In a move to protect digital history, fans of iPod click-wheel games have launched an ambitious preservation project. These classic games, once iconic in the early 2000s, face the risk of vanishing without a trace. A Loophole Sparks a Movement It all began when an iPod enthusiast, Quix, discovered a loophole in Apple’s digital rights […]

Apple closed the fourth quarter of 2024 with robust results, reporting $94.93 billion in revenue, a 6.1% increase compared to last year. However, the company experienced a significant dip in net profit, falling 35.8% to $14.7 billion compared to Q4 2023. The gross margin reached $39.7 billion, up 8.5% year-on-year, while operating income rose by […]

Apple has announced a $1.1 billion investment to boost its satellite messaging capabilities, marking a significant expansion of its collaboration with GlobalStar. The investment aims to add new satellites and improve the ground infrastructure, enabling Apple to deliver more robust emergency and non-emergency satellite services to iPhone users. Expanding Satellite Features Since launching Emergency SOS […]

Apple’s latest update, iOS 18.1, is seeing an impressive adoption rate, with users upgrading at double the pace compared to last year’s iOS 17.1 launch. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, shared the news just ahead of the company’s quarterly earnings call. According to Cook, the increased adoption reflects strong interest in Apple Intelligence, the new AI-driven […]

Incident began at 2024-10-18 18:30 and ended at 2024-10-20 00:15 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).

Incident Report
Summary

Beginning on 18 October 2024, users of the Gmail application for iOS experienced increased application crash rates for a duration of 1 day, 5 hours, 45 minutes. To our Gmail for iOS users who were impacted by this issue, we sincerely apologize. This is not the level of quality and reliability we strive to offer you, and we are taking immediate steps to improve the platform’s performance and availability.

Root Cause

The Gmail iOS application uses a Google-wide SSO client library to authenticate all accounts on a given device with a backend authentication server. This includes a lookup of account IDs and their corresponding email addresses. Email addresses are returned from the authentication server normalized to avoid potential formatting conflicts. For example...

App developers Musi and Sarafan Mobile have sued Apple and Google in California federal court over app removals they claim were unjustified, highlighting tensions over the tech giants' intellectual property enforcement policies. Musi's music-streaming app was removed after YouTube complained about interface infringement, while Sarafan's "Reely" app was taken down following Instagram's claims about logo similarity.

Both developers say the platforms breached their agreements by removing apps without sufficient evidence. The lawsuits underscore broader concerns about Apple and Google's dominance in app distribution. Their private IP dispute systems operate outside traditional legal frameworks, with platforms making unilateral decisions that can effectively shut down businesses, according to University of New Hampshire law professor Peter Karol. [...]

"In a court proceeding, you can see here's a complaint with the allegations, and then we have the defendant respond, and...

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The new iPad Mini has only been around for a few days, but we’re already seeing a jaw-dropping discount that makes this $490 device become available for $400. I don’t know about you, but that smells like Black Friday is knocking on the door.

The cool new iPad Mini features the A17 Pro chip, which means it supports Apple Intelligence. Since we’re currently reviewing the iPad Mini, we can share that we already love this compatibility, as well as the speed boost delivered by the new chip. The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display is gorgeous as well, with great color and deep contrast. We also love to see that the base...

Apple is offering up to US$1 million to anyone who can hack its artificial intelligence (AI) servers, reports CNET.

Though Apple continues to roll out AI features slowly as part of what Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, says is the company’s strategy to “get each piece right and release it when it’s ready,” one thing Apple feels very confident about is how it’s handling the privacy and security on the Private Cloud Compute, or PCC, servers that power some Apple Intelligence features. 

CNET says this is why it’s inviting hackers as well as privacy and security professionals and researchers to verify the security claims it’s made about PCC and is offering bounties from $50,000 up to $1 million to anyone who finds a bug or major issue. PCC...

In an announcement, the European Union says that Apple must ensure its operating system iPadOS complies with all the relevant obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). 

In April 2024, the European Commission has added Apple’s iPadOS to the list of core platform services for which Apple is designated as gatekeeper.

According to the announcement, Apple must allow users to set the default web browser of their choice on iPadOS, allow alternative app stores on its operating system, and allow accessory devices, like headphones and smart pens, to effectively access iPadOS features.

On November 1, Apple published a compliance report detailing the measures it’s taken for iPadOS to comply with the DMA. The public version of the report is accessible on the European Commission’s...

If a webpage regularly shows one or more items that you find distracting, you can use the Distraction Control feature of Safari to hide those items until you choose to see them again

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Apple has announced a iPhone 14 Plus Service Program for a rear camera issue.

The company says it’s determined that the rear camera on a very small percentage of iPhone 14 Plus devices may exhibit no preview. Affected devices were manufactured between April 10, 2023 to April 28, 2024.

If your iPhone 14 Plus has exhibited this issue, please use the serial number checker below to see if your device is eligible for this program. If so, Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider will provide service, free of charge.

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites.

° From Apple Newsroom: With the new nano-texture display glass and support for the Apple Pencil Pro, the iPad with M4 integrates into the sidelines and brings new capabilities to coaches and players. 

° From MacRumors: M4 Pro Chip benchmark results reveal an extremely impressive performance feat.

° From 9to5Mac: Apple researchers ran an AI test that exposed a fundamental “intelligence” flaw.

° From Cult of Mac: M4 Pro and M4 Max benchmarks from Geekbench show the chips’ dramatic boosts in speed, even over those in higher-...

Apple plans a total redesign for its MacBook Pro in 2026. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says.

The post Apple purportedly plans a total redesign for the 2026 MacBook Pro appeared first on Apple World Today.

Apple has been accused by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) of trying to prevent employees from discussing pay equity and forcing an engineer who circulated a wage survey to quit, reports Reuters. 

The complaint issued by the NLRB General Counsel on Thursday is the third in a month to claim that Apple has illegally deterred employees from discussing issues such as sex bias and pay discrimination with each other and the media, including by restricting their use of social media and...

Apple has been accused by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) of trying to prevent employees from discussing pay equity and forcing an engineer who circulated a wage survey to quit, reports Reuters. 

The complaint issued by the NLRB General Counsel on Thursday is the third in a month to claim that Apple has illegally deterred employees from discussing issues such as sex bias and pay discrimination with each other and the media, including by restricting their use of social media and...

Apple’s next slate of AI features is scheduled to arrive in early December, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says in his latest “Power On” newsletter.

“The iOS 18.2 operating system update, which includes major improvements to Apple Intelligence — like ChatGPT chatbot integration, the Image Playground app and custom emoji known as...

Jeff Pu, analyst of Apple supply chain companies  states in a report that the iPhone SE 4 planned to release next year is anticipated to be the first to receive the company’s in-house 5G modem.  This week’s research note with an investment firm in Hong Kong, Haitong International Securities, states that Apple will star rolling […]

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Brings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the password manager. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)

The global smartphone market in Japan is estimated to grow by US$2.8 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. 

The research group says the market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.85% during the forecast period. However, the smartphone market in Japan faces growing competition from alternative devices, particularly smartwatches. 

According to Technavio, these gadgets, including those from Apple and Samsung, offer communication features such as calling and texting, making them attractive to consumers seeking convenience and portability. With cellular connectivity, smartwatches enable users to make calls and send messages independently of their smartphones. 

Technavio says this shift in consumer behavior poses a significant threat to the dominance of traditional smartphones in Japan. The research group adds that the smartphone market in Japan has experienced a significant shift in...

Apple TV+ was named Streaming Service of the year at the TechRadar Choice Awards 2024.

Here’s what TechRadar has to say about Apple’s streaming service: As one of the smallest paid-for best streaming services available, it might seem easy to overlook it, but Apple TV Plus has quietly maintained a consistent and affordable price point in 2024 – and only one tier – all while not succumbing to cost pressures by introducing ads or stopping subscribers from sharing their accounts. 

Of course, there have been some cancellations this year, including Schmigadoon!, Constellation, Still Up, The Big Door Prize and Time Bandits, but the list is dwarfed by the number of renewals that we’ve seen. Hijack, Bad Sisters, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Slow Horses, Acapulco, Invasion, Dark Matter, Shrinking...

Apple has acquired Pixelmator, the company behind the Pixelmator Pro and Photometer apps.

An announcement at the Pixelmator site says: “has signed an agreement to be acquired by Apple, subject to regulatory approval. There will be no material changes to the Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this time. Stay tuned for exciting updates to come.”

No details were given on how much Apple paid or which members of the Pixelmator Team will move to Apple.

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As expected, Apple released a lot of new Mac models this week. iMacs, Mac minis and MacBook Pros were all refreshed with the M4 chips in additional to other changes. Just when you think I’m home, I show up in an expected location to record this week’s podcast.

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The global smartphone market grew 2% year-over-year (YoY) to reach 307 million units of shipments in quarter three (Q3) 2024. And, contracting its previous report, Counterpoint Research says it’s good news for Apple.

Global smartphone revenues grew 10% YoY as average sales prices (ASPs) grew 7%. Both revenues and ASPs reached their highest-ever Q3. Samsung continued to lead the market in terms of shipments, with a 19% volume share.

Apple led in terms of revenues and recorded its highest-ever shipments, revenues, and ASPs in a third quarter. Xiaomi came in third with revenue growth outpacing shipments growth, while OPPO captured #4. vivo grew the fastest YoY among the top five manufacturers.

Commenting on Apple’s performance, Counterpoint Research Director Jeff Fieldhack said, “A slightly earlier launch of the iPhone 16 series, a product mix...

Satellite services provider GlobalStar has announced that it’s expanded its deal with Apple. The iPhone maker will commit an additional US$1.1 billion for upfront infrastructure prepayments.

In September 2022 it was revealed that Apple planned to use 85% of Globalstar’s current and future network capacity for its services to iPhone 14 consumers, and pay for future satellite upgrades. All new iPhones from fall 2022 and later pack a new feature called Emergency SOS via Satellite. 

The feature combines custom components deeply integrated with software to allow antennas to connect directly to a satellite, enabling messaging with emergency services when outside of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Apple says that satellites are moving targets with low bandwidth, and it can take minutes for messages to get through. Since...

Beyond the nifty M4 product announcements from this week, Apple quietly updated its current M2 and M3 model MacBook Air to feature 16GB of Unified Memory for all tiers of the product line. The notebooks previously arrived with 8GB onboard, and even with the boost to 16GB, the entry-level prices continue to start from $999. […]

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Jay Peters, The Verge, “Apple Put the Magic Mouse’s Charging Port on the Bottom Again”:

Apple’s new USB-C-equipped Magic Mouse somehow still has
the charging port on the bottom. While Apple could have used the
launch as an opportunity to move the charging port from the
underside of the device — where the port has remained for
nearly a decade, despite other updates to the
mouse and being...

Imagine squeezing your retina iMac screen down onto an iPhone 5. You can do it. It might look a bit silly and initially you might wonder why you'd bother, but it has long been possible to see and remotely control your Macs and PCs on even your iPhone. Now Google has released Chrome Remote Desktop for iOS and you can do it for free. You'll do it, too: try this once and you will forever keep finding other reasons why it's incredibly useful. It's fantastic when you forget a file, for instance, and can now just find and email it to yourself from afar. And it will save your soul, your sanity and yo...

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With over half a year remaining before Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation iPhone, a fresh rumor out of Taiwan suggests that the company may be considering a new dual-lens camera system and the addition of "Force Touch," the pressure-sensitive touch technology set to be introduced in the Apple Watch.

Ten years after giving away its first song, Apple has reportedly wound down the "Single of the Week" program that offered iTunes users a chance to download a free track from up-and-coming artists.

Makeover apps tend to be somewhat serious, and are generally geared toward adults. Instead of being a fun game, they tend to be more akin to photo-editing software, which is generally pretty complex and low on the amusement scale. Toca Boca, however, has stepped forth with Toca Hair Salon 2, a makeover game that offers a lot to younger gamers or future beauticians....

Google has expanded its Chrome Remote Desktop app to include iOS compatibility. Now available for download on iTunes, iOS users can now orchestrate accessing their desktop computer for free by downloading the accompanying Chrome browser app. Chrome Remote Access has been available for Android users since last year....

South Korean electronics giant Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy A7, the latest entry in the company's premium all-metal Galaxy A series that brings a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, 2 gigabytes of RAM and an 8-core application processor.

The Los Angeles Unified School District's failed iPad deployment was botched early on, according to a review by the US Education Department. The federal agency says that it first of all put too hard an emphasis on using Apple hardware and software, ignoring cheaper options that could have saved money for the District and taxpayers. In July the USD said it was shifting to a strategy involving Chromebooks and Windows devices, such as the Microsoft Surface....

It's a different world. You might be the sort who would never take photo from a website and use it in your own book, but today if an image is online, it's as if the world sees it as fair game. Maybe that's a peek into our base immorality and the ultimate cataclysmic self-destruction of humanity, or maybe it's just that cut and paste is easy. Whatever it is, though, it's happening and you cannot stop it – not even with an application like this: but if PhotoWatermark can't prevent the copying of images, it can help photographers and artists considerably by adding identifying text to your image...

...

While the idea that Apple probably had another record-breaking holiday quarter (what the company calls fiscal 2015 Q1) is unsurprising to all but selected pundits, a spate of reports released on Monday may be painting a general portrait of not just significant improvement, but more importantly growth in key areas of importance both to investors and analysis as well as to the health of the company. Sales of Macs look to be way up, iOS devices are selling much better in a key foreign market, and Apple's suppliers are flourishing -- all signs that point to better-than-expected quarter....

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New information has been revealed on the specifications Apple has in mind for its planned licensing of the female Lightning port for third-party accessories. Manufacturers have reportedly been briefed on details and objectives, which include spreading Lightning to as many different accessories as possible in place of micro-USB. Possibilities include not just things like docks and headphones, but battery cases, gamepads, and Bluetooth speakers....

Word games are fairly numerous at this point. You've got your Boggle-style games, your Scrabble-style games, your crosswords and word searches. There are a lot of duplicates out there -- so when we find a fresh, new game, we tend to get pretty excited. One such app is Word of the Rings, by James Porter, a game that quite literally puts an interesting twist on the genre....

Marsh Supermarkets and inMarket have announced a new iBeacon platform, the first to emphasize the Apple Watch. The plan is to use iBeacons at Marsh's 75 locations to push ads, shopping lists, and other content to both Watches and iPhones. Initially, the platform will support the official Marsh app and inMarket's List Ease, but other apps should follow as long as they support inMarket's Proximity SDK. All apps will have to update with Watch support, but the platform itself is Watch-ready....

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People wanting to control HomeKit-enabled devices remotely through Apple's Siri must have an Apple TV at home to serve as a hub, according to Verge sources, including two launch partners and a person said to be "close to HomeKit's development." Siri controls will always work while an iPhone or iPad is on the same network as a HomeKit device, but until now it wasn't fully clear how remote operation might work. The Apple TV must also be a third-generation model running at least v7.0 firmware or newer. Notably, remote operation without Siri -- using the vendor app for a HomeKit product directly -...

...

In order to nullify a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over charges that the carrier was still throttling users on unlimited plans even when there was no network congestion, AT&T is claiming for the purposes of the lawsuit that it qualifies as a Title II "common carrier." This is the opposite of what it has told the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with regards to possible actual Title II regulation of broadband....

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Spotlight - Basic Searches

Photoshop - Opening Camera RAW in Adobe Bridge (CS2)

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Save a bunch on MobileMe renewals, too.

Amazon has discounts on the brand-new Mac Mini models
plus the new iMacs and new MacBook, not to mention the iPod Touch.

Amazon also saves you money on the MacBook Pro, Mac Pro and MacBook Air
and offers deep discounts on Snow Leopard.

Check the great selection of DRM-free MP3 music at very competitive prices (including free downloads!).

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"Attackers can exploit these issues to bypass certain security checks, execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser, and cause denial-of-service conditions; other attacks are also possible."

BusinessMan is a modular, FileMaker-based customer relationship management (CRM) system that includes integrated email and communications, document management, quote generation, order processing, and more.

Objective Development's content management system for web sites adds CKEditor support, improvements in supported server configurations, better PHP 5.3 support, a fix for a problem with borders in the Gallery and Loop Elements, and other changes.

The XHTML editor adds keyboard navigation for its new tabbed interface.

This release of the SDK includes a simulator for the new iPad and tools for building iPad applications.

This release of the data mining tool brings more accurate predictions when using Similar Patterns modeling, improved export to Excel for regression models, and a new prediction project.

Rhapsoft's image editor adds flip transformations, a shadow effect, an option to import images from other devices (including iPhones, scanners, and cameras), improved accuracy when working at the pixel level, enhancements for drawing tools, and more.

The keyboard update "improves battery performance of the 2007 aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard when used in combination with other bluetooth devices (eg. Magic Mouse, some bluetooth headsets)" and also addresses an issue with key repeats.

"While all the world is still talking about holes in Internet Explorer and Flash, Adobe has casually closed two critical security holes in Shockwave that allow attackers to inject and execute code."

MAXPower eSATA 6G PCIe 2.0 Controller Card adds two 6GB/second eSATA ports to any Mac Pro (or PC) with an available PCIe 2.0 slot.

The multi-channel audio editor and recorder adds a 64-bit version, the ability to automatically split a sound file by detecting silences, export to iPhone ringtone files, and other changes.

Acclivity's small business management and accounting package adds integration with Enstore web store software, tracking of additional item information, a Show Profit Analysis function (gross profit, margin, and cost for each item and for the entire invoice), and other improvements.

We've added an addendum to cover some tips and questions brought up by readers in response to our in-depth review, which examines the $999 Mini Server product product from Apple, which combines a dual-hard-drive Mac Mini with a full version of Snow Leopard Server (unlimited client license). We look at everything from web services to performance, along with security, installation, admin utilities and more.

[Expanded Sept. 12] - answers to questions about pre-requisites, installation, security, QuickTime, Rosetta, 64-bit operation, networking, compatibility and much more...

reviews, basics, availability and pricing, networks and carriers, features, sync with iTunes, Internet, apps, widgets, tech specs, jailbreaking and unlocking, misc.

Robert Mohns reviews the second-generation iPod Touch, covering its fast hardware, OS 2 software, App Store, compatibility issues, applications and much more.

Kindle 2 improves on the highly successful original version of the wireless media reader, bringing faster performance, better grayscale imaging, speech synthesis, and Apple-like design improvements. We also include audio samples, screen shots, comparison photos and lots of links to more info.

The new Shuffle has just one button: off/play. Everything else is controlled by earbuds, proprietary Apple controller chips and synthesized voices....

We examine fancy new features in Apple's latest creative-consumer software suite, as well as its user interface elements and its misfeatures/bugs.)

Like an iPod for video recording, the MinoHD combines friendly simplicity with effective media processing in a remarkably tiny device at an attractive price.
[Includes HD video sample.]

Robert Mohns's review of Apple's new iPhone 3G offers comparisons with the first iPhone, discussion of new features and enterprise support, a look at the new "ecosystem" Apple has built around the device, a screenshot and sample photo gallery and links for more information.

Our MacBook Air review digs into details of its design, features, performance, compatibility and suitability for various customers. Includes benchmark test results.

essential info, including data-loss bugs

We dig into the technology and benefits of RAID storage systems, along with a number of issues involved, as we review SoftRAID, the leading application for configuring these systems on the Mac.

We've added some benchmark results charts (with more to come later) in a thorough review of Apple's latest laptop from Robert Mohns, covering technical advances, the overall experience, and an audio quality issue.

We have added a few more notes on Ethernet and Airport Disk performance to our comprehensive examination of Apple's new wireless base station (complete with benchmark test results.

February 1, 2010 6:00 AM

New Star Games has announced the release of New Star Tennis, its newest sport title. The game features a full tennis tour with 66 tournaments, a variety of court styles, training challenges, and a detailed career mode spanning 15 tournaments.

New Star Tennis Features:

• Exciting Gameplay
  Experience thrilling rallies as you compete against the world's elite. An intuitive control system allows you to put the ball anywhere on the court, but you will need some slick skills to become number one.
  
• Intense Training
  To beat the best you will need to train hard and increase your abilities. There are 5 skills to master, Serve, Forehand, Backhand, Volley and Spin. You will also need to work in the gym to build up your Speed and Stamina. Now, get down and give me twenty!
  
• The NSG World Tour
  There are 66 tournaments on the NSG World tour in which you can earn points to improve your ranking. You...

February 1, 2010 6:00 AM

TopWare Interactive and Reality Pump recently released a new Two Worlds II newsletter. The thirteenth edition of the newsletter includes information about the game's cave and mine system, a developer Q&A, a description of the Droser monster, and details on a new contest. Two Worlds II will send players to the unexplored land of Eastern Antaloor and will feature detailed graphics, an active combat system, and a complex storyline.

INTO THE DEPTHS ON A CAVE ADVENTURE
A truly first-class RPG has cave systems full of twisting paths, hidden crannies and hair-raising dungeon labyrinths - and TW2 really comes up trumps in this dark world. The games designers describe it as being a very extensive cave and mine system and we AP editors were at last allowed to experience the legendary underworld of Antaloor for ourselves! Reality Pump invited us to visit one of the vast mines near Hatmandor. This is where the mysterious and magical raw...

February 2, 2010 6:00 AM

Macworld has posted a new article examining Onverse, a title which fuses social networking with an online virtual world. Onverse allows users to combine 2D features of sites like Facebook and MySpace with the 3D virtual experience of MMOs. The game is free to join, with microtransactions for premium items available from the Onverse store.

Released on November 25th, the latest update added a third world that augments the real estate available to new users. The Hub is Onverses main drag, with a few high-rise apartment buildings, a casino, a nightclub, an amphitheater, and plenty of stores to shop in. Meanwhile, Volcano Island and Ancient Moon are home to themed housing communities as well as a few outdoor sites to spend time in.

All of these worlds are scattered with points that players can collect to use as currency to buy things like furniture, clothing, and tools. For those willing to spend some actual money, Cash Coins can...

February 2, 2010 6:00 AM

Edge Online recently published a brief interview with id Software's Todd Hollenshead. The game developer discussed the company's merger with Bethesda Softworks parent company Zenimax Media.

Of course, everyone looks at it as, Well, id was purchased by Zenimax! but I think its just as true that we acquired an internal publishing capacity, said Todd Hollenshead. Thats really what the relationship is. As much as we have valued our publishing relationships with other thirdparty publishers in the past, there is a difference, because we were separate companies. Although we were trying to work together, ultimately there is an idea that we have divergent goals.

Its actually worked out really well. They value development for its own sake, rather than just trying to put something in a box and relying on marketing for sales, said Hollenshead. They believe in the quality of the product you put in and the value of the entertainment the...

February 3, 2010 6:00 AM

Isotope 244 recently announced work on a Mac version of the recently released Land Air Sea Warfare, a new game from the developers of Machines at War. The strategy war game features 70 new types of units, new technologies, and six "gigantic mega units" for players to control.

After two years of development I have finally completed my next game! It builds on my previous real time strategy game Machines at War and takes it in a different direction. Battles are now a rich mix of different types of units and your headquarters can even be in the sea! There are over 70 new types of units, new technologies, and six gigantic mega units which are awesome in battle! I would list all of the changes, but looking at my work log there are over 800 of them! I will be working on the Mac version next and am still developing the game every day, so if you have any suggestions for the game please let me know. - James Bryant

Land Air Sea Warfare:
...

February 3, 2010 6:00 AM

Paragon Studios has announced the beginning of the Spring Fling in-game event for its super hero themed MMO, City of Heroes. The event, which began on February 2 and continues through March 2, features a variety of Valentine's Day themed missions and unlockable content.

Ganymede, Scratch, and DJ Zero are once again flinging out the fun and creating seasonal harmony from that jumpin-est of joints, Pocket D. Blue side and Red side have another chance to join forces and Snap some Teeth.

This popular event is back with the potential to earn unlockable costume pieces and badges. Brave the Well of the Furies, find Aphrodite's Girdle, and take down that mischievous Red Cap, Snaptooth. Don't forget the exciting temporary powers available only from this event...confound your enemies with the Nectar of the gods and enemies become allies with the crossover Dimension Drop buff.

Starts: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 8:59 a.m....

February 4, 2010 6:00 AM

Hive Media has announced the acquisition of Windmill Games and the creation of Hive Media Games. HMG's first release is Angela's World an action game which challenges players to gather enchanted roses while dodging sparks and other hazards on a small planet.

William Weaver, President and CEO of Hive Media, Inc. stated, I am proud that Hive Media has had the opportunity to form Hive Media Games with Sven Paroth as Senior Programmer. Hive Media is comprised of extremely talented professional artists, audio engineers and programmers. Through our team and a large business network, I am sure that many people will be enjoying our games for years to come.

Sven Paroth, ex-owner of Windmill Games stated, After review, I welcomed the opportunity to become a part of Hive Media and help build Hive Media Games. Working as one entity, we are excited to bring a varied number of qualitative games on multiple platforms in the coming months....

February 4, 2010 6:00 AM

NCSoft and Paragon Studios have announced a second Mission Architect contest for the company's super hero themed MMO, City of Heroes. Contest entrants are asked to write an arc for levels 5 to 10 with a story about a known hero or villain who loses their powers. The contest winner could receive a permanent title on a character of his or her choice, and a Developer's Choice for the mission arc.

Sigh...you know, sometimes it's tough being the creator of so many great products, living the good life in the high tower with all these responsibilities. So many things to juggle...remember when it was easier? When you were still new and didn't have so many things to take care of? Back when you could...could just be yourself? I'm not crying! Ahem...I'm just...aha! Coming up with an idea for the next challenge! That's it...I know EXACTLY what it'll be! I challenge you all to write an arc for levels 5 to 10 with a story about a known hero or villain...

February 5, 2010 6:00 AM

Aspyr Media has announced the release of a digital download version of Civilization IV for Macs. The download is available exclusively from Aspyr's GameAgent store. The company has also opened up preorders for upcoming downloadable versions of the games two expansions: Warlords and Beyond the Sword, as well as Civilization III: Complete.

Sid Meiers Civilization IV comes-to-life like never before in a beautifully detailed, living 3D world that expands the gameplay experience. This latest installment takes the franchise to new heights with the addition of new ways to play and win, new tools to manage and expand your civilization, all-new easy to use mod capabilities and various multiplayer modes and options..

With Sid Meiers Civilization IV, rule throughout time and create your own legacy as you guide your civilization from the dawn of man through the space age and beyond. Implement new technologies, conduct diplomacy or wage...