Major gaming news at WWDC: Metal and New games

[Pressure]

Feral ported both the Mac and iOS versions. They just didn’t update the old Mac port because nobody would pay them to do it.

It wasn't the same team.

The timeline is as following:
2014 PC and consoles
2015 Linux and macOS
2019 Nintendo Switch
2021 Android and iOS

Which explains why the macOS port is bad 😅

Unfortunately we can't install the iOS version on Apple Silicon Macs.

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

I played Civ 1 😅 on a Performa 5200 ; a great game, a little too good maybe? I remember starting a game late-afternoon, being completely captivated by it, and the next time I look at the clock it's suddenly 2am.

Maybe you should also mention that the second time you looked at the clock, it was time to go to work!

I wonder if the recently announced Alien: Isolation sequel will get a macOS port. The first game did get a macOS (and iOS) port.

I don't think there's a game I wanted more to be ported to tvOS, as Alien: Isolation. It would be perfect on a big OLED screen.

Got me convinved though, and turns out the first two levels of the game on iOS is free now, so I downloaded the game on iOS and will give it a go on an M2 iPad Air, and stream it to my TV. Hopefully it will work great, as I think it would be a fun/interesting family experience for my wife and kids!

 

[salamanderjuice]

Maybe you should also mention that the second time you looked at the clock, it was time to go to work!


I don't think there's a game I wanted more to be ported to tvOS, as Alien: Isolation. It would be perfect on a big OLED screen.

Got me convinved though, and turns out the first two levels of the game on iOS is free now, so I downloaded the game on iOS and will give it a go on an M2 iPad Air, and stream it to my TV. Hopefully it will work great, as I think it would be a fun/interesting family experience for my wife and kids!

Why not just play it on TV with a console or computer hooked up?

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

Why not just play it on TV with a console or computer hooked up?

Because my computer is upstairs, and my TV downstairs, and I don't own the game on a console, the latter of which is also supposed to be inferior in quality?

 

[salamanderjuice]

Because my computer is upstairs, and my TV downstairs, and I don't own the game on a console, the latter of which is also supposed to be inferior in quality?

Wouldn't you have to rebuy it to play on tvOS though? The console versions except maybe the Switch version should be dirt cheap at this point especially if you have something with a disc drive. I guess maybe they're worse but I can't see ATV being a huge leap.

Maybe try Steam Link or moonlight if you have your computer wired over Ethernet?

 

[JaraCz]

When Dead Island 2 for iPadOS? I am thinkin if should I buy for PS5 for 20 dollars.

 

[diamond.g]

When Dead Island 2 for iPadOS? I am thinkin if should I buy for PS5 for 20 dollars.

Supposedly it is going to release for macOS by the end of the year, but I've seen no word on actual dates yet.

 

[JaraCz]

Yes, the same. This is info what they have on websites.

 

[jeanlain]

Which explains why the macOS port is bad 😅

The Mac version isn't very good because Metal 1.0 wasn't up to the task and Apple's openGL implementation sucked.

 

[Homy]

It wasn't the same team.

The timeline is as following:
2014 PC and consoles
2015 Linux and macOS
2019 Nintendo Switch
2021 Android and iOS

Which explains why the macOS port is bad 😅

Unfortunately we can't install the iOS version on Apple Silicon Macs.

As the same people? Sure, it’s normal that people don’t stay at the same job and move to other places after six years but that has hardly anything to do with the quality of the Mac port. The only reason is that as said the Mac port uses OpenGL and the iOS port uses Metal.

Metal was released for Mac in June 2015 and the game only four month later so there was no time or money to replace everything with Metal when the game was already almost finished.

To be fair one major issue that tanked the game was resolved for a while ago thanks to either macOS updates or game updates. There was a major issue with SSAO that now works well without decreasing the performance much.

 

[Irishman]

I am glad Stray got selected. That's an awesome game from a small French studio. Very unexpected of them to support the Mac. And the game is so original, highly recommended.

Are you sure? I thought that Annapurna was an Indian studio.

 

[salamanderjuice]

Are you sure? I thought that Annapurna was an Indian studio.

Annapurna is an American publisher. The studio that developed Stray is French. Annapurna is named after a Hindu God (or perhaps the Bollywood studio of the same name?), so perhaps that's where you're getting confused?

 

[Irishman]

So if Annapurna didn’t develop Stray, then which French developer did?

 

[salamanderjuice]

So if Annapurna didn’t develop Stray, then which French developer did?

BlueTwelve Studio...

Again, Annapurna is the publisher and they're American.

 

[Irishman]

BlueTwelve Studio...

Again, Annapurna is the publisher and they're American.

I’m just learning about this, so it’s all news to me.

 

[goro123]

The Mac version isn't very good because Metal 1.0 wasn't up to the task and Apple's openGL implementation sucked.

Apart from being old and OpenGL, why is the Mac version bad? The game runs very well on even on a MacBook Air M1!

I wish we coud play the iOS version on Mac, I don't understand why Feral doesn't allow that.

Anyway, it's a fantastic game and it still looks awesome to me.

 

[Homy]

Tron: Catalyst is coming to Mac.

TRON: Catalyst on Steam

The Arq Grid stands on the brink of collapse. With your Identity Disc and Light Cycle, fight to escape by wielding the power of the Glitch loop. Electrifying action and a rich story combine in a new adventure set within Disney’s iconic TRON universe.

store.steampowered.com

Three Kingdoms HEROES is coming on Jan 9.

‎Three Kingdoms HEROES

‎Clash in a battle of wits and chess-like strategy, and create your unique team from a myriad of famous generals from Koei Tecmo's “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” IP. ■Attain Victory through Tactical Wits! A simple yet profound strategy game. Immerse yourself in a full-fledged turn-based battle...

apps.apple.com

 

[Homy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1861859832187211963

 

[Homy]

Oaken for Mac is free on GOG.

Oaken

Oaken DEMO is available here The world of Oaken is a mythical place, exi

www.gog.com

 

[acastic]

TerraScape is coming to Mac

 

[Homy]

TerraScape - DAWN Update - Steam News

Hello Scapers! We’re thrilled to introduce the DAWN Update – a milestone packed with new features, improvements, and content that will redefine your TerraScape experience. Here are the highlights: The New "Wetlands" Deck Four new buildings bring fresh strategic options to the game. New resources...

store.steampowered.com

 

[bousozoku]

Does this mean that my M1 MacBook Air needs to be replaced with an M4 MacBook Air?

I'm done paying US$2300 for a decent MacBook Pro and this M1 MacBook Air cost me US$1349, IIRC.

 

[Mac_fan75]

Does this mean that my M1 MacBook Air needs to be replaced with an M4 MacBook Air?

I'm done paying US$2300 for a decent MacBook Pro and this M1 MacBook Air cost me US$1349, IIRC.

Why buy a M1 Air for gaming, not sure I understand your anger...

 

[bousozoku]

Why buy a M1 Air for gaming, not sure I understand your anger...

What anger? 😆

I bought an M1 MacBook Air because it was so far ahead of the Intel-based machines, and the Refurbished price point was good for me.

What's always surprising to me is how I was playing the big games in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

 

[Mac_fan75]

What anger? 😆

I bought an M1 MacBook Air because it was so far ahead of the Intel-based machines, and the Refurbished price point was good for me.

What's always surprising to me is how I was playing the big games in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Yeah ok but we get new stuff every year (which is niece!), you can play games, but if you want top notch then pay top notch.