The Mac App Store launched this week. Users that install the Mac OS Snow Leopard 10.6.6 update allows a completely new way to purchase and install apps designed specifically for Apple's computers. The top titles on the iOS-style store include Angry Birds for $4.99, Chopper 2 for $1, and Flight Control HD for $4.99 - according to Shacknews. Around 100 games are available in the store, along with a handful of other products such as apps and utilities.

The new Mac App Store is a start but it has a long way to go before it can compete with the likes of Steam on Mac which has infinitely more products available for purchase - at least for now.

On a related note, Mac hack group Hackulous claimed within hours of the store's launch yesterday that it had managed to hack the store. The group plans to release a hack in February called "Kickback." Here is what the group said: [URL=http://www.gamepolitics.com/2011/01/07/mac-app-store-launches-group-claims-hack-it-ready-go][B][COLOR=#8e0505]Read More[/COLOR][/B][/URL]

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