Hey, deal-seekers, today Amazon is rocking a Valentine’s Day sale so you can “play games with the ones you love.”  Isn’t that sweet? One of the better deals on the list is Civilization IV (Mac) at the discounted price of only $5 (75% off!).  The only other Mac game on the list that we could discern was FIFA Soccer 12 (Mac) for $18 (55% off). The deal is good through February 20, though “Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time.”  Our suggestion?  Head over there and secure your game right now!

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OMG, you guys!  Did you hear? The hands-down BEST Star Wars film, Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace, just got a brand new re-release in theaters yesterday.  In 3D.  We’ll wait a minute and let you do a little happy dance.  Go ahead. … No happy dance?  Yeah, us neither.  That’s okay, though, because this next announcement might get the midi-chlorians flowing a bit more.  It turns out that, in celebration of the movie’s re-release, Aspyr has decided to discount all of their Star Wars Mac games by 25% over the next week+!  Specifically the deal is good until 11:59pm CST on Monday, February 20.  In addition, shoppers have the option of choosing between their favorite online stores, including the Mac App Store (see below) and, yes, our very own GameAgent Store. So, yeah–forget the movie.  Save your money for something better, like a new Star Wars game for your Mac!   

 

Still in a pickle when taking on some of the threats of the wasteland? Here’s the part two the of RAGE Mac: A Beginner’s Guide to Surviving the Wasteland to help get your bearings right and your gunsights on target. 

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With RAGE: Campaign Edition (Mac) released just last week on the Mac, we at GameAgent thought it prudent to give you guys a helping hand when you are trying to find your footing in the Wastelands of Earth by providing you with a in-depth walkthrough for the first chunk of the story. If bandits and mutants are causing you headaches, then this beginner’s guide is your aspirin. (more…)

Aspyr has just announced that the latest patch for Civilization V Mac is up and running which means the Mac version is now back in sync with the PC version. Now what does this mean for you? Cross-platform multiplayer is now fully functional again! This patch is currently for the Steam version of Civilization V and not the Mac App Store, but no worries Mac App Civ fanatics. The Mac App patch is currently in the approval process and will be released in the coming weeks so keep an eye out.  Update (2/16/12): The Mac App patch for Civilization V: Campaign Edition is now live! In addition to improving performance and other updates noted below, it also allows Mac users to play LAN multiplayer with PC users. The patch will be automatically downloaded and installed the next time you launch Civilization V from Steam. In addition to cross-platform multiplayer functionality, several fixes are included in this patch to address those pesky bugs and balance issues. Aspyr would like to thank you all once again for your patience! (more…)

Mac Gaming News

• Steam has come to iOS with their new mobile app.
• Apple hiring former Xbox product marketing chief hints at Apple getting even more serious about gaming.
• Here’s how the iPad 3 might stack up against the tablet PC newcomers in terms of gaming.
• Ever wonder how mobile games went from select few playing snake on their phones to the cultural phenomenon it is now?
• Spin Doctor bring retro Macgaming to the iPhone. Hooray for old school Mac gaming!
• Worries about the iPad 3 not being able to reach it’s true potential crop up.

Apple News

• Apple is now the 3rd largest cellphone vendor!
• Apple CEO,  Tim Cook, donates $100 million to charity. Staying classy Apple!
• Final Cut Pro gets updated a bunch of new features.
• Leaked photos shed some light on what the iPad 3 is capable of.
• Apple computers are getting more and more prevalent in the business world.
• 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.
• Ever wanted to go to an Mac Museum? Well there’s one in Missouri set up by a crazy collector of Macs!

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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! (more…)

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! (more…)