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    Warhammer Online Released For Mac (Beta client and free trial available now)

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by MICHAELSD01, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    Warhammer Online has never really been a game that seemed that impressive to me. Now that it's on the Mac, I think I might actually try it, though. Any Macs with an Intel processor and NVIDIA or ATI video cards can run WAR. It was ported using the Cider Engine, which dynamically translates PC API calls to the Mac OS X operating system, and takes no more than a few weeks to have a functioning, polished port. Hopefully, more MMORPGs will be released for the Mac. Can anybody comment on how the graphics compare to the PC version (if there are actually any WAR players on NBR)? I hate booting into Windows to play games, so I barely play PC games. The more games released for the Mac, the better. The Mac platform is getting more and more popular, and I think that MMORPGs will see a noticeable increase in popularity with a Mac version. Take notes, Funcom and Turbine.

    http://www.warhammeronline.com/mac/
     
    MICHAELSD01, Aug 1, 2009
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  2. foolinator

    foolinator Notebook Enthusiast

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    More stuff may start appearing on the Mac, yes. But then again, with Bootcamp, there is not as much incentive for the developers bothering with a port, since most Mac gamers are probably already booting up Windows for their gaming.

    I play LoTRO, and I am getting a Mac laptop soon. If Turbine comes out with a Mac client, I would consider downloading.
     
    foolinator, Aug 1, 2009
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  3. dla_kemper

    dla_kemper Notebook Consultant

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    I wish Turbine would make a MAC port as well because that's the only other game I play that's not converted for MAC yet.
     
    dla_kemper, Aug 2, 2009
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