What Makes Playing Games on Apple Devices So Popular

Resident Evil Village

The App Store boasts an enormous selection of games for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, ranging from simple games for leisure to more complex strategy and role-playing games. Whether you’re waiting in line or commuting, you can easily play your favorite game during your free time.

The games available on the App Store are of high quality, with developers paying careful attention to the gameplay and graphics to make the games as captivating and visually appealing as possible. With both paid and free games, players have a wide range of options to choose from, catering to every taste, budget, and mood.

Moreover, many apps offer real-time opportunities to share your gaming experience with friends and acquaintances. You can compete, stream, discuss strategies, and even earn bonuses for playing together. This makes games even more engaging and social.

Skills & abilities

A multitude of games necessitate players to acquire particular skills and abilities, often with a short or intricate learning curve. For instance, role-playing games may necessitate making sophisticated decisions, while strategy games may demand analyzing a situation and making decisions based on limited information.

Playing online

Online platforms allow you to play in the best online casinos that payout directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This opens up a huge opportunity for those who want to play anytime, anywhere.

When choosing a casino, you need to pay attention to its reputation, license, and rating among players. It is also worth familiarizing yourself with the selection of games and bonus offers.

When registering, you must create a strong password. Some casinos may also require proof of identity and address.

Apple Silicon M2 & M2 Max

In January 2023, Apple announced the release of its next-generation M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, which power the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro and Mac mini. These new chips provide smoother gameplay and better visuals, making them ideal for gaming. YouTuber MrMacRight put the M2 Max to the test, playing 25 games to assess its performance.

Some of the games that stood out for their graphics and gameplay include Resident Evil Village, Metro Exodus, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Minecraft. In his tests, MrMacRight also showed how much RAM, GPU, and CPU each game used.

Resident Evil Village, for example, ran at 1440p resolution with max settings and VSync on, reaching about 50-100 FPS while using 8GB memory, 100% GPU, and 462% CPU. 4k resolution was also achievable with near-max graphics thanks to Mental FX. Metro Exodus performed really well at 1440p high settings, reaching around 60-120 FPS, and hovering around 50-60 FPS at 1440p ultra settings. Shadow of the Tomb Raider, one of the best AAA games to play on Mac, ran on average at 107 FPS at 1080p with high settings.

Minecraft was also tested, reaching up to 60 FPS at 2160p with high graphics while using 3.1GB memory, 100% GPU, and 337% CPU. The M2 Max chip provides impressive gaming performance on Apple devices, making it an excellent choice for gamers.

These new chips also provide better visuals, smoother gameplay, and improved performance, making them a great option for gamers looking for the best possible gaming experience on their devices.

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