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AppWizard

February 18, 2026

Xbox has announced the rest of February’s Game Pass titles, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Microsoft is adding eight new titles to Game Pass in February, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Avowed, Death Howl, EA Sports College Football 26, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition, TCG Card Shop Simulator, Dice A Million, Towerborne, Final Fantasy III, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Several titles will leave Game Pass on February 28, including Monster Train, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Injustice 2, and Middle Earth: Shadow of War.

AppWizard

January 30, 2026

Amazon Games boss Hartmann reportedly leaving as firm retreats from PC and console

Christoph Hartmann, head of Amazon Game Studios, is leaving the company, which is shifting its focus from PC and console gaming to prioritize its Luna cloud streaming service. This change coincides with Amazon's layoffs affecting approximately 16,000 roles, following a previous round of 14,000 layoffs in October 2025. The gaming division may face challenges due to this strategic pivot, and significant reductions have already occurred in Amazon's gaming operations. The project New World Aeternum is scheduled to go offline in January 2027. Hartmann joined Amazon in 2018 and has over two decades of experience from 2K Games.

Winsage

January 21, 2026

The Xbox app is now available on Arm-based Windows PCs

Microsoft has launched its Xbox app for Windows 11 PCs with Arm chips, specifically those using the Snapdragon X processor. Over 85% of games on Microsoft’s Game Pass are now compatible with Arm architecture. The app allows for native game execution on devices, moving beyond previous limitations of cloud streaming. Microsoft has improved its emulator, Prism, to support AVX and AVX2 instructions. Additionally, a new feature called Game Save Sync integrates save data across PC and handheld devices. Microsoft plans to expand the Xbox app to select Hisense and V HomeOS-powered smart TVs in 2026. Xbox Game Pass offers various subscription tiers: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate, with the Ultimate Tier providing access to both Xbox and PC Game Pass games, including day-one releases for first-party titles.

BetaBeacon

December 31, 2025

Best mobile games of 2025 for Android and iOS | 2025 in REVU

- Where Winds Meet is a Wuxia open-world RPG set in 10th-century China, featuring console-grade graphics and support for physical controllers. - Red Dead Redemption is an open-world Western game with intense gunfights and side activities, available as a faithful port on mobile with the Undead Nightmare expansion. - WWE 2K25: Netflix Edition is a wrestling simulation game available for Netflix subscribers, offering a premium experience without microtransactions or ads.

Winsage

December 9, 2025

Windows PC gaming in 2025: Handheld innovation, Arm progress and DirectX advances

Windows has been a key platform for PC gaming, evolving significantly by 2025 with advancements in handheld gaming and performance. The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, powered by AMD Ryzen Z2 Series processors, were introduced, enhancing handheld gaming experiences. The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) was launched for these devices, optimizing gaming interfaces. Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) was implemented, reducing load times by over 80% for some titles. System-level performance improvements included tuned power management and lower CPU overhead. Windows also focused on Arm devices, enabling local game installations through the Xbox PC app and expanding compatibility with the Prism emulator. Native anti-cheat support was introduced for Arm devices, enhancing competitive gaming. DirectX 12 advancements included features that improved ray tracing performance by up to 2.3×. Bluetooth LE Audio support was added to enhance audio quality for gamers. Upcoming innovations include expanding FSE to more Windows devices, further ASD support, and a preview of Auto Super Resolution for improved visuals in games.

AppWizard

December 5, 2025

Cloud Gaming Is Looking More Attractive Than Ever for All the Wrong Reasons

The cost of RAM has surged significantly, with prices for 16GB DDR4 sticks now around 0, and DDR5 sticks priced five times that amount. Micron, which held a 25.7% share of the DRAM market, announced it will discontinue its consumer-facing brand, Crucial, to focus on AI data center memory, likely exacerbating component prices. Xbox reported a 45% increase in playtime hours on its Game Pass Cloud Gaming service year-over-year, and Nvidia upgraded its GeForce Now service to support games on the latest RTX 5080 GPU. The rise in DRAM prices may persist until 2028, as major manufacturers prioritize supply for AI data centers over the PC industry.

AppWizard

November 28, 2025

The best Black Friday gaming deals for 2025: Save on PS5 consoles, Nintendo Switch games, handhelds and more

Gaming enthusiasts can find various Black Friday deals, including: - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for 9 at Walmart (a 0 discount). - PlayStation 5 Pro for 9 at Amazon (tied for the lowest price). - Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World for 9 at Amazon (no discount). - Donkey Kong Country Returns at Target (new low price). - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom at Target (new low price). - Super Mario Odyssey at Walmart (discounted). - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door at Best Buy (new low price). - Sony DualSense controller at Amazon (discounted). - Sony DualSense Edge controller for 9 at Amazon (best price to date). - PlayStation Plus Premium (12-month) for at PlayStation (discounted). - Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox (2TB) for at Amazon (discounted). - Clair Obscur for PlayStation (acclaimed RPG). - Battlefield 6 at GameStop (discounted). - Steam Deck for 9 at Steam (20% discount). - Lenovo Legion Go S for 9 at Best Buy (new low price). - Meta Quest 2 for 9 at Amazon (includes credit). - PlayStation VR2 + Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle for 9 at Amazon (no discount). - Lemokey P1 HE for at Amazon (best price for Prime members). - ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless for 9 at Amazon (all-time low). - Razer Viper V3 Pro for at Amazon (lowest price in months). - Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed at Amazon (discounted). - Turtle Beach Atlas Air for at Amazon (best price since February). - HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 at Amazon (budget-friendly option).

BetaBeacon

November 17, 2025

Android 17 update to bring native game controller remapping for mobile gamers

Android is working on a new feature for Android 17 that will allow users to remap controllers at the system level, providing a native controller area in Settings. This feature will also include a "virtual gamepad" that can map physical buttons to touch regions in games that do not have native controller support. This new feature aims to provide consistency for clip-on controllers, Android handhelds, cloud gaming players, Android TV boxes, laptops, and improve accessibility for players who rely on remapping buttons for gameplay.

BetaBeacon

October 26, 2025

I used Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset, and it’s the ‘laptop for your face’ you’ve been waiting for

Gemini is the key feature of the Galaxy XR experience, allowing for a variety of functions such as opening apps, generating videos, providing gaming tips, and creating personalized responses for NPCs in games. The Galaxy XR headset also supports independently tracked controllers for gaming and multitasking capabilities, with the ability to run multiple apps simultaneously. The headset is compatible with all apps built on the Android platform, providing a seamless experience for users. The main question remains whether users can afford to purchase the headset in addition to a laptop, considering the potential benefits it offers.

AppWizard

October 23, 2025

Exclusive games are “antiquated,” Xbox president says, because everyone’s just going to go play Call of Duty, Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite anyway: “That’s actually what’s really driving community in gaming”

Xbox is redefining its approach to gaming by expanding titles beyond its platform, with president Sarah Bond stating that the concept of exclusives is becoming "antiquated." Popular games like Call of Duty, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Roblox are available on multiple platforms, driving community engagement. Bond emphasizes the importance of playing with friends regardless of the device. Xbox is focusing on cloud gaming and innovative devices like the ROG Xbox Ally X to enhance the gaming experience. Microsoft has indicated that the next Xbox console will offer a "very premium and high-end curated experience," prioritizing accessibility and community over exclusivity.