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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Prince of Persia The Two Thrones™ (Mac)The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him. The Prince is rapidly captured and Kaileena has no choice but to sacrifice herself and unleash the Sands of Time in order to save him. Now cast out on the streets and hunted as a fugitive, the Prince soon discovers that past battles have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him. |
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SPORE (Mac)With Spore you can nurture your creature through five stages of evolution: Cell, Creature, Tribe, Civilization, and Space. Or if you prefer, spend as much time as you like making creatures, vehicles, buildings and spaceships with Spore's unique Creator tools. |
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation™: Hard Evidence (Mac)Join forces with the CSI team and tackle Las Vegas' most disturbing murders – from a gruesome arson attack to a frenzied shootout. It’s all about the evidence, and more like the hit TV show than ever before. |
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Jade Empire: Special Edition (Mac)Step into the role of an aspiring martial arts master and follow the path of the Open Palm or Closed Fist. In this multi-award-winning action-RPG, your choices and actions will determine the fate of an empire. Will you prevent the destruction of this beautiful land or crush it beneath your heel? Are you a warrior who uses strength and fighting mastery to bring peace, or will your power bring pain and ruin? THE CHOICE IS YOURS. |
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Petz® Dogz® 2 (Mac)Pick a puppy pal from a pack of fuzzy and adorable puppies in Petz Dogz 2! Together, you and your new cuddly companion will encounter a world that's fun to play in, explore, and share. |
