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Our Riven Review is Released!
The MGA's review of riven has just been released, you can find it here

A New Marathon Scenario is upon us!
.................just when you thought that the Marathon engine has been pushed aside for other 3D games, a new game within itself using the Marathon Infinity engine is in its final stages. Many have wondered where some of the talented authors of the Marathon community have been. The release of this project will answer many questions. A very tight knit group of 9 people from all points of the Marathon globe, have come together to compose one of the finest, if not one the best, Marathon projects to date.
This 36 level reunion with the Infinity engine, will bring you back toMarathon once again. For some, the time has come and gone for the Marathon. With the release of this new adventure, all 'thoners will want to come back to the game they all love. You will want to play this scenario if for no other reason then to find out how these things were created.
Over 25 Incredible solo levels, more than 16 network levels, new puzzles and tricks that push the engine to its limits, and a beautiful set of textures. This project has focused on the abilities of the Marathon engine and what it is capable of doing. You will see new doors, switches and scenery like never before. You will truly ask how in the world did they do that.

"Tempus Irae" is endurring the rugged Beta Testing process...final adjustments are being made.
If all goes as planned, we will be releasing it on Halloween.
To see what we've been up to, check out the trailer:
http://207.16.113.207/movie.hqx

AspyrMedia will distribute Carmageddon Mac
Last night at World Without Borders' GameWeek chat, AspyrMedia spokesperson Michael Rogers announced that AspyrMedia had picked up stateside distribution rights to the Mac version of SCi's Carmageddon from Interplay, which up until now had been taking pre-orders for the Mac version under MacPlay.

AspyrMedia released this press release following the announcement:

Aspyr Media today annouced they will be distributing in the U.S., one of the hottest games for this holiday season, Carmageddon Mac.

About Carmageddon - The nastiest driving game in the world ... ever! Pit your wits and wheels against 25 maniac drivers over 36 formidable race circuits in your quest to become the King of Carnage an the Prince of Pile-up!

Computer Gaming World "The best racing game of the year ... I really can't say enough good things about this game ... It rocks!"

MacPlay wil be fulfilling all of their pre-orders, and Aspyr Media will be responsible for marketing and distribution going forward. For comments, questions, or more info, contact Aspyr Media at www.aspyr.com (website to be updated soon), info@aspyr.com or 512-708-8100.

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Riven Review
We've just received our review copy of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, and we'll post a review of the game as soon as possible. After a few hours of play, I would have to say that Riven is looking like one of the best games since Myst, and seems worthy of all the anticipation. Riven's graphics are without equal, and the game seems to have a well-developed plot while maintaining the Myst-like aura of mystery.

Watch for our review of Riven: The Sequel to Myst in the coming weeks.

-Tim Schmitz, Editor-in-Chief

Settlers II for Mac
Blue Byte Software are to release a Mac version of their PC hit "The Settlers II" in November. (The PC CD version Sold nearly 500,000 copies!)

Enjoy this multi-award winning (PC) strategic economic simulation & fight against the Vikings, Nubians and Asiatics. Build your empire and defend it as you are challenged to the ultimate test...survival!

The Settlers II Mac demo will be available on Friday, October 24th from http://www.bluebyte.com

Problem with Mac version of Fallout?
The MGL received a disturbing e-mail regarding a potential problem with the Mac version of Fallout that we hope is not common.The reader tried to install it, but realized the installer didn't install the required System software that it said it would install! He tried the other installation options, including the full 570 MB install, but not all of the extensions were installed to allow the game to run.

Carmageddon 3Dfx patch for Mac?
David Bisset of Mac Requests indicated recently to the MGL that SCI was "looking into doing a 3Dfx patch for the Mac" version of Carmageddon. A PC version 3Dfx patch is already avaliable I believe. I'm going to contact SCi to see if I can get more news.

Riven Review!
We've just recieved our review copy of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, and we'll post a review of the game as soon as possible. After a few hours of play, I would have to say that Riven is looking like one of the best games since Myst, and seems worthy of all the anticipation. Riven's graphics are without equal, and the game seems to have a wel-developed plot while maintaining the Myst-like aura of mystery.

Watch for our review of Riven: The Sequel to Myst in the coming weeks.

-Tim Schmitz, Editor-in-Chief