Reporting on the games made in Canada and the creators behind them
Having released Gastrobots last year, and now busy working on Project Giants, XMG Studios tweeted today that they are officially working on something for Apple TV.
It's o-fish-ial! XMG has started production on a brand-new #AppleTV game! More details as they bubble up! pic.twitter.com/WPf4EOQVkU
— XMG Studio (@xmgstudio) February 1, 2016
Details are thin right now, but exciting to hear they have multiple projects going. Or perhaps this is Project Giants heading to Apple TV. Only time will tell!
Alto's Adventure, the 2d skiing infinite runner on iOS, is available now for the Apple TV launch (which is today). The game comes with patch 1.2 which includes iCloud syncing, and MFi Game Controller support. You can check out the trailer below if you're not familiar with the game.
Alto's Adventure is an endless snowboarding odyssey, set against a beautiful and ever changing alpine landscape. Download on the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/altos-adventure/id950812012?ls=1&mt=8&at=11lrPB&ct=yt http://altosadventure.com http://www.twitter.com/altosadventure http://www.facebook.com/altosadventure
The game is available on iOS right now and is now the second game I've been told about making the jump to Apple TV. Make sure to check out the blog post for the full details, and follow the game on Twitter.
Toronto developer Rocket 5 Studios let me know their game Phantom PI Mission Apparition will be available for the 4th Generation Apple TV launch. This version will have HD textures, and improved lighting. It will also support the Siri Remote, and MFi Bluetooth controllers.
"In a mansion dripping with mystery and fraught with danger, a poltergeist lurks. Only the Phantom PI can save the day by restoring peace to beloved zombie-ghost rocker Marshall Staxx’s after-life. Play as Cecil or Cecilia, paranormal investigator to the ghostly stars while exploring spooky Ravensmaw Manor. Look for clues, hunt for sprites, and solve diabolical puzzles in this charming puzzle game that’s sure to provide hours of great family-friendly fun."
Now available on iOS for iPhone & iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phantom-pi-mission-apparition/id887608596?ls=1&mt=8 The Phantom PI Mission Apparition is a spooky, puzzly, rock'n'roll fueled adventure game starring a paranormal investigator who specializes in helping ghosts who are being bullied in the afterlife.
The game is currently available on iOS which you can get right here. It is $2.99 currently, but the Apple TV version will be free if you have already purchased the game.
Make sure to follow the developer on Twitter to stay up to date. Do you plan on picking up Apple TV at launch?
