Summary

The selection of titles available with an Apple Arcade subscription are more than the gacha or free-to-play fare one tends to get from mobile games. Members can enjoy a range of games likeVampire Survivors, Goat Simulator,Gameloft’s life simDreamlight Valley, and even the incredibly popular roguelike deckbuilderBalatro.One of the perks of subscribing to Apple Arcade is that the games have no ads or in-app purchases, which can be distinguished by a + sign appended to their name, similar to a Google Play Pass.

Apple has revealed that Arcade will be adding 15 news games in December and January, with the first batch of six launching on December 5. These include gems likeBoggle Arcade Edition,which includes a single-player adventure and two competitive multiplayer modes;Hot Wheels Race Off+with an upgradeable collection of more than 30 cars and 60 racing tracks;and theendless runnerPac-Man 256+. The latter, a remastered version of the classic title, was one of Apple’s Best Games of 2015 and also earned nominations from The Game Awards and DICE Awards that same year.

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On December 9, fans of Square Enix RPGs will be spoiled for choice with the additions of bothFinal Fantasy 4 (3D Remake)andFinal Fantasy 4: The After Years+.Originally released in 1991, the revamped version ofFinal Fantasy 4features higher resolution graphics and retouched cutscenes, as well as difficulty selections and an autosave function. The sequel came out in 2008 and is set 17 years after the events of its predecessor.Final Fantasy 4:The After Yearsreunites players with beloved charactersand their offspring.