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Pusheen's first official game launches on Apple Arcade

Pusheen the Cat now has an official game, Pusheen’s Place, available only on Apple Arcade. Players build a cat-filled paradise, collect over 100 felines, and play mini-games with characters like Pusheenicorn. The game adds to Arcade’s lineup of cutesy titles. Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month, or you get three free months with a new Apple device purchase.

Why it mattersPusheen draws a massive online following, and bringing its first licensed game to one platform makes Apple Arcade more appealing to casual gamers and families.

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Apple NewsroomPrimaryThe internet’s favorite cat comes to Apple Arcade with Pusheen’s Place1:59 PM →MacRumorsHeadline onlyApple Arcade Adds 'Pusheen's Place' and Four More Games in October2:34 PM →AppleInsiderHeadline onlyApple Arcade gets 'Pusheen's Place,' 'Terraria+,' and more in October2:59 PM →

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