I got to view and test demos of several apps and programs on the 2025 MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio and was impressed with the power behind the M4 and M3 series chips.

But what is the reality of Mac gaming, and can Apple’s latest consumer laptop—the M2 MacBook Air —cut it as a device for people who want to play the very best titles?

Apple’s next major software update for the Mac is macOS Tahoe, also known as macOS 26. Alongside the new Liquid Glass design ...