If there’s one word you can use to describe Mac gaming in 2005, it’s diversity. There was a little something for everyone this year, from strategy games to first person shooters, excellent shareware titles, massively multiplayer online games and more. Just consider the 2005 inductees to Macworld’s Game Hall of Fame as an example of the depth and breadth of Mac gaming this past year.

Assessing Apple’s latest hardware

Apple has had a busy fall, updating its hardware offerings. We’ve had a busy fall, too, testing and reviewing it all. And we’ve got the latest word, from the iPod nano to the dual-core Power Macs. Do higher-resolution screens improve the PowerBook experience? Does the Front Row app make the latest iMac a multimedia marvel? And are the video-capable iPods ready for their close-up? We’ve got the answers to all these questions, plus a review of the flagship addition to Apple’s product line—the Power Mac G5 Quad.

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A few months ago, we decided to find a way to package up a huge amount of digital photography knowledge and decided to create an electronic book—a PDF file bursting with advice about every aspect of digital photography. And so today we’re proud to announce the release of the Macworld Digital Photography Superguide, which features material from an all-star cast of writers.

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On the lookout for great gift ideas this holiday weekend? The Macworld Gear Guide has more than 40 suggestions for hardware and software to satisfy your favorite Mac user. From cameras (like Nikon’s Coolpix P2) to music accessories to stuff for both parents and kids, we’ve got you covered.

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