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Developers discuss whether Apple’s device can avoid the same fate as past struggling microconsoles and set-top boxes
Read More »Amazon to stop sales of Apple TV and Chromecast
Devices ‘don’t interact well’ with Prime Video streaming service, retailer claims
Read More »Amazon is pulling Apple TV and Google Chromecast over streaming video dispute
It looks as if shoppers will soon no longer be able to buy the Apple TV or Google Chromecast from Amazon. Bloomberg reports that the retailer is preparing to flex its muscles and drop support for video streaming devices that do not directly offer a way to stream its own …
Read More »Apple TV games must be compatible with new remote
A further restriction has emerged that further dents the gaming credentials of the new Apple TV. TouchArcade reports that all games for the device must be compatible with Apple’s new touch and motion sensitive remote. Games can of course also support more standard Bluetooth controllers – Apple is even actively …
Read More »Remote controller mandatory for all Apple TV games
tvOS devs forbidden from creating games that require a traditional joypad
Read More »Nvidia questions the wisdom of an Apple TV purchase
Graphics expert Nvidia has via an (extremely polite yet also quite cutting) blog post questioned the gaming appeal of the new Apple TV box. If you’re already an Apple TV user, we don’t necessarily expect you to run out and buy the new Apple TV,” it said. While many of …
Read More »Apple is promoting SteelSeries Nimbus controller for Apple TV
The new Apple TV may not be offering the gaming dream that was expected, but a new controller intends to deliver console-style gaming to those who do invest. The Bluetooth Nimbus controller from SteelSeries is not only being promoted on the Apple TV page, but Polygon reports that the device …
Read More »Guitar Hero among a trio of Activision titles announced for Apple TV
Activision has pledged its early support to the new-look Apple TV with a trio of brands confirmed for the platform. Guitar Hero Live, much like the upcoming iOS versions of Skylanders Superchargers and Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved, will be a universal app that is compatible with a range of …
Read More »Harmonix announces original Apple TV title Beat Sports
Rock Band creators Harmonix have revealed a brand new game made specifically for the rejuvenated Apple TV. It’s called Beat Sports. Observers have likened it to a Wii Sports style collection of mini-games, all of which are designed around Apple TV’s new touch and motion controller. Sports include tennis, volleyball, …
Read More »Apple TV: The Developers’ Reaction
We ask studios what they think of Apple's new device and its potential for games
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