Year: 2010

BOH game for the Mac updated with new missions

BOH has released an update of its self-titled game (http://www.bohthegame.com) for Mac, Windows and Linux systems. It now offers a total of 50 missions.

The update also: reworks the advanced automapper; improves the video modes suggestions; allows terminating map lines with CR+LF; improves error logging; improves the graphics of blocks in theme “C64”; updates the manuals; and more.

BOH is available on a CD-ROM in a DVD box along with a 24-page, full-color, English manual for approximately US$18. A downloadable version is available for approximately $15.

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Comic Life 2.0 for Mac OS X adds full template support

Plasq has introduced Comic Life 2 (http://plasq.com/comiclife2), the latest version of the photo comic creation software for Mac OS X. Version 2 introduces full template support, which means users get a head start on their projects; advanced balloon control and text flow for precision layout; predefined and freeform shapes for more creative expression, integrated Facebook uploader for sharing with the world and an enhanced user interface.

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Apple patents reflect upcoming Mac App Store

Three Apple patents have popped up at the US Patent & Trademark Office regarding the upcoming Mac App Store.

Craig Federighi, vice president of engineering for OS X, demoed Lion at the Back to the Mac event in October. The Mac App Store brings the Apple App Store experience to Mac OS X, making discovering, installing and updating Mac apps easier than ever, he said. Like on the iPad, you purchase apps using your iTunes account and they download and install in just one step. The Mac App Store will be available for Mac OS X 10.6, and will be built into next year’s Mac OS X Lion.

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