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Past News of April, 2002

Listed below are past Mac game news in Japan and world-wide. Some of versions and links in the old articles may be outdated. Note: Links with * lead to Japanese pages.

4/30/02 (Tue)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- A-OK! The Wings of Mercury 3.0 (YOU ARE GO!): Realistic spacecraft simulator strictly modeling Project Mercury in 1962. File size is 44.6 MB (more info). Shareware $59.95.

-- Blitzkrieg Bop (Philipz): Simple strategy game for net play where 2 players seek and destroy enemy headquarters with missiles and bombers. File size of Classic version is 1.5 MB, Carbon version is 1.6 MB. Shareware $7.

-- ELITE 7.0 (Elite Simulation Solutions): Professional IFR flight simulator/trainer focused on instrument flight (former title: "ELITE Personal Simulator"). Version 7.0 supports several trouble situations such as icing, adds 3D sound, and includes other improvements. Available directly with price $199 for the entry version ELITE CORE, $399 for the standard version ELITE PILOT (more info), and $89 for upgrade from ELITE Personal Simulator Prop 5.x or later (more info). Also, the demo version is available with file size 18.8 MB (more info).

-- ELITE JET 7.0 (Elite Simulation Solutions): Professional IFR flight simulator/trainer supporting MD-81 jet plane (former title: "ELITE Personal Simulator Jet"). Version 7.0 fully supports the auto pilot, supports several digital instrumentation, and includes other improvements. Available directly with price $399 for the full version (more info) and $199 for the upgrade from older ELITE Personal Simulator Jet (more info). Also, the demo version is available with file size 8.6 MB (more info).

-- GORKY 17 (e.p.i.c interactive entertainment): Near-future sci-fi role playing adventure game set in a secret experimental city in Russia. Available at retail stores in Europe.

-- Ideal Solitaire 1.0 (Crescent Vision Interactive): Full-featured solitaire card game including 35 games. File size is 367 KB. Shareware $19.95.

-- Royal Flush 3.0.1 (BKeeney Software): Unique solitaire card game where player quickly places cards in 5 x 5 grid and makes porker hands in 10 horizontal and vertical lines. Version 3.0.1 fixes the high score bug as well as includes small improvements and fixes. File size is 467 KB. Shareware $20.

-- Sigma Chess 6.0.1 (Sigma GameWare): Professional chess program. Version 6.0.1 fixes crashes with Mac OS 8.6 as well as includes some improvements and fixes. File size is 3.0 MB (more info). Shareware $15.

4/27/02 (Sat)

Online Variety Team Fighting Arcade Game "GetAmped" Finally Released

CyperStep* has finally released GetAmped*. It is an online variety fighting arcade game where player challenges games of various types with a team of the unique characters. The game is played online as well as by single player or via LAN for free charge. It contains 5 types of different character types such as fighter and spy, 5 unique game modes such as death match and even football, 5 tricky maps such as temple and tower, and wide variety of items including weapons and power-ups. Also, it features unique anime-like 3D full-scrolling screen, cool sound tracks as well as a lot of sound effects, and SkinMaker to create custom skins. File size is 29.7 MB* (more info*). Requires PowerPC G3/400 MHz or faster (PowerPC G4 recommended), Mac OS X 10.1 or later, RAM 128 MB or larger, free HD 100 MB or larger, OpenGL 3D card/VRAM 8 MB or larger (AGP card recommended). Shareware* ¥3,680 for 1 permanent membership. Japanese software for use only in Japan.

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- Birdie Shoot (e.p.i.c interactive entertainment): Humorous shooting gallery arcade game where player catches birds at various location in the world. Demo size is 12.6 MB (more info). Full retail version is available at retail stores in Europe.

Game Demos (Japanese)

-- Animaturon F 1.1* (Galaxy Impirial Publishing Company*): New version demo of the high-paced 2D vertical-scrolling shooting arcade game with fancy anime characters. Demo size is 4.6 MB* (more info*). Full version is available directly* for ¥1,500. Japanese software.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Kick Butt 1.0 (Gypsy King Software): Unique arcade game where player explores a tobacco factory to destroy it. File size is 6.6 MB. Shareware $19.95.

-- Mac Vegas Keno 3.013 (Mike's FreeWare): Video Keno game featuring the auto-play and statistics. File size is 486 KB. Freeware.

-- Quarto 1.1b1 (Spectral Class): Unique board game only for Mac OS X where player places 3D pieces so that four pieces with the same attribute are in a line. File size is 624 KB. Public beta version.

-- Red & Green English Version 1.0 (SkalMac): Simple and unique strategic board game where 2 players place and slide color tile on 5x5 grid board to line up same-colored tiles. File size is 717 KB. Maybe freeware.

-- Rune: Halls of Valhalla (Mercenary Studios*): Standalone expansion kit for the 3D fantasy action game. Available directly for $24.95.

-- Vektor3 3.1.4 (Schubert it): Multi document/multi threading chess program only for Mac OS X. Full version size is 2.5 MB (more info), updater for CD version is 2.5 MB (more info). Shareware $10.

-- X-Plane 6.13 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator. Version 6.13 optimized the data loading, improves autopilot settings, adds some FAA-compliant instruments, fixes the vertical flight bugs with looping as well as includes many other improvements and fixes. Demo/upgrade file size is 78.4 MB (more info), updater from version 6.12 is 20.6 MB (more info). Available as hybrid CD-ROM at some retail stores or directly for $79.99 including the Global Scenery CD.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Eternal World Test Version 1.3.8* (Kanta*): Public test version of fantasy role playing game stack with immense world and unique characters. Version 1.3.8 fixes a bug with the conversation display. File size is 486 KB*. Japanese software.

-- Mod7 1.0.2* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Calculation arcade game where player quickly divide given numbers and enter the remainders. Version 1.0.2 adds sound effects and improves the program internally. File size of PPC version is 580 KB* (more info*), 68K version is 388 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Igoppi 1.3.0* (Sabokun*): Simple Go program played against computer. Version 1.3.0 improves the computer routine File size is 440 KB*. Shareware ¥2,800. Japanese software.

4/26/02 (Fri)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Cintos 2.2 (John Haney): Unique board game only for Mac OS X where 2 or 4 players moves pieces on colored board to capture opponents' pieces. Version 2.2 adds Easy level, adds board background options, improves the interface as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 235 KB (more info). Freeware.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Eternal World Test Version 1.3.7* (Kanta*): Public test version of fantasy role playing game stack with immense world and unique characters. Version 1.3.7 includes some improvements and fixes with the scenario. File size is 486 KB*. Japanese software.

4/25/02 (Thu)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Backyard Football 2002 (Humongous Entertainment): America football game for kids where player forms a football team and plays with pro players of their childhood. This update fixes several bugs. Updater size is 1.2 MB (more info). Full retail version is available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in USA.

-- Clan Lord v230 (Delta Tao Software): Online fantasy role playing game focused on collaboration and chatting. Both auto update and downloadable updater (more info) are available. Full retail version is available directly for $34.95 including 2 month free play.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Eternal World Test Version 1.3.6* (Kanta*): Public test version of fantasy role playing game stack with immense world and unique characters. Version 1.3.6 fixes bugs with the last event and others. File size is 490 KB*. Japanese software.

4/24/02 (Wed)

Return to Castle Wolfenstein Released

Aspyr Media has released Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Developed by id Software, PC version published by Activision, Mac version ported by Westlake Interactive, it is an enhanced remade version of the classic 3D first person shooting game Wolfenstein 3D where player, as a USA secret ranger B.J. Blazkowicz in WWII, carries various special mission to resist genetic experiments by the Nazis (game info). The game contains wide variety of missions, from fighting against military and occult enemies, to carrying secret operations with stealth and special skills. Additionally, the multiplayer mode played by both Axis and Allies offers a different team-based game play. In the newest version, the graphics and the game play are totally refined and enriched using Quake III engine. Requires PowerPC G3/500 MHz or faster, Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS X 10.1 or later (Mac OS X native), RAM 128 MB or larger (256 MB for Mac OS X), ATI Radeon, nVidia GeForce or better. Available at retail stores in USA or directly for $49.95. Also, multiplayer test demo is avialable with file size 58.8 MB (more info).

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- iPOKER 2.0b5 (Scenario Software): Mac OS X native version for the full featured poker game. Version 2.0b5 adds QuickTime Players with bigger size and more variety. File size is 23.7 MB (more info). Beta shareware $25.

-- Meka Sweeper 1.1.1 (Iceblink Software): Simple MineSweeper game with flexible settings of the board size and difficulty. Version 1.1.1 improves the screen drawing and others. File size is 1.4 MB (more info). Freeware.

-- Reckless Drivin': Burning Rubber 2 1.42 (jonas echterhoff): High-quality 2D vertical-scrolling racing arcade game where player drives various courses while destroying other cars and objects. Version 1.42 fixes a crashing bug with some old machines. File size is 5.5 MB (more info). Shareware $12.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Block'n 97 1.0.4J PPC Carbon* (MSK Japan Soft Creaters*): Unique invaders-style Breakout arcade game featuring fast-paced multi-ball play. Version 1.0.4J PPC Carbon adds benchmark mode and includes other improvements. File size is 1.2 MB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

4/23/02 (Tue)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Arcane Arena 1.0 Final (4/14) (Freeverse Software): Fantasy online role playing game featuring unique battle system. Version 1.0 Final (4/14) adds new movies as well as including other improvements and fixes. Full version size is 44.0 MB (more info), updater is 15.1 MB (more info). Public beta version (final candidate).

-- Otto Matic 1.2.1 (Aspyr Media): Classic sci-fi style 3D action adventure game where player, as a intergalactic robot, explores and fights on alien planets to rescue abducted humans. Version 1.2.1 fixes a crash on old machines. Updater size is 558 KB (more info). Also, the demo version has been updated with file size 24.9 MB (more info). Full retail version is available at retail stores in USA or directly for $34.95.

-- Snake Quest 0.8.3 (Eric Patno): Enhanced snake arcade game with a variety of tricks and items. File size is 4.7 MB (more info). Freeware.

4/22/02 (Mon)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- BOOM 1.3b4 (Factor Software): Mac OS X native version of the Bomberman-style 2D arcade game. Version 1.3b4 fixes several bugs. File size is 2.3 MB (more info). Beta shareware $15.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Omohide-Prelude 2 Version 7.0 Open Edition 7.0.2 beta* (Zesty Ltd.*): Enhanced version of the simulation role playing game based on a love-comedy story of high school boys and girls. Version 7.0.2 beta fixes several bugs. Full version size is 9.0 MB*, updater is 3.3 MB*. Beta shareware* ¥1,200. Japanese software.

4/20/02 (Sat)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Galactic Patrol 2.0 (Monkey Byte Development): Galaxian-style 2D/3D hybrid shooting arcade game. Version 2.0 supports Mac OS X natively. File size is 2.7 MB. Shareware $20 ($5 for upgrade from older version).

-- Harpoon3 3.4.9 (SpearSoft): The newest version of popular modern naval war simulation game. Version 3.4.9 fixes some crash bugs. Updater size for Mac OS is 1.1 MB, Mac OS X is 1.2 MB (more info). Full retail version is available directly for $40.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Daruma 2.1.0* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Simple puzzle game where player must find out upright dolls and remove them. Version 2.1.0 improves the interface and the internal program. File size of PPC version is 684 KB* (more info*), 68K version is 494 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

4/19/02 (Fri)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1.0.1 (Aspyr Media): 3D action adventure game based on the popular Harry Potter film. Version 1.0.1 improves the mouse control with Mac OS X, disable high detail option for VRAM 16 MB or less to avoid crashes, and fixes other bugs. Updater size is 2.2 MB. Full retail version is available at retail stores in USA or directly for $29.95.

4/18/02 (Thu)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- GNUGS (Mac-Yun-Soft): Puzzle arcade game where player controls various objects to guide characters to the exit. File size is 1.3 MB. Prototype version.

4/17/02 (Wed)

Game Demos (Japanese)

-- Animaturon* (Galaxy Impirial Publishing Company*): High-paced 2D vertical-scrolling shooting arcade game with fancy anime characters. Demo size is 4.6 MB* (more info*). Full version is available directly* for ¥1,500. Japanese software.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- GamePad Companion 2.0 (CarvWare): Generic USB input device driver for Mac OS X 10.1. Version 2.0 supports System Preferences to station the driver program and adds a test mode as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 262 KB. Shareware $15.

-- iPuppet presents: Colin's Classic Cards 1.1 (Freeverse Software): Online card game collection including 4 popular games by Freeverse Software. Version 1.1 improves the performance, adds Random Puppets feature, and improves the interface as well as includes many other improvements and fixes. Updater of Colin's Hearts is 2.0 MB, Colin's Spades is 1.8 MB, Colin's Pitch is 1.8 MB, Colin's Euchre is 1.8 MB (more info). Full retail version is available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in USA or directly for $29.95.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Chin-itsu 1.0* (Shin*): Mah-Jongg quiz game where player chooses tiles to complete the hand (final version). File size is 487 KB*. Freeware. Japanese software.

4/16/02 (Tue)

realMYST Released

MacPlay has released realMYST. Developed by Cyan and SUNSOFT*, PC version published by Ubi Soft Entertainment, it is an enhanced real time 3D remade of the popular adventure game Myst where player explores a small, imaginary island named MYST to find out the way to 5 other unique surrealistic worlds (game info). The remade version features real time 3D play with 360 degrees of freedom, dynamic landscapes that vary according to the weather and the time of the day, a brand-new Rime Age stage, high-quality sounds and graphics. Requires PowerPC G3/300 MHz or faster, Mac OS 8.6, Mac OS X 10.1 or later, RAM 64 MB or larger (128 MB or larger for Mac OS X), 3D card/VRAM 16 MB or larger. Available at retail stores in USA or directly for $29.99.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Meka Sweeper 1.1 (Iceblink Software): Simple MineSweeper game with flexible settings of the board size and difficulty. Version 1.1 in now Mac OS X native. File size is 1.4 MB (more info). Freeware.

-- Scramble 1.1.1 (Sphera Software): English word anagram puzzle game only for Mac OS X. Version 1.1.1 fixes some bugs. File size is 1.3 MB (more info). Shareware $6.95.

4/15/02 (Mon)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Broadside 1.1.1 (Daniel Baxter): Sea battle arcade game with the theme of 18th century sailing warship. Version 1.1.1 fixes the problem with printing the certificate. File size of Carbon version is 2.2 MB, Classic version is 2.1 MB (more info). Shareware $10.

-- OIDS 2.0.1 (Xavagus Prime Software): Shareware-remade version of Lunar Rescue-type classic hit planetary landing arcade game featuring a lot of tricky levels. Version 2.0.1 fixes crashes and the application icon problem as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 1.5 MB (more info). Shareware $20.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Oshidashi 1.0.2* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Unique and simple tile-sliding puzzle game where player push a row of tiles to rearrange the array. Version 1.0.2 adds a tile set and improves the movement. File size of PPC version is 603 KB* (more info*), 68K version is 411 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

4/12/02 (Fri)

Large Scaled Online RPG Lineage Finally Launched for Mac OS X

NCSoft has finally launched Mac OS X version of Lineage. Lineage is a large-scaled online role playing game service set in an immense fantasy world (game info). The service gathers millions of members from Far East, USA, and other regions world-wide and features community-oriented social game system where players form parties to carry various epic quests and form bloodpledges to carry great wars. The game contains 4 character classes such as knight, wizard, elf, and also Prince/Princess for pledge leader, which are given unique quests and events for each class, and contains a wide variety of weapons, items, and magic. File size of the client software is 375.7 MB (more info). Requires Mac OS X 10.1.2 or later, RAM 128 MB or larger, free HD 1 GB or larger. Charged online service for $15/month.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Arcane Arena 1.0 Final (4/7) (Freeverse Software): Fantasy online role playing game featuring unique battle system. File size of the full version is 40.5 MB, updater is 13.6 MB (more info). Public beta version (final candidate).

-- Cro-Mag Rally 2.0.4 (Pangea Software): Shareware version of the unique 3D racing arcade game where humorous cavemen take battles with various primitive racing machines and courses. Full version size is 127.1 MB (more info). Shareware $20.

-- Dominoes 2.0 (Allgood Software): Domino game collection supporting various rules and options. Version 2.0 is now shareware including 11 game variations, 3-levels computer opponents, and a variety of options as well as supports drag & drop operation. File size is 451 KB. Shareware $19.95.

-- Harpoon3 3.4.8 (SpearSoft): The newest version of popular modern naval war simulation game. Version 3.4.8 fixes bugs with Mac OS X as well as includes improvements and fixes related to the Nuclear Weapons option. Updater size for Mac OS is 1.1 MB, Mac OS X is 1.2 MB (more info). Also, demo version has been updated with file size 10.6 MB (more info). Full version is available directly for $40.

-- Scramble 1.1 (Sphera Software): English word anagram puzzle game only for Mac OS X. Version 1.1 improves sounds and graphics as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 1.3 MB (more info). Shareware $6.95.

-- Wipeout 2097 1.1 (Virtual Programming): Sci-fi 3D racing arcade game where player challenges a futuristic battle racing with antigravity craft. Version 1.1 is now Mac OS X native, improves the performance, and improves the graphic effects as well as includes other improvements and fixes. Updater size is 326 KB. Full retail version is available at retail stores in Europe or directly for £25.49.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Omohide-Prelude 2 Version 7.0 Open Edition Beta* (Zesty Ltd.*): Enhanced version of the simulation role playing game based on a love-comedy story of high school boys and girls. File size is 8.8 MB*. Beta shareware* ¥1,200. Japanese software.

4/11/02 (Thu)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Clan Lord v228 (Delta Tao Software): Online fantasy role playing game focused on collaboration and chatting. Both auto update and downloadable updater (more info) are available. Full retail version is available directly for $34.95 including 2 month free play.

-- Quake III Fortress Test Fix 1.31b5 (id Software): Beta updater for the 3D first person shooting game Quake III Arena that allows to play Quake III Fortress 2.0 expansion mod. Updater size is 1.1 MB.

4/10/02 (Wed)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Cricket 7.0 (G.E.Randall): Full-featured Cricket simulation game supporting international competition by 9 teams world-wide. Version 7.0 adds head-to-head play played by 2 players or against computer, supports bowling play, and updates the team data. Demo size is 1.7 MB. Sharewere £15 for full version.

-- David's Backgammon 4.6 (David Byrum): Backgammon game with many features and options. Version 4.6 adds Carbon version supporting Mac OS X and adds an undo feature as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size of Carbon version is 728 KB, PPC version is 706 KB. Shareware $20 ($22 for online registration).

-- Meka Sweeper 1.0.3 (Iceblink Software): Simple MineSweeper game with flexible settings of the board size and difficulty. Version 1.0.3 adds help screens. File size is 618 KB (more info). Freeware.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Sniping of night II Hard virsion* (Yonechian Erekitels*): Expert edition of the shooting gallery arcade game where player, as a sniper, carries a variety of missions. File size is 1.1 MB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Kawazu 1.0.2* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Simple arcade game where a frog jumps to escape from a well. Version 1.0.2 includes small improvements. File size of PPC version is 548 KB* (more info*), 68K version is 349 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Mogura 2.2.1* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Simple Whack-a-Mole arcade game. Version 2.2.1 improves the game performance and others. File size of PPC version is 583 KB* (more info*), 68K version is 390 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

-- Chin-itsu 0.5 alpha* (Shin*): Mah-Jongg quiz game where player chooses tiles to complete the hand. File size is 488 KB*. Public alpha version. Japanese software.

4/9/02 (Tue)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Cintos 2.1 (John Haney): Unique board game only for Mac OS X where 2 or 4 players moves pieces on colored board to capture opponents' pieces. Version 2.1 adds computer opponents, adds undo feature, and improves the interface as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 129 KB (more info). Freeware.

-- Meka Sweeper 1.0.2 (Iceblink Software): Simple MineSweeper game with flexible settings of the board size and difficulty. Version 1.0.2 improves the screen. File size is 553 KB (more info). Freeware.

-- Reckless Drivin': Burning Rubber 2 1.4 (jonas echterhoff): High-quality 2D vertical-scrolling racing arcade game where player drives various courses while destroying other cars and objects. Version 1.4 supports some game pads under Mac OS X, supports force feedback for iShock II, and fixes a bug. File size is 5.5 MB (more info). Shareware $12.

-- X-Plane 6.12 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator. Version 6.12 improves the drawing frame rate as well as fixes a lot of bugs with the terrain rendering, the joystick support, the AI controlled planes, and others. Demo/upgrade file size is 80.0 MB (more info), updater from version 6.11 is 1.4 MB (more info). Available as hybrid CD-ROM at some retail stores or directly for $79.99 including the Global Scenery CD.

-- Young's Modulus 6.14 (Laminar Research): Full-featured sci-fi 3D robot combat simulator and 3D space conquest simulation game supporting OpenGL. File size is 12.2 MB. Shareware $29.

4/8/02 (Mon)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Can You Find It? 1.4 (Mac-Yun-Soft): Comparison game where player finds 5 mistakes in the photo pictures. Version 1.4 adds 20 new pictures, new screen themes, and new music tracks as well as includes other improvements. File size is 9.3 MB. Shareware $15.

-- English League Manager 1.21 (TigaByte Software): Soccer management simulation game where player manages a team of the 4 main English Division. Version 1.21 changes shareware price as well as includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 2.1 MB (more info). Shareware $19.

-- Euro Soccer Manager 1.11 (TigaByte Software): Soccer management simulation game where player manages a team of the Premier division of 16 European countries. Version 1.11 changes shareware price as well as includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 2.2 MB (more info). Shareware $19.

-- GridX 1.2 (Blufire Software): Mathematical arcade game where player combines 3 numbers using basic math operations and fill the grid board with nembers 1 through 100. Version 1.2 adds a help window and a history log as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size of Carbon version is 796 KB, Classic Mac OS X version is 662 KB. Freeware.

-- iPOKER 2.0b4 (Scenario Software): Mac OS X native beta updater for the full featured poker game. Version 2.0b3 fixes a crash and other bugs. Updater size is 1.9 MB (more info). Full version 1.2 is also required with file size 3.8 MB. Shareware $25.

-- Rasche`s Doppelkopf English Version 3.04/2.04 (Skatmarketing): German traditional card game played against computer players featuring various game modes and themes. The size of version 3.04 Classic updater is 1.4 MB, Mac OS X updater is 1.3 MB, version 2.04 Classic updater is 1.2 MB, Mac OS X updater is 1.2 MB (more info). Also full version 3.0/2.0 is required with file size 6.7 MB (more info). Shareware 47.50 Euro/$44 for version 3.0, or 30 Euro/$29 for low-price version 2.0.

-- Rasche`s Skat English Version 5.04/4.04 (Skatmarketing): German traditional card game played against computer players featuring various game modes and themes. The size of version 5.04 Classic updater is 1.4 MB, Mac OS X updater is 1.3 MB, version 4.04 Classic updater is 1.2 MB, Mac OS X updater is 1.2 MB (more info). Also full version 5.0/4.0 is required with file size 8.1 MB (more info). Shareware 47.50 Euro/$44 for version 5.0, or 25 Euro/$25 for low-price version 4.0.

-- World Soccer Manager 1.11 (TigaByte Software): International soccer management simulation game where player manages one of 43 national team to win World League and World Cup. Version 1.11 changes shareware price as well as includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 1.7 MB (more info). Shareware $19.

-- Young's Modulus 6.13 (Laminar Research): Full-featured sci-fi 3D robot combat simulator and 3D space conquest simulation game supporting OpenGL. File size is 12.2 MB. Shareware $29.

4/6/02 (Sat)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Unreal Tournament X Preview 3 (Westlake Interactive): Mac OS X preview updater for the popular 3D first person shooting game with a variety of net play-oriented level scenarios and powerful bots for single play. File size is 1.1 MB (more info). Full retail version is available at retail stores in USA.

-- Young's Modulus 6.12 (Laminar Research): Full-featured sci-fi 3D robot combat simulator and 3D space conquest simulation game supporting OpenGL. File size is 12.2 MB. Shareware $29.

4/5/02 (Fri)

Epic AD & D Fantasy Role Playing Game "Icewind Dale" Released

MacPlay has released Icewind Dale. Produced by Black Isle Studios, PC version developed by BioWare, Mac version ported by Contraband Entertainment, it is an epic fantasy role playing game based on Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (AD & A) table talk game series, where player, as a leader of an adventurer party, explores a dungeon filled with fearsome beasts to find out an ancient evil who threaten the northern region called Icewind Dale. While the game has been created using Forgotten Realms fantasy world and Infinity engine like as Baldur's Gate series, it features strategy-like game play that chiefly consists of exploration in huge dungeons and battles against various enemies. Also, it supports network party play by up to six players via GameRanger. Requires PowerPC G3/233 MHz or better, Mac OS 8.6 or later (Mac OS X native), RAM 160 MB or larger (128 MB or larger for Mac OS X), free HD 690 MB or larger. Available at retail stores in USA or directly for $49.99.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Gridlock 1.0 (Dozing Cat Software): Board game collection only for Mac OS X including Ataxx, Reversi, Gomoku, and Connect Four. Also, the source code included. File size is 136 KB. Freeware (BSD Open Source License).

-- iPOKER 2.0b3 (Scenario Software): Mac OS X native beta updater for the full featured poker game. Version 2.0b3 fixes a crash and other bugs. Updater size is 1.9 MB (more info). Full version 1.2 is also required with file size 3.8 MB. Shareware $25.

4/3/02 (Wed)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Colours 2.0 (G. Cortis Clark): Simple Column-type puzzle arcade game using 10 different colorful blocks. Version 2.0 allows to save games. File size is 407 KB (more info). Also, Mac OS X native public beta version is available with file size 366 KB. Voluntary shareware.

-- Young's Modulus 6.11 (Laminar Research): Full-featured sci-fi 3D robot combat simulator and 3D space conquest simulation game supporting OpenGL. Version 6.11 is now Mac OS X native and includes several improvements/fixes. File size is 12.2 MB. Shareware $29.99.

4/2/02 (Tue)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Battle Arena 1.0 (Stinware): Simple 2D shooting arcade game played with 4 human or computer players. File size is 814 KB. Shareware $15.

-- BOOM 1.3b3 (Factor Software): Mac OS X native version of the Bomberman-style 2D arcade game. Version 1.3b3 fixes several bugs. File size is 2.3 MB (more info). Shareware $15.

-- Gaps 3.0 (Thomas Reed): Solitaire card game where player arranges the cards to line them up in order by suit. Version 3.0 is totally remade version and adds Mac OS X native version. File size of Carbon version is 2.2 MB, Classic version is 1.5 MB. Shareware $10.

-- iPOKER 2.0b1 (Scenario Software): Mac OS X native beta updater for the full featured poker game. Updater size is 1.9 MB (more info). Full version 1.2 is also required with file size 3.8 MB. Shareware $25.

-- Otto Matic 1.2 (Aspyr Media): Classic sci-fi style 3D action adventure game where player, as a intergalactic robot, explores and fights on alien planets to rescue abducted humans. Version 1.2 supports iShock force feedback and fixes audio problems with Mac OS X. Updater size is 542 KB (more info). Also, the demo version has been updated with file size 24.9 MB (more info). Full retail version is available at retail stores in USA or directly for $34.95.

-- Vanessa Chess 2.1 (Schubert it): Multi document/multi threading chess program. Version 2.1 Adds an opening book. File size is 2.1 MB (more info). Shareware $10.

4/1/02 (Mon)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- English League Manager 1.2 (TigaByte Software): Soccer management simulation game where player manages a team of the 4 main English Division. Version 1.2 adds PowerPC native version and supports newest machines. File size is 2.1 MB (more info). Shareware $25.

-- Euro Soccer Manager 1.1 (TigaByte Software): Soccer management simulation game where player manages a team of the Premier division of 16 European countries. Version 1.1 adds PowerPC native version and supports newest machines. File size is 2.2 MB (more info). Shareware $25.

-- World Soccer Manager 1.1 (TigaByte Software): International soccer management simulation game where player manages one of 43 national team to win World League and World Cup. Version 1.1 adds PowerPC native version and supports newest machines. File size is 1.7 MB (more info). Shareware $25.

-- X-Plane 6.11 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator. Version 6.11 fixes some problems with the scenery rendering and improves the joystick support as well as includes other improvements and fixes. Demo/upgrade file size is 79.7 MB, updater from version 6.10 is 2.1 MB (more info). Available as hybrid CD-ROM at some retail stores or directly for $59.99.