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Apple Arcade just launched two big titles with an important common trait

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-09 21:11:24

Apple Arcade just launched two big new titles for subscribers: NFL Retro Bowl ’26 and Jeopardy! Daily. And alongside their release, an interview with Apple Arcade’s senior director reveals why more IP-focused games have been debuting. NFL Retro Bowl ’26 and Jeopardy! Daily are now available, part of recent wave of IP-based titles Apple Arcade has gotten in the habit of launching new titles every month, usually on the same day. For September, that launch day is today. Among the new titles arri

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Six years after launch, Apple Arcade is striving for a bigger audience

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2025-10-10 05:30:00

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. In 2019, Apple Arcade launched with roughly 70 premium mobile games that had no ads, no in-app purchases, and no sex or violence. Some of the games in the initial launch period, like What the Golf?, were praised for their innovation and depth beyond what’s typically expected of mobile games. In the six years since, Apple Arc

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Apple Arcade Has Just the Right Game to Kick Off the NFL Season

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-10 21:00:03

I love this time of year. The days are getting cooler, the air is getting crisper and the NFL season is now in full swing. And I can make every day game day thanks to Apple Arcade's latest football game, NFL Retro Bowl '26. Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 per month (£7, AU$10). Many of these games can be found in the App Store but they may have paywalls and ads that hinder your gaming experience. An Apple Arcade subsc

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Get Ready for Football Season With NFL Retro Bowl 26 on Apple Arcade

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-19 21:49:09

The NFL preseason has started, which means football will occupy a lot of TVs for the next few months. To help you get in the mood for football season, Apple is planning to bring NFL Retro Bowl '26 to Apple Arcade on Sept. 4. Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 per month (£7, AU$10). Many of these games can be found in the App Store, but they may have paywalls and ads that hinder your gaming experience. An Apple Arcade sub

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Apple Arcade’s September lineup mixes NFL football, Jeopardy!, and fan-favorite updates

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-20 12:16:21

Apple Arcade is kicking off September with several new games and big updates, including an NFL tie-in just in time for football season. Launching September 4, NFL Retro Bowl ’26 debuts exclusively on Apple Arcade with a new Championship Leaderboard mode. The NFL- and NFLPA-licensed title uses authentic rosters and stylized retro visuals while letting players represent their favorite team in weekly matchups synced with the 2025 NFL schedule. Wins and stats contribute to live leaderboard standing

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Apple Arcade just got four new games, including Play-Doh World

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-27 03:46:02

As promised last month, Apple today released four new titles to Apple Arcade, adding to the catalog of over 200 ad-free games available to subscribers. Here’s what’s new. Play-Doh World Play-Doh brings its magic to the digital space with Play-Doh World, allowing players to craft their own characters and watch them spring to life. From inventing wild zoo animals to styling outrageous salon hairdos, every corner of this colorful universe responds to the player’s creative whim. With dozens of int

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I Hate Worms, but I'll Still Play This Game on Apple Arcade

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-28 16:00:10

Worms are everywhere. I know and accept this, but I hate those little critters and they freak me out. Their wriggly bodies make my skin crawl, and I actively avoid them at all costs. But Apple Arcade added Worms Across Worlds, the next installment in the award-winning Worms series, and I'll play it because the game's cartoony style make these worms palatable for me. Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 a month (£7, AU$10).

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You can try Apple Arcade for free thanks to a fun crossover event, but hurry

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-12-27 08:50:19

If you’ve never tried Apple Arcade, now’s your chance. Halfbrick Studios is giving away a limited number of 2-month free trials for Apple’s ad-free gaming platform, but spots are limited. Here’s how to claim yours. Bluey meets Fruit Ninja One of the most iconic iOS games of all time, Fruit Ninja, is part of Apple Arcade in an ad-free version called Fruit Ninja Classic+. And right now, there’s a Bluey crossover event running through September 19: “The Bluey takeover brings four fun-filled even

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Tokyo's retro shotengai arcades are falling victim to gentrification

news.ycombinator.com Justin Mccurry 2025-12-28 06:17:10

Tsutomu Nishiwaki raises the shutters of his store, the rattle marking the start of a new day at a shopping arcade in Tokyo. He wheels a display case into the foreground and stands behind the counter, framed by a sign proclaiming that this is a family-run noodle store. It is a ritual Nishiwaki has been performing almost daily for 60 years. But like the fresh noodles its owner makes every morning, the store has a limited shelf life: in a few years from now, the 80-year-old will pull down the shu

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Angry Birds Bounce and three more games just dropped on Apple Arcade

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-03 11:11:32

As promised last month, Apple Arcade has just added four new titles to its growing subscription-based collection of ad-free games. Here’s the full list Angry Birds Bounce is the star of this month’s drop, adding a twist to its iconic slingshot gameplay: rather than simply flinging birds at towers, there’s now an arcade-style brick-breaker mechanic for a faster-paced, combo-heavy experience. But today’s update also brings a few other familiar names that might excite gamers of all ages. Here’s t

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Lego’s latest buildable arcade machine is packed full of fun hidden details

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-02-04 17:27:14

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. At 468-pieces it’s no where near as elaborate as Lego’s buildable Pac-Man machine, but this 6-inch tall Arcade Machine set will only set you back $39.99 when it launches on August 1st, 2025. At this scale Lego wasn’t able to make this arcade machine playable like Pac-Man is, but it still managed to include some fun details. On the outside the ma

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Soar With the Angry Birds on Apple Arcade Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-05 09:00:06

Angry Birds took mobile gaming by storm in 2009 with its simple controls and entertaining gameplay, and it helped spawn a media franchise. Now, more than a decade after the first game's launch, the series brings a new twist to Apple Arcade with Angry Birds Bounce. Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 per month (£7, AU$10). You can find many of these games in the App Store, but they may have paywalls and ads that hinder your

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The 8 Best Home Arcade Machines (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-02-17 22:00:00

Here are a few things to keep in mind when you go shopping for home arcade machines. Size and placement: Home arcade machines tend to be big and heavy. Check the measurements and ensure you have a suitable space in mind. It will need a power outlet. It should also be within Wi-Fi range if it can connect to the internet, and many of these machines don’t have great Wi-Fi connectivity. Some space around the cabinet is also great for onlookers to cheer you on. Assembly and build quality: Some home

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Angry Birds Is Coming to Apple Arcade in July

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-14 15:00:13

Angry Birds took mobile gaming by storm in 2009 with its simple controls and entertaining gameplay, and it helped spawn a media franchise. Now, more than a decade after the first game's launch, the series is bringing a new twist to Apple Arcade on July 3 with Angry Birds Bounce. Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 per month (£7, AU$10). You can find many of these games in the App Store, but they may have paywalls and ads t

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