Category: Games

September 18, 2022

Controller not detected in CrossOver 22? Here’s the fix.

If you use an Xbox One Wireless controller on CrossOver, you would notice that the latest version 22 have caused it not to work properly. This issue was happening on both Witcher 3 and...

Fallout 4 screenshot on Parallels Desktop 18

Apple / Games / MacOS / Technology

August 27, 2022

Revisiting Windows Gaming on Mac in 2022 with Parallels Desktop 18

If you’ve come across my blog over the years, I’ve posted how I’ve played Windows-only games on my Mac through Parallels Desktop and CrossOver. With the release of Parallels Desktop 18, it’s time for...

Apple / Games / Technology

May 28, 2022

AMD RX 6600 XT is the perfect 2022 Mac eGPU upgrade

As my 2017 Intel-based MacBook continues to run even with the latest macOS Monterey, I find it really hard to justify an upgrade to the new M1 Ultra-based Mac Studio. TL;DR: I think an...

9000 weight limit mod working on Witcher 3 GOTY 1.32

Games / Guides

April 18, 2022

How to install mods for Witcher 3 on CrossOver 21 to play on macOS

I’ve been playing Witcher 3 on my Mac and yes, it runs really well as long as you have relatively powerful GPU on your setup. Having played for a while, I’ve found some parts...

Play Windows Games from Epic Games Store on macOS using Heroic

Apple / Games / Guides / Technology

January 15, 2022

How to run Windows Games from Epic Games Store on macOS

Yes. Seriously. You can indeed play Windows Games from Epic Games Store on macOS! If you have been wanting to play games like Rocket League on macOS or perhaps have a whole library of...

Fix for the Access Violation exception for bass.dll for Zuma’s Revenge!

Games / Guides / MacOS

December 26, 2021

Getting Access Violation exception for bass.dll on CrossOver 21? Here’s the fix.

It seems that with CrossOver 21, some of the PopCap classics are getting the the Access Violation exception for the bass.dll module. Not all of PopCap’s games are affected. However, one of them which...

Witcher 3 running via CrossOver on macOS

Games / Guides / MacOS / Technology

December 25, 2021

How to install and play Witcher 3 on macOS! (2021)

Perhaps you might have heard somewhere that it is possible to install and play Witcher 3 on macOS. If not, well, I can tell you that it is indeed possible. And if you have...

Unigine Valley Benchmark - Windows - Medium Quality - DirectX 9

Games / MacOS / Technology

August 18, 2021

Windows Games on Parallels Desktop 17: 2021 Update

It’s been one year since I asked if you can play Windows games on Parallels Desktop effectively. Parallels has also just released an update to their popular Parallels Desktop virtualisation app for the macOS....