June 16 - 5:25pm EDT   Macsoft has announced Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties," the second expansion pack for its combat strategy game. Asian Dynasties adds new single-player “campaigns,” additional game modes, civilizations and technologies. Players command one of three Asian civilizations: the Chinese, Indians or Japanese. Each civilization has unique armies and cultures. Scenarios are based on historical events, as well as new original stories. [full story]

December 18 - 12:45pm EST   MacSoft today announced that Unreal Tournament 3 for Mac is coming early next year. Licensed by Midway Home Entertainment and developed by Epic Games, Unreal Tournament 3 delivers "the most frantic gameplay and stunning visuals yet in the award-winning Unreal series," as well as new vehicles, new weapons, and the deepest single-player campaign in the series to date. The title is being developed on the industry's leading engine, the Unreal Engine 3, and is scheduled for shipment in early 2008. [full story]

December 12 - 8:25pm EST   MacSoft today unveiled a retail boxed version of Tradewinds Legends for the Mac, a game that revolves around a fantasy far-eastern ship-faring theme. Previously only available as a download, over seven million people have downloaded the game. Tradewinds Legends puts players in the role of an enterprising captain, choosing from one of five pre-made characters, or designing their own. Players then travel the 10 kingdoms, solving over 100 tasks, and trading and fighting legendary heroes like Sinbad. MacSoft is selling Tradewinds Legends for $20, and is available in retail stores nationwide. [full story]