* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Why Taylor Swift Name-Dropped Elizabeth Taylor in Her New Album – Yahoo

    Here’s Why Taylor Swift Dropped Elizabeth Taylor’s Name in Her New Album

    Al Roker Gives Olivia Dean an Unexpected ‘New Job’ on the ‘Today’ Show – Yahoo

    Al Roker Shocks Olivia Dean with an Exciting New Role on the ‘Today’ Show

    Books about the arts and some haunts for a Denton October – Denton Record-Chronicle

    Uncover Artistic Treasures and Spooky Adventures to Experience in Denton This October

    Taylor Swift Releases New Album The Life of a Showgirl : Listen and Read the Full Credits – Yahoo

    Taylor Swift Releases New Album The Life of a Showgirl : Listen and Read the Full Credits – Yahoo

    Toni Braxton Is Turning Her Biggest Hits Into Lifetime Movies – Yahoo

    Toni Braxton Is Turning Her Biggest Hits Into Lifetime Movies – Yahoo

    Major airline to offer new in-flight entertainment options for passengers – PennLive.com

    Major airline to offer new in-flight entertainment options for passengers – PennLive.com

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    What the Recent Price Surge Means for Figure Technology Solutions After SEC Settlement – Yahoo Finance

    What the Recent Price Surge Reveals About Figure Technology Solutions Following SEC Settlement

    MAC Brings iPad Technology to Football Sidelines Across All 13 Member Schools – Sports Video Group

    MAC Brings iPad Technology to Football Sidelines Across All 13 Member Schools – Sports Video Group

    Technology Is Becoming More Important Than Humans In CX – No Jitter

    Technology Is Becoming More Important Than Humans In CX – No Jitter

    A Tech Expo Shows What China Can Make, but Not Who’ll Buy It All – The New York Times

    Inside China’s Tech Expo: Cutting-Edge Innovations Face Uncertain Demand

    Steampunk Metal Oval Technology Sense Sunglasses Personality Handmade Chain Multicolor Sunglasses UV400 – The San Joaquin Valley Sun

    Steampunk Metal Oval Sunglasses with Handmade Multicolor Chain – Bold UV400 Protection and Unique Style

    STELLA Automotive AI Appoints Fred Seidelman as Chief Technology Officer – Yahoo Finance

    STELLA Automotive AI Appoints Fred Seidelman as New Chief Technology Officer

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Why Taylor Swift Name-Dropped Elizabeth Taylor in Her New Album – Yahoo

    Here’s Why Taylor Swift Dropped Elizabeth Taylor’s Name in Her New Album

    Al Roker Gives Olivia Dean an Unexpected ‘New Job’ on the ‘Today’ Show – Yahoo

    Al Roker Shocks Olivia Dean with an Exciting New Role on the ‘Today’ Show

    Books about the arts and some haunts for a Denton October – Denton Record-Chronicle

    Uncover Artistic Treasures and Spooky Adventures to Experience in Denton This October

    Taylor Swift Releases New Album The Life of a Showgirl : Listen and Read the Full Credits – Yahoo

    Taylor Swift Releases New Album The Life of a Showgirl : Listen and Read the Full Credits – Yahoo

    Toni Braxton Is Turning Her Biggest Hits Into Lifetime Movies – Yahoo

    Toni Braxton Is Turning Her Biggest Hits Into Lifetime Movies – Yahoo

    Major airline to offer new in-flight entertainment options for passengers – PennLive.com

    Major airline to offer new in-flight entertainment options for passengers – PennLive.com

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    What the Recent Price Surge Means for Figure Technology Solutions After SEC Settlement – Yahoo Finance

    What the Recent Price Surge Reveals About Figure Technology Solutions Following SEC Settlement

    MAC Brings iPad Technology to Football Sidelines Across All 13 Member Schools – Sports Video Group

    MAC Brings iPad Technology to Football Sidelines Across All 13 Member Schools – Sports Video Group

    Technology Is Becoming More Important Than Humans In CX – No Jitter

    Technology Is Becoming More Important Than Humans In CX – No Jitter

    A Tech Expo Shows What China Can Make, but Not Who’ll Buy It All – The New York Times

    Inside China’s Tech Expo: Cutting-Edge Innovations Face Uncertain Demand

    Steampunk Metal Oval Technology Sense Sunglasses Personality Handmade Chain Multicolor Sunglasses UV400 – The San Joaquin Valley Sun

    Steampunk Metal Oval Sunglasses with Handmade Multicolor Chain – Bold UV400 Protection and Unique Style

    STELLA Automotive AI Appoints Fred Seidelman as Chief Technology Officer – Yahoo Finance

    STELLA Automotive AI Appoints Fred Seidelman as New Chief Technology Officer

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home Technology

Apple highlights best games and apps for App Store Awards for 2023

November 30, 2023
in Technology
Apple highlights best games and apps for App Store Awards for 2023
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

November 29, 2023 8:00 PM

Neowiz's Lies of P is the top Mac game of 2023.

Neowiz’s Lies of P is the top Mac game of 2023.

Image Credit: Neowiz

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the brightest minds of the gaming industry? Consider getting a custom GamesBeat sponsorship. Learn more.

Apple announced the winners of its App Store Awards for 2023, honoring the best games and apps of the year.

All told there are 14 apps and games that the company called out among the 1.8 million available now on the iOS App Store. Thse apps and games empowered users to unleash their creativity, discover a world of new adventures, and have fun with family and friends.

This year’s winners include developers from across the world, whose apps and games were chosen by the App Store’s Editorial team for providing users with meaningful experiences and inspiring cultural change. App Store Award winners were selected from nearly 40 finalists for delivering exceptional technical innovation, user experience, and design.

“It’s inspiring to see the ways developers continue to build incredible apps and games that are redefining the world around us,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, in a statement. “This year’s winners represent the limitless potential of developers to bring their visions to life, creating apps and games with remarkable ingenuity, exceptional quality, and purpose-driven missions.”

Event

GamesBeat at the Game Awards

We invite you to join us in LA for GamesBeat at the Game Awards event this December 7. Reserve your spot now as space is limited!

Learn More

Game winners

Honkai Star Rail from Cognosphere is the top iPhone game of 2023.

In the gaming category, 

Honkai: Star Rail (iPhone game of the year) from Cognosphere takes players through a narrative full of complex characters and tactically rich combat on iPhone.

Lost in Play (iPad game of the year) from Snapbreak Games invites players to tap into a charming, childlike imagination during an epic point-and-click adventure. 

Lies of P (Mac game of the year) from Neowiz presents players with an exquisitely crafted dark fantasy world, and

Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Apple Arcade game of the year) from Sunblink delivers an immersive gaming world with its main goal being as sweet as can be: making friends.

App winners

All Trails is the iPhone app of 2023.All Trails is the best iPhone app of 2023.

This year’s winners showcase the scope of creativity, technical innovation, and design possible across the App Store and Apple’s ecosystem. 

AllTrails (iPhone app of the year) from All Trails nurtures community through comprehensive trail guides and outdoor exploration for everyone.

Prêt-à-Makeup (iPad app of the year) from Prêt-à-Template offers a true-to-life makeup sketchpad on iPad for professional artists and casual users, while fostering inclusivity and self-expression. 

Photomator (Mac app of the year) from UAB Pixelmator Team has machine learning-powered tools that make advanced editing tasks streamlined and seamless. 

MUBI (Apple TV app of the year) from Mubi curates exceptional indie films and international documentaries with a human touch.

And SmartGym (Apple Watch app of the year) from Mateus Abras shines on Apple Watch with its comprehensive library of exercises, routines, and robust fitness reporting.

Interviews with winners

Lies of P is a new take on Pinocchio.

I also had a chance to do interviews with the winning game teams.

At Neowiz, the makers of Lies of P included Jason Park, studio head; Brian Kang, head of product management; and Justin Carnahan, business development lead.

In an interview with the press, Park said the action RPG launch on the PC a couple of months ago and sold over a million copies. The game is based on the story of Pinocchio, paired with Souls-like gameplay.

“We decided to take the source material, put our own spin on it, and create something truly unique with Lies of P,” Park said, noting the character’s journey to become human and have the ability to cry.

“As you journey through the game, you will be presented with situations where you have to decide whether to whether to lie or tell the truth. You will not only fight your fears, but [it will change] how NPCs interact with you and alternatively change the story’s ending,” Park said.

He noted the sound in the game is immersive, making combat more impactful. The combat patterns are carefully designed and are fluid. You could collect albums and play the soundtracks in a hotel, and that helped make the songs popular in the community. You can mix and match weaponry components and create over 800 different combinations. The company is developing an update that could add a significant amount of playtime to Lies of P. Neowiz said that the performance on the Mac was impressive.

Snapbreak Games’ Lost in Play is the top iPad game of 2023.

At Snapbreak Games, the winners for Lost in Play included Yuval Markovich, cofounder; and Oren Rubin, cofounder.

Yukovich said in an interview with press including GamesBeat that the company is an indie studio based in Israel. It was founded four years ago by a trio of friends who had backgrounds in animation and making games. It’s a snappy 2D-animated experience that looks like a good-quality cartoon by design.

“It is so [integrated into] a comic puzzle adventure game it is supposed to make you feel like you’re playing cartoon,” Yukovich said.

It tells the story of Tato and Galois, two siblings who get totally immersed in make believe games. And they play games together and get lost in both their imaginations and in real life. It was funded by Joystick Ventures and published on mobile with Snapbreak Games.

“We are trying to create a feeling in the game like you’re actually playing with your sibling,” Yukovich said.

It was based on the the children of one of the founders. It is a point-and-click experience that is a collection of minigames, each with a uniquely crafted mechanic. It’s a family-friendly and non-violent game.

“It’s important for us as players to play games with our children that are not forced upon us, that we like to play ourselves, that are not patronizing in any way,” Yukovich said. “It’s non-violent, light-hearted and funny so the whole family can enjoy together.”

At Sunblink, the makers of Hello Kitty Island Adventure, the winners included Julian Farrior, CEO; Chelsea Howe, chief product officer; and Tom Blind, game director.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is the top Apple Arcade game of 2023.

Farrior said that the team launched Hello Kitty Island Adventure on Apple Arcade on July 28, after three years of development.

“We call it a cozy adventure life sim so we definitely wanted to use the open world adventure genre with the cozy life genre and mix the exploration, adventure, puzzle solving style of gameplay with the self-expression, decoration, and avatar customization side of things,” Farrior said. “And then we wrapped all of that in the fantastic cast of Sanrio characters.”

The game has a 4.9 rating on the App Store. Pretty good for a 30-person team based in Boulder, Colorado. It’s Farrior’s second run at an iOS game company, as he previously ran Backflip Studios and sold that to Hasbro in 2013 for $112 million. A bunch of the team worked on Monopoly Go at Scopely, while a bunch also joined Sunblink to make the Sanrio game.

“We’re incredibly proud of what we made and we had a good budget for this game, but we did not have $100 million budget,” Farrior said. “We’re really proud of what we’ve been able to create in this genre. It’s really the game we’ve always wanted to make.”

The idea behind the game was to bring the Sanrio culture to life with lots of gifting, big smiles, kindness, connection, accessibility and friendship. Those are the core aims for the game.

The island itself is a huge place with lots of activities where you can do things like make foods, craft items, create gifts and make new tools that can unlock new functionality around the island.

“We have a huge world for players to discover,” Farrior said.

You can snorkel and dive underwater to see reefs or visit floating islands in the sky.

Farrior said it was easy to work with Sanrio to get approvals on content and that the Apple team trusted the developers to make a big game.

The game has already had three big updates.The team plans to invest in more multiplayer tech over the coming months. The game shipped with perhaps 50 hours of content and it could be closer to 80 hours by mid-2024, Farrior said.

“This universe turned out to be way more interesting than we ever thought. It’s just the amount of characters has allowed us to really invest in storyline and narrative and really exciting way,” Farrior said.

I wasn’t able to reach anyone at Cognosphere.

Cultural Impact Winners

In addition to recognizing the best apps and games on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, Apple’s App Store Editors also selected five Cultural Impact winners, recognized for their ability to drive positive change through apps and games.

This year’s winners encouraged users to learn and grow in an inclusive and accessible space, contribute toward a more sustainable future, and explore self-reflection and connection across generations. 

Pok Pok from Pok Pok. Designed with inclusivity in mind, Pok Pok is a digital toy room for kids, offering a universal space for preschoolers of all backgrounds and abilities to play, explore, and see the world as one.
Proloquo from AssistiveWare. An accessibility app pioneer for over a decade, AssistiveWare’s Proloquo is creating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools that help the world communicate in new ways.
Too Good To Go from Too Good. Too Good to Go enables users to minimize food waste by connecting them with restaurants and stores that have a surplus of unsold food at an affordable cost. 

Unpacking from Humble Bundle. Unpacking mixes meditative puzzles to create a soul-soothing triumph around familiar experiences of change and connection. 

Finding Hannah from Fein Games. Finding Hannah is a colorful coming-of-age, hidden-object game with inclusive and heartfelt tales that explores the power of healing and self-discovery.

Trend of the Year

Tim Cook is excited about Apple silicon.Tim Cook is excited about Apple silicon.

Apples said that apps are a reflection of culture, and in 2023, generative AI captured users’ collective imagination with its evolution unfolding in real time.

Apps started integrating AI throughout the year in a variety of ways. Although many features are still in their infancy, they gave users a chance to see, firsthand, the technology in action and come to their own conclusions about the benefits and risks. In addition to this year’s App Store Award winners, App Store Editors across the globe have highlighted a collection of generative AI apps that exemplify the Trend of the Year. Read more from App Store Editors.

The App Store, which launched in 2008 and had 500 apps back then, is home to 1.8 million apps and visited by over 650 million average weekly visitors across 175 countries and regions.

Apple said the App Store is an engine of global economic growth, facilitating $1.1 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2022. It’s worth noting that Apple is still locked in an antitrust lawsuit with Epic Games over the fact that it takes as much as 30% of the cut for apps and games.

The App Store helps creators, dreamers, and learners of all ages and backgrounds connect with the tools and information they need to build a brighter future and a better world. Apple said it provides developers with tools to manage their products, improve their app performance in context with peer group benchmarks, and applies its resources to create support for a more inclusive tech sector.  

GamesBeat’s creed when covering the game industry is “where passion meets business.” What does this mean? We want to tell you how the news matters to you — not just as a decision-maker at a game studio, but also as a fan of games. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about the industry and enjoy engaging with it. Discover our Briefings.

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : VentureBeat – https://venturebeat.com/games/apple-highlights-best-games-and-apps-for-app-store-awards-for-2023/

Tags: Applehighlightstechnology
Previous Post

OpenAI’s boardroom drama is over… and has just begun 

Next Post

Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser’s next projects are a graphic novel and an audio drama

Watch the October 2025 Edition of the World Report – newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

Watch the October 2025 Edition of the World Report – newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

October 5, 2025
Shutdowns usually don’t do much economic damage, but there are reasons to worry this time – PBS

Why This Shutdown Could Hit the Economy Harder Than Usual

October 5, 2025
Why Taylor Swift Name-Dropped Elizabeth Taylor in Her New Album – Yahoo

Here’s Why Taylor Swift Dropped Elizabeth Taylor’s Name in Her New Album

October 5, 2025

Unleash Your Potential: Join the Franciscan Health Women’s Conference 2025!

October 5, 2025
Judge finds state illegally operating portion of Thruway on Seneca lands – Spectrum News

Judge finds state illegally operating portion of Thruway on Seneca lands – Spectrum News

October 5, 2025
Mitochondrial genomes of Middle Pleistocene horses from the open-air site complex of Schöningen – Nature

Mitochondrial genomes of Middle Pleistocene horses from the open-air site complex of Schöningen – Nature

October 4, 2025
Scientists just cracked the mystery of why cancer immunotherapy fails – ScienceDaily

Scientists just cracked the mystery of why cancer immunotherapy fails – ScienceDaily

October 4, 2025
Global earthquake detection and warning using Android phones – Science | AAAS

Global earthquake detection and warning using Android phones – Science | AAAS

October 4, 2025
What Oil Is Really In Chick-Fil-A’s Fryer? Turns Out, It Depends On What You Order – Yahoo

What Oil Does Chick-Fil-A Really Use in Their Fryers? The Surprising Truth Behind Your Order!

October 4, 2025
What the Recent Price Surge Means for Figure Technology Solutions After SEC Settlement – Yahoo Finance

What the Recent Price Surge Reveals About Figure Technology Solutions Following SEC Settlement

October 4, 2025

Categories

Archives

October 2025
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Sep    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (851)
  • Economy (872)
  • Entertainment (21,746)
  • General (17,413)
  • Health (9,914)
  • Lifestyle (884)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (873)
  • Politics (883)
  • Science (16,082)
  • Sports (21,372)
  • Technology (15,854)
  • World (855)

Recent News

Watch the October 2025 Edition of the World Report – newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

Watch the October 2025 Edition of the World Report – newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

October 5, 2025
Shutdowns usually don’t do much economic damage, but there are reasons to worry this time – PBS

Why This Shutdown Could Hit the Economy Harder Than Usual

October 5, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version