Netflix launches game controller app for iPhone, but still doesn't offer games on TVs

The Netflix gaming service is coming to TVs, and before that launch, Netflix has provided users with a digital game controller app for iPhone.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

For the first time, Linux gamers outnumber Mac in Steam's game census

The Mac has taken a back seat to Linux as the number two operating system in use by customers of Valve Software's Steam gaming service, according to the company's most recently polled survey data.

Peter Cohen 2 years ago 5

Apple Arcade adds new games, including a Sega classic

Sega's "Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go" is launching soon on Apple Arcade, alongside new puzzle games, and extra content for titles including "Crossy Road Castle."

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple's Windows Game Porting Toolkit gets faster with new update

Apple has updated the Game Porting Toolkit, with version 1.0.2 of the development tool now working at a higher level of performance when running Windows games on a Mac.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 16

All the changes in Metal: Performance HUD, shader assistance, more

For two consecutive years at WWDC, Apple improved Metal, with Metal 3 running on Apple Silicon Macs and on iOS and tvOS devices. Here are the big changes to Metal in the forthcoming iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma.

Chip Loder 2 years ago 0

Valve nabs critical video developer from Apple Silicon Linux project

Valve is working to improve gaming on Linux platforms, and recently hired a developer who was crucial to bringing Linux to Apple Silicon.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 1

Hot Wheels Rift Rally review: A fun fusion of AR and RC cars

Hot Wheels Rift Rally is a good example of combining physical toys with a mixed-reality gameplay component done right, and it's fun for all ages.

Thomas Sibilly 2 years ago 8

RiotPWR Cloud Gaming Controller review: Versatile & future-proof

RiotPWR's Cloud Gaming Controller gives iPhone users a detachable mount, allowing them to enjoy their favorite games while ensuring compatibility with future iPhone models.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 3

Understanding MetalFX, Apple's graphics performance booster

While Metal is Apple's fast graphics rendering technology for games, MetalFX adds improvements to make it shine on Apple Silicon. Here's how MetalFX works.

Chip Loder 2 years ago 3

'Assassin's Creed Codename Jade' opens registration for closed betas ahead of launch

Ubisoft is bringing a new free-to-play "Assassin's Creed" game to iPhone, where users get to customize their character and adventure in 215 B.C. China — registration for closed beta testing is open now.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 0

'Diablo IV' skips Mac gamers, and Whoopi Goldberg is mad about it

Blizzard Entertainment's latest game in the series, "Diablo IV," is not available for Mac users, and Whoopi Goldberg has turned to social media to vent her dismay about it.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 23

CrossOver Mac DirectX 12 support arriving later this summer

The developers of CrossOver for Mac are adding support for DirectX 12, enabling more Windows games to be playable on macOS.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 2

Horror game 'Layers of Fear' launches for Apple Silicon Macs on June 15

"Layers of Fear" is an upcoming first-person psychedelic horror game, and on launch day, it will be available with native support for Apple Silicon Mac computers.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 4

'Sid Meier's Railroads!' iOS review: railway history with challenges

Feral Interactive recently brought the iconic game "Sid Meier's Railroads!" to iOS. It's a fun way to learn railway history, although some controls are challenging.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 8

Adventure game 'Lego Bricktales' is coming to iPhone & iPad on April 27

The building game "Lego Bricktales" is coming soon to iOS, giving mobile gamers the opportunity to create interactive worlds.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

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