Apple Arcade

BetaBeacon
June 25, 2025
Google has quietly launched a new app called Instant Games on the Play Store. This app offers a variety of HTML5 games that users can explore, filter by categories, search for specific titles, and mark favorites. Some of the games featured include Banana Run, 99 Balls, Billiards Classic, and Om Nom Run. The app aims to provide easy access to games without the need for additional downloads and is currently only accessible on select Android devices.
BetaBeacon
May 28, 2025
Apple is planning to launch a new gaming app that will be preinstalled on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs. The app will centralize user activity, achievements, leaderboards, communications, and more, as well as promote Apple Arcade. The app will also support third-party titles downloaded outside the App Store on Macs.
BetaBeacon
May 5, 2025
- Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE is a game included with Apple Arcade subscription where players roll katamari to make them bigger in a mock livestream format. - The gameplay of Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE remains similar to its original version from 2004, with some minor changes in controls and influencer window dressing.
AppWizard
February 12, 2025
Apple has integrated its Apple TV+ subscription service within the Android and Google TV applications, allowing users to subscribe through Google’s payment system. Apple TV+ is priced at .99 per month, with a bundled Apple One subscription available for .95 per month, which includes 2TB of iCloud storage, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade. New users can access a seven-day free trial of Apple TV+. The MLS Season Pass is available as a standalone subscription for .99 per month or for the entire season, with discounts for subscribers who opt for both Apple TV+ and the MLS Season Pass. Apple TV+ features original programming like Ted Lasso, Slow Horses, and Severance but has struggled to match subscriber numbers with competitors, reportedly having invested approximately billion in original content while holding only about 10 percent of Netflix's subscriber base.
BetaBeacon
February 7, 2025
- Sniper Elite 4 is available on iOS for free, but the full game costs £19.99 and has touchscreen control issues. - Archero 2 is a free game on iOS and Android that is similar to its predecessor with some new power-ups and events. - Letterlike is a word-based roguelite game available on iOS and Android for £4.99 with a score of 8/10. - Dungeons Of Dreadrock 2: The Dread King’s Secret is a puzzle game available on iOS and Android for £7.99 with challenging puzzles. - LOK Digital is a crossword-style puzzle game available on iOS and Android for free or £5.99 for the full game with a score of 8/10. - Skate City: New York is a minimalist skating game on iOS included with Apple Arcade subscription with a score of 6/10. - Super Farming Boy is a kinetic farm management game on iOS for £7.99 with a unique gameplay loop and a score of 8/10. - Turnip Boy Robs A Bank is a pixel art roguelite game available on iOS and Android for £4.99 with character-driven mechanics and a score of 7/10.
AppWizard
February 3, 2025
Eric Cartman questioned Butters about his gaming choices, leading to Butters expressing his preference for Hello Kitty Island Adventure over World of Warcraft. The game was eagerly anticipated for its PC release after launching on Apple Arcade in 2023. It features a life simulation experience with a large map, collectible items, and various characters to befriend. Players engage in whimsical quests, such as exploring a haunted mansion and navigating a volcano. Building friendships with Sanrio characters involves understanding their preferences for gifts, which enhances gameplay. Players can gift three items per day, and progression is tied to friendship levels. Future updates could introduce new areas and characters, enhancing the game's appeal.
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