Apple Arcade continues to expand its curated collection of over 200 family-friendly games, offering players uninterrupted gameplay with no ads and no in-app purchases. On April 2, three fun games join the service, including indie gems, App Store Award winners, and beloved fan favorites. Players can navigate the eerie waters of DREDGE+, the App Store Awards’ iPad Game of the Year for 2025; explore a life story in Unpacking+, a Cultural Impact winner of the 2023 App Store Awards; and nurture the adored character by famed children’s author Eric Carle in My Very Hungry Caterpillar+. DREDGE+ brings the complete edition of the acclaimed fishing adventure to Apple Arcade. This version includes all released DLC content: The Pale Reach, The Iron Rig, Blackstone Key, and the custom rod. Players can experience the full breadth of this haunting maritime journey as they traverse foggy archipelagoes, dredge up treasures from the depths, and uncover mysteries lurking beneath the waves.
Recognized as a Cultural Impact winner of the 2023 App Store Awards, Unpacking+ is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of removing possessions out of boxes and arranging them in a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, Unpacking+ invites Arcade players to create a satisfying living space as they learn clues about the life they are putting together.
Based on the character that has captured the hearts of millions, the multi-award-winning and App Store “Best of” My Very Hungry Caterpillar+ lets players care for their very own pet caterpillar. As players feed him, play with him, and explore his world, he grows bigger and unlocks new activities, eventually spinning a cocoon and transforming into a beautiful butterfly. It brings Carle’s timeless story to life in a delightful, interactive experience for the whole family to enjoy.
Apple Arcade delivers more than just new releases; the service also brings players exclusive crossovers and updates they can’t find anywhere else. On March 19, the Star Wars saga continues in Disney SpellStruck, which adds new Adventure Mode maps inspired by Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back, along with Darth Vader and Lando Calrissian as new playable characters.
On April 9, Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Puyo Puyo franchise by adding a brand-new game mode, Puyo Puyo Garden. In a first for the series, players can grow, nurture, and battle their own unique Puyo. For more details on new games and updates, players can visit the App Store or check out the Apple Games app — the best place to experience Apple Arcade and instantly jump back into the games they love, find their next favorite, and have more fun with friends. Pricing and Availability • Apple Arcade is available for $6.99 (U.S.) per month with a one-month free trial. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free. • Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95 U.S.), Family ($25.95 U.S.), and Premier ($37.95 U.S.) plans, with a one-month free trial. • Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. App Store Greats are available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. • An Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in its catalog. • Availability for the 200+ games across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas. MacDailyNews Take: Enough with the pluses already! Sheesh. Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Apple Arcade adds award-winning hits ‘DREDGE+,’ ‘Unpacking+,’ and ‘My Very Hungry Caterpillar+’ to its growing catalog appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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‘Friday Night Baseball’ returns to Apple TV for its fifth season on March 27th
“Friday Night Baseball” — a weekly Major League Baseball (MLB) doubleheader on Apple TV — returns for its fifth season on Friday, March 27th. Fans across 60 countries and regions can enjoy two marquee matchups each week throughout the 25-week MLB regular season, featuring enhanced production quality, expert commentary, and no local broadcast restrictions. Apple and MLB today revealed the “Friday Night Baseball” schedule for the first half of the season, with games running through June 26. Highlights include the storied New York Subway Series matchup between the Yankees and Mets, plus multiple appearances by reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, including a classic matchup against the Cubs at Dodger Stadium, a showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies, and a heated NL West rivalry game against the San Diego Padres. See below for the full schedule. “‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV continues to elevate how fans experience the game,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV, Sports, and Beats, in a statement. “With cutting-edge production — including the integration of iPhone to capture immersive new perspectives — and a full season of marquee matchups available without local broadcast restrictions, we’re delivering a modern, premium broadcast experience designed for fans everywhere.” For the fourth straight season, “Friday Night Baseball” games will be called by broadcast teams Wayne Randazzo (play-by-play), Dontrelle Willis (analyst), and Heidi Watney (sideline reporter); and Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst), and Tricia Whitaker (sideline reporter) with Rich Waltz, who will join the broadcast team to call select games during the season. “Friday Night Baseball” is produced by MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning production team in partnership with Apple’s live sports production team. “Friday Night Baseball,” iPhone 17 Pro Recognized by National Baseball Hall of Fame On the final Friday of the 2025 MLB regular season, Apple TV introduced iPhone 17 Pro into the live production workflow of “Friday Night Baseball,” marking the first time iPhone has been integrated into a live professional sports broadcast as a primary camera. Throughout the 2026 season, iPhone will be further integrated into the broadcast camera lineup for select games. 2026 “Friday Night Baseball” Schedule on Apple TV Friday, March 27 Friday, April 3 Friday, April 10 Friday, April 17 Friday, April 24 Friday, May 1 Friday, May 8 Friday, May 15 Friday, May 22 Friday, May 29 Friday, June 5 Friday, June 12 Friday, June 19 Friday, June 26 How to Watch “Friday Night Baseball” Apple TV subscribers can watch “Friday Night Baseball” on the Apple TV app on iPhone; iPad; Apple TV 4K; Apple Vision Pro; Mac; popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL, and others; Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices; Chromecast with Google TV; PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles; and at tv.apple.com, for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.1 For a limited time, eligible customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free. Visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices. Fans can also easily subscribe to access Apple TV shows and live sports programming through additional endpoints, including Prime Video subscriptions, Roku premium subscriptions, Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, and more. DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS will offer access to Apple TV’s live sports programming — including “Friday Night Baseball,” all MLS matches, and F1 in the U.S. — to its network of more than 300,000 sports bars, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial establishments. Fans can follow their favorite teams all season long with the free Apple Sports app for iPhone, where available. Designed for speed and simplicity, the app puts a user’s favorite leagues and teams front and center, and is the best way for baseball fans to stay up to date on scores, stats, standings, and their favorite clubs throughout the MLB season. Apple Sports allows users to easily navigate between scores and upcoming games, and explore play-by-play information, stats, and more. With Live Activities, Apple Sports delivers real-time updates for all MLB games, providing live scores and play-by-play info at a quick glance to a user’s iPhone Lock Screen and Apple Watch. Game Card Sharing lets fans share their excitement for any game. Apple Sports also seamlessly syncs with favorites selected within the My Sports experience, including on the Apple TV app and in Apple News. In Apple News, fans can easily follow the league and their favorite teams in the MLB feed, and watch personalized MLB highlights. Each Friday, fans can also access a curated group of the most exciting stories from around the league. In Apple Music, fans can find official playlists featuring the walk-up songs from each week’s teams, as well as a collection of classic songs celebrating baseball. 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