Apple’s new Games app lets you challenge your friends
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Summary
Apple is launching a dedicated gaming app tied to its gaming features that will bring together Apple Arcade, recommended App Store games, a gamer’s library of downloaded titles, and a friends list in one place.
The new “Apple Games” app will appear on iPads, iPhones and Macs this autumn as part of a drive to increase the company’s gamification offerings.
In addition to the new app, Game Overlay software will be added to iPads and Macs, enabling players to access Game Centre features, friends lists and gaming settings without leaving the game.
This is the latest in a series of gaming initiatives by Apple, including the addition of a Game Mode to Macs and iOS devices, and the creation of the Apple Arcade subscription service.
Apple has also sought to attract bigger-name games to its platform, but some of these titles have reportedly not performed well.