The Mac beta for StarCraft 2 is reportedly going to drop in April, following the appearance of a Windows beta which became available a few weeks ago. Few burrs under the saddle chafe a Mac user more than Windows gamers … Continued
∞ Oh Please Oh Please Oh Please, pt 1: Marathon may be coming back
Now that it looks like the golden era of Halo is beginning to recede into the sunset, there’s some speculation – and evidence – that they may be planning a return to their roots … in the form of a … Continued
∞ Mac 'biggest event in Steam's history'
John Cook, Valve’s director of Steam development, recently took some questions about the company’s new foray into Mac support. Among his comments is that Valve considers Steam for the Mac “to be the biggest event in Steam’s history.” Impressive for … Continued
∞ Location, Location, Location: 'iGroups' coming to MobileMe?
Every year or two we seem to see an internet trend spike really fast; Facebook a few years back, “microblogging” in the 2006/2007 era, and now it seems like Apple is stepping into the ring with the latest: location-based social … Continued
∞ Vroom Vroom: New racing games for the iPhone
Among the most popular games for iPhone, racing games are consistently at or near the top of the list. I’m not personally a car guy (if you saw my car, you’d probably understand why), but there are some great examples … Continued
∞ Steam's entry to the Mac changes everything for Mac games
Valve’s recent announcement that it’s bringing Steam to the Mac promises to fundamentally change the landscape of Mac gaming, which has been bleak for longer than many of us care to admit. Here’s a look at what this means for … Continued
∞ Navigon introduces $25 iPhone GPS navigation app
In the era of 99 cent apps, GPS-based driving assistance for the iPhone has up to now been a big financial nut to crack, with apps regularly costing $70 or more. Navigon, makers of MobileNavigator, have addressed this by introducing … Continued
∞ GDC: Fallen Earth MMO comes to the Mac
At this week’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, Icarus Studios announced the Mac beta release of Fallen Earth, a Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) game. The new Mac beta release – available now – requires an Intel-based Mac running … Continued
∞ Hands On with Aperture 3.0.1: A huge step ahead for Apple's photo software
Whether you’re a seasoned digital photographer or an amateur looking to step up from iPhoto, chances are that Apple’s Aperture software can help you dramatically. Now in its third major iteration, Aperture is easier to use and more powerful than … Continued
∞ GDC: Unity 3.0 engine adds iPad support, more
Unity Technologies has announced Unity 3.0, a new version of its versatile 3D game engine which enables developers to create titles for Mac, iPhone, Web and other platforms. A final release date is scheduled for this summer.
∞ GDC kicks off with iPhone Game Summit
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) kicked off in San Francisco this morning with a two day summit focused specifically on the iPhone. The summit gathers experts from the technical and business end of iPhone game development.
∞ FileMaker Pro 11 adds charts, easier reporting
FileMaker Inc. on Tuesday announced the release of FileMaker Pro 11, a major new release of its popular database software for Mac OS X and Windows. It’s available beginning today, along with new versions of FileMaker Pro 11 Advanced, FileMaker … Continued
∞ Macworld's Aperture 3.0.1 review
We at The Loop are working on our own first look at Aperture 3.0.1, which you’ll see on Friday. To whet your appetite, please have a look at Russ Juskalian’s thorough review of Apple’s new pro photo software. New features … Continued
∞ Fortune: Apple world's most admired company for third straight year
Fortune magazine has published its list of the world’s 50 most admired companies, and Apple is number one for the third year in a row. Apple beats out Google and Berkshire Hathaway, the holding company chaired by American business titan … Continued
∞ Poker vs. Strong Female Role Models
Apple pulled a Poker iPhone game featuring lingerie models. Forced with the prospect of throwing their babes out with the bathwater, Headlight Software went to the polar opposite, coming up with a poker game featuring strong female role models – … Continued
∞ The Beard Speaks: Requiem for Sexy Beard Pics Touch
Hello boys and girls. It’s time for another missive from everyone’s favorite facial hair, The Beard. I have to apologize for any delays in publishing the column this week. Body of Dalrymple was quite besotted from celebrating after both the … Continued
∞ Camera Plus Pro adds video recording for all iPhones
Global Delight lived up to its name for me when I saw them at Macworld Expo in San Francisco earlier this month. The company develops an all-in-one camera app for the iPhone that adds some impressive capabilities. Now they’ve announced … Continued
∞ Fast Lane service at the Apple Store
Apple really has the retail store experience down to a science at this point. My trip to the local Apple Store took less than two minutes – I would have been hard-pressed to get in and out of McDonald’s any … Continued
∞ Final Fantasy I and II come to the iPhone
Square Enix has released Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II for the iPhone and iPod touch – each is now available from the App Store for $8.99.
∞ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition comes to Mac
Aspyr Media has announced the release of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition for the Macintosh. It’s now available in retail stores, but you can also purchase it online and download it through Aspyr’s GameAgent service.
∞ It's business as usual for Freeverse after Ngmoco acquisition
iPhone and iPod touch game publisher Ngmoco has announced that is has acquired Freeverse, another leading iPhone game maker. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
∞ iPod touch vs. Nintendo DS: The parent's perspective
Two of my three children now use iPod touches for gaming. They haven’t totally supplanted their Nintendo DS Lite systems, but the tide is turning in the iPod touch’s favor. Here are some of the most common complaints the kids … Continued
∞ The Beard Speaks: Hairworld Expo and Webcam spying
Well hello there! ‘Tis I, The Beard, here once again to share my inestimable wisdom with the masses.
∞ Freeverse passes five million iPhone apps sold
Freeverse announced Friday that it has sold more than five million apps for the iPhone. The company now counts 24 games and apps on the App Store, with more planned for 2010.
∞ CCP unveils details of next EVE Online expansion – Tyrannis
CCP Games technical producer Torfi Frans Olafsson has revealed details of the next major expansion pack in development for EVE Online, the massively multiplayer online role playing game. Entitled Tyrannis, it’s expected to be released before the summer arrives in … Continued
∞ MindTouch sees Fujitsu collaboration as entré to Mac-based SMB
Fujitsu has announced a collaboration with MindTouch, a vendor of open source collaborative networking. Fujitsu’s ScanSnap document scanners are now able to scan documents directly into a MindTouch collaboration site.
∞ Noby Noby Boy – from Katamari Damacy maker – comes to iPhone
Noby Noby Boy is now available for the iPhone. But fans of the PlayStation 3 game should heed this warning – Noby Noby Boy for iPhone, published by Namco Bandai, isn’t exactly the same thing. In fact, it’s categorized as … Continued
∞ StarCraft II closed beta test begins
Blizzard Entertainment has announced launch of the closed beta test for its upcoming real time strategy game release StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. The invitation has gone out to thousands of gamers around the world.
∞ New Dr. Seuss e-books come to iPhone, publisher lays out iPad plans
Oceanhouse Media has launched three new iPhone and iPod touch apps based on beloved children’s books by Dr. Seuss. “The Cat in the Hat,” “Dr. Seuss’s ABC” and “Dr. Seuss Camera – The Cat in the Hat Edition.” They are … Continued
∞ MacPaint, HyperCard creator turns to iPhone with PhotoCard
Bill Atkinson’s name is synonymous with the Mac, and now he’s turned his attention to the iPhone. He has released Bill Atkinson PhotoCard, a $4.99 app that helps iPhone and iPod touch users make and send custom-designed postcards.