The Jihadists Are Coming!
Fox News featured PeaceMaker this week with an interesting angle. I’ll let you judge for yourselves…
Fox News featured PeaceMaker this week with an interesting angle. I’ll let you judge for yourselves…
Due to the latest updates of QuickTime and Java we’ve introduced a new version for Macintosh. It fixes the tutorial level of the game. This is also relevant to the owners of the Amazon package.
- If you own version 1.06 or newer please go ahead download the new patch.
- If you own an earlier version, please install the newest full version (1.063).
The NPR interview triggered some serious traction for PeaceMaker, apparently with the right audience. This week our Amazon package made it to the the top 20 in all video games and #2 in PC games. It was great to see our indie game with its unique message in the company of World of Warcraft and Sid Meier’s Civilization.
Check out this headline on Gamasutra’s industry news (July 20th):
“Meanwhile, the ImpactGames-developed RTS PeaceMaker manages a strong showing seemingly out of nowhere, as Amazon reports short supply yet a suddenly high level of demand for the title, despite it never having seen a place in the weekly top five since its initial release in May.”
Rewrite (11.29): For problems running PeaceMaker, check below to find a compatible patch. If no patch matches the version of PeaceMaker you own or solves your problem, please contact support for assistance.
New Patch: Deactivation and Reactivation Functionality
We have recently added new functionality to allow our users to deactivate and reactivate copies of PeaceMaker in order to move them from computer to computer. Please be sure to use the deactivation tool before uninstalling. If you own the online version (v1.068 and earlier) or the CD version (physical copy) feel free to install this patch for PC or Mac. You do not need this patch if you own a later version of PeaceMaker. DO NOT use this patch if you have the Peres Center version.
Patch A: Peres Version – QuickTime Issues
If you own the Peres Center version of PeaceMaker (v1.068, distributed exclusively through Israel and the Palestinian Territories) feel free to install this patch for PC or for Mac. DO NOT use this patch if you downloaded PeaceMaker, or purchased a physical copy through Amazon.com, or a specific event.
Patch B: Other Versions – QuickTime Issues
If you own the online version (v1.063 and earlier) or the CD version (physical copy) feel free to install this patch for PC or Mac. You do not need this patch if you own a later version of PeaceMaker. DO NOT use this patch if you have the Peres Center version.
Patch C: Game Doesn’t Run after Installation
For rare cases when the start screen shows up but the game doesn’t run you will need to run the game in windowed mode. Please download this file and put it in C:\Documents and Settings\<your user name>\PeaceMaker
Fresh from this morning, we were fortunate to have Steve Inskeep try out PeaceMaker on air. A glimpse of the game’s messages and logic are “viewed” as he picks through actions and describes the outcomes. It is also interesting to see how the soundtrack of the game plays a role and sets the atmosphere for the interview. Check it out on NPR’s site.
And on the broader perspective of the intersection between entertainment and socio-politics, the New York Times featured the European Union’s Youtube Channel – EUTUBE. Great effort by the EU to improve its “heavy” and “old” image with a series of short clips, many based on European films. The campaign features love, joy and the environment as core themes in the European existence. Enjoy…