User:CampbellParsons/Apple Arcade

CAMPBELL: You've done a good job of selecting a topic, beginning to draft information and sources, and completing the required training modules and sandboxes. My major suggestion is to ensure you format your bibliography to Wiki format and to also develop proper paragraph and sentences rather then bullet points where possible. I also encourage you to add a relevant image! Nice start here! - Professor Robinson

In this wikipedia article, I added to existing sections and also made new ones. The original page had a section for features but I felt was missing a lot of content. There were only four points prior. I added a sections for rumours and general news that the public knew about before the original release. I also added a section for controllers. Apple Arcade allows users to play on different console controllers rather than using the devices touch screen. The explanation below is based on the original wiki page although I changed it slightly. Thy key features I feel are better represented through bullet points as the original is also in bullet point. I did however want to take you advice and try to avoid points where I can which is why I made the other sections into written sentences.

The Apple Inc. Arcade logo.Created: March 25, 2019

Apple Arcade is a video game subscription service by Apple Inc. for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS devices. It includes games that are exclusive to Apple Arcade and Apple devices. It was announced in March 2019, and launched on September 19, 2019.

Key Features

• New "Arcade" tab in App Store
• Includes one month of free trial.
• Your subscription allows you download any game through the App store.
• New games are added monthly.
• You will be able to access game trailers, recommendations, game guides and editorial sneak peeks.
• No ad-tracking and no additional purchases
  • Apple Arcade is a single subscription service. Pay each month and receive an ad-free service.

• Features over 100+ games and counting

• All games are available to be played online and offline.

• Offers a Family Sharing plan for up to six household members to play under a single subscription cost
• Also available on Mac, and Apple TV
• Ensures Privacy and security
  • Cannot collect any data about you without your consent.

• Contributes to the development costs and works with creators to bring their games to Apple devices.
• Has a parental control option
  • Parents with can restrict which games children can play.

Rumours/ General News Prior to Release

A number of rumours were floating around the tech world prior to the release of Apple Arcade. Some news were as followed: to be announced at the iPhone 11 launch, the service will launch on September 19 and cost $4.99 USD a month, Apple would confirm pricing and release date during the event. A leaked screenshots from a private Play Pass beta showed what the service would cost, which Apple then revealed would be $4.99 USD per month as well as it provides ad-free access to a list of games, with no in-app purchases.

Controllers

There are certain games that feature support for controllers, such as Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on top of the touch pad on iPhone and iPad as well as the Siri Remote for Apple TV. You can view which games can support these controllers in a title’s game page in the Arcade tab of the App Store. Underneath the app icon at the top of the page, a banner containing details about the game, such as its developer or which languages it supports. Here it will also show a ‘Controller Supported’ icon for any eligible games.