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How to Get Windows Games Working on a Mac
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Many popular games don't offer downloads that will run natively on a Mac .
Apple tends to break reverse compatibility faster than Microsoft does.
It's possible to get many Windows games—even recent releases—working on Apple hardware.
There are three tools listed in results: CrossOver, WINE, and Parallels .
This isn't a big deal in the short term, especially if the game you want to play is working.
PortingKit has a built-in collection of installers for games, similar to CrossOver .
The performance isn't on par with CrossOver or Whisky, but it works in a pinch.
The third option is Parallels , an application that creates a virtual Windows machine on your Mac .
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