Understandable but can Apple hardware such as a iMac or a Macbook handle such games like GTA or MK11 the graphics card on Macs are not really that high end for video games. The problem with Macs you really can't change like the graphics card or can you?
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Apple Arcade Games Leaked in Hands-On Video Ahead of Fall Launch
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Understandable but can Apple hardware such as a iMac or a Macbook handle such games like GTA or MK11 the graphics card on Macs are not really that high end for video games. The problem with Macs you really can't change like the graphics card or can you?
So they’re launching a service with free2play trash just having the ads & in-app purchases removed but charging you monthly to keep them removed. I think I’ll pass on this one. Wake me in when mobile gaming actually has something of interest.
Yup, I too think AAA Switch games like Witcher 3 are far more worth than the entire lot of these casual games.
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Yup. They should just pay well-known game devs to port to iOS too. For example, look at the Switch port of Witcher 3. The Switch is way less powerful than recent iOS devices (apart from the built-in and superior physical controls); yet, Witcher 3 itself is better than the entire lot of the current Arcade games.
Too bad the only originally AAA ports are heavily dumbed down and not supported - see what happened to the two XCOM 1 ports. (And the complete lack of an XCOM 2 port.) With Apple's paying for ports, a LOT more decent games would be available on iOS.
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BTW, this game has been released as a standalone game years (at least 6-7?) ago on iOS.
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Yeah, tvOS gaming ended up being a huge disappointment.
I personally was really excited about the ATV4, and would check out all the rumors on it.
I remember there was rumors stating that the ATV4 would have at least an A8X, and have the HW for Xbox 360 quality gaming. There was also rumors about it getting the A9X.
Instead, we got the under-powered A8, 200MB limit of static app storage, the Siri Remote requirement, and the Crossy Roads demo.
My heart sank when I saw that Crossy Roads demo......
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Looks pretty OK.
The turtle game reminds me of a game on iOS called Mr. Crab.
I'd love to see a return of the Popcap games that are unfortunately no longer working on current Mac OS versions like Zuma's Revenge and Peggle. I'm more entertained by mindless things like that than following a thin storyline and wandering around.
The turtle game reminds me of a game on iOS called Mr. Crab.
I'd love to see a return of the Popcap games that are unfortunately no longer working on current Mac OS versions like Zuma's Revenge and Peggle. I'm more entertained by mindless things like that than following a thin storyline and wandering around.
I'd kill for the to release all the old arcade atari and early nintendo games... that's for $10 a month!
Don't think so? Ever heard them speak about their social initiatives?
I won't go further because I'll catch a ban for PRSI content, but yeah, Apple sure does love it some virtue signaling.
Nope, disqualified out of the gate. The judges require mention of Steve Jobs and "rolling in his grave". If the grave and rolling isn't mentioned, you can't win.
Bonus points for “Timmy,” “Tim Apple,” or, for the full bonus, “Timmy Apple”
What you cynically call virtue signaling from Apple's positions, actions, and behavior being at odds with your life experiences and beliefs, Apple doesn't give a second thought to not being inclusive. Apple's views all of their customers as (just) people. And everyone is a potential customer.
Very much this - these are games that don't have to try to extract money from the users, and this doesn't have to be factored into gameplay (think "paywall" - that boss that's impossible unless you grind for a year, "or buy this special sword") - they can be structured for enjoyment rather than profit. And, presumably, if the game is popular, Apple can throw money at the devs to keep adding additional content. Could be a bit of a paradigm shift in the market. We'll see.
I bet my amazing i9 MacBook Pro will overheat playing those bad games, and it’s not like those look great at all.
Totally dissatisfied and disappointed. PS4 or die.
Totally dissatisfied and disappointed. PS4 or die.
If you're a dedicated hardcore PS4 gamer, you're probably not the target audience for this.
My emoji squirt gun tells me Apple’s not inclusive of some constitutional rights.
The squirt gun is virtue signaling, by the way.
Honestly I believe those games are dumb.
Some of them are just bad copy of other famous games so, even the originality is missing. I understand that those are just a few of many are coming but if you really want to show a preview, why don't you show the best one? something that could be a symbol of what this new platform is aiming?
For what I know now it looks to me the platform is just aiming for cheap garbage with the only benefits there are no ads or in-app purchase.
Some of them are just bad copy of other famous games so, even the originality is missing. I understand that those are just a few of many are coming but if you really want to show a preview, why don't you show the best one? something that could be a symbol of what this new platform is aiming?
For what I know now it looks to me the platform is just aiming for cheap garbage with the only benefits there are no ads or in-app purchase.
Someone posted a YouTube link the other day in another Arcade thread. I thought it looked a bit more interesting than the one here but YMMV
Don't forget that you also must talk about how much you hate the butterfly keyboard.
Please...continue to use the phrase "virtue signaling." It's so adorable being cloaked in smarmy righteous messaging.
I'll simply call it what it is: Taking a position.
Taking a position: some people’s beliefs are not welcome here.
I guess Apple doesn’t really care about some “customers,” despite your previous post.
Super “inclusive!”
The fact is Apple takes social positions that exclude or insult the beliefs of a lot of people.
You can call it “positions” and I can call it “virtue signaling” but we both agree it happens.
And when some of those positions are taken? Some people’s beliefs or ideas are excluded.
Apple is inclusive of the socially “correct” opinions. That’s all.
Yup. And so far, I support all of Apple's positions. And am thus a customer.
Similarly, I would hope that people who don't support Apple's positions would seek out other manufacturers. It does take courage to vote with your wallet. More likely, I suspect most will cave on their principles.
I just feel like Stadia or PS Plus is a better idea. iOS games are unreal for handheld devices, but not compelling on the "big screen"