You may have said to yourself, “Gee GameAgent, I wish there was an awesome collection that brought together the extensive amount of Civ V content all in one neat bundle.” Your wishes become realtiy strategy fans. There’s a new Civilization V collection in town, and its name is Gold.

Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Gold Edition is now be available for both PC and Mac users, and it provides the most comprehensive Civilization V experience yet. We know you probably have some questions, so we’ve put together another one of our informative FAQs.

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Fan-favorite Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is getting a digital re-release this week! The game’s been updated for distribution through both Steam and the Mac App Store, but you may still have some questions about the game. Our advice? Check out the FAQ below! If you still have questions, leave a comment, and we’ll do our best to answer!

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As you’ve all heard by now, Borderlands 2 arrived on the Mac November 20.  This incredible sequel contains tons of loot and great content, but there are probably still some questions you have about the game before you’re willing to return to Pandora.  That’s where GameAgent comes in!  We got all the gritty details from Aspyr Media to come up with the FAQ below. (more…)

Call of Duty: Black Ops was just confirmed for a September 27 release.  See below for more details on the highly-anticipated game!

 

Q: What does the customer get when they purchase Call of Duty®: Black Ops for the Mac?

A: Black Ops Mac includes all of the original single player and multiplayer content PLUS the Call of Duty: Black Ops First Strike Content Pack, which adds 5 diverse maps including 4 multiplayer maps and a new Zombie experience!

 

Q: Will the other Black Ops Content Packs be available to the Mac audience?

A: The Call of Duty: Black Ops – Rezurrection Content Pack will be available at launch for $14.99.  The Black Ops: Annihilation/Escalation Content Pack, including “Escalation”and “Annihilation”content,  will be available as one purchase for  $24.99 and released in mid-November.

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This week Apple releases the latest and greatest iteration of its operating system OS X, titled Mountain Lion. With tons of new features, apps and services, it’s a lot to take in. We here at GameAgent want to help ease the transition for you by providing some general information, and most importantly, how it will affect your gaming.

Read below to find out the answers to important questions.

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  Company of Heroes Complete: Campaign Edition is about to invade Macs worldwide and I’m sure you grunts, no doubt, need a debriefing on the intel pertaining to this operation. No worries, because the commanding officers at the Aspyr Media HQ have let us in on the classified information surrounding this game. If you’ve got questions about Company of Heroes Complete: Campaign Edition Mac, then we’ve got your answers. Get informed before you take the battle to the front lines! If you’ve got an issue that wasn’t addressed in the FAQ, then let us know in the comments and we’ll send a runner back to Aspyr Media HQ to get you in the know. (more…)

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…)

Now, as the iPhone has reached an almost cult status, the focus has been drawn to the extensive Apple App Store and the development of said apps. Many developers, both large companies and indie have crossed over to the mobile app market, seeing potential to hit it big. Looking at the large-scale success of games and apps in the mobile market makes it hard not to see mobile app development as a gold rush, and believe me, everyone is wanting in.

The popularity and dream of striking gold with a mobile app can be compared to entering the lottery. Billions of people each year enter local lotteries, many daily, with the hopes of cashing in.

With just the Apple App Store, the market is flooded with apps ready to make a quick buck with the marketplace expanding to over 500,000 active apps. So with this overflow of apps, do you stand a chance making a popular game? Sadly, the odds are against you, my friend.

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You ask the questions, and we answer!  After announcing the impending launch of Duke Nukem Forever on the Mac, we asked if you guys had any questions about the game.  Below are the questions we collected and our answers.  Have any more questions?  Leave them in the comments below, post a message on our Facebook page, or shoot us message via Twitter!  We’ll do our best to answer as well as collect the new questions for the blog.  So, without further ado…

Q: When will Duke Nukem Forever be available on the Mac?

A: Duke Nukem Forever will be available on the Mac this coming August 2011.

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The wait is over! The latest patch (1.0.1.166) for Civilization V Mac is live, and with it comes all of the DLC currently available for PC.  To celebrate the occasion and help with any questions you may have, we’ve put together a brand new FAQ which we hope addresses all of your questions and concerns.  To get a full rundown of everything the patch covers, see the patch notes after the jump.  Did we miss something?  Have any other burning questions?  Let us know in the comments, and we’ll get you answers as quickly as possible!

Where can I purchase Sid Meier’s Civilization V Mac DLC packs?

Civilization V DLC for the Mac can be purchased at GameAgent.com, MacGameStore.com and through Steam.  The DLC packs available for purchase include:

• Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: The Americas – $2.99/£1.99/€3.00
• Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: Asia – $2.99/£1.99/€3.00
• Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: The Mediterranean – $2.99/£1.99/€3.00
• Cradle of Civilization Map Pack: Mesopotamia – $2.99/£1.99/€3.00
• Cradle of Civilization Map Pack Bundle (includes all four Cradle of Civilization Map Packs) – $9.99/£6.50/€8.00
• Civilization Pack: Babylon – $4.99/£2.99/€3.50
• Double Civilization and Scenario Pack: Spain and Inca – $7.49/£4.49/€5.00

How do I get the patch?

The latest Civilization V Mac patch will download automatically upon logging in to Steam in Online mode.

How do I know I have the latest patch?

When you launch Steam in Online mode, all available updates will automatically begin to download.  The version number will also be shown on the Main Menu of Civilization V Mac.

Does the patch include the hotfixes that have come out for PC?

This patch includes all available patch and hotfix code available as of 1/20/11.

What happens to save games from previous versions?

Old save games will work, but users may experience some abnormalities during gameplay.

 

If I have the DLC on PC, will I get it on Mac?

Yes, Civilization V Mac DLC supports SteamPlay, meaning PC purchasers will now have access to the Mac version.

 

How do I get the Mongol Civ DLC?

The Civilization V Mac Mongol DLC, which is a freely-available DLC pack, will automatically download upon launch of the Steam client in Online mode.

If I have the Digital Deluxe Edition, do I get the Babylon DLC pack on Mac as well?

Yes, customers who have purchased the Civilization V Mac Digital Deluxe version will now have access to the Babylon DLC pack.

 

Why can’t I play PC to Mac?

Aspyr and Firaxis have been working on supporting PC -> Mac multiplayer since project start.  At this time cross-platform compatibility remains too unstable for release.  We continue to work on this issue.

Can I save to the cloud between PC and Mac?

Games cannot be saved between PC and Mac versions.

Will you put DLC in a box or on a disk for retail release?

We currently do not have plans to put available DLC on a stand-alone retail disk.  We encourage people to sign up for our newsletter or follow Civilization V Mac on Twitter for the latest information on Sid Meier’s Civilization V Mac.

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