Apple Watch: Revolutionising Gaming as We Know It

 Exploring the Potential of Apple Watch Gaming

1976: Apple starts in a garage! Their 1st computer, the Apple 1, needed extra parts to work. In 1983, the Apple Macintosh launched for graphic designers, but its price tag kept it out of most homes.

Throughout the 1990s, Apple tried numerous new products, many of which failed dismally. It was only upon the return of Steve Jobs as CEO in 1997 that the fortunes of the company began to turn around. Jobs managed to tap into the zeitgeist and spearheaded the development of a range of products that would dominate their markets for years to come – the iPod, iPad, and iPhone. Since launching the first of these, Apple has gone from strength to strength as a market leader for mobile electronic devices. Most recently, the Apple Watch has taken convenience and portability to new levels.

 Apple Watch: Revolutionizing Gaming as We Know It

Apple Watch's Impact on Mobile Gaming

Evolution or Revolution? Apple smartwatches

The Apple Watch smartwatch series has now reached its sixth incarnation, with the release of the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Apple Watch SE. Both retain all the great features customers have come to expect from an Apple Watch plus some new additions, including fitness tracking, a cellular option for calling and texting, and even a feature that identifies when you should wash your hands and for how long. The Apple Watch SE is more affordable, with a few fewer features and a different processor.

Apple has also begun to tap into the lucrative mobile gaming market by providing a range of simple but addictive games that can be played directly through the smartwatch. While the low screen resolution and minimal options for controllers mean more complex games will have to wait, there are plenty of great games available at the App Store that have been optimized to be played through the Apple Watch.

Popular games to play

Mobile gaming is booming! People want to play everywhere – commuting, waiting, even chilling at home. Handheld devices like the Apple Watch are stepping up to make gaming on-the-go easier. Apple has optimized iPhones and Watches for gaming, and people are loving it! Here are some top Apple Watch games to try.

Lifeline

Lifeline is an interactive adventure game that takes place in real time. The text-based format delivers messages to the user from a virtual character who is stranded on an alien planet. The player must help the character perform a series of tasks to help them get back to safety. Each task takes a specific amount of time to complete once begun, and the character will check back in with the player as soon as each task is complete.

Elevate

Elevate – Brain Training is a great game for those who like a mental workout each day. The rapid-fire daily challenges have players testing their vocabulary and mathematics skills against the clock. Each test has just three quick questions, making this ideal for those moments when there are a few minutes to kill. Players are awarded bonus points within the app for their EPQ ranking.

Pocket Bandit

Pocket Bandit is a simple yet effective against-the-clock game, in which players use the Digital Crown on their watch to turn the dials on a virtual safe and try to crack the code that will open the door. There are more than 100 safes, utilizing the unique capabilities of the watch’s hardware to deliver a distinctive and addictive quick game. 

Rules!

The popular memory game “Rules!” is now on Apple Watch! It's the same concept as the iPhone version, but miniaturized for your wrist. Remember a grid of cards with colorful characters? Now it's a 2×2 grid instead of 3×3. Apple Watch Revolutionizing Gaming 

While the screen limits complexity, the quick puzzles and daily challenges will still test your brain. It's perfect for a 5-minute mental workout on the go.

Apple Watch offers a variety of bite-sized games like this, ideal for short bursts of fun. Hardcore gamers might prefer their iPhones for longer sessions, but this is a great option for a quick mental challenge! Apple Watch: Revolutionising Gaming as We Know It