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5
Mar 10

Fun Friday of Five Mac Games

^{Happy Friday! Mac Games and More has once again posted casual Mac games you might not have heard of that you can play into the weekend. Try them out and come back next Friday to find the new selection of Mac games!}

Virtual Villagers 4 The Tree of Life – The highly anticipated 4th edition of Virtual Villagers is finally here, and we’re incredibly happy about it! If you’re familiar with the Virtual Villagers real-time sim game series, you’ll see that there are many new features in Virtual Villagers 4, not just the same story and game play shuffled around. The story takes place on the eastern shore of Isola and centers on a dying Banyan tree. First, select a tribe – for example, a group of children or nursing mothers or a variety of tribes people with a mix of skills (which determines your difficulty level), each group having its own set of strengths and weaknesses. Work on your tribe and get it to thrive and populate the island, find collectibles and uncover fantastic mysteries – then you can pursue the many hidden puzzles scattered around the island, and as you solve them the tree will begin to heal. If your tribe succeeds, and the Tree of Life regains its original power, you will then find out the secrets of the magical island of Isola. Remember that this Mac game is in real time, so your tribe will age and events still take place even when your Mac is turned off! Download it – Or play the previous Virtual Villagers games: Virtual Villagers 1, 2 & 3

The White House – Here’s a way to get a personal tour of the president’s house without having to wait and stand in that long line that extends all the way down Pennsylvania Avenue. Explore the most famous address in DC and wander through the Oval Office, West Wing and more when playing The White House, a hidden objects game for Mac. Team up with a student whose professor goes missing. Professor Barrett had been working on a project for the White House but midway through he mysteriously disappeared! You manage to find his journal, which usually describes in detail what he’s working on but all the pages are missing so your mission is to find each of the pages to figure out what happened. The game also offers fun trivia about the White House including conspiracies and secret history. Download it

Green Moon – With this challenging point and click adventure game for Mac, players will begin their journey by inheriting an abandoned home. As you explore and wander through the house, you’ll come across cryptic notes and messages on torn scrap pieces of paper, strange objects and hidden keys. First make your way to the basement, which will reveal to you that the previous owner dabbled in magic but died before before he could finish the book containing his life’s work. The magic book left behind is now in your hands, giving you the chance to master great magical powers. This new found power will allow you to travel in time from prehistoric days and medieval times, to the Wild West and beyond. Download it

Hostile Makeover – Based on the funny “Crime of Fashion” mystery by Ellen Byerrum called Hostile Makeover, this hidden objects fashion murder mystery Mac game follows the same story of the murder of supermodel Amanda Manville. Street-smart D.C. fashion reporter Lacey Smithsonian is on the case and her investigative talents, in addition to her razor sharp wit and uncanny ability to wear matching pumps, come into play as she must interview nine quirky characters who appear as suspects. Download it

Youda Fairy – Fairies and pixies are popular themes in Mac games especially among children gamers, so these fans of magical tinkerbells will be tickled to have another game with their favorite characters. With Youda Fairy, there’s a wise wizard who has acted as protector of the magical kingdom but he’s been doing that for 1000 years. It’s time for him to retire! He’s looking for someone like you to replace him and be responsible for watching over the realm. You’ll cast various spells and create fairies, which will help the kingdom stay safe and sound, and out of the hideous and destructive grasps of the evil witch. The game play will remind some gamers of The Great Tree meets a sort of Megaplex Madness. Download it

Book of Legends

The Book of Legends takes you on an adventure with Charlie and Zoe, siblings who find a library book, which turns out to be a tome that holds the key to finding King Arthur’s legendary sword Excalibur. It’s a book so important that, in the wrong hands, could have devastating consequences. The two of them embark on a sort of wild goose chase to follow the book’s clues and, of course, to find the sword, all the while being trailed by three menacing men in black. This Mac game is a mixture of world travel in search of the famous sword, inventory-based puzzles, looking for hidden objects and a medieval meets modern thriller.

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25
Jan 10

New Mac Software Releases and More

The Golden Bird of Paradise – New Seek/Find mac game. (Demo)
Thoughts 1.0 – Information assistant. (Shareware)
CapSee 1.0 – No more accidental caps lock. (Free)
Audacity 1.3.11.0 – Audio recording, editing & mixing tool. (Free)
Sesamouse 1.0 – Add more gestures to the Magic Mouse. (Free)

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23
Jan 10

Create a Mall

When I shop at a mall, I always see room for improvement there, wherever it may be. It usually comes in the form of me exclaiming, “Where’s H&M or Anthropologie?” Or, “Why don’t they have The Container Store or BCBG in this mall?” “Where’s Hotdog On A Stick? I want a lemonade!” And lastly, “Where on earth is BEST BUY!??” Now I can put my complaints aside and create my own ideal mall with this Mac game. The only way to do it right is to do it yourself! Sim gamers who’ve loved games like Build a Lot and Be a King will really get into Create a Mall. As the name of the game suggests, your primary task is to create successful malls across the country. Hire workers, purchase materials and build more stores and enhancements to each mall of your creation. Features six cities to build malls, 22 different kinds of stores and 40 medals and trophies.

Play more games like this one: sim games for Mac.

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18
Jan 10

Recent Mac Software Releases and More

Sweeney Todd 1.0 – Hidden Objects and Adventure Mac game. (Demo)
Marooned 1.0 – Hidden Objects Game for Mac. (Demo)
Everplay 1.0 – Merges iTunes w/Last FM web & online radio. (Free)
Time Check Pro 1.0.0 – Track projects/break reminder. (Demo)
myRichTexts lite 1.0.3 – Cute writing tool for scriveners. (Free)

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17
Jan 10

Penny Dreadfuls: Sweeney Todd

Short serial publications called Penny Dreadfuls were introduced in England during the 1800s. These fictional horror stories always embraced a macabre plot and each part of the story cost one penny. The String of Pearls: A Romance was one such penny dreadful, which is actually the original story that introduces Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. A brilliant musical, one of my favorites by Stephen Sondheim, as well as a movie were based on this penny dreadful. If you’re unfamiliar, Sweeney Todd’s a vengeful barber who kills his clients by giving them a REAL CLOSE shave, then gives their bodies to his girlfriend so she can make meat pies with them. Fun!

Now, on to the game. Of course, the story offers much more depth than the basic plot I’ve just described and there are side stories happening simultaneously: people and items are missing and mysteries must be solved. You’ll have several adventure quests to solve, as well as puzzles and there are a good number of hidden objects games, where you’ll be scouring through gritty, grubby 19th century London.

Lastly, there’s some singing in this game, but it has nothing to do with the original musical (I wish it did!). You can opt to skip ahead if you want to jump right into the game.

Play more games like this one: Drawn the Painted Tower, The Clockwork Man, Trapped the Abduction, Campfire Legends The Hookman

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15
Jan 10

Fun Friday of Five Mac Games

^{Every Friday Mac Games and More features casual games you might not have heard that will take you into the weekend. Try them out and come back every Friday to see the selection of games!}

Marooned – How’d you like to wake up one morning on an island with absolutely no recollection of who you are or where you are? You explore the place and soon realize that experiments have been conducted, but you have no idea why. Were you a part of those? As you attempt to solve this existential mystery, collect all and any clues to point you towards regaining your memory. Download it

5 Realms of Cards – This is an out of the ordinary solitaire game with a story that takes you to the land of Five Card Realms, where an evil force has awakened after a 100-year slumber, plunging the realms into darkness. Help a young princess named Jokerina restore peace and beauty in the land of 5 Realms by recovering magic Signs of Suits broken by dark forces. A hidden secret awaits the winner. Over 70 Levels. Download it

The Molten Mystery – In the third installment of the
Professor Fizzwizzle game series, the lovable nutty Professor is on a long overdue vacation on Volcano Island. He runs into Penny Pyroclast, a former star student gone terribly bad. Like in the original Professor Fizzwizzle, use your problem solving skills in a series of puzzles to move the Professor from one place to another pushing around barrels, crates, magnets and other objects. Help Professor Fizzwizzle fight off bat-bots and find out about the Molten Mystery. Download it

Clueless – Based on the light-hearted movie with Alicia Silverstone, Clueless is a game that wants you NOT to be fashionably clueless. Are you a true fashionista? Prove it by showing the world your savoir faire. How well do you know your Prêt-à-Porter, Haute Couture and latest designer collections? Dress Cher and her friends and make sure heads turn when these fashion Goddesses strut their stuff. Make sure what they wear matches their style and gets a thumbs up from their BFs and GFs. If you don’t, everyone will think you are Clueless. Whatever! You’ll be evaluated and given grades for everything you select so choose carefully and watch the clock because you’ll be timed. Ths game is unexpectedly addictive. Download it

Mystery in London – A seemingly innocent vacation to many of London’s historic and famous landmarks turns into something completely different. You’re a collector of old books and knickknacks and your travels somehow lead you on a wild goose chase to find out the real identify of Jack the Ripper. The problem is, there are some people out there who do not want his identity revealed! Investigate one of the most notorious mysteries ever. Explore the city through 360-degree photographs of places such as Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey … even the tailor shop where James Bond bought his shirts. Download it

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15
Jan 10

Clueless

Based on the light-hearted movie with Alicia Silverstone, Clueless is a game that wants you NOT to be fashionably clueless. Are you a true fashionista? Prove it by showing the world your savoir faire. How well do you know your Prêt-à-Porter, Haute Couture and latest designer collections? Dress Cher and her friends and make sure heads turn when these fashion Goddesses strut their stuff. Make sure what they wear matches their style and gets a thumbs up from their BFs and GFs. If you don’t, everyone will think you are Clueless. Whatever! You’ll be evaluated and given grades for everything you select so choose carefully and watch the clock because you’ll be timed. Ths game is unexpectedly addictive.

More fashion related games: Weekend Party Fashion Show, Fashion Cents, Fashion Dash, Fashion Fit, Dress Shop Hop

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13
Jan 10

Paradise Pet Salon

Pamper people’s pooches and pets in this particularly perky pet pastime. Sorry. In other words, run and manage a pet salon in this fast-paced time management game for Mac in order to beat out the evil pet mart, who is trying to smush your business like a bug. Why can’t the big corporations leave the little guy alone? Anyway. Take care of hundreds of pets making sure your precious clients are happy, but also keep an eye on your establishment and upgrade your store with nifty improvements always keeping your furry clients in mind.

Similar games: Dr. Daisy Pet Vet, Pet Shop Hop, Doggie Dash

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8
Jan 10

Fun Friday of Five Mac Games

^{Every Friday Mac Games and More features casual games you might not have heard that will take you into the weekend. Try them out and come back every Friday to see the selection of games!}

Empire Builder Ancient Egypt – It has been a while since the release of the popular Build a Lot series for Mac, and some of those gamers have been looking for something new like it. Have no fear. Empire Builder Ancient Egypt is here. Head back in time to Ancient Egypt to construct an Empire deserving of the highest regal repute. Help powerful pharaohs build along the verdant Nile River and establish their life legacy. This detailed Strategy Sim game for Mac challenges you to protect your people from locust plagues and hideous mummies, while creating the most impressive Empire the world has ever seen. Download it

Caribbean Hideaway – Some gamers would guess that this is a swap gem style match three Mac game with a Pirate theme based on the screenshot, and you’d be right about the theme, but not about the gem swapping. It’s actually more of a Collapse game with a slight twist – PLUS a sim. In the story, deckhand Dewey is trying to enjoy his yo-ho years sailing the seas with other pirates but his life soon becomes tangled in a piraty knot. His girlfriend, Ruby Barnacle, gets arrested at Shark Tooth Tavern for having associated herself with a known pirate – but the real truth behind this story is: The Governor of Port Baron is using Ruby as bait to snare the biggest pirate of all: Captain Caninbahl, Dewey’s boss. Join in all the fun as a landlubber, while playing lots of games as Dewey tries to find his GF. Download it

Agatha Christie Peril at End House – As the best-selling writer of books of all time and the best-selling writer of any kind, Agatha Christie has influenced not only her loyal readers but unsuspecting audiences as well. Her works have been adapted into cartoons, anime, films, stage works, television series (Poirot, Miss Marple, etc.) and games. The game takes its inspiration from the original novel of the same name, Peril at End House, A Hercule Poirot Mystery, which was written 76 years ago. In typical Agatha Christie fashion, this Mac game is also a “whodunit” using I-Spy, hidden objects game play. In order to solve this murder mystery, gamers are to play through dozens of fun puzzles. Nick Buckley is the last in a long line of Buckleys living at End House, an enormous and isolated estate overlooking the cliffs of St. Loo. Following several attempts on Nick’s life, the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot steps in to find out who the killer is and vows to unravel their motives before it’s too late. Download it

Mystery of Cleopatra – Mystery of Cleopatra is Nat Geo Games’ second Mac game just following the success of the popular hidden objects game, Lost City of Z. In Mystery of Cleopatra, you’re the queen’s trusted adviser who sets out to investigate the murder of a Roman soldier by piecing together hidden objects and mind twisting puzzles. During your meticulous review of the case, you will be immersed in the intricate culture of ancient Egypt, and as you investigate, the game shares enlightening and detailed information about the history of each place you visit, which will enhance the experience for gaming history buffs. Download it

Kelly Green Garden Queen – It seems to be all the rage these days: ditching city life and retreating to a quieter existence where the air is clean and there’s no traffic. Is this just a pipe dream? That’s fine; you can play this sim game for Mac, instead. Step away from it all to hang out with Kelly. Join in the fun as Kelly’s hippie brother and other quirky relatives pitch in to help grow the garden. Arrange floral bouquets with your own creative flair and bribe demanding businesswomen with lemonade. Do you have what it takes to expand the nursery from a few pots to a large and thriving garden paradise? Download it

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