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August 24, 2025

Free PC Game Downloads with WiFi4Games and the Best Alternative Platforms

WiFi4Games is a platform for downloading and playing PC games, designed for ease of use. To download games, users must visit the WiFi4Games website, sign up for a free account, search for a game, download the WiFi4Games client, and follow the installation process. The platform offers a selection of free multiplayer games, including Battle Royale titles, online racing and sports games, strategy-based multiplayer games, and arcade adventures. For installation, users need to download the WiFi4Games launcher, log in, choose a game, and select a directory for installation. Proper server setup is recommended for both Android and PC users to enhance download speeds. Alternatives to WiFi4Games include Origin, Ubisoft Connect, Microsoft Store & Xbox Game Pass, and Battle.net. To ensure safety, users should download only from the official site, use antivirus software, review game ratings, and keep the client updated. Common errors during downloads can be addressed by restarting the client, reinstalling the launcher, clearing cache, and verifying system compatibility.

Winsage

August 23, 2025

Microsoft’s ‘My Apps’ tab brings other storefronts to handheld PCs

Microsoft is testing multiple storefronts and applications within the Xbox app to enhance the gaming experience for handheld PC players and Windows 11 users. A new "My Apps" tab in the Xbox PC app allows gamers to load applications from outside the Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass, with potential inclusion of platforms like Battle.net and GOG Store. Recently, Microsoft introduced an aggregated game library for Xbox Insiders to launch titles from various storefronts and added a feature to stream over 250 games without installation. The "My Apps" feature will initially offer a curated selection of apps, with plans for expansion. Additionally, the "My Apps" page is being customized for devices like the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, focusing on optimizing the experience for handheld gaming by minimizing background activity.

AppWizard

August 23, 2025

Chill Out With $33 Savings on Free PC Games This Week

The Epic Games Store offers free games weekly, with this week's titles being "Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge" and "Strange Horticulture." "Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge" allows players to collect over 500 unique frogs and create a sanctuary for them. "Strange Horticulture" is a plant and herb cultivation game where players interact with witches and cultists, affecting the narrative through their choices. It has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Next week, the free games will include "Machinarium," an adventure game focused on rescuing a kidnapped girlfriend with point-and-click mechanics and acclaimed hand-drawn graphics. Additionally, "Make Way" is a competitive racing game that allows players to build their own tracks and supports multiplatform play, although it is not yet available on the Epic Games Store.

AppWizard

August 22, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 22: Step into The Edge of Fate with Destiny 2

This week, Destiny 2 players can look forward to an epic version of The Desert Perpetual raid and take advantage of the inaugural sale for The Edge of Fate on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 is also on sale on Steam and Battle.net. Steam is offering discounts on titles like Sid Meier's Civilization 7, Wildgate, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, and Discounty. Xbox Game Pass users can access additional discounts on select titles. Green Man Gaming offers a 15% discount with the coupon code AUG15. Humble Choice subscription at .99 per month includes games like Persona 5 Royal and Banishers: Ghost of New Eden, with additional savings on Humble Store purchases. Ubisoft is hosting a Gamescom Sale.

Winsage

August 22, 2025

Windows is putting all your game launchers on the Xbox app to create a central hub for PC and handheld gamers

Microsoft is enhancing the Xbox app for PC gamers by introducing a feature called “My apps,” which consolidates various launchers and gaming tools into a single interface. This feature allows gamers to manage applications like Steam, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect, Chrome, and GOG Galaxy from the Xbox app. It is particularly beneficial for handheld gaming PCs, enabling access to all launchers in full-screen mode while minimizing background activity for improved gameplay. Currently, “My apps” is in testing with a limited selection of applications, and initial tests show that the Xbox app can open installed launchers or facilitate their installation without exiting the interface. Microsoft plans to expand support for more applications over time, aiming to make the Xbox app a central hub for PC gaming. The Xbox ROG Ally and Xbox ROG Ally X are set to launch on October 16, with pre-orders expected in September.

Winsage

August 22, 2025

Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows

Microsoft is piloting a feature called “My apps” within its Xbox app for PC gamers, designed to streamline access to third-party applications like web browsers and gaming utilities. This feature introduces a dedicated tab in the Xbox PC app’s library, allowing users to locate, view, and download essential applications easily. Previously, Microsoft integrated platforms such as Steam and Battle.net into the Xbox app. The “My apps” feature is particularly useful for handheld PC users, enabling easier navigation between applications. Users have tested the feature and found familiar applications like Battle.net, Chrome, and GOG Galaxy listed. Currently, Microsoft is testing a curated selection of applications and plans to expand support for more in the future, aiming to position the Xbox app as a central hub for PC gaming.

AppWizard

August 19, 2025

Here’s all things Xbox and PC from Gamescom 2025

The Opening Night Live showcase at Gamescom 2025 took place on August 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET, streamed on YouTube and Twitch. Key announcements included: - Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: First gameplay footage revealed, launching on November 14, 2025, available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, and included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. - Lords of the Fallen 2: Announced for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, expected to launch in 2026. - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: New game inspired by the Batman Arkham series, releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 next year. - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4: Announced for PC, featuring four factions, including Blood Ravens and Orks, set to release next year. - Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy 14: Collaboration announced, allowing players to ride Chocobos and face Omega. - Onimusha: Way of the Sword: New trailer showcased, launching next year on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. - Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion: Set to launch on September 5 across Xbox, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch 2. - VOID/BREAKER: First-person shooter now available on PC, featured in PC Game Pass.

AppWizard

August 14, 2025

GeForce Now gets seven new games this week and new PC Game Pass titles

Nvidia has added seven new titles to its GeForce Now library this week, including: - Echoes of the End (New release on Steam, Aug. 12) - 9 Kings (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, Aug. 14) - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition (New release on Steam, Aug. 14) - Supraworld (New release on Steam, Aug. 15) - Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (New release on Steam and Battle.net) - Guntouchables (Steam) - Heretic + Hexen (Steam and Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)

AppWizard

August 9, 2025

The Battlefield 6 beta has broken Call of Duty’s Steam player count record, surging past half a million concurrents

The open beta for Battlefield 6 has reached 500,000 concurrent players on Steam, peaking at 521,079, making it the 18th highest peak for concurrent players in Steam's history. This surpasses the Call of Duty app's peak of 491,670 players recorded in November 2022. Battlefield 6 has become the most-played game in the series on Steam during its first day of availability, achieving five times the player count of Battlefield 2042's peak. An open beta is scheduled for August 14-17, and the full release is set for October 10.

AppWizard

August 6, 2025

I’m sick to death of PC gaming’s endless launchers

The proliferation of game launchers such as Epic Game Store, Ubisoft Connect, Battle.net, EA App, Rockstar Social Club, and Paradox Launcher has caused frustration among players, who experience issues like unresponsiveness and crashes. Gamers desire a streamlined experience with fewer intrusive launchers and prefer to share data without the presence of multiple platforms. They would appreciate options to bypass launchers entirely or simplify access to games, contrasting with the ease of console gaming, where games can be accessed with a single button press. The gaming community hopes developers will address these concerns for a more user-friendly experience.