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Past News of May, 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 Some of versions and links in the old articles may be outdated.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.

5/30/02 (Thu)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Bumper Wars E3 Build 1C01 (Macroass Software): Unique arcade game where 2 players control bumper cars to play Soccer. File size is 4.4 MB. Public beta version.

-- Pong Party (Macroass Software): Simple paddle arcade game collection for Mac OS X including 8 mini games based on Pong and Breakout. File size is 745 KB. Public beta version.

5/29/02 (Wed)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- BoredGamer 1.3 (BoredGamer.com): Online game client soft to play table games such as Chess and Go. Version 1.3 supports the new server. File size is 376 KB. Freeware.

-- Yiminee Cribbage 1.0.2 Preview 2 (Yiminee Software): Mac OS X native version of the full-featured Cribbage card game. Version 1.0.2 Preview 2 fixes some bugs. File size is 4.4 MB. Beta shareware $10. Also, version 1.0.1 for Mac OS 8.5 or later with GameRanger support is available with file size 3.6 MB.

-- Young's Modulus 6.17 (Laminar Research): Full-featured sci-fi 3D robot combat simulator and 3D space conquest simulation game supporting OpenGL. File size is 14.9 MB. Shareware $19.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Eternal World Test Version 2.1.1* (Kanta*): Public test version of fantasy role playing game stack with immense world and unique characters. Version 2.1.1 fixes several bugs. File size is 481 KB*. Public beta version. Japanese software.

5/28/02 (Tue)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Quake 1.0.7 (Fruitz Of Dojo): Unofficial Mac OS X updater for Quake. Version 1.0.7 improves the rendering and the mouse speed setting as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 1.4 MB.

-- Quake II 1.0.5 (Fruitz Of Dojo): Unofficial Mac OS X updater for Quake II. Version 1.0.5 improves the rendering and the mouse speed setting as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 1.7 MB.

-- Simon 1.0 (MagiSoft): Enhanced Simon-type memory game with up to 16 buttons only for Mac OS X where player repeats button sequence. File size is 99 KB.

5/27/02 (Mon)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Sloppy Sokoban 1.5 (SloppyDisk Software): Enhanced sokoban puzzle game including a lot of level sets. Version 1.5 now supports Mac OS X natively as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 6.3 MB. Freeware.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Eternal World Test Version 2.1* (Kanta*): Public test version of fantasy role playing game stack with immense world and unique characters. Version 2.1 fixes several bugs. File size is 483 KB*. Public beta version. Japanese software.

-- Ishidatami 1.1.1* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Arithmetic board game where 1 or 2 players put numbers on 7 x 7 board to make larger products. Version 1.1.1 adds result display as well as includes other improvement. File size of PPC version is 721 KB* (more info*), 68K version is 528 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

5/24/02 (Fri)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Deimos Rising 1.0.1 (Ambrosia Software): High-quality 2D vertical-scrolling shooting arcade game that is the sequel to Mars Rising. Version 1.0.1 adds support for HID game controllers under Mac OS X as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 33.5 MB. Shareware $20.

-- FreeCell 1.2.1 (Alberto Hung Ma): Simple FreeCell solitaire card game. File size is 82 KB. Shareware $10.

-- Solitude 1.4 (iOS): Simple peg solitaire board game only for Mac OS X. Version 1.4 adds Italian and Spanish interfaces and adds game save feature as well as includes other improvements. File size is 1.6 MB. Maybe freeware.

-- Young's Modulus 6.16 (Laminar Research): Full-featured sci-fi 3D robot combat simulator and 3D space conquest simulation game supporting OpenGL. File size is 14.9 MB. Shareware $19.

5/23/02 (Thu)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Clan Lord v234 (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)

-- Star Trek: The Fallen Japanese Version* (DataHouse Beagle*): Full-featured 3D action adventure game based on Star Trek DS9 where player carries a series of missions (original title: "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Fallen"). Available as hybrid CD-ROM at retail stores in Japan.

5/22/02 (Wed)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- SimpleStrat 2.0.0 (Single Brain Cell): Simple strategy war game for beginners. Version 2.0.0 is now requires Mac OS X and improves the AI. File size is 576 KB. Freeware or voluntary shareware $5.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Eternal World Test Version 2.0* (Kanta*): Public test version of fantasy role playing game stack with immense world and unique characters. Version 2.0 adds Chapter II of the scenario and improves the game system as well as includes many other improvements and fixes. File size is 482 KB*. Public beta version. Japanese software.

5/21/02 (Tue)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Harpoon3 3.4.12 (SpearSoft): The newest version of popular modern naval war simulation game. Version 3.4.12 fixes several bugs. Updater size of Mac OS version is 1.1 MB, Mac OS X version is 1.2 MB(more info) . Also, the demo version has been updated with file size 10.6 MB (more info). Full retail version is available directly for $40.

-- X-Plane 6.16 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator. Version 6.16 adds left/right-up views, ABS support for wheels, and vertical boost support as well as includes other improvements and fixes. Demo/upgrade file size is 79.1 MB (more info), updater from version 6.14 or later is 16.5 MB (more info). Available as hybrid CD-ROM at some retail stores or directly for $79.99 including the Global Scenery CD.

5/20/02 (Mon)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Battle Cocoa 0.6b103 (O
-- English League Manager 1.24 (TigaByte Software): Soccer management simulation game where player manages a team of the 4 main English Division. Version 1.24 changes shareware price as well as includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 2.1 MB (more info). Shareware $25.

-- Euro Soccer Manager 1.14 (TigaByte Software): Soccer management simulation game where player manages a team of the Premier division of 16 European countries. Version 1.14 changes shareware price as well as includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 2.2 MB (more info). Shareware $25.

-- World Soccer Manager 1.14 (TigaByte Software): International soccer management simulation game where player manages one of 43 national team to win World League and World Cup. Version 1.14 changes shareware price as well as includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 1.7 MB (more info). Shareware $25.

5/18/02 (Sat)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Allgood Solitaire 2.4 (Allgood Software): Simple solitaire card game collection including 65 games. Version 2.4 adds 6 new games. File size is 1.9 MB. Shareware $15.

-- iPOKER 2.0b6 (Scenario Software): Mac OS X native version for the full featured poker game. Version 2.0b6 includes several improvements and fixes. Full version size is 29.1 MB, updater from version 2.0b5 is 1.5 MB (more info). Beta shareware $25.

5/17/02 (Fri)

Warner Bros. Released First Person Shooting Game of Upcoming Movie "Eight Legged Freaks"

Warner Bros. has released Eight Legged Freaks. It is a simple 3D first person shooting game to promote new movie of the same title. The game consists of various levels such as shopping mall and buildings where player, as the hero Chris or the heroine Sam, fights against monster spiders of 3 different species using 4 unique weapons such as bow gun and insect spray while searching keys and exits. File size is 6.6 MB. Requires PowerPC G3/350 MHz or better, Mac OS 8.6 or later (Mac OS X Classic supported), RAM 64 MB or larger. Freeware. Also, Mod files for Quake III and Unreal Tournament are expected soon that adds the spiders as playing characters or bots

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Boat Wars 1.0 (Paul Gronemeyer): Simple arcade game stack where player controls a destroyer ship in an inland sea to sink submarines. File size is 533 KB. Freeware.

5/16/02 (Thu)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Bubble Trouble X 1.0.0 (Ambrosia Software): Enhanced version of the arcade-style puzzle game where player, as a humorous fish, defeats enemies using bubbles. The new version now support Mac OS X natively as well as features a new level editor, window mode, and other improvements. File size is 8.7 MB. Shareware $15. Also, upgrade from older version is available for $5.

-- X-Plane 6.15 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator. Version 6.15 optimizes VRAM usage and improves Joystick support on Mac OS X as well as includes other improvements and fixes. Demo/upgrade file size is 78.4 MB (more info), updater from version 6.14 is 2.1 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)

-- JINNI ZEALA English Version 1.1.6 (LittleWing): Pinball arcade game featuring a psychedelic theme and easy-but-challenging play with multiple features. Version 1.1.6 fixes a bug related to the rule. Full version size is 8.2 MB, updater is 218 KB (more info). Shareware ¥2,980.

5/15/02 (Wed)

Game Demos (Japanese)

-- Animaturon F 1.1.1* (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)

-- CrazyEights 2.0 (Dawn MacLaughlin): Simple Crazy Eights card game only for Mac OS X. Version 2.0 adds 3 and 4 player games and new rule options as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 133 KB (more info). Shareware $10.

-- SimHarbour 0.9b (AntSoft): Unique management simulation game where player manages a harbor society and build a harbor for a town. File size is 1.4 MB. Public beta version .

-- UNO 2.0 (Dawn MacLaughlin): Simple UNO card game only for Mac OS X. Version 2.0 supports save games as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 385 KB (more info). Shareware $10.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- TRI TOWER 1.01* (Team UNknown*): Unique role playing game where player trains two novice characters to explore three evil towers. Version 1.01 fixes typographic errors. File size is 3.2 MB*. Freeware or voluntary shareware. Japanese software.

-- Ayashii 1.1.0*, Kuwabara 1.0.4*, Geji Geji 1.1.0*, Hues 1.0.2*, Kinjito 1.0.7*, Akikan 1.0.1*, Setsuzokuban 1.0.2*, Yukino Asa 1.0.2*, Nezumi-dama 1.0.1* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Each new version is now separated into PPC version and 68K version as well as includes some improvements and fixes (download*). Freeware. Japanese software.

5/14/02 (Tue)

Unique Real Time Block-Matching Puzzle Arcade Game "Avalanche"

Dracosoft has released Avalanche. It is a unique puzzle arcade game where player eliminates groups of same-colored blocks approaching from the left side as quick as possible. Although the rule is like ordinary block-matching puzzle game such as Macigame, it is unique and novel game with high-paced real time play and powerful items for dynamic but strategic play. File size of Classic version is 1.1 MB, Mac OS X version is 1.1 MB. Shareware $9.99.

Online Role Playing Game "Arcane Arena" Final Version Released

Freeverse Software has released the final version of Arcane Arena. It is a large-scaled online role playing game service where player forms a party and explores a huge dungeon called Arena to defeat monsters, to find out treasures, and to challenge other events. The game features unique timer-based battle system that combines tactical turn-based play and exciting real-time play. File size is 44.7 MB (more info). Requires Mac OS 8.1 or later (Mac OS X Classic supported), free memory 30 MB or larger, free HD 60 MB or larger. Charged online game for $4.99/month or $29.95/year.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Blitzkrieg Bop 1.1 (Philipz): Simple strategy game for net play where 2 players seek and destroy enemy headquarters with missiles and bombers. Version 1.1 improves the performance and the chat as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size of Classic version is 1.5 MB, Mac OS X version is 1.6 MB. Shareware $7.

-- Cintos 2.2.1 (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 2.2.1 adds Hard level, adds piece animation, and adds new board backgrounds as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size is 370 KB (more info). Freeware.

-- Galactica: anno Dominari 2.1b8 (Monkey Byte Development): Networkable public beta version of the turn-based sci-fi space fleet conquest simulation game. Version 2.1b8 fixes several bugs. File size is 3.7 MB. Beta shareware $20.

-- Hang3000 1.05 (Space-Time Associates): Newest version of popular word game Hangman featuring color graphics, speech synthesizer, various new categories. Version 1.05 adds a feature to link Amazon.com search page related to the word category and fixes a spelling error. File size is 1.1 MB. Shareware $25.

-- Harpoon3 3.4.11 (SpearSoft): The newest version of popular modern naval war simulation game. Version 3.4.11 includes improvements and fixes related to missiles. Updater size of Mac OS version is 1.1 MB, Mac OS X version is 1.2 MB (more info). Also, the demo version has been updated 10.6 MB (more info). Full retail version is available directly for $40.

5/9/02 (Thu)

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- Clan Lord v232 (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.

-- WarBirds III 050802 (iEntertainment Networks): Public beta version of the online WWII flight simulator. Version 050802 adds offline missions and improves cockpit arts as well as includes other improvements and fixes. Updater size of Macintosh version is 21.3 MB, Mac OS X version is 23.5 MB (more info). Also, full version 032002 is required to play with file size 125.4 MB for Macintosh version, 127.5 MB for Mac OS X version (more info).

-- X-Plane Global Scenery 6.14 (The X-Plane Global Scenery Project): Free Download service of the high-quality scenery data collection for the full-featured flight simulator X-Plane. The data file for each location is available for download (more info). Also, patch data from full retail version of X-Plane Global Scenery CD 6.10 is available (more info).

5/7/02 (Tue)

Multiplayer Sci-Fi Orbital Bombing Arcade Game "Last Contact"

Green Dragon Creations has released Last Contact. It is a multiplayer-only networkable sci-fi strategy arcade game where player attacks enemy planets by orbital bombing. The game is played by up to 6 players and features exciting battle play with orbital bombs and anti-bomb explosions, easy operation with the mouse to control initial velocities and ranges, GameRanger online service support, and unique energy core power-ups. File size is 2.1 MB. Requires PowerPC/120 MHz or faster, Mac OS 8.5.1, Mac OS X 10.1, or later, free memory 18 MB or larger, free HD 5 MB or larger, 800 x 600/32,000 colors or better, ATI or nVidia video card/VRAM 4 MB or larger, CarbonLib 1.3.1 or later, OpenGL 1.2.1 or later, net connection 33.6 kbps or faster. Shareware $10.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- BGBlitz 1.0.3 (Frank Berger Software): Full-featured Backgammon program played against an adivanced neural net AI. Version 1.0.3 fixes bugs with the board drawing, the AI routine, and others. File size of Mac OS 9 version is 4.9 MB, Mac OS X version is 3.7 MB (more info). Shareware $23.

-- Black & White 1.1.5 (Feral Interactive): Unique 3D action simulation game where player, as one of Gods, interacts villagers and gathers their religion. Version 1.1.5 adds public beta version of the multiplayer mode, improves save/load performance, adds soccer field in the game, and supports Internet Weather as well as includes other improvements and fixes. Updater size is 14.9 MB (more info).

-- GamePad Companion 2.0.3 (CarvWare): Generic USB input device driver for Mac OS X 10.1. Version 2.0.3 includes several improvements and fixes. File size is 177 KB. Shareware $15.

-- Glider Pro X 3.0.1 (Casady & Greene): Mac OS X enhanced version of the classic arcade game where a paper plane explores a trick house. Updater size is 10.1 MB (more info). Also, the demo version has been updated with file size 3.6 MB (more info). Full verison is available as downloadable product for $19.95.

-- Goban v36 (Sen:te): Mac OS X Go program supporting GNU Go. Version v36 now supports online play via Internet Go servers. File size is 4.0 MB (more info). Freeware (GPL).

-- Harpoon3 3.4.10 (SpearSoft): The newest version of popular modern naval war simulation game. Version 3.4.10 fixes a bug in great circle calculation causing the bearing errors. Updater size of Mac OS version is 1.1 MB, Mac OS X version is 1.2 MB (more info). Also, the demo version has been updated with file size 10.6 MB (more info). Full retail version is available directly for $40.

-- High Voltage 2 1.0 (Antell Software): Enhanced version of unique 2D arcade game where player collects batteries while avoiding resisters. File size is 5.4 MB. Shareware $5.

-- JiXii 1.0 (Trollin): Jigsaw puzzle game using any image files. Both English and Japanese version included. File size is 409 KB. Shareware $12.

-- MemoryPict 8.1 X (Softobe): Mac OS X native version of the Memory game using pictured cards with customization through PICT files. File size is 1.5 MB. Shareware $20.

-- Paragon Poker Suite 3.1 (TELLIS): Poker card game played against computer including 3 games and simulation feature. File size is 728 KB. Shareware $10.

-- TakeAway! 2.3 (HowleWere): Shanghai-type tile matching puzzle game. Version 2.3 adds a new game mode and a new tile set as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size of the updater from version 2.2 is 3.9 MB, updater from version 1.6 or later is 6.7 MB. Also, the demo version has been updated with file size 2.8 MB. Full retail version is available directly for $18.

-- Tic Tac Toe Plus 1.0 (Jonathan Jay Holley): Enhanced Tic-tac-toe game with a new strategic rule File size is 62 KB. Freeware.

-- tranquility 5.10 (TQworld): Online membership arcade game where player jumps around and explores 3D mazes offered by the charged service (only Mac OS X version has been updated). File size is 12.7 MB. Shareware $36 for one permanent membership.

-- X-Plane 6.14 (Laminar Research): Full-featured general flight simulator. Version 6.14 supports the road edit with World-Maker, adds various accidental trouble simulation, and improves spiraling slipstream simulation as well as includes many other improvements and fixes. Demo/upgrade file size is 78.2 MB (more info), updater from version 6.13 is 7.5 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)

-- JINNI ZEALA English Version 1.1.5 (LittleWing): Pinball arcade game featuring a psychedelic theme and easy-but-challenging play with multiple features. Version 1.1.5 fixes the keyboard input bug with Mac OS X and some keyboard. Full version size is 8.2 MB, updater is 218 KB (more info). Shareware ¥2,980.

-- Omohide-Prelude 2 Version 7.0 Open Edition 7.0.3 beta* (Zesty Ltd.*): Enhanced version of the simulation role playing game based on a love-comedy story of high school boys and girls. Version 7.0.3 beta adds new events in the scenario as well as includes other improvements and fixes. Full version size is 8.8 MB*, updater is 3.1 MB* (more info*). Beta shareware* ¥1,200. Japanese software.

-- Golden Mahjong X 1.0* (Candy House*): Mac OS X native version of the unique Mah-Jongg game where player glows a hamster by winning games. File size is 1.9 MB*. Shareware ¥2,000. Japanese software.

5/2/02 (Thu)

Game Demos (World-Wide)

-- BridgePro 1.0.0.122 (masK): Full-featured Bridge card game. Demo size is 792 KB (more info). Full retal version is available directly for $39.95.

-- GORKY 17 (e.p.i.c interactive entertainment): Near-future sci-fi role playing strategy game set in a secret experimental city in Russia. Demo size is 96.0 MB (more info). Full retail version is available at retail stores in Europe.

Game Updates and Releases (World-Wide)

-- MacXword 1.0.1 (Advenio Software): Mac OS X only online cross word puzzle client software compatible with popular Across Lite format. Version 1.0.1 fixes bugs with the user registrations. File size is 968 KB (more info). Shareware $15.

-- Space Debris 2.5 (Richard Bannister): 2D shooting arcade game like Crystal Quest. Version 2.5 fixes a crash with the Classic environment under Mac OS X 10.1.4 or later and other small bugs. File size is 812 KB (more info). Shareware $15.

-- Star Chaos 2.5 (Richard Bannister): 2D shooting arcade game like Space Invaders featuring complex enemy actions. Version 2.5 fixes a crash with the Classic environment under Mac OS X 10.1.4 or later and other small bugs. File size is 973 KB (more info). Shareware $15.

-- Super Space Blaster 2001 1.0 (Sean Conley): Simple 2D shooting arcade game. File size is 1.5 MB (more info). Freeware.

-- Zap'T'Balls II 2.5 (Richard Bannister): Simple 2D shooting arcade game where player smashes balls that divide with hits. Version 2.5 fixes a crash with the Classic environment under Mac OS X 10.1.4 or later and other small bugs. File size is 3.9 MB (more info). Shareware $15.

Game Updates and Releases (Japanese)

-- Hundari Kettari 1.1.0* (Kiyoshi Takeuchi*): Unique roll and move board game where player moves token around 7x7 grid board by rolling a dice and attack opponent's token. Version 1.1.0 improves the computer routine, improves the game operation, and adds sounds as well as includes other improvements and fixes. File size of PPC version is 644 KB* (more info*), 68K version is 454 KB* (more info*). Freeware. Japanese software.

5/1/02 (Wed)

LittleWing Released New Pinball "JINNI ZEALA"

LittleWing has released JINNI ZEALA English Version. It is the seventh installment of their popular Solid State Pinball series with the psychedelic theme motivated by Arabian Night and strategic game play also requires luckiness. The game features an easy but challenging rule suitable for both novice and expert. The features includes unique 5 bonus stages and 2 quick multiballs that can be launched easily and simultaneously, but deep strategy and tricky play are still required to get higher score. Also, the new game engine features high-quality graphics and sounds with full animation as well as more elaborated ball simulation. File size is 8.2 MB. Requires PowerPC (PowerPC G3 or better recommended), Mac OS 8.6 or later with CarbonLib, or Mac OS X 10.1 or later, free memory 32 MB or larger, free HD 50 MB or larger, 800 x 600/thousands of colors or better. Shareware ¥2,980.