In deciding when to fix something, companies have to weigh the cost of fixing with the probability that the user base will experience the issue.

You are absolutely right that game companies should fix issues whenever possible. Another difference between the versions is that the App Store version is LAN only multiplayer. In this case, it was easy for us to open that code back up and fix that particular rare issue because we had just updated that code with all the new toolsets. In order for us to put EaW on the MacAppStore, the game had to be completely reworked to fit within their app guidelines. I am shocked and amazed that Aspyr consider this advice and support. So sell a duff game to some poor unsuspecting soul just so you can buy it AGAIN but from the App Store which has the fixed version which is also compatible with 10.8. At the current time, the only thing we can suggest is reselling your version of Empire at War on Amazon or eBay, and repurchasing the supported/updated version on the Appstore. If you are subscribed to our newsletter or like our FB page, you will be notified of when the update goes live. The following was their official reply:Īt the current time, we do not have any definite ETA on the release date of when the update will come. I recently revisited the issue and contacted Aspyr. I contacted Aspyr, the creators, and they told me a fix was on its way but they couldn't tell me when. After buying the game back in March this year from Game UK, I quickly realised there was bug when trying to load save games, making the game unplayable.

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