New App Store chief discusses Apple's gaming strategy and Apple Arcade's future

Carson Oliver, Apple's new VP of App Store Worldwide, told Polygon about the growth of premium games on the App Store and where Apple Arcade fits in. He said Apple offers developers flexible business models, so a game can succeed as a paid download or as part of the subscription service.

• More premium games launched on the App Store this year than last
• Apple Arcade is positioned as an alternative to the paid model
• Oliver noted more console and PC franchises coming to iPhone and iPad
• A generation of players grew up with iPhone as their first gaming device