Blizzard, the maker of extremely popular games like WOW, Diablo II, and Starcraft are now offering digital downloads for their games. It’s about time! The thing is they already were offering digital downloads for WOW and the Burning Crusade. At the time, I downloaded them I remember wondering why they didn’t offer this for all their titles. It’s better late than never, right?

I’m noticing that more companies are offering digital downloads for their software, and I’m one of the people that will happily take a digital download to a hard copy any day. Blizzard gas definitely looked out for Mac gamers all the World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Starcraft are available to Mac users. Diablo was my first time playing a RPG video game. I found it addictive, and it kept me occupied for many hours. The years have passed and although I still have my copy of the game I lost the CD key. It looks like I’ll be getting a Digital Download of Diablo. You can log onto the Blizzard website and purchase and download your own game.

I recently installed a trial copy of World of Warcraft on my 17″ MacBook Pro. WOW Is a Massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). It differs from most games that I play because I have to be online to play it. I’ve wanted to write a review on it for some time, and a free trial copy was a perfect excuse for me to try it out for myself. I’m a big fan of The Elder Scrolls series and World of Warcraft remind me a lot of Oblivion although it seems to be a lot bigger. Thinking of how massive Oblivion is that doesn’t seem possible.

Instead of playing solo you have the option of playing with other users within the game. I think that is very cool. I created three characters. I mainly play a female dark elf. Currently my dark elf is a level 13 hunter. Her best friend and faithful companion is her loyal Night stalker saber, Alira.

Although I’ve participated in a few groups and helped others out when I knew, they would have been killed I’m enjoying my (mainly) solo experience. I have joined a guild but to be honest I really haven’t participated. I might at some point but at the moment I’m having fun exploring the massive world on my own and chatting with people I meet during my journey. Interestingly enough I’ve stumbled across others high level characters that mainly play solo and are enjoying their experience. I was under the impression you had to join a guild.

Jason of Pineleasehed: Tech to the Face recently wrote a post about WOW. I had asked him a few questions about WOW, and he was extremely helpful. I’m thinking about writing a review about WOW on the technology website where I write at the moment I’m thinking of the angle that I want to use.

Taking a break from the many things that fill my day such as family, my business, writing, working out can be tough but one way I’ve always liked to unwind was playing a game. Since I’ve installed WOW on my 17″ MacBook Pro, I really have no reason not to play. No, I’m not getting sucked into the wonderful world of WOW. I give myself a certain amount of time to play and once I reach that limit. That’s it, no more gameplay.

Although I wasn’t planning on continuing to play the game after the trial elapsed I most likely will simply because I find it to be a nice way to take a break. My daughter has taken over my Xbox 360 which has brought to an end, for the most part, my gaming on that. My MacBook Pro is still one domain she hasn’t claimed.

When I used Windows OS I enjoyed playing Diablo II. It was an immersive game, and I was instantly hooked. I had no idea that you could play it on a Mac until today. I was doing a stroll down memory lane thinking of all the games I’ve played and naturally I thought about Diablo II. A quick search showed me that Diablo II is indeed playable on a Mac and it looks as if the information is on the same disc as the PC. I guess its time for me to pull out my copy and become reacquainted with one of my favorite games.

I was stoked when I read in Mac|Life Magazine that Gears of War would be coming to the Mac. Although I don’t play games as much as I used to when I was younger. It still nice to completely immerse myself in a game. Besides Gears of War, Bioshock is another game I can get lost in.

This past summer I purchased the Gears of War Collectors Edition. I couldn’t wait for the game to come out. It was appealing, and the incredibly hot Clifford Bleszinski aka Cliffy B was part of it. Clifford Bleszinski has his own website, but it doesn’t look like he’s updated it in a little while. Besides, the hotness factor I love his work. The funny thing is I really didn’t have a chance to play it. All right maybe that isn’t funny. However I couldn’t help it. You see crazy things like running my business and spending time with my daughter, getting ready for Figure competition (I do more than stare at the computer screen all day yah know!) seemed to get in the way. Imagine that? Naturally that didn’t give me too much time to play any games.

Anyway, the Gears of War limited edition came in a gorgeous tin box. It included Destroyed Beauty which is the artbook for Gears of War. Although it’s tiny it’s filled with some interesting artwork. I’ve flipped through it numerous times as I secretly longed to play the game without distraction. I don’t play it in front of my daughter she’s only four years old and the game can get violent. Yeah, that’s all I need my daughter having nightmares about one of the Locust’ tearing after her down some abandoned hallway.

Naturally I’m excited that this game is finally making its way to the Mac. Then again, having it on my computer might not be a good thing. I might get wrapped up in the game and forget about doing my work? Nah, that’s not going to happen. As far as I know the release date for Gears of War for the Mac isn’t available; however, this is one title I will be looking forward to with much anticipation. If they would only make Oblivion or Mass Effect available for the Mac?

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A few days ago I reinstalled The Sims 2 to my 17″ MacBook Pro.I had removed it because it would stop working. Initially it would get stuck when I tried to load my town. I didn’t have the chance to hunt around and see what caused the issue.

Family life and work was taking up most of my time which left me little to no time to be playing a game anyway.

When I installed it a few days ago I didn’t have any issues. I created another Sims character and currently “Opal” is living in Pleasantville. She’s worth a little over one million dollars. Hey I can dream, right?

I really haven’t had a chance to do too much besides create the character but when I find some free time I’ll check out my Sim. Hopefully she won’t be too lonely since I know I’ll be neglecting her a lot.

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