Apple expands Apple Arcade with classic App Store games – ProWellTech

Apple announced an extension to its subscription gaming service Apple Arcade. In addition to exclusive game releases, the company is adding two new categories – Timeless Classics and App Store Greats.

Under the App Store Greats category, you’ll find some popular iPhone games released over the past decade, such as: B. Threes +, Mini Metro +, Monument Valley +, Fruit Ninja Classic +, Cut the Rope Remastered and Badland +.

This is an interesting move given that Apple has so far focused on exclusive titles. Some Apple Arcade games are arguably sequels to popular App Store games – I’d put Mini Motorways and Rayman Mini in that category, for example.

But Apple is changing its stance and is essentially buying a catalog of App Store games. Some of them are still available on the App Store while others are no longer compatible with modern iOS versions due to framework and hardware updates. For example, 64-bit processors made many games incompatible.

As always, Apple doesn’t just put free games behind a paywall. These are brand new downloads from the App Store. You get the full game with no ads or in-app purchase.

In addition to the old school App Store games, Apple is also adding Timeless Classics games. It’s a selection of board games and classic puzzle games included with your subscription. Games include Backgammon +, Chess Play & Learn +, Good Sudoku +, Tiny Crossword +, etc.

Whatever the case, these games should help in reducing churn. Some people just keep playing chess over and over again. You can sign up to play chess and pay for an Apple Arcade subscription to keep using the same app.

In total, Apple is dropping 32 games today, and Apple Arcade has more than 180 games in its catalog. Apple originally launched the service in September 2019. You can download Apple Arcade games for $ 4.99 per month and there are no additional in-app purchases. Games are available on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and macOS. Up to six family members can play with a single Apple Arcade subscription, and you can also access Apple Arcade with an Apple One subscription.

Apple has relied heavily on subscription services like Apple Music, Apple TV +, Apple Fitness +, and Apple News +. While some of these services have been very successful, such as B. Apple Music, the company keeps adding content to other services to prove that you should sign up in the long run. And today’s Apple Arcade update should definitely help with the game subscription service.

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