Mac OS X Games, Gaming On The Mac Is Increasing
Mac OS X Games and gaming on the Mac is on the rise. More developers develop games for Mac users. Where Blizzard is a big player and now also Valve is in the game with their steam client.
However it is true that Windows have much more games available and if you just want to play games and nothing more. Maybe buying a Mac isn't the right choice after all... If you only want to play games you will probably get more performance out of your money if you buy a PC instead. However if you only play the occasional game the Mac OS X games base is large enough to keep you occupied for a long time. And it is increasing every week.
Nowadays when Apple is getting higher and higher market shares game developers truly begin to see the market for gaming on this platform. One game developer among many that always have been true to the Mac platform is Blizzard. This is a good thing for us that love games.
Why Is That?
Because Blizzard make some of the best games available in my opinion! I am sure many of you share my opinion too. They also have other Mac OS X games in the making such as Diablo III and Starcraft 2. Sequels to some of the most popular games ever made. And they will be available for us with Macs... isn't that nice?
While you are at it, check out the free Mac game downloads or Free Online Games For Mac. You can truly find some gems there. And you do not have to spend any hard-earned money at all. Free Mac OS X games, it doesn't get any better. Some of them are of pretty high quality too.
More Mac OS X Games
Steam For Mac
Steam for Mac is available for Download. Valve has released many of their games for Mac users. Half Life 2 and Portal is just some of them.
World Of Warcraft
Does anyone not know about this game? This is the worlds largest Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game, and it is a huge success.
Also Blizzard released the expansion called: The Burning Crusade in January 2007. The second expansion Wrath of the Lich King was released in November 2008.
Mac Role Playing Games
Steam for Mac opens up possibilities for more Mac role playing games. If you haven't downloaded the Steam client I recommend to do so now.
Diablo II
Action Role-Playing game from Blizzard released in the year of 2000.
Starcraft
Real time strategy game released by Blizzard in 1998. This game is still played a lot in tournaments.
Starcraft 2
StarCraft 2 for Mac is a reality.
Warcraft III
Real time strategy game released by Blizzard in 2002. Many agree that the custom made map Defense of the Ancients (DotA) have increased the life span of the game.
Quake
This game set the standard of FPS games for a long time ahead.
Quake 2
In 1998 Quake 2 was the most played online game.
Quake 3
The first game in the Quake series focusing only on online gameplay.
Quake 4
Quake 4 is actually the sequel to Quake 2 - Story wise.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
The popular game: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is now being released for Mac OS X.
Spore
From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in your own personal universe.
Civilization IV
History as you know it, is history.
Neverwinter Nights 2
Neverwinter Nights 2 (NWN2) is a computer role-playing game set in the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms.
Age of Mythology
Play one of nine ancient civilizations to greatness.
The Sims 2
Control the fate of your virtual family.
Sims 3 for Mac, Mac Games - Now available
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Mac Games
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