After numerous complaints from users and developers, especially those responsible for services such as xCloud, Stadia and GeForce Now, Apple announced Changes to App Store rules to allow streaming play. The problem is that, as always, it will be his style and that does not seem to convince everyone.
Apple-style streaming games
You will already know that until now Apple did not allow the game via streaming on its mobile devices. A decision that for months has cost them a multitude of criticisms. Both by the users, the main affected, and by those responsible for the different platforms that currently exist.
Therefore, it was logical that sooner or later the company would make changes to the App Store rules to allow this type of game option. Also, let's not kid ourselves, this was something they themselves were interested in doing. Because streaming gaming is the future and will be an important source of income. So, imagine how much they can generate with their famous and controversial 30% commission.
Well, now they have introduced new rules in the section 4.9 of the App Store Rules which is dedicated to the game via streaming. They basically say that will allow the game in streaming as long as all the requirements are met. And although you can check them for yourself on the official website, here is a short summary:
- Apple will allow games to be streamed as long as they are sent individually. That is, an app for each game. Although it will allow there to be a service catalog app so that the user can have a quick view of all the titles available
- Games must contain the necessary metadata for users to find them in App Store searches
- In turn, these games will have their own page within the store so that users can rate them individually
- Games must also offer support for parental control tools and Screen Time
- You will have to use in-app purchases to unlock extra features or functionality
Microsoft doesn't like Apple's rules
Quick read they look like complete nonsense, because a service with a catalog with 100 games would have to submit 100 apps for review. For this reason, Microsoft itself has already declared that this will break the user experience. And they are right, because the idea is to use these services in the same way as Netflix, Spotify or similar. That is, being able to jump from one game to another quickly as you would from a movie or song.
However, you also have to give part of the reason to Apple. Because in this way the user accustomed to the platform will find everything familiar. And that will make it easier for you, if you are a father, mother or guardian, to manage each title installed on the minor's device.
In short, that Apple allows the game via streaming is great news. Whoever does it in such a restrictive way at first sight is not so much anymore. So it will be necessary to see how everything progresses, if there are changes or modifications that give more flexibility and convince everyone. So that users like you and us can enjoy these attractive game proposals from the iPhone or iPad.
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