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.
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.
CrossOver 23 now lets Mac and Linux users play Windows games from EA, or which rely on DirectX 12, while its new geometry shader support allows games to play without graphics issues.
Netflix has confirmed it will be bringing its gaming service to set-top boxes and smart televisions, but it probably won't arrive on the Apple TV just yet.
The Netflix gaming service is coming to TVs, and before that launch, Netflix has provided users with a digital game controller app for iPhone.
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.
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."
Online gaming has become a major industry in India, but one decision by the government may see taxes bring it to its knees.
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.
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.
Valve is working to improve gaming on Linux platforms, and recently hired a developer who was crucial to bringing Linux to Apple Silicon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The developers of CrossOver for Mac are adding support for DirectX 12, enabling more Windows games to be playable on macOS.
"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.
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.
The building game "Lego Bricktales" is coming soon to iOS, giving mobile gamers the opportunity to create interactive worlds.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is continuing his tour of China and has now met the "phenomenal team" behind hit game and previous Apple Design Award winner "Genshin Impact."
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