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Coladia has announced that Cleopatra: a Queen's Destiny is now available for Mac OS X. The Point & Click adventure game takes place in Alexandria, Egypt, 48 BC during the time of the famous queen. The game features a variety of well known sites in ancient Egypt as well as puzzles and enigmas drawn from Egyptian culture and science.

Background:
The country is divided by civil war pitting Cleopatra's supporters against those of her brother and husband, Ptolemy, who is ravaging the country. In this climate of terror, Thomas, a young apprentice to Akkod, Cleopatra's astrologist and astronomist, falls in love with his master's daughter. One day, in horror, he discovers that both master and daughter have been kidnapped.

Thomas sets out on their trail and learns in the course of his investigations that Cleopatra herself had asked Akkod to make a specific divination, and that the partisan of Ptolemy are behind the kidnapping. Cleopatra promises Thomas that in exchange for the tablets required for the divination, her guards will find the master and his daughter.

Thomas's investigations lead him to the discovery of Egypt's legendary sites such as the Library of Alexandria and the Lighthouse. Thomas also meets the Queens and a whole host of their mysterious characters. Will he manage to save his master and his loved one, so that together they can decypher the stars? Without the prophecy, the country will be lost; the destiny of Egypt and its Queen are in his hands.

Main Features:
A history adventure game based on Cleopatra's extraordinary destiny. Discover Ancient Egypt's mythical sites, Alexandria's Lighthouse and Library, all reproduced with perfect historical accuracy. A whole host of puzzles and enigmas based on Ancient Egyptian culture and sciences. Great attention to ambient sounds and graphics bring total immersion along with dozens of animated sequences that enrich the story. Proven game systems: interactive map, dynamic combination inventory, mini-animations, and more.

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Cleopatra: A Queen's Destiny

Coladia

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Inside Mac Games has posted a review of the latest game from Digital Eel, Brainpipe: A Plunge to Unhumanity. Brainpipe is a psychedelic ride through you psyche as you attempt to collect points and avoid obstacles. Here's and excerpt from the review:

Your obstacles are glowing green poles jutting out from walls, pink spheres that circle the tube you’re in, and yellow grids that look not unlike your reticule. There are yellowish energy worms and more, all abstracted in a sort of Tron or cyberpunk fashion. As you go, you collect glowing glyphs which serve some purpose that I’m not too clear on. I assume they give you points (your score is earned simply by advancing through the tunnels), but that’s just a theory. In each level there is a larger glyph that, when obtained, will inform you that you have achieved some state of consciousness, such as confusion.

IMG Review: Brainpipe: A Plunge to Unhumanity

Brainpipe

Digital Eel

Shrapnel Games

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Virtual Programming has announced new Complete game packs for four of Paradox Entertainment's top games. The compilations now offered for digital download are Europa Universalis 3 Complete, Victoria Complete, Crusader Kings Complete, and Hearts of Iron 2 Complete. Each Complete pack integrates the main game with the update modules.

Europa Universalis 3 Complete comprises of the full Europa Universalis 3, EU3: Napoleon's Ambition and Europa Universalis 3 In Nomine in one convenient release.
Delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy, is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire. Unparalleled in its depth and historical accuracy, EU gives players freedom to rule their nation from an impressive choice of over 250 historically accurate countries.

Victoria Complete comprises of the full Victoria and Victoria Revolutions in one convenient release.
"Victoria – An Empire Under the Sun" was hailed by some critics as the ultimate World Domination and Empire-Building simulation. The new expansion is in a similar vein while offering several new and exciting features. Among other things, players can continue their Victoria: Revolutions games in HoI2 Doomsday, thus extending the gameplay for both games."

Crusader Kings Complete comprises of the full Crusader Kings and Crusader kings Deus Vult in one convenient release.
Crusader Kings is a strategy game based on the Europa Universalis engine that focuses on the feudal kingdoms of medieval Europe in the time period of 1066 to 1419 A.D. The map is limited to Europe, stretching roughly to the Urals in the east and including parts of Persia and the Arabian Peninsula as well as the coast of North Africa.

Hearts of Iron 2 Complete comprises of the full Hearts of Iron 2, Hearts of Iron 2 Doomsday and Doomsday Armageddon in one convenient release.
Hearts of Iron 2 is the sequel to the most appreciated World War II PC game of true Grand Strategic scope ever made. As in its forbear, the map spans the entire world and allows you to play one of over 175 countries during the course of World War II. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III. As the Allies and the Soviet Union clash in Europe, the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Victoria Complete

Crusader Complete

Hearts Of Iron 2 Complete

Europa Universalis 3 Complete

Virtual Programming

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Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced a June 30, 2009 release date for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, to coincide with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowling’s sixth Harry Potter book.

In the game players will return to Hogwarts to help Harry survive a fraught sixth year. They will also have a chance to engage in wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements as they journey towards the story's climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

“We believe that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game represents a milestone in the movie tie-in genre,” said Harvey Elliott, Head of EA Bright Light studio in the UK where the Harry Potter franchise has its home. “Building on the technological advancements of previous games in the series the team here is working closely with the filmmakers to create an immersive interactive experience that captures the story, the action, the excitement and, above all, the fun of the film. ”

“Working with EA, we look forward to offering fans a compelling Harry Potter video game, one which captures the thrilling storyline and high visual quality of the movie,” said Scott Johnson, Vice President, Business Development for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “The adherence to the rich fiction is a trademark of this franchise and with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans will experience the most authentic and enjoyable game in the series to date.”

Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince

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Soldak Entertainment has added three new entries to the bestiary for Kivi's Underworld, the company's upcoming action RPG title. Described as a casual hack and slash game, Kivi allows players to adventure as one of 20 character classes against a variety of dangerous foes. The bestiary expands with entries for the Scavenger, Orc Warrior, and Orc Shaman.

Orc Warrior
When a necromancer tried to raise elves that weren’t quiet dead using a powerful and tricky ring, the magic was perverted. Instead of elven zombies, the necromancer ended up with orcs. They ripped the necromancer to pieces before drifting east to the mountains.
Orcs have violent and unpredictable temperaments, and their success in war usually relies on overwhelming the enemy. They are generally too disorganized to cause trouble outside of their usual territories.

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Soldak Entertainment

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