Apple has changed the rules for Apple TV developers. Now any game under tvOS must support the remote control, which is equipped with “Apple” set-top boxes.
If the game does not support it, but only works with a controller (gamepad), then the project will not be allowed in the App Store of the console.
Recall that a couple of days ago in the guide for developers for tvOS, Apple mentioned that games for Aple TV may not work with the remote control, and require an MFi controller to work, which must be purchased additionally.
@austin_walker Ahh, found. Yes, confirmed. https://t.co/MP22DyKWn9 pic.twitter.com/ahUWMMhWQF— Rusty Moyher (@rustym) September 9, 2015
Что заставило изменить политику Apple – неясно. Но для тех команд, которые уже включились в разработку проекта под tvOS – подобное решение, тем более совершенное по-тихому, точно неприятный сюрприз.
Также непонятно, как, в целом, возможно будет управлять с пульта такими заявленными для Apple TV играми, как шутер Afterpulse, космосим Galaxy on Fire 3 и экшен-RPG Transistor.
However, The Next Web edition writes that it should not be surprising if in the near future Apple changes its position again and creates a special section of projects requiring a gamepad in the Apple TV gaming store.
Well, being the organizer of White Nights Moscow 2015, we cannot but mention that a closed master class dedicated to working with tvOS will be held at the conference.
Sources: developer.apple.com , The Next Web
You will be able to learn about the latest trends in the gaming industry first-hand, personally meet and discuss working issues with leading companies in the game development and publishing market at White Nights Moscow 2015, which will be held on October 13-14.