Apple Arcade is a downloadable games service with a monthly subscription of 4,99 euros and an extensive catalog of games
Apple has advanced two days the launch of its new proposal, Apple Arcade. The new service consists of an exclusive Arcade video game service. The launch was scheduled for next Friday but they have decided to advance it, it is not known what this movement is due to. It was announced on September 10 at an Apple event and since then this new video game platform has raised curiosity, which seeks to be a benchmark for gamers thanks to the variety of content available and its reasonable price.
A few days ago, new games were presented that have caught the attention of the public
During Apple's By Innovation Only event, part of the new service's catalog was presented, but it did not attract much attention. However, the games that were shown a few days ago have attracted the attention of the public. The game catalog will be made up of independent studios and recognized studios.
The web portal The Verge, had access to the games catalogue and in his own words said: “all the games are good”. We will find a wide variety of titles, such as puzzle games; Speak and Where Cards Falls, as well as other titles with a story and more depth such as Overland, Overji, Various Daylife (developed by Square Enix) and Oceanhorn.
On the other hand, mythical companies such as Sega, Capcom, Devolver Digital and Bandai Namco, will also participate in Apple Arcade with games such as Pac-Man Party Royale, Sonic Racing, Shantae and the Seven Sirens and Exit the Gungeon. One of the most striking and that has generated expectation is The Pathless, which will be one of the most important of Apple Arcade along with Oceanhorn. There will also be Rayman, with a title called Rayman mini exclusive to Apple Arcade. In addition, one of the most impressive and truly anticipated games is Oceanhorn 2, due to its similarity to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it has attracted a lot of attention from the specialized public.
It will be a monthly payment service that will gradually incorporate new titles
It will be priced at 4,99 euros per month, the first month being free. The service works by download, unlike Goole's service, Stadia. Apple Arcade does not need an internet connection to play. It is possible to download the games from a catalog that has more than a hundred titles, which can be used on brand devices; iPad, iPhone, Mac, iPod Touch or Apple TV.
In addition, the catalog of games will increase over time and will always be new games exclusive to Apple. The 4,99 subscription can be used for up to six users via the 'Family Sharing' feature. On the other hand, some of the games in the catalog are compatible with controllers for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Made for iPhone controllers, via bluetooth. Apple Arcade will officially arrive in 150 countries within two days, along with the latest operating system update, which will run on iPhone 6S and later devices.
