Apple cancels some Arcade games in strategy shift to keep subscribers

Apple Arcade, which launched in September with a one-month free trial, charges US$4.99 (RM21) a month for unlimited access to a wide variety of games, including with some that support hardware controllers. — Apple

Apple Inc has shifted the strategy of its Apple Arcade gaming service, canceling contracts for some games in development while seeking other titles that it believes will better retain subscribers.

The Cupertino, California-based technology giant scrapped development contracts with multiple game studios earlier this year and informed them of the new approach, according to people familiar with the matter.