http://www.apple.com/games/ Apple Games - What's New provided by Apple. en-us Copyright 2009, Apple Inc. games@apple.com Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:13:36 PDT Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:13:36 PDT Apple In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/avampyrestory.html Deep within the walls of a gloomy castle in the equally gloomy land of Draxsylvania, the young, gifted opera singer Mona De Lafitte is held captive by her tormentor, vampire Baron Shrowdy von Kiefer. Players use a point-and-click interface to direct Mona and Froderick through a richly detailed world consisting of more than 30 beautifully hand-painted locations that utilizes real time ‘Multiplane’ camera technology, that entice the viewer to examine and explore. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:12:29 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/avampyrestory.html http://www.apple.com/games/trailers/harrypotterandthehalfbloodprince/ The penultimate chapter in the Harry Potter series finds our teenage hero dealing with not only romantic entanglements and other coming-of-age problems but also the build-up to a climactic confrontation with Voldemort. As you explore a version of Hogwarts based on the blueprints used for the movies, become adept at wizard dueling, learn how to mix potions, and lead Gryffindor to the Quidditch Cup. After the story concludes, Endless Day mode lets you discover all of Hogwarts’ secrets. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:30:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/games/trailers/harrypotterandthehalfbloodprince/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/blockland.html An online multiplayer building game where players can build with bricks. It is an open sandbox where the player decides how the game should be played. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:30:52 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/blockland.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/outoftheparkbaseball.html The latest in the award-winning series, is the most immersive, realistic, and customizable baseball management simulation game on the market today. This updated fixes a problem with disabled list notifications for minor league players and more. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:43:21 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/outoftheparkbaseball.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/burdaloo.html Drag and match the Burds in this colorful, island-hopping Match 3 game. Your goal is to travel across the islands taking pictures of the exotic, tropical paradise. But before you can take each picture, you must use your skills to clear the area of the native Burds! Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:43:27 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/burdaloo.html http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2009/07/harrypotterandthehalfbloodprince/ The penultimate chapter in the Harry Potter series finds our teenage hero dealing with not only romantic entanglements and other coming-of-age problems but also the build-up to a climactic confrontation with Voldemort. As you explore a version of Hogwarts based on the blueprints used for the movies, become adept at wizard dueling, learn how to mix potions, and lead Gryffindor to the Quidditch Cup. After the story concludes, Endless Day mode lets you discover all of Hogwarts’ secrets. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2009/07/harrypotterandthehalfbloodprince/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/dinertowndetectiveagency.html Something’s not right in DinerTown! Help Bernie the Bookworm become a “real detective” as you hunt for vital clues in major mysteries like “who stuck their finger in all the jelly donuts?” and “who’s been partying like a rock star with the zoo animals?” Use the items you find in the crime scenes to narrow your list of suspects and ID the culprits as you search out the fun in this lighthearted spoof on traditional hidden object games. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:33:17 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/dinertowndetectiveagency.html http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2009/06/sporegalacticadventures/ Add new twists to SPORE’s endless space stage with Galactic Adventures, which lets you design your own adventures and try out ones created by other players. For the first time, spaceship captains can beam down to planets, with or without crews, and undertake missions that earn them higher ranks as well as new weapons and accessories. Use a pre-existing creature as a captain or design a new one. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:00:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2009/06/sporegalacticadventures/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/returntomysteriousisland.html The true essence of adventure is captured in this second game inspired by renowned author Jules Verne. In this first-person survival adventure, players will encounter recognisable locations from the famous novel, including the granite house, the volcano and the Nautilus. However, Return to Mysterious Island goes beyond Jules Verne’s storytelling as players take on the role of Mina, a courageous young woman on a solo round-the-world sailing expedition. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:49:24 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/returntomysteriousisland.html http://www.apple.com/games/trailers/cityofheroes/ Create a unique character and travel to Paragon City, where superheroes battle villains and keep the remnants of an alien invasion at bay, or to the Rogue Isles, home of sinister Lord Recluse and his Arachnos organization. Undertake crucial missions, strengthen your powers, and join forces with other players for epic battles. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/games/trailers/cityofheroes/ http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2009/06/thepath/ “What if ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ was not simply a cautionary tale, but a metaphor for life instead?” asks Michaël Samyn, co-creator of The Path. He and Auriea Harvey set out to explore that question, as well as others, in a game that you can’t win or lose. You must guide six sisters, one by one, to grandma’s house. There is only one rule — don’t leave the path — and you must break it. We’ll let you discover what happens next. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2009/06/thepath/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/simulation_and_sports/sproutsadventure.html Oh Great One! Only a few Sprouts remain and they are in need of your help! Use your powers to guide them in returning to their once peaceful and prosperous existence. Fulfill wishes, help them invent wonderful toys to play with and assist them in rebuilding their amazing land! The happier you can keep your Sprouts, the more productive their community will be! Become the deity you always dreamed you could be in Sprouts Adventure! Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:08:01 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/simulation_and_sports/sproutsadventure.html http://www.apple.com/games/trailers/aquaria/ Centered around Naija, an undersea dweller seemingly alone in a vast ocean world teeming with life - some friendly, some not. Players seek to unlock the myriad secrets that comprise Naija’s past while defeating or outwitting the various ancient and powerful creatures she encounters in the azure depths of Aquaria. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/games/trailers/aquaria/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/partydown.html Inspired by the Starz TV series, take over a Party Down catering team as you help the Hollywood elite celebrate in style! Keep the music playing, the food coming, and the conversations going as you schmooze with the stars. Keep your cool, show them what you got, and maybe you can become the next big thing! Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:02:09 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/partydown.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/thepath.html A short horror game inspired by older versions of Little Red Riding hood, set in modern day. The Path offers an atmospheric experience of exploration, discovery and introspection through a unique form of gameplay, designed to immerse you deeply into its dark themes. Every interaction in the game expresses an aspect of the narrative. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:43:11 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/thepath.html http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2009/06/outoftheparkbaseball10/ Get ready for another season of home runs, strikeouts, and calls of “Hey, batta, batta” with the latest version of Out of the Park Baseball. Improvements in OOTP X include enhanced artificial intelligence, more robust play-by-play, a redesigned pitching system, widgets that can be moved around the in-game screen, a revamped injury system, and more. All of the 2009 Major League Baseball and minor league rosters are included, so you can get started right away. As Annie Savoy said in “Bull Durham,” by way of paraphrasing Walt Whitman: “I see great things in baseball.” Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/games/articles/2009/06/outoftheparkbaseball10/ http://store.apple.com/us/product/TW387ZM/A For maximum performance with graphics-intense applications, upgrade to the EVGA GeForce GTX 285 graphics card for the Mac Pro. Perfect for single or dual displays of up to 2560x1600 resolution, it offers 1GB of GDDR3 memory and 240 processing cores to unlock extra performance so you can get better gaming, motion graphics, 3D modeling, rendering and animation. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:09:53 PDT http://store.apple.com/us/product/TW387ZM/A http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/mysticemporium.html Take over a musty old magic shop and turn it into the best business in town in this fun-filled time management game. Brew potions, sell artifacts and tend to a variety of magical customers as you build your very own magic shop. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:07:47 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/mysticemporium.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/warbirds.html A 3D massively multi-player game that includes a combat flight simulator, tank simulator and other vehicles from World War I through the end of World War II. This update contains new terrains, fields, maps, and planeskins. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:42:46 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/warbirds.html http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/jessicascupcakecafe.html Aunt Margaret’s bakery is in serious danger of going out of business, but all the ingredients for sweet success are here. Help Jessica in this tasty time management adventure as she takes control and grows her aunt’s small cafe into a deliciously successful empire. Design and create your own cupcakes, or use the built in recipes to delight your customers and keep them coming back for more! Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:00:00 PDT http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/jessicascupcakecafe.html