Apple - Games

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-player competition against the computer or live opponents. Both games also offer true-to-life versions of their sets and authentic sound effects. I’ll bet $5,000 on Double Jeopardy, Alex, and I’ll give the wheel another spin before I solve that puzzle, Pat. [Jul 16]

iPod Games: Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes

You are Ziggy, a Song Summoner living in Melodica, where the Mechanical Militia has destroyed the peace and enslaved the population. Ziggy’s only hope for defeating them lies in your iPod’s music, which you turn into Tune Troopers that fill his army. Listen to those songs when you’re not playing the game and give your troops a boost when you return to Melodica. [Jul 14]

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-40 Warhawks to B-17 bombers, and submarines. Begin with the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and finish your campaign at the Battle of Midway; you’ll even encounter a famous guest star along the way. Up to eight can compete online in the game’s 10 multi-player maps. [Jul 2]