Network Sites: FPSguru.com RTSguru.com UnboundGamer.com
Login:  Password:   Remember?  
Show Quick Gamelist Jump to Random Game
Games:570  Guilds:2,964
Members:1,441,684  Online:0
Guests:0  Posts:4,581,826
Mythic Entertainment | Official Site
MMORPG | Genre:Fantasy | Status:Final  (rel 09/18/08)  | Pub:Electronic Arts
PVP:Yes | Distribution:Download,Retail | Retail Price:$39.99 | Pay Type:Subscription
Desktop Client | System Req: PC Mac | ESRB:T

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning News - Mac Version Release Date Announced

Posted by Michael Bitton on Sep 29, 2009  | 14 comments in our forums

EA has announced today the release date for the Mac client of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. WAR will be arriving on Mac's on October 28th, 2009.

The Mac version will be available to new subscribers for $19.99 and will be distributed via digital download at Gametreeonline. The paid Mac client will include 30 days of free game time, as well. Current subscribers of the game will be able to access the Mac version free of charge.

The official announcement can be viewed here.

Read more Exclusive News...

 
 
Sarbocabras writes:

woooo I doubt this will even slightly change there subscriber base 

New Post Quote
9/29/09 8:26:38 PM
 
chaosngn writes:

The release has to work first. I was given this as a beta, and it would never download a file stating there was an error on Mythic's server. I remember something like this with the PC version, but on the mac side, no one would cop up to it or release a fix.

New Post Quote
9/29/09 8:30:02 PM
 
UsedManatee writes:

 Having a Mac laptop, I always appreciated the WoW client being OSX native.  However, given the unfortunate state of WAR (since release, really) you're probably right.  I had fun during a 10 day trial some 6 months ago, but since then it hasn't exactly made an upturn that would justify heading back on.

New Post Quote
9/29/09 8:31:01 PM
 
neoterrar writes:

I know you can run WINE or whatever go get games to run in Linux.

But wouldn't a MAC game run even better in Linux?

I'm just trying to think outside the box here.

Oh well, best of luck to dem Mythic boys.

New Post Quote
9/29/09 8:35:42 PM
 
Kaynos1972 writes:

I dont get why they bother making a MAC version of a dying game.....

New Post Quote
9/29/09 9:34:24 PM
 
Kordesh writes:

 Well that was a lot of wasted effort. Though I'm sure the two users who still play that also have macs will appreciate it I guess.

New Post Quote
9/29/09 9:50:48 PM
 
Oyjord writes:

*sigh*

 

It's not ok to be racist, but being a homophobe is ok?

 

*sigh*

New Post Quote
9/29/09 10:38:34 PM
 
UsedManatee writes:
Originally posted by hybridfury

Even the apple logo is rainbow colored, *sigh*

 

The logo hasn't been rainbow for several years now.

New Post Quote
9/29/09 10:41:32 PM
 
Abrahmm writes:
Originally posted by UsedManatee
Originally posted by hybridfury

Even the apple logo is rainbow colored, *sigh*

 

The logo hasn't been rainbow for several years now.

 

People don't forget.

New Post Quote
9/29/09 10:44:11 PM
 
UsedManatee writes:
Originally posted by Abrahmm
Originally posted by UsedManatee
Originally posted by hybridfury

Even the apple logo is rainbow colored, *sigh*

 

The logo hasn't been rainbow for several years now.

 

People don't forget.

People do understand the difference between present and past tense.

New Post Quote
9/29/09 10:44:59 PM
 
MikeB writes:

Hate speech will not be tolerated on these forums. Cut it out.

New Post Quote
9/29/09 10:46:13 PM
 
Abrahmm writes:
Originally posted by UsedManatee
Originally posted by Abrahmm
Originally posted by UsedManatee
Originally posted by hybridfury

Even the apple logo is rainbow colored, *sigh*

 

The logo hasn't been rainbow for several years now.

 

People don't forget.

People do understand the difference between present and past tense.

 

It was a joke...

New Post Quote
9/29/09 10:47:34 PM
 
sigurd57 writes:

Back on topic, the reason WAR is being pushed onto the Mac probably has something to do with a year or so ago when Apple and EA were at one of the larger Mac events all like "ZOMG WE'RE PARTNERING WITH EA TO BRING CUTTING EDGE GAMING TO THE MAC!  I remember a promise in there about how EA games would see simultaneous release on both PC / Mac platforms, etc etc..    I don't think that went quite as planned, but 'eh.   

I'm a Mac user, I tried the WAR client when the beta started for it.  The performance was pretty horrid.  
I think they might pick up a few extra people with this, at least in the short term due to there being such few options for Mac MMOs.

A lot more people would own Macs and a lot more people would buy the damn things if Mr. Steve Jobs would just accept the fact that putting 3 year old graphics technology in your 'cutting edge' computers doesn't really do it!

It is easier than ever for developers to port to Mac as well with CIDER (look it up).  In fact, Nvidia was a major supporter of it at about the same time EA and Apple were all "woohoo!"   - then Apple repays them by offering mid-range ATI cards as their "Top of the Line"  ...  

So, at least EA / Mythic isn't going to be out too much when hardly anybody uses the Mac client :)

New Post Quote
9/30/09 2:19:20 AM
 
battleaxe writes:

Would have been a plus if this was available at launch.  Now it's too little, too late.

New Post Quote
9/30/09 10:56:57 AM
 
Leave this field empty
Post Your Comment:
Our Rating
7.4
User Rating: 8.2
Popular Features:
Player Perspectives : Content Locusts Killed My MMO Column added on Friday January 27
It used to be that hitting the level cap in an MMO was something that... Read More
Star Wars: The Old Republic : Good Cop, Bad Cop – SWTOR General Article added on Monday January 30
There is no question that Star Wars: The Old Republic has stirred strong feelings on... Read More
General : The 2011 Player’s Choice Winners Award added on Thursday January 19
A couple of weeks ago, we asked you, our valuable readers, to vote for those... Read More
The Secret World : Deck Templates Dev Journal added on Thursday February 09
The Secret World is going to feature one of the most complex abilities systems in... Read More
The WoW Factor : What is a “WoW Killer?” Column added on Monday January 16
Everyone is always looking for that game that will be a "WoW Killer" but what... Read More
Latest News:
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning : Night of Murder Returns Reported on Feb 08, 2012
The Warhammer Online Herald has been updated with the news that the annual Night of... Read More
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning : New Version Goes Live Reported on Jan 30, 2012
The Warhammer Online team has announced that v1.4.5 has been deployed. The Warhammer Herald has... Read More
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning : The All Things WAR Interview Reported on Jan 01, 2012
With Warhammer Online well-established in the MMOniverse, we felt now would be a great opportunity... Read More
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning : Keg's End Seasonal Event Begins Dec. 14 Reported on Dec 13, 2011
The Warhammer Online team has announced that the annual Keg's End seasonal event is scheduled... Read More
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning : Come for PvP, Stay for WAAAGH! Reported on Oct 23, 2011
Warhammer Online is one of the small handful of games that continues to make steady... Read More