What Apple Arcade is and how it works

Apple Arcade it is the service of videogame in streaming Apple-branded. A selection of over 200 titles which can be played by subscribing to a single subscription.

Apple Arcade from this point of view can be considered as a kind of Netflix of video games. But the service also boasts several distinctive features.

For example the total absence of advertising and in-app purchases: those micro-transactions which now characterize a large part of the video games designed for mobile market.

Brief introduction to Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade it is a service cloud gaming subscription developed by Apple. It has been presented to the general public since September 2019 and is designed to be used on different devices.

At the time of its launch, Apple Arcade was available for smartphones iPhone iPad, MacBook e Apple TV. Provided that the operating systems of the devices were sufficiently updated. In detail, Apple Arcade is available for devices starting from iOS 13, iPadOS 13 e macOS Catalina.

Apple Arcade allows to play online and offline. But above all, the subscription guarantees unlimited access to the entire catalog of games. A total of over 200 video gamesincluding classics, remasters and new original titles.

Another distinctive feature of Apple Arcade is the possibility of play without actually installing the title within your device.

In this sense Apple Arcade is not that different from others on-demand streaming content platforms. It is no coincidence that the service is often called the Netflix of video games.

How to subscribe to Apple Arcade

The Apple Arcade subscription is priced at 6.99 euros per month. However, users can take advantage of a 30 day trial period completely free. A possibility in line with those offered by the main ones streaming services.

Apple Arcade is also included in the proposals Apple One: the subscription that allows you to choose five different Apple servicesat a controlled price.

Finally the users who purchase a new Apple device (for example an iPhone or a MacBook), they can take advantage of an additional promotion: a period of free trial lasting well three months.

At the end of the Apple Arcade trial period automatically renews your subscription, month after month. The user can still choose to stop subscribing to the service whenever you want.

A much appreciated aspect of Apple Arcade is that it promises its users the total absence of advertising of every kind. This means no promotional interruptions during gaming sessions.

Apple Arcade has a monthly subscription and no ad interruptions

But also no in-app purchase prompts. An assumption that now characterizes the vast majority of video games designed for mobile market.

Video games with in-app purchases often come distributed free of charge. But then the user is more or less forced to purchase content through micro-transactions.

It could be useful upgrades or accessories to triumph during an online game. Just as it can be packages that allow you to unlock new game levels.

In both cases the user risks spend a lot more money than he would have imagined when downloading the title. With Apple Arcade instead, signing up for a subscription allows you to take advantage of all the titles available at 100% of their possibilities.

How the Apple Arcade catalog is organized

To take a look at the Apple Arcade catalog simply open theApp Store Apple owner from any device. From here you need to select the you say the name Arcade.

Beware of do not confuse Apple Arcade with the catalogue Of App Store Games. In both cases it is possible to come across video games, but they are two very distinct catalogues.

Subscribe to Apple Arcade allows you to use only the titles within his personal catalogue. And therefore it does not allow you to play any title in the Games section of the App Store for free.

Apple Arcade first shows a selection of top games, which is constantly updated. This is a particularly selection of video games recentor particularly appreciated.

The Apple Arcade title catalog allows you to move between different sections, selections and categories

Following is possible navigate between the various available categories. In this case theorganization it is rather in line with those of the main video game catalogs on the market.

The user can choose between games strategy, puzzles and puzzles, gamesaction, adventures e sports games. But also between games relaxingthoughtful games for the whole familygames table e of cards.

And then further sub-categories expressly dedicated: for example to racing and motor gamesrather than at simulations and games that revolve around the world of words.

Alternatively you can view other game lists made by the Apple Arcade team. For example, the one dedicated to video games that allow you to test yourself online. To those who allow the cooperative multiplayer and those that allow you to play with other users sharing the same screen.

What are Apple Arcade Originals

A section worthy of particular attention is that dedicated to Arcade Original: a selection of video games created specifically for the service gaming Apple.

In some cases the Arcade Originals are Multi-platform game editions optimized for the Apple world: this is the case for example with some NBA series titlesdedicated to basketball simulation.

In others it is about true exclusives: this is the case for example of Fantasya role-playing game created by a true master of the sector.

Fantasian was in fact created by Hironobu Sakaguchifamous videogame designer, Japanese director and producer. Sakaguchi is best known for having collaborated on the creation of saga Final Fantasywhich has sold millions of copies worldwide.

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