Hearts of Iron III Semper Fi expansion also loose

Virtual Programming has debuted Mac ports of two recent games. Gamers can fight in World War II in the Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi expansion pack, or control the Roman Empire in Europa Universalis Rome: Gold Edition. Europa Universalis Rome focuses on the period between 280 and 27 BCE, from the First Punic War to founding of the true Roman Empire. Players can actually side with one of 10 different cultures, including the Celtic, Greek and Egyptian civilizations, and from one of over 53 playable factions. The bundled Vae Victus expansion grants new multiplayer functions, more options for historical personas, a new military AI and an improved interface.

Hearts of Iron III gives gamers a chance to lead a country between 1936 and 1948, commanding 3D air, water and ground forces while also engaging in diplomacy. The title features real-life politicians and military commanders. The Semper Fi pack includes multiplayer play for up to 32 players, hidden victory conditions chosen by separate factions at the beginning of the game, and new air and naval maps. Improved AI and a new Pride of the Fleet designation for battleships are on board as well.

Both games require Mac OS X 10.5.8 or higher and an Intel CPU. Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi sells for $20, while Europa Universalis Rome costs $30.

Hearts of Iron III: Semper Fi






Europa Universalis Rome: Gold Edition

by MacNN Staff