When Apple Arcade launched in 2019 with roughly 70 premium mobile games that had no ads, no in-app purchases, and no sex or violence, it felt like a bold statement about the future of mobile gaming. Apple was betting that players were tired of predatory monetization schemes and would pay for a premium experience. The service became part of Apple's ecosystem strategy that has become the gold standard for other tech companies, promising seamless gaming across iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TV....
