NFL Retro Bowl ’25 plus 2 more titles rush Apple Arcade

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Apple is set to bolster Apple Arcade gaming with three exciting new titles in September. NFL Retro Bowl ’25 headlines the additions. It’s an exclusive collaboration between the National Football League and the creators of the popular App Store game Retro Bowl.

NFL Retro Bowl ’25, Monster Train+ and Puzzle Sculpt come to Apple Arcade in September

Launching on September 5, just in time for the 2024 NFL season kickoff, NFL Retro Bowl ’25 allows players to manage their favorite official NFL teams and players in a charming retro-styled simulation. The game features authentic rosters with players reimagined in a nostalgic pixelated art style, complete with realistic attributes and contracts. But that’s not the only new game, and others are getting updates, too.

Joining the gridiron action are two more titles:

Monster Train+: A “roguelite” deck-building game that challenges players to defend a burning pyre across three vertical playing fields. With over 250 cards to unlock and six monster clans to master, the game offers deep strategic gameplay. This version includes The Last Divinity DLC, adding even more content for players to explore.

Puzzle Sculpt: Designed specifically for Vision Pro, this relaxing 3D puzzle game tasks players with deciphering clues to carve away blocks and reveal cute collectible objects. These items can then be arranged in the player’s real-world space, blending digital and physical environments.

In addition to these new releases, several popular Apple Arcade games are receiving significant updates:

stitch. adds a DreamWorks Shrek-themed collection.

Crayola Create and Play+ introduces a Smithsonian Institution-inspired area.

Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition welcomes Tiana from The Princess and the Frog in its next update.

So Apple continues to diversify its Arcade lineup, offering everything from sports simulations and strategy games to family-friendly puzzlers and innovative spatial computing experiences.

David Snow

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