E3 2016: 'Clapper' merges DDR, 'Pat-A-Cake' for rhythm gaming via iPad camera

One of the more unique games spotted by AppleInsider at this year's E3 expo was "Clapper," a two-player cooperative rhythm title that uses the iPad's FaceTime camera to track how well you play the classic children's hand clapping game "Pat-A-Cake."

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 2

E3 2016: 'Block'hood' represents the Mac at console-dominated gaming show

Though the annual E3 gaming expo is largely a showcase for traditional gaming consoles, AppleInsider still managed to find representation for Apple's macOS at this year's show in the form of "Block'hood," an eco-focused neighborhood-building simulator.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 3

E3 2016: 'Little Lords of Twilight' tactical strategy game coming to iOS this fall

One of the stand-out Apple-compatible games spotted by AppleInsider at this year's Electronics Entertainment Expo was "Little Lords of Twilight," a free-to-play player-versus-player role-playing game coming to both iOS this fall, with a tvOS version also in the works.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 3

Nintendo's 'Fire Emblem' & 'Animal Crossing' franchises coming to phones, tablets

Two of Nintendo's most popular game series, Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing, will join the ranks of its first apps for smartphones and tablets, the console maker said on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

Only months after launch, 'Disney Infinity' ditches support for Apple TV

Disney has revealed it no longer plans to update "Disney Infinity 3.0" for Apple TV, meaning new content and compatibility with new figurines will arrive only on competing platforms.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 109

Nintendo's first iOS app, Miitomo, launching in US on Thursday

Following a successful launch in Japan, Nintendo's first smartphone-only app — Miitomo — will come to Apple's iOS App Store in U.S. and several other countries this Thursday, March 31.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

Sony to bring popular PlayStation titles to Apple's iOS in Asia and Japan

Like its rival Nintendo, Sony appears to be taking a soft approach to the lucrative smartphone gaming market, announcing on Thursday that it will bring some PlayStation titles to iPhone gamers in Japan and Asia.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 5

As gamers await Oculus Rift's March launch, Mac users shouldn't hold their breath for support

Last year, Oculus suspended Mac development for its Rift virtual reality headset. Comments from the Oculus CEO suggest work on Mac support is unlikely to resume anytime soon, leaving the device's forthcoming launch a Windows-only affair for the foreseeable future.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 26

Review: Gamevice Lightning-connected gaming controller for iPhone is unique, too expensive

With a clever Lightning-connected design and solid construction, we're mostly impressed by the Gamevice gaming controller for iPhone. But with a $100 price tag, a risk of not fitting future iPhone models, and broken controller forwarding support from Apple in iOS, we feel it's an extremely niche device.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15

First look: Gamevice is a unique, collapsible, Lightning-connected iPhone game controller

Gamevice is the first Lightning-connected controller case we've tested for Apple's larger iPhones, fitting both the iPhone 6 and 6s series, as well as the larger Plus variants. It accomplishes this with a unique, collapsible design that helps it stand out from other options on the market.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 7

Disney Infinity 3.0 coming to Apple TV bundled with SteelSeries controller

Popular Disney-themed sandbox game Disney Infinity — which melds physical toys with a virtual universe — is set to debut on the Apple TV, one of the first console games to make the jump to Apple's new set-top box.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 12

How to power on and navigate your 4th-gen Apple TV with an iOS-compatible gaming controller

With a compatible gaming controller, the new fourth-generation Apple TV can be used just like a traditional game console, powering on and navigating across the entire tvOS platform. Here's how it works.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 17

Games dominate paid downloads in Apple TV App Store's first weekend

Last Friday's debut of the fourth-generation Apple TV also brought with it tvOS and a dedicated App Store, with games proving to be the most popular paid apps at launch, new data reveals.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 28

Game controller support is already better on Apple TV than iOS

Right out of the box, the new fourth-generation Apple TV offers much clearer, simpler, and broader support for dedicated physical game controllers than the iPhone or iPad, even though the latter devices have featured gamepad connectivity for years.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 61

Valve's $50 Steam Link streams games from Mac OS X to an HDTV

Valve is now accepting preorders for the upcoming Steam Link hardware accessory, a $50 set-top box that will stream 1080p gameplay from a nearby computer, including a Mac running Yosemite or later.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19

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