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• Apple is now the 3rd largest cellphone vendor!
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• There’s a nasty bug in iMessage that might let others spy on your texts if you aren’t careful.
• Apparently there is a “strange” event on the horizon for the iPad 3. Wonder what it’ll be?
• Apple is predicted to sell up to 40 million in China in 2013.
• To combat line scalpers, Apple set up an iPhone 4S lottery. They really love their Apple products in China.
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Our Posts

Aspyr Mac FAQs: Your RAGE Campaign Edition Questions Answered

RAGE: Campaign Edition Now Available on Mac

Tips and Tricks for Tropico 3: Gold Edition for Mac

Apple Reports Record Breaking Earnings for Q1 2012

Quicksave: 2011′s Biggest Mac Games are 20% Off

Macworld | iWorld 2012 Highlights

As you’ve all heard by now, RAGE: Campaign Edition has been released on Macs worldwide.  It’s a really awesome game with a ton of great content, but there are probably still some questions you have about the game before you’re willing to take the plunge into the Wasteland.  That’s where we come in!  We spoke with some of the top brass at Aspyr Media to come up with the FAQ below.  Have any questions that aren’t addressed?  Let us know in the comments!

RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac FAQs

Is there any extra content/add-ons available for RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac?

RAGE: Campaign Edition includes the “Wasteland Sewer Missions” and the “Anarchy Edition” content are available in-game and do not require a code to unlock.

Does RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac support Multiplayer games?

RAGE: Campaign Edition on Mac contains the fully featured single-player campaign and does not include any Multiplayer features.

Where can I buy RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac? 

RAGE: Campaign Edition is available worldwide from Apple’s Mac App Store, through Aspyr’s own GameAgent.com digital store, and from other digital Mac game and Mac software retailers.

Can I buy a physical disc copy of RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac? 

RAGE: Campaign Edition is currently only available as a digital download, though a physical retail copy is in the works.

What languages are supported in RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac?

RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac is supported in English, French and German

Does RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac use SteamWorks, SteamPlay, and is it available for sale on Steam? 

RAGE: Campaign Edition does not use SteamWorks for DRM or achievements, is not for sale on Steam, and does not support SteamPlay.

Why is there no multiplayer or support for SteamWorks and SteamPlay? 

Because of the business model and licensing requirements of SteamPlay and SteamWorks, Aspyr is unable to support either for RAGE Mac at this time.  A Steam account and the Steam client are required for multiplayer, and Apple’s Mac App Store does not allow for technology such as SteamWorks in their store.

Does RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac use DRM (Digital Rights Management)?

Yes. If purchased through the Mac App Store, RAGE: Campaign Edition uses Apple’s AppStore DRM. If purchased elsewhere, such as the GameAgent Store, the game uses Software Passport Mac.

I already purchased RAGE for Windows. Can I use my CD key to get RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac for free?

A CD key for the Windows version of RAGE will not work with RAGE: Campaign Edition on Mac. The games are technically two different products with two different publishers (Bethesda Softworks and Aspyr Media, respectively).

What Macs are supported to play RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac?

Rage Minimum System Requirements

• Operating System: 10.7.2 (Lion)
• CPU Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core)
• CPU Speed: 2.4 GHz
• Memory: 4 GB
• Hard Disk Space: 25 GB
• Video Card (ATI): Radeon HD 3870
• Video Card (NVidia): Geforce 8800
• Video Memory (VRam): 256 MB
• Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard

 Supported Video Chipsets

• NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800
• NVIDIA GEFORCE 9600
• NVIDIA GEFORCE GT 120
• NVIDIA GEFORCE 330M
• ATI RADEON HD 3870
• ATI RADEON HD 4670
• ATI RADEON HD 4850
• ATI RADEON HD 5670
• ATI RADEON HD 5750
• ATI RADEON HD 5770
• ATI RADEON HD 5870
• ATI RADEON HD 6630M
• ATI RADEON HD 6750M
• ATI RADEON HD 6970M
• Intel HD Graphics 3000

 Notice: Integrated video chipsets are not supported (GMA 950 Mac

Mini(2006,2007), iMac(2006), Macbook(2006-2008), GMA X3100, MacBook Air(2008-2011))

NOTICE: Apple Intel Chipsets only.

NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case

Sensitive)

Does RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac support gamepads?

Yes. RAGE: Campaign Edition supports the Xbox 360 wired USB and Games for Windows 360 wired controller only.

I do not see my video card listed in the Supported Video Chipsets. Can I still play RAGE: Campaign Edition Mac?

While RAGE: Campaign Edition may still work on your Mac despite your video card not being listed in the Supported Video Chipsets, we do not recommend purchasing a game if you do not meet the Minimum System Requirements.  If you purchase a game without meeting minimum system requirements, Aspyr will be unable to provide support from a customer care perspective.  If you have additional questions about whether the game will work on your machine, please contact Aspyr Support either by email (support@aspyr.com) or through our updated support site (http://support.aspyr.com) for assistance.

The fine folks at Aspyr Media have quite the treat for Mac gamers. If your thirst for post-apocalyptic games needs quenching, don’t fret for you will now be able to explore the wastelands of RAGE.

Prepare yourself for some intense firefights and dune buggy battles as Aspyr has brought RAGE: Campaign Edition, the most highly anticipated first-person shooter of 2011 made by the legendary developer id Software who brought you the Quake and Doom series, to Macs worldwide.

Wake up after a hundred-year slumber to the wasteland that was once the Earth you knew after a devastating asteroid impact to fight off bandit and mutants as you help to rebuild a shattered world and retake it from the Authority.

RAGE: Campaign Edition is available at the GameAgent Store so grab a copy and begin your trek through the wastelands today.

As an added bonus: If you buy RAGE: Campaign Edition from the GameAgent Store by February 8th, then you’ll get Doom 3 for only $1!

Features:

• Visceral 1st-person gunplay and exploration – Take on bandit gangs and hordes of mutants using an arsenal of exotic weapons and special items, such as Wingsticks, personal turrets, sentry bots, and remote-controlled bomb cars.
• Frenetic 3rd-person vehicular mayhem -  Burn rubber across the wasteland in your very own super buggy! Upgrade and customize your car with special parts, paint jobs and weapons, then test your skills as you battle four-wheeling bandit clans and participate in deadly races.
• An expansive experience – Beyond the first-person action and vehicle combat, RAGE offers a world open to explore, with unique characters, side quests, and a compelling storyline.
• Graphics that have to be seen to be believed – Powered by id’s cutting-edge new id Tech 5 engine, new Megatexture technology brings the vast wasteland to life in never-before- possible detail.
• Bonus Content: The Wasteland Sewer Missions and Anarchy additional content are included in the Mac release!

It can be tough being a dictator in Tropico 3: Gold Edition Mac and sometimes you just need a pointer or two to keep from becoming overwhelmed by the burdens of leadership and the whining of the masses. The game is complex but rewarding if you get it right and takes a bit of time to master but once you do, you’ll be adored by all who you rule over.

What you see before you a compilation of tips and tricks submitted by players of Tropico 3 that I’ve collected from all over the web to help you along as you rule your people, El Presidente! Read the rest of this entry »

For those of you a little behind on the news, Apple’s Q1 2012 revealed last week that they started off their fiscal year with a bang. Numbers in the report showed they achieved all-time record sales for their iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Not to mention that this quarter had the highest quarterly revenue and earnings EVER. Congratulations to you Apple! Let’s delve into some numbers and see just how awesome they did. Read the rest of this entry »

If you missed out on last year’s biggest games Mac games, now is the time to grab them. GameAgent is giving you the chance to snag Civilization IV Complete, Civilization V GOTY and all of the Civilization V DLCs, Neverwinter Nights 2, Doom 3, or Duke Nukem Forever for 20% off! Start off 2012 right by playing the best 2011 had to offer!

These deals are good through Tuesday (11:59PM), February 6th.

While there wasn’t any news about any new upcoming Apple products, MacWorld | iWorld 2012 still was able to churn out and showcase some pretty amazing new gadgets to go along with all your Apple products as well as some pretty nifty apps and games. Check out the highlights for MacWorld | iWorld 2012.

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Apple Gaming News

This weekend only, Aspyr is offering a handful of its Mac App titles at the low, low price of $5.  Included on the discount list: Neverwinter Nights 2, Prey, Tomb Raider II, and Duke Nukem Forever.  At only $5, it’s hard not to give any of these titles a shot!

It’s now time to become the dictator you’ve always wanted to be in Tropico 3: Gold Edition Mac! This gem of a game by Feral Interactive is now available for download at the GameAgent Store. Take up the mantle of “El Presidente” of the Caribbean nation of Tropico and choose whether to be a benevolent ruler or an iron-fisted dictator. It’s all up to you in this strategic city builder and humorous political simulator.

Download the game now at the GameAgent Store to start your rule off right.

Also, stay tuned for another GameAgent post on some tips and tricks you can use when trying to build your nation.