Nearly a year after Apple rejected Valve’s game streaming app, Steam Link has finally been approved for iOS and Apple TV – meaning you can now stream Skyrim straight from your Steam library to your iPhone. Howard ’bout that.
The app, which connects your Steam PC library to other devices to allow you to play games remotely, has been available on Android since May last year – but Apple rejected it on the grounds of “business conflicts with app guidelines”. Apple didn’t clarify exactly what it meant, but it seems likely the company didn’t want another app store (Steam) to be accessible to iOS users – despite the iOS version of Steam Link not allowing direct purchases from the Steam Store (thanks, The Verge).
Earlier this week, however, the US Supreme Court passed a ruling saying Apple can be sued for monopolisation – and perhaps this decision swayed Apple to finally budge on the Steam Link issue (via GamesIndustry.biz).
Source: Eurogamer Steam Link finally arrives on iOS, almost a year after Android