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03-29-12 / 09:08 PM : Bioshock 2 available on Mac App Store (cjed) |
Bioshock 2 is available on the Mac App Store (24,99 euros) besides Macgamestore (30,99$). It requires a Nvidia 320M and OSX Lion. |
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03-29-12 / 09:03 PM : Zero-G Luminoso Live Violin Phrases (cjed) |
Zero-G presents Luminoso Live Violin Phrases, a 15 GB samples libray for Kontakt 4 (7 GB compressed) that features 6-bar phrases of violins (12 piece string section down to solo violin). Besides ensemble size, two mic positions are provided (close and room) and dynamic, scale, tempo/rhythm type can be modified. It also includes convolution and algorithmic reverbs, delay, modulation effects, distortion, compression. Audio demos are available and it is priced 159,95$ / 115 euros. |
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03-29-12 / 08:54 PM : Rolling Madness / Marble Madness source (cjed) |
While there hasn't been recent news on the planned Marble Madness version for iOS (expected to include original levels and new ones), we can find two projects about adding 3D to the original 2D isometric game :
- Rolling madness (Window version here - based on SDL however source code not provided) includes the original 6 levels with 3D transforms and dynamic camera (a video is available here).
- Marble Madness source (blog here) brings new versions of first two levels using Half Life 2 Source engine, and enhances the abstract style and deep effect (a video is available here). |
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03-29-12 / 08:43 PM : Orchestral Tools Symphonic Sphere (cjed) |
Orchestral Tools presented Symphonic Sphere, a 43 GB samples library for Kontakt 4 (29 GB compressed format) that provides evolved scripts for trills and tremolos (also sustains, staccatos, pizzicatos). It includes 16 Violins, 10 Violas, 8 Celli, 6 Basses, Woodwind Ensemble (Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets), Symphonic Harp (with complex scripting) and Orchestral Percussion.
Stunning audio demos are provided (review also available here). It is priced 399$. |
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03-29-12 / 08:38 PM : Safari 5.1.5 / Logic 9.1.7 (cjed) |
Apple provides Safari 5.1.5 and a 9.1.7 update to Logic Pro and Express. |
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03-26-12 / 08:31 PM : Bioshock 2 review / Quake 4 (cjed) |
Insidemacgames provides a review of Bioshock 2 (30,99$ at Macgamestore).
A downloadable version of Quake 4 is also expected soon (19,99$). |
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03-21-12 / 11:32 PM : Jupiter 50 / 80 version 2 (cjed) |
Roland presented the Jupiter 50, and a new version 2 of Jupiter 80 (2 new vintage filters, MFX effects can now be used in series). |
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03-21-12 / 11:26 PM : Poser Debut free (cjed) |
Poser Debut is provided for free today (2,2 GB). |
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03-19-12 / 09:11 PM : Trine 2 expansion announced (cjed) |
An expansion to Trine 2 has been announced. It will include 6 levels, new enemies and skills. |
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03-09-12 / 09:55 PM : Toontrack EZKeys (cjed) |
Audio demos of Toontrack EZKeys are available here. |
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03-09-12 / 09:54 PM : SimCity : new version (cjed) |
A new SimCity has been announced. We can watch a video here. |
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03-08-12 / 11:22 PM : iTunes 10.6 / 1080p (cjed) |
New iTunes 10.6 version is available. It adds support for new 1080p content. To upgrade existing 720p downloaded content, we have to select 1080p in Store preferences. |
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03-08-12 / 11:16 PM : Epic / iOS / Unreal engine 4 (cjed) |
Epic, that unveiled Infinity Blade : Dungeons for iOS and the new Unreal engine 4, stated that Apple could beat games consoles. |
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03-08-12 / 10:44 PM : Steam : Sims 3 discount (cjed) |
The special price on Sims 3 at Steam (66 percent discount) will end in a few hours. |
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03-08-12 / 10:42 PM : Crossover 11 available (cjed) |
Version 11 of Crossover is available. Among supported games we find So Blonde, Gray Matter and Syberia II. |
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03-08-12 / 09:59 PM : Katie Melua Secret Symphony (cjed) |
New Katie Melua album, Secret Symphony, is available. However, except song titled Moonshine, others don't stand out, and/or voice part uses previous tricks, with few originality (moreover orchestration is average in some parts). |
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03-02-12 / 09:00 PM : Real Myst for iPad 2 (cjed) |
Cyan announces Real Myst for iPad 2, expected this Spring. We can watch a preview video. This version features better lighting and textures filtering than the original 2000 version (this one is still available for PC at GOG - also works on mac under Crossover - and Steam). |
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