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TransGaming's Cider™ Portability Engine is a proprietary technology that allows PC games to be enabled on Apple's Intel Macs without the traditionally expensive and arduous need to redevelop a game from the ground-up. Cider acts as a "wrapper" around the PC game dynamically translating PC API calls to the Mac OS X operating system. As such, games can be enabled with Cider in a matter of days to weeks as opposed to the typical man years that traditional development takes.
Cider is an extremely powerful technology that allows games to be released day and date with their PC counter-parts giving publishers significant upside revenue potential and leveraging marketing and branding initiatives. Cider also allows publishers to release either dedicated Mac versions of their games or PC/Mac hybrid versions (i.e. both versions of the game in a single box).
TransGaming's Cider product is licensed to developers and publishers. Cider has ignited a Mac gaming revolution with the largest and most successful game publishers continuing to adopt Cider to bring their top titles to the Mac. With Cider, more top tier games have been released for the Mac in the last two years than ever before and Cider today is creating a paradigm shift, giving Mac users access to some of the biggest and best games. If you are a game publisher or developer and are interested in finding out more information, please send an e-mail to cider@transgaming.com.
Who's Using Cider?
Cider Powered Games
NEW! Petz Sports - Relish the joy, companionship and fun that only a pet dog can provide as you explore the exciting activities that await in Petz Sports. Adopt an adorable puppy from a selection of well-known breeds, then bond with your new canine companion over a succession of fun games and activities. Frolic with your furry friend as you experience all the delights of pet ownership. Read more
NEW! Rayman Raving Rabbids - These poor little creatures are finally getting their revent: they have become deceitful, uncontrollable and completely psychotic. Even worse: our hero and his friends have been kidnapped by these diabolical rodents. Hordes of crazed out-of control bunnies have invaded, enslaving Rayman and forcing him to participate in "gladiator" style trials. Help Rayman win his freedom back by entertaining and outwitting these furry foes. Use the most hilarious fighting moves imaginable. Run races on animals, fight in the arena, mesmerize the bunnies with your dance moves, throw cows, milk pigs or engage in plunger shooting madness! The possibilities for fun are endless. Read more
NEW! Dream Day Wedding - A romantic and fun twist on the "Seek and Find" game genre featuring bright colorful graphics, unique puzzle games, and extra "Wedding Crisis" levels that will throw you for a loop! Plan a Dream Day Wedding for your friend Jenny in a beautiful, fun, and romantic game. Use your keen eye and memory to find items at the flower shop, gown boutique, bakery, and other stylish shops to help make Jenny's special day a dream! Between shopping trips, play Perfect Match to help unlock the secret honeymoon level, or try Choose A Story - you'll decide what happened at Jenny and Robert's first meeting, on their first date, and of course the proposal! You'll encounter a wedding crisis or two along the way - solve these challenging levels and you'll get to pick the flowers, cake and dress for Jenny's big day! Read more
NEW! Dream Day Honeymoon - Travel through the tropics with Jenny & Robert as they search for the perfect souvenirs to bring home from their Honeymoon. There is beauty and adventure around every corner, but beware of the Honeymoon Crisis that could turn Jenny & Robert's honeymoon into a travel disaster. Read more
NEW! City of Heroes Mac Special Edition - In 2004 City of Heroes® was launched, bringing the world of comic books alive in the first massively multiplayer game of its kind, and winning numerous awards. In 2005 City of Villains® arrived representing the dark side of the struggle between good and evil, and again received heavy critical acclaim. Today the battle continues. Players have created millions of unique heroes and villains and set off to fight crime in Paragon City™ or become infamous villains in the Rogue Isles™. City of Heroes® Mac Special Edition includes both award-winning titles in one box, along with a set of exclusive in-game items! The only question is whether to protect Paragon City as a crime fighting hero or help Lord Recluse™ bring it to its knees! Read more
Dream Day First Home - The highly anticipated release in the Dream Day Series, Dream Day First Home finds Jenny and Robert back from their honeymoon and ready to make their first house into a home! As usual, theyll need your help - from choosing the house to shopping and redecorating, to solving inevitable Homeowner Crisis'! Find your inner decorator with Dream Day First Home, a uniquely satisfying Hidden Object adventure. Read more
SPORE Creepy & Cute Parts Pack - Expand your creature creativity, with over 100 new Creepy & Cute items. With more than 100 new cute and creepy items at your disposal, you have even more power and flexibility to build the perfect creature. Create grotesque creatures with villainous mouths, tuberous eyes, and thorned plates, or go cuddly with big batting eyelashes, cute paws, and adorable details. You can mix and match 60 new parts in all for truly unique looks. Then apply one of 48 new paint styles, and bring it all to life with 24 new animations. And don't forget to publish your new cute and creepy creatures to share them with the world! Read more
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones - The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him. The Prince is rapidly captured and Kaileena has no choice but to sacrifice herself and unleash the Sands of Time in order to save him. Now cast out on the streets and hunted as a fugitive, the Prince soon discovers that past battles have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him. Read more
SPORE - With Spore you can nurture your creature through five stages of evolution: Cell, Creature, Tribe, Civilization, and Space. Or if you prefer, spend as much time as you like making creatures, vehicles, buildings and spaceships with Spore's unique Creator tools. Read more
CSI-4 Hard Evidence - Join forces with the CSI team and tackle Las Vegas' most disturbing murders – from a gruesome arson attack to a frenzied shootout. It's all about the evidence, and more like the hit TV show than ever before. Read more
Jade Empire: Special Edition - Step into the role of an aspiring martial arts master and follow the path of the Open Palm or Closed Fist. In this multi-award-winning action-RPG, your choices and actions will determine the fate of an empire. Will you prevent the destruction of this beautiful land or crush it beneath your heel? Are you a warrior who uses strength and fighting mastery to bring peace, or will your power bring pain and ruin? THE CHOICE IS YOURS. Read more
SPORE Creature Creator - Maxis, makers of The Sims, present the next big bang - SPORE. Start your Spore adventure with the Spore Creature Creator. In just a few minutes, you will easily make incredible animated creatures using a simple drag-and-drop interface. Read more
The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes - Match wits with the notorious Sherlock Holmes and his trusted friend, Dr. Watson, to solve a series of mysteries in Victorian London! To be successful, you will need to use your powers of observation and logical reasoning, skills Holmes famously demonstrates himself. Thoroughly examine crime scenes and carefully search for clues to narrow down a list of suspects in order to implicate the actual criminal. Read more
Petz: Catz 2 - Welcome back to the adorable world of Catz! In Petz: Catz 2, you can now pick your perfect pet companion from several adorable breeds, including Persian. Feed and groom her, play with her and pick out toys, accessories and even little outfits to make your cutie even cuter! Read more
Petz: Dogz 2 - Together, you and your new cuddly companion will encounter a world that's fun to play in, explore, and share. Care for your puppy, collect accessories for them, and play new games like hide-and-seek! Play for hours and customize your puppy's environment with items and toys. Read more
Puzzle Quest - Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is a unique combination of classic RPG elements and fun puzzle mechanics. Create your own character and venture off in the world, listening to rumors, taking on quests, fighting monsters, and unraveling the mysteries to be found in the world of the Warlords. Read more
The Tuttles: Madcap Misadventures - An arcade adventure game that can be fun for the whole family! It involves a thoroughly modern family trying to bond on a road trip to see the Alamo. In addition to 40 engaging levels of side-scrolling action, players are treated to animated, comic book style cut scenes brought to life by the fantastic voice-over talents of some of Hollywood’s biggest names: Bob Saget (Barry Tuttle), Jamie Lee Curtis (Barbara Tuttle), Ashley Tisdale (Jess Tuttle), Dominic Scott Kay (Zach Tuttle), Dave Thomas (The Australian), Dave Coulier (The Native and several other characters), and William Shatner. A first-of-its-kind fundraising initiative, benefiting the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation. Read more
Madden NFL 08 - Why just watch NFL football on TV when you can take an active role in the game with Madden NFL 08 by Electronic Arts and TransGaming? Madden NFL 08 lets you control the running game like never before. You are the franchise. Read more
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 - Play the world's most challenging PGA courses and compete with the pros in Tiger Woods 2008 from Electronic Arts and TransGaming. It's the best golf game, short of being there yourself. In some ways even better. No need to deal with sweltering heat. No tee-off charges. No fumbling for partners. Play against the stars from the comfort of your own home - come rain or come shine. Read more
Myst Online: URU Live - Myst Online: Uru Live is a living, breathing world that grows and evolves based on the choices made and actions taken by yourself and other players. Wondrous new worlds to explore and captivating new puzzles to solve are added to the game on an ongoing basis so join in, explore, and help forge an entirely new Myst story: yours. Read more
EVE Online - Eve is a massively multiplayer, online game that lets you play as a member of five different races as you explore, build, and form coalitions to protect your empire. Read more or start playing now!
GameTap - Intel-based Mac users now have access to GameTap's Lite Player, which offers more than 500 titles to play from GameTap's massive library of new and classic video games, as well as more than 600 streaming videos of original programming from GameTap TV. Start playing today!
Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars - Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars unveils the future of RTS gaming by bringing you back to where it all began: the Tiberium Universe. Featuring state-of-the-art next-generation graphics, an epic story, and truly innovative features such as the ability to transform online battles into a spectator sport, Command & Conquer is about to reinvent RTS gaming . again. Welcome back, Commander. Read more
Battlefield 2142 - Battlefield 2142 takes you into the far future, for all-new warfare in a world that's familiar but still different. As a new ice age depletes the planet's resources, two multinational coalitions wage a brutal war for the only cause that matters - survival. Read more
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts. The young wizards are woefully unprepared to defend themselves against the dark forces threatening them, leaving Harry, Ron and Hermione to handle things themselves. Harry prepares a group of young wizards calling themselves "Dumbledore's Army" for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead. Read more
Need For Speed: Carbon - What starts in the city is settled in the canyons as Need for Speed Carbon immerses you into the world's most dangerous and adrenaline-filled form of street racing. You and your crew must race in an all-out war for the city, risking everything to take over your rivals' neighborhoods one block at a time. Represent your car class, your crew, and your turf in Need for Speed Carbon, the next revolution in racing games. Read more
X3: Reunion - The Sequel to the award winning X2: The Threat will introduce a new 3D engine as well as a new story, new ships and a new gameplay to greatly increase the variety in the X-universe. The economy of X3: Reunion will be more complex than anything seen in the X-universe before. Read more
Heroes of Might & Magic V - The Heroes® franchise enters a new era. Dive into the new groundbreaking Might and Magic® universe for the most
complete strategy gaming experience ever created. Read more
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