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    Escape Velocity

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by jkemnitz23, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. jkemnitz23

    jkemnitz23 Notebook Consultant

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    From what I can find, this is an old mac game. Does anyone know of a LEGAL windows version available. I don't mind paying for it either. Again, I'm not asking how to convert a mac file for a windows computer, I'm asking if anyone knows where a 100% legal windows version exists, if any.

    Thank again :D
     
    jkemnitz23, Apr 2, 2009
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  2. tianx

    tianx Notebook Geek

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  3. xenon2k9

    xenon2k9 Notebook Evangelist

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    From what I can see, Escape Velocity is only for OS X 9, but there are reports of being able to emulate it and such. Another option is to download Escape Velocity Nova (Here http://download.cnet.com/Escape-Velocity-Nova-installer/3000-7564_4-10220999.html) which looks to be an updated version of the game, released for OS X and Windows. Hope this helps!

    Edit: ARGH beat me to it tianx. Me = slow at typing...
     
    xenon2k9, Apr 2, 2009
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  4. tianx

    tianx Notebook Geek

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    or you can get the guide to playing the original one on windows

    here
     
    tianx, Apr 2, 2009
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    tianx Notebook Geek

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    Nah, you just typed a lot more than me... hahaha peace :D
     
    tianx, Apr 2, 2009
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    xenon2k9 Notebook Evangelist

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    Haha that may be true!

    Also, just like to quote an excerpt from the guide tianx linked:

    "This game has not been ported to Windows. However, part three of the Escape Velocity series - Escape Velocity Nova - has been ported. And if you pay to register that game, you can download the entire scenario of the first game as an add-on."
     
    xenon2k9, Apr 2, 2009
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Wow, I haven't played this game in forever... 2000th post :D
     
    sgogeta4, Apr 2, 2009
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