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Paradox Interactive and Obsidian Entertainment have announced that Pillars of Eternity, the fan-funded role-playing game (RPG) inspired by classics of the genre, is now available to pre-order with a discount available for early purchasers. Pre-orders of the game will also include special in-game bonus items. Pillars of Eternity promises an original world and game system that evokes and improves upon the traditional computer RPG experience.

All pre-orders of Pillars of Eternity will receive a 10% discount (limited time offer) off of the game's full retail price and will include two secret, special in-game items. This discount and the in-game bonus offer are valid for both versions of the game, including the Hero Edition, which includes the full version of Pillars of Eternity, and the Champion Edition, which includes both the full game and a variety of premium bonuses:

• A digital copy of the Pillars of Eternity Original Soundtrack (OST)
  
• A digital campaign almanac containing backstory, lore, and information about Eora
  
• Access to a documentary on the making of Pillars of Eternity
  
• A high-resolution digital game map
  
• High-resolution Pillars of Eternity wallpapers
  
• Pillars of Eternity ringtones for mobile devices
  
• Fans who pledged for a copy of Pillars of Eternity during the Kickstarter campaign will receive the pre-order in-game bonus items at no extra cost upon the game's launch in 2015

Pillars of Eternity is an RPG inspired by classic titles such as Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, and Planescape: Torment, which features an original world and game system that evokes and improves upon the traditional computer RPG experience. Funded via Kickstarter in late 2012, raising $4.5 million through both backer pledges on Kickstarter and Obsidian's own website, Pillars of Eternity has been a project of passion both for the development team and for the loyal fans who have made it possible.

More about Pillars of Eternity:

Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.

Recapture the deep sense of exploration, the joy of a pulsating adventure, and the thrill of leading your own band of companions across a new fantasy realm and into the depths of monster-infested dungeons in search of lost treasures and ancient mysteries.

So gather your party, venture forth, and embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement of classic RPGs with Obsidian’s Pillars of Eternity!

Features:

• Play as any one of six races: Human, Aumaua, Dwarf, Elf, Godlike and Orlan.
  
• Utilize five core skills to overcome any situation: Stealth, Athletics, Lore, Mechanics and Survival.
  
• Deep character customization: Build a character as one of eleven classes such as Barbarian, Chanter, Cipher, Druid, Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Priest, Ranger, Rogue and Wizard.
  
• Sculpt your own story: Side with various factions using a reputation system, where your actions and choices have far reaching consequences.
  
• Explore a rich and diverse world: Beautiful pre-rendered environments laced with an engaging story and characters bring the world to life.

Requirements (subject to change):

• Mac OS X 10.6 or later
  
• 2 GHz Dual Core Intel Mac
  
• 4 GB RAM
  
• 25 GB HD Space
  
• 512 MB VRAM

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Defenders of Time from Four Lights is available now for purchase and download at Mac Game Store. The tower defense game features multiplayer action for up to 8 participants in a 4v4 match, very fast gameplay, the ability to resell your towers to get all your money back, and 5 multiplayer maps with more in development.

Grab your friends because we've done something a little different here at Four Lights. This is a Tower Defense but its not your dad's tower defense... well it kind of is but I'll explain that in a moment. The first thing you need to know is that Defenders of time is fast so rule #1 is don't stop spending. Don't ever stop spending. Don't worry if you made a mistake you can always resell your towers and get all of your money back. Yeah every cent. Yes that's 100% resell. Yes its a Tower Defense. No that doesn't make the DoT easy. Hold on; stop asking me questions let me explain. Defenders of Time was developed from the ground up as a multi-player game which means:

• As many as 8 players can play 4v4. More importantly only one of you needs to buy the game. everyone else can pitch in for pizza. (WHAT?!)
  
• Players all have the same abilities except the commander who focuses on balancing defense and offense.
  
• Players win and lose as a team. There is no MVP so don't be selfish.
• Jimbob42 needs that tower on the right so HELP HIM.
  
• The game is fast. Use the 'R' key. Shortcuts are your friends... also they will make you popular... and get you dates.
  
• I'm a huge fan of weird food at odd times.
  
• There is a lot to do. See fast above and dynamic below.
  
• DoT is dynamic. You will be destroyed, annihilated, obliterated and humiliated - if you hold onto those green towers as air zips overhead so don't. We already talked about 100% sell.
  
• Kittens make up half of the internet, Doge makes up the other half, and rule 34 makes up the other other half.
  
• We've got built in mic support and we've got selective mute. Where do you adjust this you ask? In game. You don't have time to dig through menus. well I don't at any rate.
  
• Don't forget to draw! Hold shift and move your mouse. Five years from now... Remember you saw it here first.
  
• We made sharing money easy. Don't panic. Someone might know what to do.
  
• Co-op only is a thing. Just make a team in custom games and don't populate the other side.
  
• We've got six insanely repayable multi-player maps right now. That's five more than football has and five more than most mobas have. More are coming soon because the art team wants to explore all of space and time...
  
• Don't feel bad about bugging Corey. He's our lead tester and he loves talking to you guys. So do I for that matter.

So, back to the part about this not being your dad's tower defense. That's somewhat true. The less true part of that statement is that we looked long and hard at the old tower defenses like Wintermaul Wars and Ark TD and said we want to make something like that but better balanced , with more maps, and with art that really fits.

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later
  
• Dual Core Intel Mac
  
• 3 GB RAM
  
• 5 GB HD Space
  
• 512 MB VRAM
  
• Video:ATI Radeon HD 4670
  
• NVIDIA GeForce 320M
  
• Intel HD Graphics 4000

Note: Requires an account with Four Lights. Initial game launch downloads latest version.

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8 Floor Games' Holiday Jigsaw Thanksgiving Day is available now for purchase and download at Mac Game Store. The digital version of the classic jigsaw puzzle features 500 Thanksgiving themed images, adjustable game difficulty, and a hint tool.

We want to thank all those who love the Holiday Jigsaw game series, and we've made this sweet and upbeat game specially for them.

And to new players, we say: join us, and celebrate every new holiday with our Holiday Jigsaws!

The warmth of a cozy hearth, a family holiday dinner, children's laughter and cute pets. All of this awaits you in a new Holiday Jigsaw! 500 amazing and pleasant Thanksgiving Day pictures!

Enjoy high quality images, convenient controls and help, and heaps of clues and tools to help you configure the game to your liking. Special tasks and trophies make the game even more entertaining.

500 new photos means 500 ideas for a party food and decorations on Thanksgiving Day!

Features:

• 500 high quality unique images
  
• Well designed gameplay: hints,sort tool and magnifying glass
  
• Optional game difficulty control. Infinite gameplay!
  
• Custom styles of pieces with rotation
  
• Save game progress and continue the game at any time
  
• Tasks and colorful trophies for those who love excitement
  
• Ambient, relaxing sound
  
• The comfort of hearth and home in every photograph
  
• Get 500 puzzles for one purchase. It is beneficial!

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.7 or later
  130 MB HD Space

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