If you’ve ever used the Windows version of Snagit, then you know that it’s a hyper pumped-up screen capture utility with some great features. Well, for all you Macs out there you too can now enjoy that functionality as their open beta recently launched. It requries an Intel Mac and so far I really enjoy using it and have found it to be quite helpful. If you want to see for yourself, head on over to their official site to check out the beta!
While many of you 360 owners have already had your way with the most excellent Braid, now PS3 owners will have the same privilege with the game finally getting rated for release. You can read more about it over at destructoid, but suffice it to say that this is one that shouldn’t be missed by anyone who’s a fan of platformer or puzzle games. It’s got a breathtaking soundtrack, outstanding visuals, and a truly original story that I thoroughly enjoyed. Are any of you PS3 owners excited?
I was sitting here the other day playing Peggle when I realized what a wonderful game it is. However, amidst my blowing away tiny orange pellets and giggling like a schoolgirl whenever I see a unicorn in the game, I came to the realization that it’s the first game in a while I’ve played that didn’t come from a brick and mortar store. As technology evolves, namely in the area of internet connection speeds and enhanced online marketplaces, this type of distribution for new media will become increasingly prevalent. iTunes paved the way for a new way of buying music, Xbox Live spurred creativity in the masses by offering independent developers a way to get their content onto millions of 360s, and Netflix has all but buried Blockbuster offering unlimited, on-demand streaming for less than $10 a month.