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The CultCast
All About Mac Gaming, with Guest Allison McDaniel (CultCast Off Topic #4)
Mar 6, 2024
Join D. Griffin Jones and Allison McDaniel as they discuss Mac gaming, gear choices, and the Stardew Valley speedrunning scene. From Allison's favorite games to recommended controllers and keyboards, this episode is a must-listen for all gaming enthusiasts.
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- Apple is investing in enhancing Mac gaming with the Mac gameboarding toolkit and sharing technology with iOS, but Macs are not yet a primary gaming alternative to PCs.
- Guest highlights her gaming experience on M1 iMac with games like Stardew Valley and The Sims 4, mentioning evolving gaming opportunities on Mac and using various controllers for a better gaming setup.
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Apple's Focus on Mac Gaming
Apple is striving to enhance gaming on Mac by developing the Mac gameboarding toolkit and sharing technology with iOS to attract game developers. While they have made progress with game optimization and performance, they are not yet seen as a primary alternative to gaming PCs. Apple Silicon has raised the gaming capabilities of Macs, but limitations in expandability and competitive pricing remain.
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