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From Macworld:

This week, we’ve recognized the memorable games of 2007 and a significant technology that bolstered the Mac game market. But dwelling on the past year is so yesterday—forward-looking Mac gamers want to know what they can expect the rest of this year. I’m happy to oblige.

So here’s a quick look at what some of the major game makers—and a few smaller operations—have planned for 2008 and how it might affect your gaming options in the coming year.

The Unreal world
Epic Games, which makes, the Unreal game engine, has promised that both Unreal Tournament III and Gears of War are Mac bound. What Epic hasn’t said is who will publish those games on the Mac.

However, you don’t exactly need to be a Myst-level puzzle solver to make a fairly educated guess about the would-be publisher’s identity. Destineer Studios’ MacSoft has published previous Mac versions of Epic’s offerings. I’m sure you can draw your own conclusions there.

Speaking of MacSoft, the company promises a few big announcements to start the year that should re-solidify its reputation as a top-tier publisher of hardcore Macintosh games.

Are you ready to rock? With Guitar Hero III arriving on the Mac, you had better be.

Aspyring releases
Aspyr Media’s Neverwinter Nights 2 remains was dangerously close to release; its imminent arrival will give fans of the role-playing game something to cheer about. Other Aspyr titles have already hit the market—Guitar Hero III

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