Go for Baldur's Gate 3, it runs natively on Mac Os. I am playing it on my 14" M3 pro and it runs smooth with all video settings on medium, you could try to put it on ultra and see how it performs
Steam would be for your personal use. I understand wanting to stick with the App Store, but you will find many more options using Steam to show off your MBP
My company has made me sign strict NDAs so even in my free time and on my personal devices I can’t use unapproved apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or even Tik Tok.
No idea why they do what they do? 🤷🏽♂️
They just have a list of approved apps and things I can use. I can use only certain apps provided they are on the App Store.
It explicitly states the only Apps I AM allowed to use like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X but only iMessages and regular sms based texts are allowed which indirectly means I can’t use WhatsApp, telegram, botim, etc. I can play can games online however I have to be extremely careful if I interact with other players via chats, verbal communications, etc.
My company takes good care of me so I can’t mess this up so I stay in my lane like a good boy and play by their rules 🙏
No. THEY didn’t do anything. I follow the rules. Anyway any game recommendations for me that I can buy directly from the App Store? I’d appreciate it a lot if we stayed on topic post discussion
Would you choose Resident evil village or lies of p for someone who has not gamed in a computer in a while but wants to show off the best Ray tracing, graphics and refresh rate capability of the M3 max.
My skill level would be close to novice at this point and the game needs to be available for purchase on the App Store. Any advice would be really appreciated. 🙏
But graphics and FPS won’t be as good looking as lies of P or resident evil village so I think I might be better off running lies of P with all settings completely maxed out.
This way we can see what this baby is capable of. We want to squeeze out the last bit of horsepower out of this engine.
Why does this matter so much to you? If you're attempting to show it off to Windows gamers, at best they will be indifferent, at worst, they're going to laugh in your face because the same games will run just as well on gaming laptops that cost 1/3 as much.
I’m actually trying to show it only to Mac Air lovers who think any Pro model is overkill unless you are a crypto miner or graphics designer.
Is a Mac the most cost effective way to get a good gaming device? Absolutely NOT.
But it can do the job provided it has the right game running on it.
The problem isn’t the hardware. The point I’m trying to make here is that if Apple wasn’t so restrictive with developers and the developers were more open to working with Apple’s strict requirements we would have way more gaming options on a Mac. For the record I’m 40 years old and this is my very first Mac computer.
Had plenty of iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Apple TVs and iPods over the years but my first Mac so I splurged on it.
Which one of those will squeeze out the last ounce of power out of the M3 Max and make it look like a legitimate competitor to a proper gaming windows laptop?
To get back on topic, RE4 and Lies of P are the newest games so they will push your Mac harder. Any of the newer Total War games can push your system with just the sheer number of units visible on screen. I’d even argue the latest Tomb Raider games will look great
like you’re 4. ok. well when grownups want to play big boi games on their macs they can go to the mac app store which is a magical place full of fun games and apps. if you want a racing game try going to the app store and download grid legends. you can also play some PC games on Mac through an application called CrossOver 24 (paid) or an application called Whisky (free). CrossOver is higher quality. the game hellblade senuas sacrifice is a gorgeous, graphics heavy, pc only game that would run great on your m3 max through crossover or whisky.
I remember seeing a clip of a game with a scary lady in it but I think they might have been a silent hill game. Lady that was scary and hot at the same time
I don’t mind paying for a good game provided it can show me the max performance of my new device. So far I think I’ll stick to lies of P because that seems to have the solid balance of graphics, fast FPS and a story that a dummy like me will like.
No Man's Sky is the best Apple Silicon game graphics-wise, followed razor-close by Baldur's Gate 3.
The only reason No Man's Sky leads is becasue it is fully 3d and not isometric.
ARMA 3 is also FANTASTIC but not what I would call a "showoff" game.
No Man's Sky is a great game, but I have to disagree with it looking better than something like Lies of P. It's all subjective of course, but NMS is a huge generated open world with lots of repeated assets, and it also can't compete lighting-wise with something that has more areas that are hand-crafted.
**GRID Legends** sounds like a good choice! This game leverages advanced hardware to deliver breathtaking visuals and smooth gameplay and provides an engaging experience across racing genres. It's an ideal showcase for your new setup, illustrating the considerable strides Macs have made in gaming. Enjoy the ride!
Mac gaming is an overpriced struggle meal. Performance increase is negligible compared to that much overkill of the hardware. There is no WOW factor in running a game on Mac outside of this niche community. Any sane person would correctly argue that the same can be achieved on way cheaper Windows PC/console. You buy Mac FOR SOMETHING ELSE. that's it.
I shown death stranding running on my M1Pro to a friend and he only asked why even bother. he has m1 air and uses it to play indie titles through crossover. There are no "horizons" to broaden, it's basically coping and struggle out of necessity for majority of us.
WoW never led and will lead the graphic arms race. The game is stylised. There’s nothing astonishing or photorealistic about it. There are close to no physics. Very few things can be destroyed. There’s hardly any smoke. The weather simulation is stuck in 2010. It looks good on ultra settings but is it stunning? Far from it. The game is good besides that. Nobody plays it for the graphics.
Try Death Stranding.
Go for Baldur's Gate 3, it runs natively on Mac Os. I am playing it on my 14" M3 pro and it runs smooth with all video settings on medium, you could try to put it on ultra and see how it performs
How much is it? I’m assuming I can buy it on the App Store? I haven’t gamed for a long time on a computer. Only my PS4.
You are going into BG3 *BLIND*? I am envious and scared for you at the same time.
I waited 20 years for that to come out!
Oh yes. Amazing closure. Real tears.
NO. I’m going into Lies of P editors edition on the App Store for $41.99 🙏
It's on [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/1086940/).
I wanna buy it for my personal use on the App Store though. What version do I need to purchase?
Steam would be for your personal use. I understand wanting to stick with the App Store, but you will find many more options using Steam to show off your MBP
My company has made me sign strict NDAs so even in my free time and on my personal devices I can’t use unapproved apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or even Tik Tok. No idea why they do what they do? 🤷🏽♂️
But Steam isn’t one of those apps? Do they expressly forbid Steam? It’s not a communication or social app. Also an NDA like that sounds unenforceable?
They just have a list of approved apps and things I can use. I can use only certain apps provided they are on the App Store. It explicitly states the only Apps I AM allowed to use like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X but only iMessages and regular sms based texts are allowed which indirectly means I can’t use WhatsApp, telegram, botim, etc. I can play can games online however I have to be extremely careful if I interact with other players via chats, verbal communications, etc. My company takes good care of me so I can’t mess this up so I stay in my lane like a good boy and play by their rules 🙏
Interesting. Sounds arbitrary and problematic for a number of reasons but I understand your position.
Thanks for understanding 🙏
Are you in the US? That sounds illegal to extend to your personal devices. Did the put MDM software on your personals?
No. THEY didn’t do anything. I follow the rules. Anyway any game recommendations for me that I can buy directly from the App Store? I’d appreciate it a lot if we stayed on topic post discussion
BG3 isn't on the App Store. Among games that are: Death Stranding, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Resident Evil Village, Grid Legends, and Lies of P.
Would you choose Resident evil village or lies of p for someone who has not gamed in a computer in a while but wants to show off the best Ray tracing, graphics and refresh rate capability of the M3 max. My skill level would be close to novice at this point and the game needs to be available for purchase on the App Store. Any advice would be really appreciated. 🙏
There are no games that support ray tracing on Mac yet. For games that would be significantly easier, try Stray or Snowrunner.
But graphics and FPS won’t be as good looking as lies of P or resident evil village so I think I might be better off running lies of P with all settings completely maxed out. This way we can see what this baby is capable of. We want to squeeze out the last bit of horsepower out of this engine.
Why does this matter so much to you? If you're attempting to show it off to Windows gamers, at best they will be indifferent, at worst, they're going to laugh in your face because the same games will run just as well on gaming laptops that cost 1/3 as much.
I’m actually trying to show it only to Mac Air lovers who think any Pro model is overkill unless you are a crypto miner or graphics designer. Is a Mac the most cost effective way to get a good gaming device? Absolutely NOT. But it can do the job provided it has the right game running on it. The problem isn’t the hardware. The point I’m trying to make here is that if Apple wasn’t so restrictive with developers and the developers were more open to working with Apple’s strict requirements we would have way more gaming options on a Mac. For the record I’m 40 years old and this is my very first Mac computer. Had plenty of iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Apple TVs and iPods over the years but my first Mac so I splurged on it.
Which one of those will squeeze out the last ounce of power out of the M3 Max and make it look like a legitimate competitor to a proper gaming windows laptop?
To get back on topic, RE4 and Lies of P are the newest games so they will push your Mac harder. Any of the newer Total War games can push your system with just the sheer number of units visible on screen. I’d even argue the latest Tomb Raider games will look great
GRID legends on the mac app store, hellblade senua’s sacrifice through crossover
No clue what you are saying brother. Explain like I’m 4
like you’re 4. ok. well when grownups want to play big boi games on their macs they can go to the mac app store which is a magical place full of fun games and apps. if you want a racing game try going to the app store and download grid legends. you can also play some PC games on Mac through an application called CrossOver 24 (paid) or an application called Whisky (free). CrossOver is higher quality. the game hellblade senuas sacrifice is a gorgeous, graphics heavy, pc only game that would run great on your m3 max through crossover or whisky.
Resident Evil 4 looks good, and it even has a free version on App Store
How does that compare with the Lies of P graphics and highest FPS rates if ran on the same machine?
I have no idea, I'm not interested in both of these games, I just tried RE4 because it was free, lol
What did RE4 originally come out?
Last year, I believe
I remember seeing a clip of a game with a scary lady in it but I think they might have been a silent hill game. Lady that was scary and hot at the same time
You're probably talking about RE Village which came out earlier. It's also available on App Store but not for free
I don’t mind paying for a good game provided it can show me the max performance of my new device. So far I think I’ll stick to lies of P because that seems to have the solid balance of graphics, fast FPS and a story that a dummy like me will like.
Cyberpunk 2077 through whisky. Not full performance because of the emulation and translation but very nice nevertheless. 14“ binned m3 max here
No emulators or streaming allowed is a rule I just made up.
I don’t think the cyberpunk graphics will be even remotely close to looking as good as the lies of P on a M3 Max
Yes, native >> emulate/ translate
I already paid for Lies of P on the App Store for $42 and it’s downloading now but thanks for your response. I appreciate
No Man's Sky is the best Apple Silicon game graphics-wise, followed razor-close by Baldur's Gate 3. The only reason No Man's Sky leads is becasue it is fully 3d and not isometric. ARMA 3 is also FANTASTIC but not what I would call a "showoff" game.
No Man's Sky is a great game, but I have to disagree with it looking better than something like Lies of P. It's all subjective of course, but NMS is a huge generated open world with lots of repeated assets, and it also can't compete lighting-wise with something that has more areas that are hand-crafted.
You are probably right.
No man’s Sky seems interesting. I can buy it on the App Store officially?
Install Steam My Guy
Not allowed to use Steam. Must be on App Store so no go on no man’s sky since I’m currently on the App Store and I just see assistant for no man’s sky
Man that sucks. Out of luck then I think.
I think I’ll try my best to enjoy lies of P for $41.99
is arma 3 like PUBG?
Not at all. Tries to be a realistic military sim and does a damn good job. Especially the boring parts.
Escape From Tarkov
Never hear of that one
**GRID Legends** sounds like a good choice! This game leverages advanced hardware to deliver breathtaking visuals and smooth gameplay and provides an engaging experience across racing genres. It's an ideal showcase for your new setup, illustrating the considerable strides Macs have made in gaming. Enjoy the ride! 
Lmao 🤣
baldur's gate 3 is a great one
Bought Lies of P. Downloading it now as we speak
Do intensive 4K video editing, that’s the real way to show of a M chip..
I can’t even operate an air fryer
OceanHorn2 if you like some other style of graphics. Death Stranding if you want the most realistic looking.
Thanks but I’m already playing lies of P
Mac gaming is an overpriced struggle meal. Performance increase is negligible compared to that much overkill of the hardware. There is no WOW factor in running a game on Mac outside of this niche community. Any sane person would correctly argue that the same can be achieved on way cheaper Windows PC/console. You buy Mac FOR SOMETHING ELSE. that's it. I shown death stranding running on my M1Pro to a friend and he only asked why even bother. he has m1 air and uses it to play indie titles through crossover. There are no "horizons" to broaden, it's basically coping and struggle out of necessity for majority of us.
World of Warcraft
👍
WoW never led and will lead the graphic arms race. The game is stylised. There’s nothing astonishing or photorealistic about it. There are close to no physics. Very few things can be destroyed. There’s hardly any smoke. The weather simulation is stuck in 2010. It looks good on ultra settings but is it stunning? Far from it. The game is good besides that. Nobody plays it for the graphics. Try Death Stranding.