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6-25-2009: Jeff Vogel was recently interviewed by Thirteen News.
5-27-2009: Jeff Vogel has a new article up on IGN RPG Vault about addiction based design. What are the exact design elements that give a game an almost druglike level of addictiveness, and are these qualities we can extract and use at will? And is it immoral to do so?
5-21-2009: We've finally released some early information about our next RPG, Avernum 6, the final game in the Avernum series.
4-23-2009: On Facebook? Why not become a fan of Spiderweb Software! All of the Spiderweb news and blog posts, in one handy place!
4-21-2009: Read Gametunnel's review of Geneforge 5: Overthrow.
4-21-2009: Read Honest Gamers review of Geneforge 5: Overthrow.
4-20-2009: We have upgraded Geneforge 3 for the Macintosh to v1.1. This version is now fully Universal and in 32 bit color, so it will run well on all of the newer Macs.
4-15-2009: We have upgraded Geneforge 5: Overthrow for the Macintosh to v1.0.3. This upgrade fixes several minor problems. To upgrade your copy, simply download the new version of the demo and install it. Your saved games and registration will be unaffected.
4-15-2009: RPG Codex has an interesting new interview with Jeff Vogel.
4-7-2009: We have upgraded Geneforge 2 for the Macintosh to v1.1. This version is now fully Universal and in 32 bit color, so it will run well on all of the newer Macs.
3-20-2009: We have upgraded Geneforge for the Macintosh to v1.2. This version is now fully Universal and in 32 bit color, so it will run well on all of the newer Macs.
3-11-2009: Jeff Vogel, the creator of all of these fine online entertainments, has just started a blog. If you are interested in what he has to say about game design, Indie gaming, or whatever he's happening to play this week, you can find it there.
3-9-2009: We have upgraded Geneforge 5: Overthrow for Windows to v1.0.2. This update fixes some irritating bugs and provide more options to improve performance on older computers. If Geneforge 5 has been slow for you, run the game and select Fast Graphics Mode from the Resolution window. To upgrade your copy, simply download the new version of the demo and install it. Your saved games and registration will be unaffected.
2-19-2009: Geneforge 5: Overthrow is now available for Windows! At last, the epic Geneforge saga comes to a conclusion. The rebellion has brought Terrestia to the brink of ruin. Will you crush the rebels, or will you help them to win their final victory? Achieve your goals with cunning, diplomacy, or your own horde of custom-made, mutant monsters. . Come get the big, free demo.
2-18-2009: Inside Mac Games gave Geneforge 5: Overthrow a very positive review! Thank you!
1-7-2009: We have all the beta-testers we need for the Windows version of Geneforge 5. Thanks to everyone who applied.
1-3-2009: Read MacWorld's review of Genforge 5: Overthrow.
12-1-2008: We are working on Universal versions of Geneforge 1-3 for Intel Macintoshes. The Universal Geneforge is now in public beta. You can download the beta here. If you try it out (either to report a problem or let us know that it's working), please let us know.
10-7-2008: A nice little blurb about us over at Casual Review.
10-1-2008: At last, we have put up more screenshots for Geneforge 5: Overthrow.
10-1-2008: October Sadness Sale! - With the coming of short days, long nights, and gruesome current events, we can't do much to cheer people up. But we can try to ease the pain by making all of our products 10% off for the entire month of October!
9-3-2008: We got enough beta-testing applications. Thanks to everyone who applied.
6-25-2008: We have created a page for our next adventure, Geneforge 5: Overthrow. Get the first official information on our next, all-new game, out in the next few months!
6-17-2008: Our new Spiderweb Software Store has gone live.
5-19-2008: Read RPGWatch's review of Avernum 5.
5-7-2008: We've released a little more information about our next game: Geneforge 5. It's in the forums.
4-25-2008: Victory Games, a game review site in Poland, has given Avernum 5 a very nice review.
3-28-2008: Avernum 5 Upgrades - We have released Avernum 5 v1.0.1 for Windows and v1.0.4 for the Macintosh. This new version fixes several scripting errors, including a very rare but unpleasant problem with the Lysstak the Beast fight. The new version can be downloaded here. Just download and install the full version and you will be upgraded. Your registration and saved games will be unaffected.
3-28-2008: We have done an interview about Avernum 5 for IGN Vault. There are some interesting bits about how it all came together.
3-26-2008: Read Applelinks review of Avernum 5.
3-17-2008: We added two new Blades of Avernum scenarios, Adrift and Tales From the Tabard Inn, to the Blades of Avernum Untried page.
2-18-2008: Jeff Vogel took part in a series called Indies of the Round table, where he gave his opinion about the place of Indie RPGs in the marketplace.
1-23-2008: There is an interview with Jeff Vogel up at GameBanshee. It's about Geneforge 4: Rebellion, Avernum 5, and the life of an Indie developer.