



Based in Los Angeles, CA, Encore is a wholly-



Guitar Hero: Aerosmith: Strum This Way
You’re back on tour, but this time you’re a member of Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame
inductee Aerosmith. Six venues chronicle the band’s history, from Nipmuc High School
to Super Bowl XXXV, with 18 Aerosmith songs and 13 other tunes to play in career
mode, plus another 10 Aerosmith and Joe Perry tracks you can unlock along the way.
Multi-
FlatOut 2: A Smash ’em Up Race
Over 40 tracks, each with more than 5,000 destructible objects. A dozen stunt-
Meet Your Destiny in Jade Empire
Favor the Way of the Open Palm or the Way of the Closed Fist as you embark on an ambitious quest that will shape the future of the Jade Empire. You grew up an orphan in Two Rivers and became Master Li’s star pupil, but a devastating attack on the town forces you into a wider world, one full of flying machines, wandering spirits, deadly monsters, and the vicious Death’s Hand and his Lotus Assassins, who are searching for you. Customize your character by focusing on specific fighting styles and use your conversation skills to sway others to your cause. [Oct 8]
Give Yourself a Brain Boost With futureU
Prepping for the SAT? Want to see if you really are smarter than a twelfth grader?
Aspyr’s futureU is the key to both. From test-
Plunder the High Seas in Sid Meier’s Pirates!
Travel between ports of call in the 17th century Caribbean, playing four nations against each other as you scheme and fight your way to riches and fame. Along the way, you’ll dig for buried treasure, discover lost cities, upgrade your fleet, woo governors’ daughters, battle on land and at sea, and search for your missing family members, who were kidnapped a decade ago by the evil Marquis de la Montalban. Can you work your way to the number one position on the Top 10 Pirates list? [Oct 15]
Modern Warfare in Call of Duty 4
Call of Duty 4’s modern-
Let There Be SPORE
Begin your eons-
Will Wright: Such Wonderful Toys
Will Wright made his mark with SimCity and The Sims, but his greatest adventure may
lie in the science-
As You Wish: The Princess Bride Game
Based on the movie adapted from the S. Morgenstern novel abridged by William Goldman, The Princess Bride Game features your favorite characters, including three voiced by the actors and actress who portrayed them: Wallace Shawn (Vizzini), Robin Wright Penn (Buttercup), and Mandy Patinkin (Inigo Montoya). Help Westley juggle his farm chores with Buttercup’s requests, engage Vizzini in a battle of wits, cross the deadly Fire Swamp, mix potions with Miracle Max, and storm Prince Humperdinck’s castle. Experience true love and high adventure throughout. [Aug 20]
Jack Keane Brings 19th Century Adventure
Jack Keane finds himself on Tooth Island after being hired to take a British secret
agent there. When a monster drags the agent into the jungle, however, Jack must figure
out the island’s mysteries on his own. Who is Dr. T., and why is he assembling an
army of monkeys and carnivorous plants? Why did Jack’s companion, Amanda, double-
Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties
Japan, China, and India headline this Age of Empires III expansion pack, which features
three single-
Petz: It’z Raining Catz and Dogz
Petz have come to the Mac. No, that’s not a typo: Ubisoft’s popular Petz games, Catz 2 and Dogz 2, are now available. Choose from 14 total breeds and customize your pet’s look, from fur color to collar design. Feed and water your pet, teach it tricks, and play with it. Complete challenges to unlock toys and costumes for your pet, as well as decorations for your house. [Jul 23]
Jeopardy! Deluxe & Wheel of Fortune Deluxe
The Deluxe versions of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune recreate the game shows we
all know and love, featuring over 5,000 total clues and puzzles created by the shows’
writers as well as multi-
Play Ball: Out of the Park Baseball 9
OOTP 9 offers a wealth of new features, including the roar of the crowd, animations that show the ball’s trajectory off the bat, a revamped scouting system, and more. As in OOTP 8, the game includes all Major League Baseball teams, players, and minor league affiliates, allowing you to get into the action right away. Read on to learn what else is new. Play ball! [Jul 9]
Battlestations: Midway Recreates the War
Damn the torpedoes and full speed ahead! Launch the fighters! Battlestations: Midway
recreates World War II in the Pacific, giving you full control over everything from
PT boats to aircraft carriers, P-
Help Us, WALL•E: You’re Our Only Hope
Based on Pixar’s latest computer-
SPORE Creature Creator: Monster Mash
Mix and match body parts and color schemes as you seek to create the ultimate in
higher — or perhaps not-
EVE Online: Empyrean Age Thunders
Return with us to the universe of EVE Online, where 35,000 years from now, humanity has lost all contact with — and memory of — Earth. Four factions rule known space, an uneasy peace allowing their pilots to travel between star systems as they carry out missions, mine asteroids for valuable metals, and help their corporations’ influence grow. However, a recent series of deadly events have escalated into war, and you’ve been called on to support your side’s cause. The Empyrean Age introduces factional militias, the ability to capture solar systems, a new region of space known as Black Rise, and more. [Jun 10]
Sid Meier: On a Wing and a Dare
The second inductee into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences’ Hall of Fame, prolific game designer Sid Meier is best known for his Civilization series of strategy games, although he’s sailed the high seas for Pirates!, blasted into outer space for Alpha Centauri, and even hit the links for SimGolf. And he might not have accomplished any of that if not for a dare from a fellow programmer. Read on to learn all about it, as well as Meier’s philosophy toward game design and more. [May 14]
Ankh: Heart of Osiris: An Egyptian Slacker
Assil, the shiftless son of a pyramid architect, managed to meet the Pharaoh and
get his death curse removed in the first game, but when the story in Heart of Osiris
opens, someone has stolen his precious Ankh. That someone happens to work for the
god Osiris, who wants it for his own fiendish plans, but you and Assil will figure
out a way to get it back. Sure, that quest may involve combining seemingly unrelated
objects to produce results that move the story along, but that’s the point of this
Monkey Island-
Head Toward the Light in Penumbra 2
Black Plague concludes the story begun in Penumbra: Overture, in which a mild-
Triple Your Gaming in Puzzle Quest
Travel the world of Etheria and take on more than 150 quests as you strive to become
powerful enough to defeat the evil Lord Bane. Play as one of four character types
in a fantasy game that mixes the role-
Forge Your Destiny in Fable: TLC
Unlike many role-
Light Up the Circuit in Cars: Mater-
Return to Radiator Springs and reunite with old friends in Cars: Mater-
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars: Next Rank
The latest entry in the venerable Quake series moves beyond tactical first-
The Sims Castaway Stories: Be a Monarch
Play as David Bennett or Jessica Knight and learn how to survive on a deserted island
where mysteries lie hidden in the jungles, the wildlife can be tamed, and other Sim
castaways and natives wait to be found. Collect resources that you can trade for
amenities and even embark on an island-
Neverwinter Nights 2: Reach a Crossroad
A horrific battle happened in your hometown of West Harbor when you were just an infant. You have little memory of the event, and the villagers only whisper rumors about it. An attack, however, heralds a new war, and soon you are sent on an epic quest to not only defeat evil but to also reveal the secrets of the past. Or will you turn to evil, leading the Forgotten Realms down a dark path? The choice is yours. [Feb 27]
The Lights Are Bright in Neon Tango
Freeverse’s Neon Tango owes some of its digital DNA to the shoot-
Tomb Raider Anniversary: Even Better
Lara Croft’s original, groundbreaking adventure comes to life in new ways as Tomb Raider Anniversary retells her first story with enhanced graphics and sound, new moves, plenty of unlockable content, and more. Lara travels to Peru, Greece, Egypt, and the fabled lost city of Atlantis as she seeks the three pieces of the Atlantean Scion, a major artifact that her father sought all his life, until he vanished a few years ago. Join us for a fresh look at familiar territory. [Jan 30]
The Movies: Stunts & Effects Adds Flair
Hire stuntmen and women who will bring new excitement to your films with the Stunts
& Effects expansion pack for The Movies. As they improve their skills, they’ll be
able to pull off more difficult stunts, including rappelling from helicopters and
being thrown from an explosion. Other new stuff includes blue and green screen sets
for filming special effects-
Drop Point Alaska: Conquer the Mountain
From ten different drop-
Commander: Europe at War
Shape the latter half of the 20th century as you take control of the Axis or Allies in the strategy game Commander: Europe at War. Play through the major events of World War II, including D Day and the Battle for France, and see if they turn out differently this time. Move your land, air, and sea forces, improve their abilities by winning battles and conducting research, and plan the final strike against the opposition. You can even play beyond 1945 and create an alternate history. [Jan 9]
Hide Your Valuables: Hordes of Orcs
Armed with nothing more than various types of towers, walls, and spells, stop marauding hordes of orcs from entering a portal and attacking the peaceful world on the other end. Set your strategy as you upgrade your towers and decide their defensive priorities. With five game modes and four levels of difficulty to choose from, you’ll be fending off the brutes for a long time to come. [Jan 2]
The Sims 2: Bon Voyage: Tickets to Paradise
Your Sims can now choose from Takemizu Village, Three Lakes, or Twikkii Island —
or a custom destination created by you — when they need to go on vacation or plan
a honeymoon. Eat new food, indulge in one-
GameTap: Reconnect With the Classics
With over 550 games from 13 platforms to choose from, GameTap offers something for
everyone. Travel to the early days of videogames with the arcade version of Pong
and Pitfall! on the Atari 2600, revisit Sega’s classic consoles of the 80s and 90s,
and recall adventures through fantasy worlds in role-
Guitar Hero III: So You Want to Be a Star
Eight rock venues. Thirteen characters. Seventy-
More MacFun Than a Barrel of Monkeys
Freeverse may be well known for its Burning Monkey series of games and exciting PC-
EVE Online: As the Solar Systems Turn
Nearly 200,000 players dictate the daily evolution of the EVE Online galaxy, where 5,000 solar systems contain thousands of worlds controlled by four races. Choose your faction and start building your wealth, using it to upgrade your spaceship or buy a better one, as well as purchase personal augmentations. Join a corporation or start your own and set out to conquer your own corner of the universe. [Nov 14, 2007]
Pirates of the Caribbean Online: Pirate’s Life
Set sail on the high seas solo or with a buccaneer crew, traveling from one island to the next as you seek fame and fortune. All of the major characters from the movies, including Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann, and Captain Barbossa, give you quests and teach you to use various weapons during your adventures. You also learn some voodoo in the process, which comes in handy when facing off against the reanimated pirate skeletons commanded by Jolly Roger, a cursed pirate captain who wants revenge against Jack Sparrow. [Nov 7, 2007]
Tiger Burns Bright with PGA Tour 08
Fourteen real-
Off the Beaten Path With Colin McRae Rally
300 stages of competition take you to nine countries in your pursuit of a rally racing championship. Beware, these intense contests take you through a variety of rugged terrain in all types of inclement weather, pushing your driving skills to the limit as you negotiate hairpin turns on icy roads, squeeze through narrow gates and bridges, and try to keep your car from sliding off a mountain. [Oct 26, 2007]
Madden NFL 08: You are the Franchise
Call the plays, run the plays, and make key off-
WarBirds 2007 and FlyBoys Squadron
Recreate the intense dogfights of World Wars I and II in FlyBoys Squadron and WarBirds 2007, respectively. Both games give you the option of taking on offline missions or engaging other players in combat over the Internet. iEntertaiment CEO Bill Stealey spent more than 4,000 hours in the cockpit during his Air Force career, so he made sure his team created two of the most realistic fighter plane simulations ever made. The action may be digital, but the adrenaline rush you feel is real. [Oct 17, 2007]
It’s Time to Learn With Playhouse Disney
Preschool Time Online stars the characters your kids know and love from the Playhouse Disney TV shows. Bear, of “Bear in the Big Blue House” fame, guides your child through the current learning adventure, which features a specific theme that drives the various games and activities. The learning adventures reinforce skills in eight key areas and grow with your children, becoming easier or more difficult depending on their ability to complete the previous set of games and activities. [Oct 10, 2007]
The Cold War Heats Up in Battlefield 2142
By the middle of the 22nd century, a new Ice Age has decimated much of the Northern Hemisphere, driving desperate nations into one of two factions: the European Union or the Pan Asian Coalition. By 2142, the two sides are locked in a deadly struggle over the remaining habitable land in Europe and Africa. Choose your side, select a soldier class, and fight on foot, in vehicles, or in the air. The new Titan mode adds exciting wrinkles to the mayhem. [Sep 17, 2007]
C&C Continues the Tiberium Wars
The year is 2047. Seventeen years of peace come to a horrific end in the blinding
flash of a nuclear explosion. The Global Defense Initiative (GDI) and the Brotherhood
of Nod begin The Third Tiberium War, as chronicled in Command & Conquer 3. Play as
the GDI, Nod, and an alien race, the Scrin, that attacks both sides in the war. A
rich, detailed story-
Harry Potter’s World in Order of the Phoenix
For the first time, you can explore Hogwarts any way you want, interacting with other students, embarking on smaller tasks — and even playing wizard chess, Gobstones, and Exploding Snap — between your main quests. The Order of the Phoenix video game uses the novel as the basis for its story and takes the look and feel straight from the movie, even going so far as to feature scans of the actors’ and actresses’ heads, along with their voices. The Hogwarts layout is based on the filmmakers’ actual blueprints. [Sep 17, 2007]
Need For Speed: Carbon: More Than a Race
Challenge the other crews that control Palmont City and take over their territory when you beat their drivers in various types of races. Use the cash you earn to buy more cars, purchase upgrades, and customize your vehicles. Recruit crew members who provide vital functions during races, such as blocking other drivers and pointing out shortcuts. You can only call yourself ruler of the streets once you’ve conquered the other crews, both in the city and in the treacherous canyons. [Sep 17, 2007]
The Sims Pet Stories: Claw to Success
Alice will lose her home to the rotten Diana DeBore if she can’t come up with 120,000 Simoleons, but she could win the dough by entering her pet Dalmatian, Sam, in the local dog show. Meanwhile, Stephen Loyal finds his plans for catering the Midnight Masquerade Ball disrupted by the job of caring for his cousin’s cat, Diva. Alice takes solace in her pet while Stephen barely tolerates his new assignment. Follow the tales of both characters in The Sims Pet Stories, or create your own Sims and their furry companions. [Sep 10, 2007]
Happy Holiday Stuff: To All Sims Good Night
The latest Sims 2 stuff pack features more than 60 objects to help your Sims celebrate the fall and winter holidays. Whether you want to put the Huge Tree Extravaganza on the front lawn or simply place a wreath on the front door, you’ll find plenty of stuff to liven up your Sims’ homes. Clothes, trees, decorations, wallpaper, artwork: it’s all here. [Sep 4, 2007]
Customize Your Gameplay With Mods
Turn your World War II game into a battle between pirates. Take Unreal Tournament into World War II. Explore new eras of history in Civilization IV. Leave the Homeworld 2 universe for the Star Wars one. All that and more is possible when you download modifications, or mods, for your favorite games, turning them into entirely new experiences. [Jul 18, 2007]
Dream the Impossible Dream in Ratatouille
So Remy is a rat. That won’t stop him from pursuing his passion: cooking great food.
Guide Remy through Paris, exploring six perilous, action-
Age of Empires III Meets The WarChiefs
This expansion pack to the popular real-
EA’s Triumphant Return to the Mac
Need For Speed: Carbon. Battlefield 2142. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Madden NFL 08. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08. Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars. Electronic Arts is back on the Mac in a big way, and six major titles are leading the charge this summer. Learn more about each one. [Jun 20, 2007]
X3: Reunion: Have Starship, Will Travel
Pick up where X2: The Threat left off and follow the adventures of Julian Brennan
as he protects the universe from Kha’ak attacks and dives into a mystery concerning
a strange crystal and an even stranger ship. Or, plunge into the X Universe with
your own character, earning enough credits to buy better ships and even build factories
that produce goods for sale in a dynamic, ever-
The Sims 2: Seasons: To Everything Turn
Seasons brings with it the weather cycle, along with the appropriate activities for
your Sims, such as getting into snowball fights or catching lightning bugs. Spectacular
visual effects let you appreciate all the seasons, from snowstorms to thunder-
Make Your Sims AbFab, with Glamour Life
The Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff continues the tradition started with Family Fun Stuff,
giving your Sims another 60-
Brighten Lives: The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff
Sixty new items, along with a variety of new wall and floor coverings, spice up your
Sims’ lives in Family Fun Stuff. From sharp clothes and playful costumes to neat
knickknacks to fantasy-