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Aspyr On Porting Games to the Mac

Posted by simoniker on from the apples-and-oranges dept.

jvm writes "This in-depth interview with Aspyr's Glenda Adams over at Curmudgeon Gamer discusses in detail the issues of porting games to the Mac. Starting with Civilization on the Mac LC up through today's Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4, Glenda takes on PC vs. Mac system requirements, how games are selected for porting, patching Mac games, and some thoughts on the future." A notable quote from the interview: "The PC often lets you [code/architect] things in a sloppy manner with little penalty, but then when it gets on the Mac it drags the game down."

3 of 34 comments (clear)

  1. would someone by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    pf already!?

  2. this might grab your attention by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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  3. Does anyone know... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    where I can get a , since I plan on downloading the full game to "demo" them and "test" my hardware:
    Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast.
    Medal of Honor Allied Assault Deluxe Edition.
    The Sims.
    Call of Duty.
    Command & Conquer Generals.

    Thnkx!