Apple to Debut Dedicated Gaming App? New Switch 2 Feature | A Gaming Podcast Episode 86

Apple to Debut Dedicated Gaming App? New Switch 2 Feature | A Gaming Podcast Episode 86

Author: A Gaming Podcast May 28, 2025 Duration: 1:04:21

In Episode 84 of A Gaming Podcast, we discuss two major developments in the gaming industry:

Apple is reportedly set to unveil a new dedicated gaming app at WWDC 2025, aiming to replace the existing Game Center across its devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Slated for release with iOS 19 in September, the app will serve as a central gaming hub, allowing users to launch installed games, view achievements, access leaderboards, and explore editorial content. This move follows Apple's acquisition of RAC7, the independent studio behind the Apple Arcade hit "Sneaky Sasquatch," signalling a deeper strategic investment in the gaming market.


New Features in Nintendo Switch 2


Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2, launching on June 5, 2025, introduces several new features aimed at enhancing the gaming experience. Notably, the console will support seamless connectivity with third-party USB mice, expanding its hardware capabilities. This functionality was demonstrated in a gameplay video of "Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening CE," showcasing the ability to switch rapidly between Joy-Con and USB mouse controls.


Additionally, Nintendo 64 games available through Nintendo Switch Online will receive exclusive enhancements on the Switch 2, including a rewind function and CRT filters to emulate the classic look of 1990s gaming. These features aim to enrich the retro gaming experience for players.

2:30 Apple Gaming App?

19:32 Nintendo Switch 2 Using 3rd Party Mice

58:01 Housekeeping


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