Cider
TransGaming's Cider™ Portability Engine is a proprietary technology that allows PC games to be enabled on Apple's Intel Macs without the traditionally expensive and arduous need to redevelop a game from the ground-up. Cider acts as a "wrapper" around the PC game dynamically translating PC API calls to the Mac OS X operating system. As such, games can be enabled with Cider in a matter of days to weeks as opposed to the typical man years that traditional development takes.
Cider is an extremely powerful technology that allows games to be released day and date with their PC counter-parts giving publishers significant upside revenue potential and leveraging marketing and branding initiatives. Cider also allows publishers to release either dedicated Mac versions of their games or PC/Mac hybrid versions (i.e. both versions of the game in a single box).
TransGaming's Cider product is licensed to developers and publishers. Cider has ignited a Mac gaming revolution with the largest and most successful game publishers continuing to adopt Cider to bring their top titles to the Mac. With Cider, more top tier games have been released for the Mac in the last two years than ever before and Cider today is creating a paradigm shift, giving Mac users access to some of the biggest and best games. If you are a game publisher or developer and are interested in finding out more information, please send an e-mail to cider@transgaming.com.
frequently Asked Questions
A list of frequently asked questions about Cider is available here.
Who's Using Cider?
Cider Powered Games
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Petz® Sports (Mac)Relish the joy, companionship and fun that only a pet dog can provide as you explore the exciting activities that await in Petz Sports. Adopt an adorable puppy from a selection of well-known breeds, then bond with your new canine companion over a succession of fun games and activities. Frolic with your furry friend as you experience all the delights of pet ownership. |
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Dream Day Honeymoon (Mac)Travel through the tropics with Jenny & Robert as they search for the perfect souvenirs to bring home from their Honeymoon. There is beauty and adventure around every corner, but beware of the Honeymoon Crisis that could turn Jenny & Robert's honeymoon into a travel disaster. |
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Rayman Raving Rabbids (Mac)These poor little creatures are finally getting their revenge: they have become deceitful, uncontrollable and completely psychotic. Even worse: these diabolical rodents have kidnapped our hero and his friends. |
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Spore Creepy & Cute Parts Pack (Mac)Expand your creature creativity, with over 100 new Creepy & Cute items. With more than 100 new cute and creepy items at your disposal, you have even more power and flexibility to build the perfect creature. Create grotesque creatures with villainous mouths, tuberous eyes, and thorned plates, or go cuddly with big batting eyelashes, cute paws, and adorable details. You can mix and match 60 new parts in all for truly unique looks. Then apply one of 48 new paint styles, and bring it all to life with 24 new animations. And don't forget to publish your new cute and creepy creatures to share them with the world! Requires SPORE or Spore Creature Creator to play. |
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Dream Day First Home (Mac)The highly anticipated release in the Dream Day Series, Dream Day First Home finds Jenny and Robert back from their honeymoon and ready to make their first house into a home! As usual, theyll need your help - from choosing the house to shopping and redecorating, to solving inevitable Homeowner Crisis'! Find your inner decorator with Dream Day First Home, a uniquely satisfying Hidden Object adventure. |
