This month is a relatively quiet one for Apple TV, but there are a few gems coming soon, and Apple Arcade has a bunch of new games that are out tomorrow, so let’s dig into the highlights of both.
Apple Arcade Games (December 4)
Apple Arcade is kicking things off this month with four new games:
This sequel to the popular platformer SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit is filled with the same colorful mayhem as its predecessor.
I was pretty excited to see PowerWash Simulator coming to Apple Arcade. I know a lot of people find these types of simulator games relaxing, but I’ve never tried one, so I think I’ll dip into PowerWash over the holidays.
Cult of the Lamb Arcade Edition
Cult of the Lamb is a great roguelite from Massive Monster that was originally published by Devolver Digital in 2022 and is coming to Apple Arcade. According to Apple’s press release:
This version includes exclusive content, including new follower forms, decorations, and outfits, along with all existing content updates and paid packs.
If you haven’t played it yet, be sure to check out Cult of the Lamb. It’s a game I have returned to several times since its initial release, and I expect it will do well on Apple platforms.
Subway Surfers is an App Store classic that remains popular more than a decade after its original release. With the plus version on Arcade, subscribers can enjoy the game uninterrupted by ads or in-app purchases.
NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM+ originally debuted on the Sony PS3 and was later ported to other platforms including mobile phones. On iOS, the 3D arena fighting game that’s based on a manga and anime series was available as a paid upfront game. With the plus version, there’s no upfront cost beyond a subscription to Apple Arcade, and the game adds new characters and a new stage.
The First Snow of Fraggle Rock (December 5)
The holiday season is upon us, and Apple TV is kicking things off on Friday with The First Snow of Fraggle Rock, featuring the characters from the Apple TV series.
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F1: The Movie (December 12)
The biggest event of December for Apple TV is the streaming debut of F1: The Movie. The film has been available to buy or rent for a while after playing in theaters last summer, and now it will be available to stream as part of an Apple TV subscription, too. I haven’t seen F1 since WWDC in June, so I’m looking forward to rewatching it with my family over the holidays.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas (Streaming Free, December 13-14)
Apple has run Charlie Brown holiday specials since 2020 and will continue to do so until at least 2030. As was the case last year, A Charlie Brown Christmas will be available to stream for free for two days: December 13 and 14. So whether you have an Apple TV subscription or not, you can get your traditional Peanuts holiday fix soon.
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Born to be Wild (December 19)
Born to Be Wild is a new natural-history docu-series that follows the upbringing of six endangered baby animals by their human protectors.
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Alright folks, that’s it for December. I’ll be back for a January update with Hijack, Shrinking, and more before you know it.
