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Apple Arcade’s collection of classic games just keeps growing [Updated]

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'Human: Fall Flat+' on Apple Arcade
The very odd platforming game Human: Fall Flat+ is now on Apple Arcade.
Photo: 505 Games/Apple Arcade

Apple just added Human: Fall Flat+ to the hundreds of games already in Apple Arcade. And Clue: The Classic Mystery Game+ and Osmos+ joined the service earlier in March.

These “App Store Greats” are available to Arcade subscribers without the usual up-front fee or in-app purchases.

6 reasons you should play Sneaky Sasquatch

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'Sneaky Sasquatch' on Apple Arcade
Sneaky Sasquatch is a standout hit for Apple's gaming service. You really should try it.
Image: Rac7 Games/Apple Arcade

Sneaky Sasquatch is a delightful game on Apple Arcade. It lets players live the life of a Sasquatch doing regular, everyday things this mysterious forest dweller does: sneak around campgrounds stealing picnic baskets, play golf, ski, learn to drive. That sort of thing.

If you haven’t discovered it yet, here are six reason why it’s worth playing.

Batman: Arkham Knight heads for Mac and iPhone via Amazon Luna

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'Batman: Arkham Knight' heads Mac and iPhone via Amazon Luna cloud gaming service
Get ready to play Batman: Arkham Knight on your Mac, iPad or iPhone.
Image: Rocksteady Studios

The Amazon Luna cloud-gaming service will soon include the Batman: Arkham Knight, Lego DC Super-Villains and three other premium games. They will be added in April.

And this applies to more than the United States, because Amazon also announced on Wednesday that residents of Canada, the UK and Germany now have access to Luna, which means they can play console-quality games on Mac, iPad and iPhone. There are even free games for Prime members.

Cool 8BitDo game controllers now support Apple devices

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Cool 8BitDo game controllers now support Apple devices
A range of 8BitDo game controllers now work with Mac, iPad, Apple TV and more.
Image: 8BitDo

The selection of game controllers that can be used with Apple devices just grew, as a software update made multiple 8BitDo products compatible with iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV.

The accessory maker offers wired and wireless controllers that mimic Xbox and Playstation ones. And there’s the 8BitDo Lite SE, too.

Future-proof your iPhone gaming with this Lightning and USB-C controller [Review] ★★★★

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RiotPWR RP1950 Cloud Gaming Controller review★★★★
The RiotPWR RP1950 game controller is ready to play top-tier games on an iPhone or iPad.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

The RiotPWR RP1950 Cloud Gaming Controller solves a problem for iPhone gamers: the controller plugs into the Lightning port in today’s models, but also into the USB-C port that will be in the iPhone 15. In the mean time, the controller can also be used with the many iPad models that use USB-C.

I field-tested RiotPWR’s latest controller and its removable iPhone mount. I understand why Apple likes it enough to put in the online Apple Store.

New mount charges iPhone while it’s clipped to Xbox game controller

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New mount charges iPhone while its clipped to Xbox game controller
You know you can easily play games on iPhone with an external controller, right? And a new clip-on mount from PowerA charges your iPhone while you play.
Photo: PowerA

The PowerA Moga Play & Charge Gaming Clip for Xbox Wireless Controllers is more than a way to attach an iPhone to a Microsoft game controller. It also includes a battery to keep the handset charged up during lengthy gaming sessions.

Not leaving PlayStation fans out, PowerA will also soon release the Moga Mobile Gaming Clip for DualSense and DualShock 4 Wireless Controllers.

7 reasons you should be slashing through Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon

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'Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon' is a 16-bit rogue-ke dungeon crawler.
You and three friends can plumb the depths of the Chronos Dungeon on your way to save the world.
Image: Cornfox & Brothers

Oceanhorn: Chronos Dungeon is one of the best RPGs in Apple Arcade. It’s a relatively simple dungeon crawler in the spirit of great 16-bit games of the past like Gauntlet. And it can be enjoyed by up to four players at once.

I’ve spent more hours than I could possibly count playing this title from Cornfox & Brothers. Here are seven reasons I think you’ll like it too.

6 reasons you should be spinning your way through Sp!ng

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6 reasons you should be spining your way through 'Sp!ng'
Flip your way through a moving maze in Sp!ng.
Screenshot: SMG Studios

Sp!ng challenges players to maneuver through a vertical maze while collecting gems. It’s easy to learn — you play with a single finger. The game can be exciting or relaxing, depending on how you play.

This offering from SMG Studio is one of my favorites on Apple Arcade. Here are six reasons why I think you’ll like it, too.

Enjoy some light, charming fun with Kimono Cats

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Enjoy some light, charming fun with 'Kimono Cats'
Kids can relax while having fun with the latest addition to Apple Arcade.
Image: HumaNature Studios

Choose your cat and their feline friend then wander through a Japanese “matsuri” festival playing mini games in Kimono Cats. Intended for children, it’s both charming and easy to play.

The game debuted Friday on Apple Arcade, and there are versions for a wide variety of Apple computers.

One year in, Amazon Luna+ cloud gaming is fun but limited [Review]

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Amazon Luna brings console-quality games to iOS and iPadOS.
Amazon Luna+ lets Mac, iPad and iPhone play console games. The technology is brilliant -- game selection is less so.
Image: Amazon

You don’t need a console to play console games. Amazon Luna+ lets Mac, iPad and iPhone play top-quality titles with an external controller.

It’s been exactly a year since the cloud-gaming service launched, so I revisited Luna+ to see how it’s evolved. There’s a lot to like, but some significant limitations too.

Cultivate your dream farm in Farmside on Apple Arcade

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Cultivate your dream farm in 'Farmside' on Apple Arcade
Enjoy building a farm in Farmside without the hassle of in-app purchases.
Screenshot: The Label/Apple Arcade

Farmside is a farming simulator that escapes the biggest problem with the genre: nagging in-app purchases. The game is on Apple Arcade which doesn’t allow games to pester players for money.

Plant then harvest crops, raise animals and more in the new title that’s playable on a variety of Apple devices, including iPhone and Mac.

Take up rocket-powered water racing in Riptide GP: Renegade+

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Take up rocket-powered water racing in 'Riptide GP: Renegade+'
Don't go street racing, try hydrojet racing instead.
Screenshot: Vector Unit

Nothing gets the heart pumping like a good racing game. Riptide GP: Renegade+ challenges players to try hydrojet racing at breakneck speeds, alone or in groups of up to eight.

The game from Vector Unit first debuted several years ago, and was named an App Store Best of 2016. Starting Friday, it’s included with the Apple Arcade subscriptions service for iPhone and other Apple devices.

Classic puzzle adventure Myst makes the jump to iPhone and iPad

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'Myst Mobile' brings a classic from 30 years ago to iPhone and iPad
Myst's graphics were spectacular in 1993, and are still beautiful today.
Photo: Cyan

The best-selling PC game of the 20th century has been reborn as Myst Mobile. Anyone who wants to relive the classic, or play an amazing game for the first time, can install it on iPhone and iPad and start playing for free.

This isn’t a knockoff. Cyan, the developer of the original, calls its new version “the definitive mobile port.”

Smashy, smashy with Castle Crumble on Apple Arcade

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Smashy, smashy with 'Castle Crumble' on Apple Arcade
That's a nice-looking castle you got there. Be a shame if something happened to it.
Photo: Orbital Knight

Have fun with creative destruction in Castle Crumble, which challenges players to knock down fortresses with bombs and spells.

The puzzle game debuted Friday on Apple Arcade, and is playable on iPhone, Mac and other Apple devices.

Saddle up for some solitaire with Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!

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Saddle up for some solitaire with 'Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!'
Play Solitatire to win horse races in an interesting mashup game that debuted in Apple Arcade on Friday.
Screenshot: Game Freak

A classic Nintendo 3DS game trotted over to Apple Arcade. Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! merges Solitaire and horse racing into a unique combination.

It launched January 20 for a variety of Apple devices, including iPhone and Mac.

Illustrated’s puzzle pieces tell beautiful stories

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Illustrated’s puzzle pieces tell beautiful stories
Illustrated is a puzzle game that immerses players in beautiful illustrations and the stories behind them.
Image: BorderLeap

Illustrated is a new puzzle game — literally. Players put together jigsaw puzzle pieces to assemble beautiful illustrations.

Putting puzzles together is a meditative process for many, and the new game embraces that, with each containing a quote or other wisdom. It’s now available on Apple Arcade for iPhone, Mac and more.

Add love and drama to your life with Episode XOXO

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Become a character in a love story in 'Episode XOXO'
Choose your own romance in Episode XOXO.
Image: Pocket Gems

Episode XOXO is an interactive storytelling game full of love, drama and adventure now on Apple Arcade. It brings a version of the very popular Episode: Choose Your Story game to Apple’s gaming service.

It is now playable on a wide range of Apple computers, from iPhone to Mac.

NBA 2K22 and Sneaky Sasquatch make Apple Arcade’s list of year’s best games

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NBA 2K22 and Sneaky Sasquatch make Apple Arcade’s list of year’s best games
Looking for some new games to try? Here's Apple's own picks for the best in Apple Arcade.
Graphic: Apple Arcade

Apple just revealed the 20 titles that made the Apple Arcade Top Games of 2022. At the top is NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition, as well as the revamped version of The Oregon Trail.

The best-of list includes a range of options for many types of players.

Have a ball with Football Manager 2023 on iPhone and Mac

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Have a ball with Football Manager 2023 on iPhone and Mac
Show you have the chops to manage a world-class football club.
Photo: Sega

With the FIFA World Cup a week away, the latest version of the Sega’s hugely popular sports management game Football Manager 2023 launched for a range of Apple devices. Play to find out if you have what it takes to take a club to the top.

It’s available as a stand-alone app or as part of Apple Arcade.

Basketball fans can jump into the action in NBA 2K23 on Apple Arcade

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Basketball fans can jump in the action in 'NBA 2K23' on Apple Arcade
Don't just watch the games. Get into the action in NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition.
Photo: 2K

Basketball season starts today, and that brings the launch of NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition. In the new version, players can take on “Greatest of All-Time” NBA players. That includes Michael Jordan, Shaq and more.

The game is now available on a range of Apple devices for subscribers to Apple Arcade.

Apple Arcade collection of classic games keeps growing

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Puzzle with time in 'The Gardens Between+'
The Gardens Between+ is one of four classic games recently added to Apple Arcade.
Photo: Voxel Agents

Apple Arcade subscribers can now enjoy The Gardens Between+, which challenges player to solve puzzles by manipulating time. It’s a classic title joining Apple’s game service.

In recent weeks, Gris+, Gin Rummy Classic+ and Spider Solitaire: Card Game+ also joined Apple Arcade.