The face of gaming is changing, and Apple is in on it. They just announced a gaming subscription service known as Apple Arcade, and instead of streaming games to devices, the new service provides proprietary titles installed from their App Store. 100 new games will be available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, and players can download and try games at any time and also resume play from one device to another. And, thankfully, there will be no ads or in-app purchases. Game creators for the new service include Annapurna Interactive, Bossa Studios, Cartoon Network, Finji, Giant Squid, Klei Entertainment, Konami, LEGO, SEGA, and more. Pricing hasn’t been revealed, nor the full list of games, but the service will launch in the fall of 2019 in more than 150 countries across the globe. Bring on the late nights and any lack of real productivity.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
