What Was Game Center and What Happened to It?
Apple's iOS is a leading mobile video game platform. The games available for the iPhone and the iOS are entertaining, but gamers and developers learned that games are even better when played with friends head-to-head over the internet. That's where Apple's Game Center comes in. What Is Game Center? Game Center is a set of gaming-specific features that you can use to find people to play against. You can also compare your stats and achievements with other players. Getting Game Center requires iOS 4.1 or later, up to but not including iOS 10. If the device that runs anything older than iOS 10, it may have Game Center on it. You also need an Apple ID to set up a Game Center account. Because Game Center was built into these versions of iOS, you don't need to download anything other than compatible games. Game Center also works on the Apple TV and some versions of macOS. What Happened to Game Center in iOS 10 and Up? At its introduction, Game Center was a stand-alone app. Th