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Developers Frustrated with Apple Arcade Over Declining Payouts and Strategy Shifts

Game creators are considering alternatives as Apple's subscription service faces criticism for lack of transparency and project cancellations.

  • Developers express growing dissatisfaction with Apple Arcade, citing declining payouts and lack of transparency.
  • Several game projects have been canceled, with Apple's strategy shift focusing more on family-friendly titles and well-known IPs.
  • Developers are considering moving to other platforms like Netflix, which offers more generous payments.
  • Apple's communication with developers has been criticized, with some reporting a lack of responsiveness and clarity.
  • There is hope that competition from Netflix may push Apple to improve its Arcade service.
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