Celebrate the Holidays with Final Fantasy and more on Apple Arcade

The holidays are here, and it’s cold outside. That means it’s the perfect time to sit inside and play a game by the fire. Fortunately, Apple Arcade is set to add more than a dozen games to the service, including three Final Fantasy games.

Apple Arcade is full of classic and classic games, as well as exclusive titles, for you to play $7 a month (£7, AU$10). You can find many of these games on the App Store, but they have paywalls and ads that may hinder your gaming experience. Using an Apple Arcade subscription, you can play each game without paywalls and ads, a feature often described as “Plus” in the game’s name.

Here are all the games coming to Apple Arcade in December and January.

It arrives on Dec. 5

Talking to Tom Blast Park

Engineer: Property7

The dangerous cat Talking Tom is back, and this time he has to save Blast Park. The evil Rakoonz are out to trash the park, so it’s up to you and your friends to blast them with crafty guns — like the Duckinator — to save the day.

Pac-Man 256 Plus

Engineer: Bandai Namco and Hipster Whale

Pac-Man is back in this new twist on the classic. You still have to collect dots while running away from ghosts in a normal maze, but the maze never ends. There are also new powerups, new ghosts — named Sue, Funky and Spunky — and a new villain called Glitch. If not, you’re determined to get as high a score as possible, just like the old days.

Some games are coming to Apple Arcade at that time

Boggle: Arcade Edition by Zynga
Hot Wheels: Race Off Plus by Hutch Games
Barbie Color Creations Plus by StoryToys

It arrives on December 9th

Final Fantasy 4 (3D Remake) Plus

Engineer: Square Enix

This early entry in the iconic Final Fantasy series has been refreshed with updated graphics, improved gameplay and voice acting in event scenes. You play as the dark wizard Cecil as he tries to stop the sorcerer Golbez from destroying the world. Throughout your journey you will meet new allies, unlock secrets and discover who your true friends are.

Final Fantasy 4: The After Years Plus

Engineer: Square Enix

If you enjoyed Final Fantasy 4, try this sequel. The game is set many years after the events of the original and introduces new characters and villains. Another moon has appeared over your home planet and the fixed crystals from the first game have begun to glow. You have to find out what is causing these changes and how to fix things.

It arrives on Jan. 9

Final Fantasy Plus

Developer: Square Enix

This is the game that started it all. Join the Warriors of Light on a mission to restore the power to the Crystals and save their home world. The updated version of this game brings you improved gameplay features, such as automatic combat and more at your fingertips.

Skate City: New York

Engineer: Snowman and Agents

The Skate City franchise takes on the Big Apple in this installment of the skateboarding series. Skate real-world locations, like New York’s subways and waterways, while mastering different tricks. You can face new challenges with each run or relax in Free Skate mode while listening to original music.

Some games are coming to Apple Arcade at that time

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms by Koei Tecmo
Trials of Mana Plus by Square Enix
Rodeo Stampede Plus by Featherweight Games
Literally Just Mowing Plus by Protostar

You can access these games on Apple Arcade in December and January, but there are many other games you can play on the service now for $7 a month or $50 a year. You can also try Apple Arcade for free for one month with your first subscription, or you can get a free three-month trial when you buy a new Apple device. To access Apple Arcade, open the App Store on your iOS or iPadOS device and press the joystick in the menu bar.

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