Apple is serious about its gaming streaming service, Apple Arcade, which is receiving four new games this October, besides more than 30 updates.
Coming on October 24, the highlight of the month is NBA 2K24 Arcade edition, featuring NBA legend Allen Iverson as the cover athlete “Celebrating 25 years of NBA 2K, NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition pays tribute to where it all began. Allen Iverson, NBA 2K’s very first cover athlete when the franchise launched in 1999, is back to lead us into a new era of basketball gaming,” said Greg Thomas, Visual Concepts’s president.
The other big games include Jeopardy! World Tour+ (Uken Games), which is arriving on October 6. It’s a new way to play the popular quiz show. Players will have fun competing with other players around the world in thousands of categories and earning bragging rights as they climb the leaderboards to become Jeopardy! World Tour champion.
Cut the Rope 3 (Paladin Studios) is coming on October 13. It is an exciting adventure that starts with a mysterious map and a promise of great discoveries. Players will set out to explore uncharted territories with the game’s protagonist, Om Nom, and cute little Nibble Nom.
And then there is Crossword Jam+ (PlaySimple Games), which is arriving on October 20. It takes crossword-style word games to the next level, featuring fresh daily challenges that players can use to wind down for the day. Players can simply swipe and connect letters to find words and boost their vocabulary.