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[PR] Avernum 4 for Macintosh Upgraded to v1.1. Now Universal!

2006-12-20T03:34:18Z

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jeff Vogel
(206) 789-4438
Spiderweb Software, the maker of many fine fantasy role-playing
adventures for the Macintosh, has just upgraded Avernum 4 to v1.1.
The new version is Universal and will run natively on Intel
Macintoshes.
Avernum 4 is an enormous fantasy role-playing adventure. Wander the

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2006-12-19T19:30:51Z

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2006-12-13T19:22:42Z

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Mac games: What to look for in 2007 (MacCentral Online)

2006-12-10T12:59:03Z

[link]
2006 may have been a challenging year for Mac games, but there's plenty
to look forward to in 2007. Game Room columnist Peter Cohen profiles
some of the upcoming releases slated for the next 12 months.

[PR] Just Released - Geneforge 4: Rebellion, New Fantasy RPG For Mac

2006-11-30T16:24:13Z

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jeff Vogel
(206) 789-4438
Geneforge 4: Rebellion
A Fantasy Role-Playing Adventure for Macintosh
Spiderweb Software, makers of the award-winning Avernum and Geneforge
series, announces the release of Geneforge 4: Rebellion, the next
chapter in their fantasy epic. Once again, return to the world of the

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2006-11-20T17:36:08Z

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[PR] Spiderweb Software's Force of Habit Sale

2006-10-06T04:54:17Z

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jeff Vogel
(206) 789-4438
We at Spiderweb Software are simple people. Creatures of habit. It
takes a lot of work and concentration to make fun role-playing games
year in and year out, and we just can't work up the energy for cool
marketing ideas. So, every year, we just have the same old sale and

[PR] Blackjack Gold on Sale!

2006-08-17T03:19:21Z

On sale this week: Blackjack Gold for Macintosh and Windows
Sale price: $14.99
Normal price: $19.95
Get it while it's hot!
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Info and screenshots:
[link]
Buy it:
[link]
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Newly added: Double Exposure variation
Blackjack Gold is a full featured blackjack game loaded with options

Boka Battleships 2.1 Released

2006-08-15T10:30:58Z

Boka Battleships 2.1 is now available.
Improvements include: hidden ships are now revealed at the end of the
game; the keyboard can now be used to enter a guess; shortcut keys for
the Done and Random buttons; and bug fixes for the Connect to Server
dialog (under Mac OS X).
Battleship is a strategy game where two enemy players attempt to

[PR] Blackjack Gold 1.2.4 for Mac/Win now available

2006-07-11T19:38:15Z

Runs smoothly with Macintel's Rosetta. Available for Mac OSX and
Windows. v.1.2.0 is available for Mac Classic.
Newly added: Double Exposure variation
Blackjack Gold is a full featured blackjack game loaded with options
that let you simulate virtually any casino. Animations, a genuine
blackjack dealer's voice, keyboard shortcuts, over 80 different card

[PR] Geneforge 4: Rebellion - Upcoming RPG For Windows and Macintosh.

2006-07-07T03:45:30Z

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jeff Vogel
(206) 789-4438
Geneforge 4: Rebellion
An Upcoming Role-Playing Adventure for Windows and Macintosh
Spiderweb Software, makers of the award-winning Avernum and Geneforge
series, announces the upcoming release of Geneforge 4: Rebellion, the
next chapter in their fantasy epic. Once again, return to the world

Sugar Games Unveils Mac-version of 2006' Best-selling Puzzle Rainbow Web

2006-07-06T12:26:48Z

Hello,
Sugar Games announces today the release of Rainbow Web for Mac OS.
Similar to the Windows version that spawned a romantic interest among
puzzle lovers worldwide, the Mac version challenges you to travel
through a fantasy world of the Rainbow kingdom, solve plenty of
head-scratching puzzles and remove an evil spell plaguing the once

[PR] Blackjack Gold 1.2.1 for Mac/Win Now Available

2006-03-30T12:13:31Z

Runs smoothly with Macintel's Rosetta. Available for Mac OSX and
Windows. v.1.2.0 is available for Mac Classic.
Blackjack Gold is a full featured blackjack game loaded with options
that let you simulate virtually any casino. Animations, a genuine
blackjack dealer's voice, keyboard shortcuts, over 80 different card

[PR] Avernum 4 For Macintosh v1.0.3 Upgrade Released

2006-03-21T00:37:11Z

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jeff Vogel
(206) 789-4438
Spiderweb Software, the maker of many fine fantasy role-playing
adventures for the Macintosh, has just released the v1.0.3 upgrade
for Avernum 4. This update fixes a few bugs and improves overall
system performance when playing.
Avernum 4 is an enormous fantasy role-playing adventure. Wander the

Boka Marble Solitaire 1.2 Released

2006-03-20T08:09:45Z

Boka Marble Solitaire 1.2 is now available.
The new version adds a preference setting 'Restore last game state' and
fixes an issue with saving of high scores in non-administrative
accounts.
Marble Solitaire, which is also known as Peg Solitaire, is a single
player game in which marbles are removed from the board when they are