Apples rumored iOS 19 gaming app is exciting for Apple fans, but it wont
tempt gamers from Windows

Date:
Wed, 28 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Description:
Apples rumored gaming app is interesting, but we need better games and hardware before it becomes genuinely exciting.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Apple may be developing a dedicated gaming app for iOS, macOS and more The app will contain things like achievements, leaderboards and messages It could be announced at WWDC in June

For years, Apple has been trying to convince the world that its taking gaming seriously, and with the popularity of IOS gaming and the appearance of AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 on macOS , theres some truth to the companys assertion.

Just in case you needed more convincing, theres a new rumor from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman that Apple will soon launch a dedicated gaming app in
iOS 19 to woo players to its platforms. As a Mac-owning gamer, I'm cautiously optimistic about the rumors even if we still need more affordable hardware and games before it gets anywhere close to being a Windows competitor.

If you missed the news, the app will apparently serve as a launcher for
titles and centralize in-game achievements, leaderboards, communications and other activity, Gurman said, adding that it will also feature editorial content from Apple about new titles, offer access to the App Stores game section and promote [Apple] Arcade. Its expected to be revealed on iOS,
macOS, iPadOS and tvOS as soon as Apples WWDC 2025 event on June 9.

The move makes sense after all, the iPhone is a phenomenally popular gaming platform, and announcing a move like this at WWDC could help to cement the popularity of iOS 19 before its even out the door. Apple might also be hoping that it will tempt more gamers to switch from Windows to the Cupertino firms platforms but on this point, Im not entirely convinced. Destination of
choice for gamers (Image credit: Apple)

This app might work well in iOS 19, where gaming tends to be a little more casual than on desktop computers. But things might look very different on macOS.

As a gamer who also owns a Mac, Ive been encouraged over the last few years
by Apples strides in the gaming world. Its nowhere near parity with Windows yet, but the situation today is much better than it was just a few years ago.

For a long time, the problem was the chicken-and-egg nature of Mac gaming. Gamers didnt want to switch to macOS due to the lack of games, and developers didnt want to bring games to the Mac due to the lack of players. Thats slowly starting to change, with big-name titles like Cyberpunk 2077 , Assassins
Creed Shadows , and Baldurs Gate 3 helping to dispel the idea that the Mac is a gaming wasteland.

However, the impact of a dedicated gaming app will likely be limited. Beyond my contention that gamers care more about hardware and game availability than launcher apps, Gurman is also skeptical, saying that testers of the software say it probably wont change the perception among players and makers of high-end titles.

Any advance for gaming on Apples platforms is welcome in my eyes, and this
app could help by making gaming more prominent among users of iOS and macOS. But whats really needed on the Mac at least is a greater number of attention-grabbing titles and more affordable access to components that offer exceptional gaming performance.

Until that happens, Windows will always be the destination of choice for gamers. You might also like Apple might be close to launching a dedicated hub for gaming on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad Turns out, people dont really want console games on iPhone but I think that misses the point Best Mac games 2025: the best Apple-friendly gaming experiences you can get



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