I was hoping the Google Play version worked on my Chromebook, but it still doesn't. Maybe when it gets integrated with the Game Pass app?
Tommy McClain
I don't understand how Microsoft began this project and not think this was going to be an issue. It's not like Microsoft are new to AppStore policies, they've had apps on the platform for years and years. The game steaming policy also impacted Steam, FaceBook and Epic.Well that was short.
...and that sucks. xCloud is basically dead to me. >_>
I don't understand how Microsoft began this project and not think this was going to be an issue. It's not like Microsoft are new to AppStore policies, they've had apps on the platform for years and years. The game steaming policy also impacted Steam, FaceBook and Epic.
Or they (Microsoft, Nvidia, Google) hoped, that Apple will accept the reality and change their policies?I'm sure MS were well aware of Apple's policies. It's hard to argue they're unfair until they're actually being unfair. It's also hard to leverage change if you have no customers. Gamepass streaming doesn't have any until September. Depending on it's Android growth, we'll see how it plays out.
"Our customers enjoy great apps and games from millions of developers, and gaming services can absolutely launch on the App Store as long as they follow the same set of guidelines applicable to all developers, including submitting games individually for review, and appearing in charts and search. In addition to the App Store, developers can choose to reach all iPhone and iPad users over the web through Safari and other browsers on the App Store."
I'm sure MS were well aware of Apple's policies. It's hard to argue they're unfair until they're actually being unfair. It's also hard to leverage change if you have no customers. Gamepass streaming doesn't have any until September. Depending on it's Android growth, we'll see how it plays out.
There is a different policy for video. Apple have always had draconian rules on any technology that delivers the output of code not vetted through the App Store - hence why there are almost no emulators on the iOS AppStore, because while they can vet the emulator, they can't vet the code that will run using it. There are a few niche apps that are there but they have clearly flown under Apple's radar.Is all content from video streaming service apps vetted similarly? :|
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Is all content from video streaming service apps vetted similarly? :|
I guess I'd end up using it on the laptop, but I'd have preferred to use it on the ol' iPad. Ah well.
I don't understand how Microsoft began this project and not think this was going to be an issue. It's not like Microsoft are new to AppStore policies, they've had apps on the platform for years and years. The game steaming policy also impacted Steam, FaceBook and Epic.
That would surprise me. This is about money. It's not in Apple's interest to allowing other services providing gaming entertment to use their platform for which Apple see no cut and which may eat into Apple's revenues, i.e. if you can play other games you may buy less games from Apple.PSNow is not available either, something tells me they have their own plans for Cloud Gaming.
51Gb? For a game streaming app??The app is live right now and i was going to try out Tekken 7 again but that 51 GB download it's requiring is giving me pause ATM.
The app is live right now and i was going to try out Tekken 7 again but that 51 GB download it's requiring is giving me pause ATM.
51Gb? For a game streaming app??
I hope so and they (Apple) have to watch all Uwe Boll's films.
Is/Will xCloud be available for Windows? I have no idea.
51Gb? For a game streaming app??