Pips and Pixels is a new column by James Bentley, iMore's resident gaming expert, covering all things gaming in the Apple ecosystem. Looking at news, accessories, and titles you might have missed out on, Apple is becoming more serious about gaming than ever before. With an eye on the wider games industry, James will guide you through what could be next for Apple gamers.
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Apple Arcade got more expensive, but the quality never justified it — here's how it can hook mobile gamers like me back to the service
Despite Apple Arcade getting more expensive, I haven’t seen a rise in the quality of games on the service. I hope that changes soon.
Every mobile gaming upgrade coming with iPhone 16 so far
In this week’s Pips and Pixels, I look forward to what the iPhone 16 could do for mobile gaming and how its software upgrade may be just as good as its hardware.
The first iPhone game-streaming app proves everyone was wrong about streaming on iOS
I’ve been trying out Anstream, the first game-streaming app on iPhone and it makes a good point for other companies to follow suit. Here’s why.
I'm a Pokémon Go launch player — in 2024 the game's better, but not in the way I'd hoped
I’m playing Pokémon Go for the first time since 2016 and I’ve noticed it’s a better game with some problems.
This week has been huge for Apple gaming. Here are 10 recently announced games coming to Mac (and 5 we think could be on the way)
With Summer Game Fest now been and gone along with a whole host of other gaming showcases, hundreds of new titles have been announced — and many of those are headed to Mac, too.
Here's why I'm not buying Assassin's Creed Mirage on iPhone, and you shouldn't either (even at half price)
Assassin’s Creed Mirage has launched on iPhone and iPad after months of waiting, but the experience is very inconsistent. Here’s why I won’t be buying it yet.
Could VR gaming save Apple Vision Pro? These new releases point to a future Apple may not have anticipated
Two new games have just launched on Apple Vision Pro, which could signify the headset is better for VR than we otherwise thought.
The creator of one of the most popular VR games thinks Apple Vision Pro is important for VR gaming
The CEO of Owlchemy Labs believes Apple Vision Pro could help mainstream headsets and we think he could be right.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows launching on Mac is a bigger deal than you think
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has just been unveiled and will be launching simultaneously on Mac. This is a very big deal.
What is Zenless Zone Zero, the spiritual successor to Genshin Impact, and why have 15 million people wishlisted it?
Shown off for a handful of seconds at Apple’s latest event, Zenless Zone Zero is a brand new RPG setup for a huge launch. Here’s why you should keep your eye on it.
The new iPad Pro could be a gaming powerhouse if the Steam Deck OLED is anything to go by
The new chip in the iPad Pro looks like it could offer a phenomenal boost in processing power, but I’m more excited about gaming on that excellent display.
Delta is good but this is the iPhone game emulator I’m waiting for — Play SEGA and PlayStation consoles from anywhere
Now that Delta has finally launched on iPhone, some competitors are getting ready to hit the market, and my favorite one looks set to come soon.
iPhone game emulation is off to a fantastic yet confusing start
With Apple allowing game emulation on its app store, users have had a great week of video games, despite developers worrying about Apple’s guidelines.
This App Store alternative could make the iPhone the ultimate emulation smartphone
If you own an iPhone, it may be about to become a much better device for gaming.
Apple Vision Pro could bring back the heyday of couch co-op games
Apple Vision Pro could have set itself up to be a surprisingly viable gaming accessory in the future, if recent developments are anything to go by.
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile’s iPhone-exclusive graphical options signify a console approach to the mobile gaming market
Pips and Pixels Having an iPhone 15 Pro Max before the launch of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile reminds me of being a COD fan in the 2010s.
A developer working on PCVR mode for Apple’s spatial headset tells us what makes it special
Pips and Pixels A developer behind the Apple Vision Pro PCVR project recently spoke to iMore about what makes the headset so great, while the recent fallout between Apple and Epic Games costs Apple gamers.
"Nothing like this has ever really been done before" — Game Room's developer reflects on Apple Vision Pro gaming and what could be next for Spatial entertainment
Pips and Pixels PLUS! Death Stranding on iPhone impressions, new iPhone controllers, and more in this week's Pips and Pixels column
