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April 13, 2026

Tomorrow Is Xbox Game Pass’ Biggest Day of 2026 So Far

Xbox Game Pass will introduce three new titles: Replaced, Hades II, and The Thaumaturge. Replaced is a day-one Xbox console exclusive developed by Sad Cat Studios, while Hades II, from Supergiant Games, will be available for the first time on Xbox Game Pass on April 14, 2025. The Thaumaturge, an RPG from Fool’s Theory and 11 Bit Studios, debuted in 2024 and will also join the service. Only two of these titles will be classified as Xbox Game Pass Premium additions, and subscribers to the Xbox Game Pass Essential tier will not receive new content. Replaced will not be available to Xbox Game Pass Premium subscribers, and a 20% discount will be offered on each title while available.

BetaBeacon

April 9, 2026

Fuga: Melodies of Steel Coming to iOS and Android Mobile Devices

- Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a darker JRPG set in a peaceful nation invaded by a militaristic empire, where child refugees use a massive ancient tank to resist and uncover the invaders' intentions. - CyberConnect2 is bringing the game to mobile, targeting a summer 2026 release on iOS and Android with all content included, making it accessible to a wider audience. - The mobile format could suit the game well, as turn-based combat translates well to touchscreens and the episodic structure fits into shorter play sessions.

AppWizard

April 8, 2026

Overwatch’s new hero Sierra has an ability that could mean she’s destined to dethrone Jetpack Cat as the most banned hero in ranked

Sierra is a new hero in Overwatch, featuring unique abilities showcased in a recent trailer. She can fire a pink dart that marks targets, allowing her bullets to curve and auto-aim at marked enemies. Unlike Soldier: 76, Sierra can use this mechanic more frequently without needing an ultimate ability. She also has a grappling feature to maneuver into advantageous positions and an ultimate ability that allows her to carpet bomb nearby enemies. Sierra's storyline involves her trying to prevent Emre from stealing a valuable asset from an Overwatch base. Players will not be able to trial her before her official launch on April 14.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

This week in PC games: gritty GTA 4-coded brawler Samson, Ancient Greek bull defender Minos, and a wobbly violinist battles some stairs

This week features several new PC game releases and upcoming titles: - Nippets: A hand-drawn exploration game with a demo available. - Road to Vostok: An early access post-apocalyptic survival game set in a border zone between Finland and Russia. - Spark in the Dark: An early access medieval dungeon crawler with AI-enhanced accessibility. Upcoming titles include: - Goon-thumping Adventure: A GTA-like game developed by Liquid Swords, set in an industrial town. - I Eat Paintings When Guards Aren't Looking: A hidden object game about taking bites out of artworks. - Faultline.Exe: A sci-fi thriller focused on hacking a malfunctioning deep space station. Other games highlighted are: - Minos: A roguelike adventure involving labyrinths and Greek adventurers. - Prop Sumo: A party game where players push friends while disguised as objects. - Beneath Cloudvein: An RPG with retro visuals centered on a dwarven mining expedition. - A Planet Full of Cats: A whimsical quest to find cats. Unique gameplay mechanics are showcased in: - Bow and Banister: A game where a violinist navigates stairs. - Pick Three!!!: A strategic game involving choices in battles with spinning discs.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

I watched the first TV show ever based on a game and it made me realize: we’ve really got it good these days

The animated series Pac-Man, produced by Hanna-Barbera from 1982 to 1983, features characters such as Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man (Pepper), and Pac-Baby living in Pac-Village, which is governed by the Pac-President and protected by Super-Pac. The series includes antagonists like Mezmaron and a group of ghost monsters: Inky, Blinky, Pinky, Clyde, and Sue. Mezmaron seeks to capture Pac-Man for his knowledge of Power Pellets, which grow on Power Pellet Trees in the Power Pellet Forest. The show consists of 44 episodes over two seasons and often concludes with Pac-Man consuming the ghosts, who then return to Mezmaron in new ghost suits. The humor is aimed at children but lacks cleverness, and notable voice actors include Peter Cullen and Alan Lurie. The second season introduced a younger version of Pac-Man named PJ and increasingly bizarre plots.

AppWizard

April 3, 2026

Farm a Fish codes March 2026

Farm a Fish codes enhance gameplay by unlocking in-game items that allow players to expand their ponds and increase earnings. The latest codes include: - 67: Unlocks the 6-7 skin - 25K: Grants ten golden food scoops, one golden cookie, one supreme auto feeder, one extreme auto feeder, and one time jumper - Wilco: Provides the Wilco cat and Wilco skin To redeem these codes, players must launch Farm a Fish in Roblox, complete the tutorial, navigate to the store menu, enter the code, and click on redeem. Expired code: 10K.

AppWizard

April 3, 2026

Amazon Prime subscribers can claim 12 free PC games this month

Amazon Prime subscribers can access twelve free games through Prime Gaming in April 2026. Notable titles include XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Edition and Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties, available for immediate download. Additional games will be released weekly: - April 9: Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home and King of Retail - April 16: Snake Core, Monster Harvest, and Detective Agency: Gray Tie Collector's Edition - April 23: Neo Cab and The Pale Beyond - April 30: KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat, Fantasy General, and Pinball Spire

AppWizard

April 2, 2026

Amazon Prime’s 12 ‘free’ games for April include XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack

Amazon Luna has released a lineup of complimentary PC games for subscribers in April 2026, including: - Available now: - XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack (GOG) - Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties (Epic Games Store) - April 9: - A Rat’s Quest: The Way Back Home (Epic Games Store) - King of Retail (GOG) - April 16: - Snake Core (GOG) - Monster Harvest (Epic Games Store) - Detective Agency: Gray Tie Collector’s Edition (Legacy Games) - April 23: - Neo Cab (GOG) - The Pale Beyond (GOG) - April 30: - KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat (Epic Games Store) - Fantasy General (GOG) - Pinball Spire (GOG) Players can still claim titles from March, including Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, Total War: Rome II, and Total War: Three Kingdoms. Amazon Luna also revamped its streaming service last October, introducing GameNight, which features around 30 party games that allow players to use mobile phones as controllers without app downloads.

AppWizard

March 30, 2026

Google Unveils AppFunctions to Connect AI Agents and Android Apps

Google has introduced early beta features for Android aimed at enhancing task-centric capabilities through an "agent-first" operating system. The key component is AppFunctions, a Jetpack API that allows developers to expose self-describing capabilities within their applications for seamless interaction with AI agents while prioritizing user privacy and performance by executing tasks on-device. AppFunctions operates similarly to backend capabilities declared via MCP cloud servers but runs locally on the device. Additionally, a UI automation platform has been introduced to assist users in performing complex tasks without requiring developer input. This platform allows users to complete tasks like placing pizza orders or coordinating rideshares through the Gemini Assistant. Privacy and user control are emphasized, with all interactions designed for on-device execution and mandatory confirmations for sensitive tasks. Currently, these features are in early beta and available exclusively on the Galaxy S26 series, with plans for broader deployment in Android 17.

AppWizard

March 27, 2026

Google Brings Vibe Coding to XR: Build VR Apps in Under a Minute

Google is introducing Vibe Coding XR, an experimental workflow that allows users to create virtual reality (VR) applications from simple text prompts in under a minute. This approach, part of a trend called "vibe coding," uses artificial intelligence to interpret user intent rather than relying on traditional coding. It leverages Gemini AI models and the open-source framework XR Blocks, which consist of pre-constructed modules for various functionalities. Users can generate diverse scenarios, such as a physics lab or a Schrödinger’s Cat simulation, by describing their desired scene. Vibe Coding XR is designed for Android XR, particularly optimized for the Samsung Galaxy XR headset, but also offers a simulated reality environment for desktop Chrome. Internal evaluations show that the Gemini Flash model can create prototypes in about 20 seconds, while the Gemini Pro model is preferred for complex tasks. Vibe Coding XR is intended as a rapid prototyping tool for educators and developers, not as a replacement for professional developers. Google plans to showcase this technology at the ACM CHI 2026 conference from April 13 to April 17.