A Pitch for an Apple Controller Pro
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A Pitch for an Apple Controller Pro
Apple’s relationship to gaming is as fascinating as it is frustrating. This week, The Ringer had an excellent piece by Lewis Gordon that traced the decline of premium gaming experiences on iOS over the past decade, declaring the release of Monument Valley in 2014 the high water mark for iPhone gaming.
Every time I read a story like Gordon’s, I’m left wondering why Apple hasn’t moved to compete more directly with console or PC gaming. The pieces of the puzzle have been at Apple’s fingertips for years. However, despite some signs of life, like the release of Death Stranding and Resident Evil Village, the company doesn’t seem much closer to competing in the console and PC game arena than before.