles with various primitive racing machines and courses. Version 2.0a supports Mac OS X officially. Requires Mac OS X 10.0.4 or later, NetSprocket and InputSprocket not supported on Mac OS X. Updater size is 335 KB (more info). Also, the demo version has been updated with file size 41.6 MB (more info).

-- DeadEnd 3D 1.0.1 (Wolfgang Thaller): Arcade-style puzzle game where player moves blocks with Sokoban-like rule to escape from 3D mazes. Version 1.0.1 fixes a bug with the mouse pointer display. File size is 670 KB. Shareware 15 Euro or $15.

-- English League Manager 1.07 (TigaByte Software): Soccer management simulation game where player manages a team of the 4 main English Division. File size is 1,018 KB (more info). Shareware $30.

-- Pillars of Garendall 1.0 (Ambrosia Software): Unique action-oriented epic fantasy role playing game where player explores an immense world to save a kingdom from monster invasion. File size is 148.3 MB (more info). Also, a demo version is available with file size 28.9 MB (more info). Shareware $25.

-- Retro 1.1 (Z Sculpt Entertainment): Adventure-style high-quality 2D omnidirectional scrolling shooting arcade game where player seeks the exit of mazes while fighting against enemies. Version 1.1 supports iShock II force feedback, improves dialog boxes, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 4.2 MB. Shareware $14.95 (new low price).

-- Skimmer 1.0 (Obvious Software): 3D craft arcade game where player pass all check points in undulating terrain within limited time. Entry for uDevGame 2001 contest. File size is 383 KB. Freeware.

-- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Fallen (Simon & Schuster Interactive): High-featured 3D action adventure game where player, as a DS9 crew, carries a series of missions. Available at retail stores in USA.

-- The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions (Sierra Attractions): Newest 5th installment of the popular apparatus construction puzzle game series. Available at retail stores in USA or directly for $29.95.

-- The Sims: House Party 1.3.1 (Aspyr Media): Expansion pack for the popular home management simulation game including special items for dance party of various styles. Version 1.3.1 adds Mac OS X Carbon version and improves multiple monitor support. File size of Mac OS 9.x updater is 248 KB, Mac OS X updater is 1.9 MB (more info).

-- The Sims: Livin' Large 1.2.2 (Aspyr Media): Expansion pack for the popular home management simulation game including a variety of additional characters and items that supports many different life styles. Version 1.2.2 adds Mac OS X Carbon version and improves multiple monitor support. File size of Mac OS 9.x updater is 602 KB, Mac OS X updater is 1.9 MB, the data updater is 75 KB (more info).

-- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear 1.0.1 (MacSoft): Enhanced sequel to the anti terrorism 3D action strategy game based on Tom Clancy's fiction "Rainbow Six". Version 1.0.1 includes improves and fixes in PC version 2.52, supports wheel mice, supports Sound Blaster EAX, adds new options in RS Utility, and includes other improvements and fixes. Updater size is 2.2 MB.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- firmament i-a 20010808* (flatearth software*): Unique arcade game where player eliminates blocks by enclosing them with lines. Version 20010808 improves the game difficulty, and includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 214 KB* (more info*). Shareware* ¥500 (new low price). English software with Japanese manual.

-- Free Fighters -NEXT- 1.02* (Kohei Natori*): Second installment of the humorous battle role playing game stack series set in a high school. File size is 603 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Kuwabara 1.0.0* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Simple arcade game where player controls a man walking in a field while avoiding thunderbolts. File size is 883 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Garyo 1.0.5* (Yoshihiro Tanaka*): Conquest simulation game set in the age of Three Kingdoms in China. File size is 4.5 MB* (more info*). Now freeware from this version. Japanese software.

-- Saishu Heiki 1.0.0* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Unique typing arcade game where player moves a heavy weapon by typing letters on grids and defeats invaders. File size is 892 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Masaka-no Kazoku 1.21* (SANTACLAUS*): Indian poker game featuring unique characters with strategy and emotion. Version 1.21 adds a new loading screen, and includes other improvements and fixes. Full version size is 4.8 MB* (more info*), updater is 553 KB* (more info*). Shareware* ¥2,300. Japanese software.

-- Sosakan Yuko Azusa 2 -Yukai- 1.01beta* (Yasu*): Second installment of the simple detective adventure game where player solves a kidnapping case. Version 1.01 fixes memory problems and typographical errors. File size is 1.2 MB* (more info*). Public beta version. Japanese software.

-- Tenka Fubu: Dai 2-bu 2.0.3* (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* (more info*). Now freeware from this version. Japanese software.

-- Masatora 1.3.3 (Higaki Keiji*): Second installment of the unique fictional conquest simulation game where player conquers Africa with old Japanese samurai lords. Version 1.3.3 improves the sound playback of gun shots. File size is 607 KB. Shareware $12. Both English and Japanese version included..

-- Ran 1.0.0* (Yoshihiro Tanaka*): Realtime conquest strategy game with the theme of old Japanese Civil Wars. File size is 5.8 MB* (more info*). Shareware ¥1,000. Japanese software.