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 Some of versions and links in this page may be outdated.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

11/15/01 (Thu)

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- WingNuts (Freeverse Software): 2D omnidirectional-scrolling high-quality shooting arcade game where player controls a jet fighter and does battle with classic fighters in the past time. Demo size is 17.4 MB. Preorder of full retail version is available for $24.95. Expected in early-December.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- 3DSpins! 1.1 (The Foundation Company): 3D enhanced version of the arcade game with over 100 levels where player control an inertia spin to escape tricky mazes. Version 1.1 fixes bugs. File size is 9.0 MB. Shareware $15.

-- A60 Rescue Mission English Version 1.4 (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 $25.

-- Anthology for OS X 1.0.1 (Mark Pazolli Software): Mini game collection only for Mac OS X including Peg Solitaire, Helios' Blackjack, Jotto, Daleks. Version 1.0.1 fixes some bugs. File size is 617 KB. Freeware.

-- Arcane Arena beta 11 (Freeverse Software): Fantasy online role playing game featuring unique battle system. Full versio size is 58.4 MB, updater size is 21.7 MB. Public beta version.

-- BattleShip 1.0 (HKA Software): Network-only version of the classic strategy board game where player guesses the locations of enemy ships. File size is 1.1 MB. Shareware $10.

-- Blew It 1.0 (Gypsy King Software): Dice game where players roll 6 dice and get scores to win. File size is 4.3 MB. Shareware $17.95.

-- BrickBreak 2.5 (The Foundation Company): Customizable Arkanoid-type breakout arcade game. Version 2.5 supports Mac OS X Carbon. File size is 4.2 MB. Shareware $10.

-- ChessWorks 3.0 (Ekim Software): Chess program only for head-to-head net play. Version 3.0 supports Mac OS X Carbon, cross-platform play, multiple games, PGN file, and game timer, as well as includes many other improvements and fixes. File size of Carbon version is 1.2 MB, PPC version is 1.1 MB, 68K version is 1.0 MB (more info). Also, ChessWorks Server and PGNplayer is available for download (more info). Freeware.

-- Clan Lord v206 (Delta Tao Software): Online fantasy role playing game focused on collaboration and chatting. Both auto update and downloadable updater (more info) are available.

-- Clue Deluxe (MagicHat Shareware): Board game type mystery adventure game stack including scenario with 8 chapters. File size is 891 KB. Shareware $10.

-- Dirt Bike 3D 1.9 (Brad Quick): Mac OS X Carbon version of the popular 3D off-road motorcycle racing arcade game. File size is 1.3 MB. Shareware $15.

-- English League Manager 1.15 (TigaByte Software): Soccer management simulation game where player manages a team of the 4 main English Division. Version 1.15 includes improvements to the player transfers, end of season processing, and the Save/Load screens. File size is 979 KB (more info). Shareware $20.

-- Enigma 2.1 (Freeverse Software): MasterMind-type board game. File size is 8.9 MB. Shareware $14.95.

-- GamePad Companion 1.1 (CarvWare): Generic USB input device driver for Mac OS X 10.1. Version 1.1 supports for saving multiple configurations, adds Spanish, German, French, and Italian localization, as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 85 KB. Shareware $15.

-- Glypha III 1.1b2 (Mark Pazolli Software): Mac OS X port of the popular Joust-type classic arcade game where player rides a winged steed to defeat Sphinxes. File size is 617 KB. Public beta version.

-- Harpoon3 3.3.6 (Advanced Gaming Systems): The newest version of popular modern naval war simulation game. Version 3.3.6 fixes a bug. File size of updater from version 3.3.5 is 529 KB, from version 3.0.x is 1.3 MB, from version 3.1.x is 1.3 MB, from version 3.2.x is 1.3 MB, from version 3.3.x is 1.3 MB (more info). Mac OS X 3.3.6b2 Updater is 1.4 MB (more info). Also, the demo version has been updated where file size of the application is 1.8 MB, the data file is 11.7 MB (more info).

-- iPuppet presents: Colin's Classic Cards (Aspyr Media): Online card game collection including 4 popular games by Freeverse Software. Available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in USA or directly for $29.95.

-- Koohg 1.1 (Artishock): Unique strategic board game for 2 or 4 players featuring various board layouts. Version 1.1 now saves several preferences. File size is 1.3 MB (more info). Shareware $19.95.

-- Mystery Island II 1.2 (Koingo Software): Graphics adventure game where player explores a mystery island to avoid alien's planning of invasion. File size of Carbon version is 5.5 MB, PPC version is 5.4 MB. Shareware $9.99.

-- Return to Castle Wolfenstein Multiplayer Test 2 (id Software): Remade version of the classic 3D first person shooting game for Mac OS X. File size is 58.8 MB (more info). Public beta version.

-- Screamer II 2.0, build 01 (William): Mac OS X Carbon version of the full-featured Chess program. File size is 1.4 MB (more info). Freeware.

-- Solitude 1.3 (iOS): Simple peg solitaire board game only for Mac OS X. Version 1.3 includes some improvements and fixes. File size is 1.1 MB. Maybe freeware.

-- Spins! 2.0 (The Foundation Company): 2D maze arcade game where player control an inertia spin to get out mazes with various traps and tricks. Version 2.0 supports resolution switching, adds level selection, adds tutorial levels, and introduces friction, as well as includes other improvements and fixes. Updater size is 2.0 MB.

-- Strategram 1.1 (Artishock): Unique strategic board game using chess board where player moves 9 tokens to opponent's territory. Version 1.1 now saves several preferences. File size is 1.1 MB (more info). Shareware $24.95.

-- The Dragon Legend Game (DragonFly): Card game collection including Chinese game "Chute Ah Dei" and 3 other games. File size is 146 KB (more info). Shareware $10.

-- Young's Modulus 2.41 (Laminar Research): Full-featured sci-fi 3D robot combat simulator and 3D space conquest simulation game supporting OpenGL. File size is 7.3 MB. Shareware $19.

-- Zork Grand Inquisitor (MacPlay): Enhanced adventure game with high-quality graphics based on original Zork I. Available at retail stores in USA or directly for $19.99.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Mystery of memories 1.0* (Nyao April*): Interactive mystery adventure game with 17 different endings with the theme of the lost memory. File size is 511 KB*. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- SUPER HELMET II: Escape From The Monster Castle 1.1b5* (kd5/red*): Jumping arcade game where player finds the key and the exit to escape from the castle while avoiding monsters. File size is 576 KB. Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Lonely Time 1.2* (Takeshi Sakai*): Role playing adventure game where player explores a town to find out a pet cat. Version 1.2 adds English subtitles, new sound effects, and new characters, as well as fixes some bugs. File size is 2.3 MB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

11/6/01 (Tue)

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- Championship Manager 01/02 (Feral Interactive): Enhanced 2001/2002 season version of the realistic data-oriented international soccer management simulation game. Demo size is 15.1 MB (more info). Full retail version is expected soon.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Harpoon3 Mac OS X Patch Beta 2 (Advanced Gaming Systems): Mac OS X patch for the popular modern naval war simulation game. File size is 1.4 MB (more info). Public beta version.

-- Age of Empires II Gold Edition (Bold): Special edition pack of the sequel to the popular realtime strategy game including the expansion kit where player construct one of empires in history. Available at retail stores in USA or directly only in USA or Canada for $48.95.

-- Aleph One November 1 2001 (Loren Petrich): Unofficial updater for Marathon 2/Infinity supporting OpenGL using the open source. Version November 1 2001 fixes some bugs. File size is 647 KB. Public beta version.

-- Atlas: The Gift of Aramai (Freeverse Software): Fantasy role playing adventure game set in a vast kingdom featuring large-scaled scenario with multiple quests. File size is 4.9 MB. Shareware $19.95.

-- Fly! II 10.1 Patch (MacSoft): Mac OS X 10.1 compatibility patch for the latest version of the full-featured general aviation simulator. File size is 36 KB (more info).

-- Galactica: anno Dominari for Mac OS X 2.0.7 (Monkey Byte Development): Mac OS X version of the turn-based sci-fi space fleet conquest simulation game. File size is 3.1 MB. Shareware $20.

-- Giants: Citizen Kabuto (MacPlay): Variety 3D action game only for Mac OS X where 3 unique races contend against each other in various game style. Available at retail stores in USA or directly for $49.99.

-- Return to Dark Castle Beta 7 (Z Sculpt Entertainment): Latest installment of classic 2D adventure arcade game series. Version Beta 7 adds a new level, as well as includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 7.0 MB. Public beta version.

-- Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force Expansion Pack (Aspyr Media): Expansion pack for the 3D first person action adventure based on the Star Trek: Voyager including tour mode, new missions, and other add-ons. Available at some retail stores in USA or directly for $19.95.

-- X-Plane 6.05 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator. Version 6.05 introduces full round earth modeling, as well as many other improvements and fixes. Updater size is 3.0 MB (more info). Also, the demo version has been updated with file size 74.0 MB (more info).

-- Young's Modulus 2.30 (Laminar Research): Full-featured sci-fi 3D robot combat simulator and 3D space conquest simulation game supporting OpenGL. Version 2.30 improves the user interface. File size is 7.4 MB (more info). Shareware $19.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Ace 1.2.2 (Candy House): Card game collection including 29 solitaire games and 71 games played against computer. Version 1.2.2 fixes problems with some games. File size is 1.8 MB. Shareware ¥2,000 (¥2,200 for online registration*). Japanese software.

-- Oni Japanese Version* (Media Quest*): Japanese voice-over version of the near-feature sci-fi 3D shooting/fighting hybrid action game featuring Japanese anime-style character Konoko. Available at retail stores in Japan or directly* for ¥6,630.

-- Hitori Asobi 1.0.1 (Candy House): Solitaire card game collection including 29 games (file name: SOLITAIRE). Version 1.0.1 fixes problems with some games. File size is 591 KB. Shareware ¥1,000. Japanese software.