Play more Windows games on the Mac with the new CrossOver 24

The newly updated CrossOver 24 fixes Windows games from "Anno 1800" to "Planet Zoo" that previously would not run on the Mac.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 9

For now, Apple Arcade may be the best place for spatial Apple Vision Pro games

From chess to "Super Fruit Ninja," Apple Arcade is adding a dozen new games designed specifically for the Apple Vision Pro, alongside the existing 250 iPhone and iPad titles.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 3

Apple is pushing hard to make the Mac relevant in gaming

Apple is taking a giant leap in the gaming world, with executives revealing plans to harness the power of Apple Silicon to transform the Mac into a premier gaming platform.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 59

Why Google lost its mobile app store fight with Epic, and Apple won

For three years, we've been hearing about Epic Games' fight with both Apple and Google over how App Stores operate, with the decisions going in wildly different directions in each case. Let's look at why.

Peter Cohen 2 years ago 5

E3 is dead, and Apple helped kill it

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, is done for good, the event's organizers announced on Tuesday. Apple's success in game sales and disregard for the entire trade show concept can take some credit for killing it — at least indirectly.

Peter Cohen 2 years ago 12

Netflix Games will bring 'Hades' to iOS in 2024

Netflix is bringing the dungeon crawler game "Hades" to iPhone, with the award-winning title heading to iOS sometime in 2024.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 3

'Star Trek: Infinite' grand galactic strategy game lands on Mac

"Star Trek: Infinite", a new 4X strategy game from Paradox Interactive, has debuted on macOS, offering players an expansive galactic playground filled with diplomatic intrigue, espionage, and thrilling warfare.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 6

'Total War: Pharaoh' transports gamers to the Bronze Age on macOS

Feral Interactive has released "Total War: Pharaoh" for macOS, offering players the chance to immerse themselves in a strategic world set in the tumultuous era of the Bronze Age Collapse.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 4

How to get started using Metal Developer Tools for Windows

With the release of macOS Sonoma, Apple has also updated the current versions of Metal developer tools for use in Windows. Here's how to get and use them.

Chip Loder 2 years ago 0

How Apple's Game Mode in macOS Sonoma works

If you're a gamer, then the new macOS Sonoma Game Mode might just be transformative — but Apple gives only the barest ways to control it, and none to configure it. Here's how it works.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Does your Mac, iPad, or iPhone make the cut for 'Death Stranding Director's Cut?'

Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima has listed which Apple devices which will work with "Death Stranding Director's Cut," coming in 2023.

Peter Cohen 2 years ago 6

Unity's self-sabotage with pricing will be a long-term problem for Apple

The goodwill that game engine developer Unity burnt over the last week with its bizarre and retroactive pricing demands are going to be a problem for not just the iPhone, but Apple Vision Pro too.

Peter Cohen 2 years ago 19

iPhone & Mac game engine Unity putting the screws to independent developers

The indie game development community is in turmoil following Unity's announcement of a new pricing system that will charge developers per user on initial download, instead of a flat engine licensing fee.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 26

iPhone 15 Pro hardware-based ray tracing promises more realistic gaming

Apple's latest flagship, the iPhone 15 Pro, promises the best gaming experience on any smartphone with hardware-based ray tracing, thanks to changes Apple's made to the A17 Pro powering the device.

Peter Cohen 2 years ago 7

Game Mode isn't enough to bring gaming to macOS, and Apple needs to do more

Apple is bringing Game Mode and a porting toolkit to macOS Sonoma. It's a good start, but Apple needs to do far more to attract gamers and game makers to the Mac.

Peter Cohen 2 years ago 32

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