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The fourth and final instalment in the current run of the BBC’s Doctor Who: The Adventure Games will be released for the PC on Christmas Day. Called Shadows of the Vashta Nerada, it will become available to download on the BBC website right after the show’s Christmas TV special on …
Read More »OPINION: Apple is too smart to buy a games firm
â?¦but if it did, it could only be Valve
Read More »Apple axes Flash from new Macs
Adobe’s Flash player and browser plugin has been removed from all new Apple products, effective as of this past Saturday. As noted by The Guardian, Adobe software will now require user downloads with each new Apple machine, without the ‘click to install’ prompt that explains why video animations or games …
Read More »Desktop App Store heading for Macs
Next iteration of Mac OS X to bring iPhone-like digital content to Apple's home PCs
Read More »App Store coming to Macs
The status of the Apple Mac in the world of desktop gaming has received a serious boost in the arm with news that alongside the release of the next version of OS X – officially called OS X 10.7 Lion – Apple will for the first time bring its popular …
Read More »Apple shares hit all-time high
For the first time in its history shares in Mac and iPhone tech giant Apple have reached above $300 each – a record for the company. Ten years ago, when CEO Steve Jobs returned to the firm, Apple shares could be purchased for just $30. The share price has risen …
Read More »World of Warcraft Cataclysm dated
Blizzard has announced that the upcoming World of Warcraft: Cataclysm expansion for PC and Mac will be released on December 7th, alleviating fears that it could miss 2010 altogether. A Collector’s edition SKU will be available from retail, while the game can also be purchased digitally from the Blizzard store. …
Read More »Stonetrip extends ShiVa discount
ShiVa Advanced Editor promo lengthened as Mac-supported iteration release pushed back
Read More »Apple launches game website
A new section of the Apple website dedicated to video games has gone live. The hub features a web store where users can buy Mac games including StarCraft II, Modern Warfare and The Sims 3. Visitors can also download demons and updates, view the latest trailers and read a selection …
Read More »WoW Cataclysm special edition revealed
Blizzard has announced a World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector’s Edition which will be exclusive to High Street stores. The special edition will come bundled with a 176-page art book, behind-the-scenes DVD, 10-song CD soundtrack, mouse pad, a Lil’ Deathwing in-game pet and a range of World of Warcraft trading cards. …
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