A SLOW - BUT STEADY - START FOR
APPLE ARCADE
Although Apple might not be making the most
noise when it comes to gaming, the company
has taken a diferent approach that seems to
be working. The truth is that it’s hard to say
that any of Apple’s service oferings, other than
iCloud and Apple Music, have been a hit, as it’s
well-documented that Apple TV+ and Apple
News+ have struggled to generate any major
interest from consumers. It’s been almost two
years since Apple Arcade was released, and
whilst the $4.99 service on its own won’t make
Apple billions, partnering it up with Apple One
makes Arcade a more compelling product.
Remember: Apple Arcade ofers users access
to more than 100 exclusive premium games on
iOS, macOS, and tvOS for just $4.99 per month,
and though favorites like What the Golf and
Hot Lava were popular, paying the same ive
bucks per month to play the same one or two
games seems excessive and expensive.
However, Apple One has made the service
more accessible, as those casual gamers who
only dip into titles now and again can still
access them under a $19.99 family plan, which
also includes iCloud+, Apple TV+, and Apple
Music. Add in that Apple has added dozens of
classic titles - now taking the number of games
on the platform to over 180 - and Arcade now
seems more attractive than ever before. Cut
the Rope, Monument Valley, Chameleon Run,
Reigns, and Fruit Ninja Classic are just some
of the nostalgic favorites, ideal for capturing
the attention of casual gamers and those
not interested in the more intensive titles of
today like Chivalry 2, Final Fantasy 7 Remake