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AppWizard

December 17, 2024

Casual and cute exploration in Revenge of the Savage Planet

Revenge of the Savage Planet, developed by Raccoon Logic, is set to launch in May 2025 for PC and consoles. It is a sequel to Journey to the Savage Planet, originally released in 2020. The game features Martin Tweed, CEO of Kindred Aerospace, and introduces a new antagonist, Gunther Harrison, CEO of Alta Interglobal. Players will explore and colonize multiple planets, facing challenges and engaging in resource gathering and crafting. The game is designed for approximately 15 to 20 hours of gameplay, with solo and co-op options. It will feature three distinct endings and has been developed by a team of around 30 with a budget of under a million.

AppWizard

November 28, 2024

Microsoft can’t launch Xbox store on Android, even though it’s ready to go

Microsoft's plans to launch an enhanced Xbox app on Android have been delayed due to a "temporary administrative stay" granted by the courts. Xbox president Sarah Bond stated that the app, which would allow users to purchase and remotely play Xbox games on mobile devices, is ready to go live once the court makes a final decision. A recent US court approved a request from Google for such a stay, following a ruling that mandates changes to the Play Store, including the introduction of alternative app stores and different billing systems. Unlike the PlayStation and Steam applications, which allow game purchases without using Google’s billing framework, the existing Xbox app does not offer similar capabilities. Microsoft does provide a subscription-based Xbox Cloud Gaming service, but it is currently available only through the Galaxy Store, as Google requires apps with subscription services to use Play Store billing.

AppWizard

November 4, 2024

Prime members can score free PC games — here’s November’s lineup and how to get in on the action

Amazon's Prime membership now offers 24 free PC games for November, including titles like Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Tomb Raider: Anniversary. Members can claim these games by visiting gaming.amazon.com/home and selecting the "Free Games" section. Once claimed, the games remain in the member's library permanently, even if the membership is canceled. Additionally, Prime members have access to free games on Amazon's cloud gaming service, Luna, which includes titles such as Jackbox Party Pack 7 and Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition. Non-members can sign up for a 30-day trial to access these benefits.

BetaBeacon

October 15, 2024

Xbox Cloud Gaming will get three Call of Duty games this month

Xbox will have three Call of Duty games available on its Cloud Gaming service starting on October 25. These games include Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will have access to these games. NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service also offers access to these games, including Black Ops 6 once it launches.

AppWizard

October 11, 2024

Google is forced to open up Play Store and the Xbox app is taking full advantage

Microsoft will allow users to purchase and play Xbox games directly through the Xbox app on Android devices starting next month. This change follows a court ruling that requires Google to modify its Play Store policies, effective November 1. The Xbox app will now include the ability to buy games, a feature already available in competitors' apps like PlayStation and Steam. Currently, gamers can access Xbox titles on Android through the subscription-based Xbox Cloud Gaming service. Google's guidelines previously required apps with subscription services to use Play Store billing, which may have limited Microsoft's ability to offer direct purchases.

AppWizard

October 11, 2024

Microsoft says the Xbox Android app will add direct game purchases and playtime in November

A US judge has issued a permanent injunction against Google, requiring it to allow third-party app stores on Android devices starting November 1. Google plans to appeal the ruling. In response, Microsoft announced that starting in November, players will be able to purchase and play Xbox games directly through the Xbox App on Android devices, integrating with Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Microsoft is also developing a web-based mobile game store, which is still in testing with no new launch date provided.

BetaBeacon

September 21, 2024

Xbox Cloud Gaming: Everything you need to know about the service

Xbox Cloud Gaming is Microsoft's official cloud gaming service that allows players to connect their local device to a server in the cloud to stream native Xbox games. It was initially known as Project xCloud and has since expanded to include support for Android mobile devices, Windows PCs, Xbox consoles, and Apple devices via a web browser. The service is bundled with Game Pass Ultimate and does not have a standalone subscription.

AppWizard

August 8, 2024

Nvidia GeForce Now expands to 2,000 streamable games

Nvidia's GeForce Now streaming service allows users to access their existing game libraries from platforms like Steam and Epic, streaming over 2,000 PC games. The service lists each game once, specifying the storefronts to avoid confusion. The early access version of Frost Giant’s game, Stormgate, has been introduced, with upcoming releases including Star Wars Outlaws and Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freaks. Players must own a game linked to a supported store to stream it. Free users face one-hour session limits and ads, while upgraded tiers start at a monthly fee, currently available at a promotional rate, offering enhanced graphics and longer sessions.

AppWizard

July 11, 2024

Nvidia GeForce NOW adds three more PC games to its cloud gaming service

Nvidia GeForce NOW adds three new titles for subscribers: Once Human, Anger Foot, and Cricket 24.

AppWizard

July 10, 2024

Exciting New Features Coming to PC Game Pass Subscription Service

- Microsoft is introducing a cloud gaming feature to the enhanced PC Game Pass subscription service. - Challenges such as latency, connectivity, and compatibility with devices may arise with the integration of cloud gaming technology. - The cloud gaming feature will provide greater flexibility for subscribers to play games on various devices. - Subscribers in areas with limited internet access may experience disruptions or lower-quality gameplay with the cloud gaming service.