Inside Apple Arcade
Developers express frustration with Apple Arcade due to payment delays, poor communication, and a cumbersome quality assurance process. Many feel undervalued, urging Apple to enhance its support and gaming approach.
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Recent reports from developers highlight significant frustrations with Apple Arcade, indicating a lack of support and communication from Apple. Some developers have experienced delays of up to six months in payment, which has jeopardized their businesses. Communication issues are prevalent, with claims that Apple team members often miss meetings and lack knowledge about ongoing projects. Developers have criticized the quality assurance process, stating that discussions over updates can take months, leading to a reluctance to submit changes. The Vision Pro platform has also faced criticism for its inability to handle complex games, with developers likening the experience to outdated technology. Despite Apple executive Alex Rofman's assertion that Apple Arcade is not designed for profit and that developers are compensated fairly, many developers feel undervalued and unsupported. The overall sentiment suggests that Apple needs to reevaluate its approach to game development and support, as many believe it falls short compared to competitors like Steam and even Netflix in understanding the gaming landscape.
- Developers report long payment delays and poor communication from Apple.
- Quality assurance and update processes are criticized for being overly cumbersome.
- The Vision Pro platform struggles with complex game development.
- Many developers feel undervalued and unsupported by Apple.
- There is a call for Apple to improve its approach to gaming and developer relations.
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6 commentsThey just seem hell-bent on burning every bridge they can.
Is some anti-disparaging clause becoming indefensible and causing this stuff to get out? Or has outrage reached a critical mass?
Can you only play them on Apple devices?
If so, I bet that Netflix’s games strategy will be more successful from an end-user as well as business perspective.
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