Archive for June, 2011

30
Jun

The Legacy of Duke Nukem 3D

Posted by Jas Kao

With the release of Duke Nukem Forever portraying the Duke Nukem of today, it’s always good to go back and reminisce about the Duke that was. Here’s a jump to the past with a Duke Nukem 3D retrospective and how this game forged Duke’s iconic status.

 

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29
Jun

The GameAgent Store Just Got 400% More Awesome

Posted by Russ Looney

How does the saying go? “You can never be too rich, too good looking, or have too many games.”

Well, maybe that’s not the exact quote, but it’s a mantra we like to live by at the GameAgent Store.  That’s why we’ve partnered up with Feral Interactive to bring you an even greater selection of top-tier Mac titles!

The GameAgent Store is now offering some of Feral’s top games, including:

Bioshock Mac boxshot Borderlands Game of the Year Edition Mac boxshot Rome Total War Mac boxshot Sid Meier's Pirates Mac boxshot

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29
Jun

Duke Nukem Forever: The Long Road to the Mac

Posted by Jas Kao

The infamous Duke Nukem Forever was a game that no one thought would ever be released. But, lo and behold, the great Duke Nukem finally graced our gaming experience with his presence and will be arriving on the Mac in just over a month. However, as everyone probably knows, it was not an easy road to get here. Let’s look back and see what Duke Nukem Forever has lived through.

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27
Jun

Duke Nukem Forever Coming to the Mac

Posted by Russ Looney

Duke Nukem Forever Mac banner

Hail to the King, baby! Duke Nukem is back in Duke Nukem Forever and he’s not here to dazzle your ass.

He’s here to kick some ass! Duke Nukem Style.

He’s crude. He’s boorish. He’s offensive. And he’s a womanizing egocentric son-of-a-gun. BUT THAT’S HOW WE LIKE OUR DUKE.

Sometimes you just aren’t craving the caviar equivalent of a game, but a greasy hamburger. THIS IS YOUR HAMBURGER SO EAT UP.

Aspry Media has been recruited by Duke himself to spread his awesomeness to the world, as Duke Nukem Forever will be hitting Macs this August. Duke Nukem Forever brings you ass-kicking of epic proportions, massive guns with equally massive explosions, and, of course, babes. This is pure unadulterated Duke that we all know and love.

As an added bonus, Duke thought his fans on the Mac deserve a bit of a reward for patiently waiting so long and Duke does know how to please. We’re offering a 10% discount on all pre-orders, plus FREE shipping (USPS) for those that want this box of manliness to further boost their egos.

We’ll be posting more info on the game in the coming weeks, including some great feature stories, videos, and FAQs, right here on the GameAgent Blog, so don’t miss out!  To make doubly sure you’re always up to date, follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

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24
Jun

Weekly Flashback!: Games REDUCE Crime and TF2 is Now Free?!

Posted by Jas Kao

Play more video games! Do less crime!

Apple and Apple Related Gaming Stories

  • Thunderbolt iMacs may finally put PC towers into retirement.
  • Apple Final Cut is cut! Not to fear though, it’s being replaced with Final Cut Pro.
  • Facebook is making a move to capture the iOS audience.
  • Bungie is coming back to Apple with Bungie Mobile.
  • Apple finally has the key patent for the iPhone multi-touch user interface.
  • If you want your authorizations back on iTunes purchases here’s how.
  • Apple has a pretty good chance on being the game industry according to Phil Harrison at least.
  • Game devs have to get innovative to make money on their game apps.

Gaming Stories in General

  • Finally, a study to support that games actually REDUCE violent crimes.
  • Duke Nukem 3D is getting a remake later this year. Come get some!
  • Team Fortress 2 is now Free-to-Play!
  • Google is making a move into the gaming world
  • Walmart Gamecenter became a bit more useful.
  • PopCap, makers of Plants vs. Zombies, is to be acquired by EA.
  • L.A. Noire is coming to PC. Now it’s just a hop, a skip , and a jump away from Mac.
  • J.K. Rowling is planning on launching an online Harry Potter game. A potential wizarding MMO?
  • New breed of MMO’s may finally be saying goodbye World of Warcraft.
  • Jim Redner from The Redner Group writes about his twitter brain fart.
  • Sonic the Hedgehog turned 20 years old this week. Quake turns 15.

Our Posts

 
24
Jun

Adventuring with Adventure Games

Posted by Jas Kao

Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition Mac boxshot

Come around let us hearken back to the age of point-and-click adventure games. Where gameplay was not necessarily the driving factor for the game, but the mystery of the story and the complexity of the puzzles.

My, how far adventure gaming has come since then.

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21
Jun

Why the Future of Gaming Has an Apple In It

Posted by Jas Kao

Let’s put on our future goggles and gaze into the definitive* future of Apple gaming.

(*As accorded by me. Have your own thoughts? Let’s hear it.)

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20
Jun

Announcing Daily Deals at the GameAgent Store

Posted by Russ Looney
GameAgent Store logo

What’s better than finally sitting down to play that game you’ve been looking at for ages now?  How about saving money on that game in the process?

The GameAgent Store is looking to make that a reality with the announcement of its new daily deal feature, called “Today’s 10%“!  Every single day we’ll randomly pick one of the titles we sell (both Mac and PC) and offer it at a 10% discount.  In addition, we’ll be doubling the discount on Tuesdays with (you guessed it) “Tuesday’s 20%“!  The announcements will be made via our social outlets Facebook and Twitter at 9am CST each day, so be sure to check in regularly so you don’t miss out on any daily deals!

18
Jun

Console Gaming with Apple?

Posted by Jas Kao

With the announcement of the Nintendo Wii U and the whole dual-screen-console-gaming bit, you’d think that it’s a pretty novel idea? Well, believe it or not, Nintendo wasn’t the only one with that idea. 

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17
Jun

Weekly Flashback!: Lawsuits, Glass cubes, and iPhones

Posted by Jas Kao
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