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Apple today announced that it now allows streaming game apps on the App Store worldwide, in response to feedback from developers. This will pave the way for services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce NOW to be available as standalone iPhone and iPad apps, whereas they were previously only accessible via the web.

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These cloud gaming apps will allow iPhone and iPad users to stream games from servers, with the entire selection of games available within a single app.

"Developers can now submit a single app with the capability to stream all of the games offered in their catalog," reads Apple's announcement.

Streaming game apps will need to maintain an age rating of the highest age-rated content included in the app, and the apps will of course also need to respect all of the latest App Store Review Guidelines, according to Apple.

Article Link: Apple Now Allows Game Streaming Apps on App Store Worldwide
 
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Apple today announced that it now allows streaming game apps on the App Store worldwide, in response to feedback from developers. This will pave the way for services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce NOW to be available as standalone iPhone and iPad apps, whereas they were previously only accessible via the web.

App-Store-and-XCloud.jpg

"Developers can now submit a single app with the capability to stream all of the games offered in their catalog," said Apple, in an announcement shared on its website.

Streaming game apps will need to maintain an age rating of the highest age-rated content included in the app, Apple says.

Apple also said mini-apps, mini-games, chatbots, and plug-ins will be able to use Apple's in-app purchase system for digital content. For example, users could subscribe to an individual chatbot.

Article Link: Apple Now Allows Game Streaming Apps on App Store Worldwide
I had a pretty good experience using Nvidia GFN on my iPad when Cyberpunk came out, but I hope a proper app will allow for even better performance.
 
Now this is surprise. It’s basically going to make rival gaming stores readily available finally. Xbox Gamepass and Sony PlayStation Plus must be excited for this one, whereas Epic has to be upset it cannot join the push right away.
 
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Long overdue but great news! Looking forward to the new Xbox app with Xbox Cloud steaming. I already use it with my Backbone One to stream from my console and works great, and so does the PS Remote app, but look forward to also having the cloud capabilities.
 
Am I imagining things, or have I been able to play xbox games on my iPad this whole time? (though to be honest, I'm not quite certain whether I'm streaming from my xbox at home or through game pass)
 
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