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Google Play Leaks Android XR Apps Ahead of Samsung Galaxy XR Launch
AppWizard
October 20, 2025

Google Play Leaks Android XR Apps Ahead of Samsung Galaxy XR Launch

Google's Play Store has launched a collection of applications and games for Android XR, indicating a strategic move into extended reality devices ahead of Samsung's Galaxy XR headset release. The Play Store features a dedicated page for "immersive experiences made for your XR headset," including popular titles like "Beat Saber" and productivity apps such as YouTube VR. The listings include well-known VR favorites and new entries optimized for the platform, emphasizing social and interactive experiences. Over a dozen apps marked with an XR compatibility badge span gaming and media consumption. Google is enhancing its developer tools for Android XR, supporting spatial computing capabilities and attracting major studios to expand the library post-launch. Other manufacturers, like Lenovo, are rumored to explore Android XR devices. Despite challenges in XR adoption due to costs and limited applications, Android XR aims to provide accessible entry points and innovative features to attract users. Concerns regarding privacy in immersive environments persist, as XR devices collect significant spatial and biometric data.
Game Pass gets major price hike 'to offer more flexibility, choice, and value,' Microsoft says with a completely straight face
AppWizard
October 1, 2025

Game Pass gets major price hike ‘to offer more flexibility, choice, and value,’ Microsoft says with a completely straight face

Microsoft has announced a significant price increase for its Game Pass program, which has led to backlash from users. The Xbox team reported high creator participation and player engagement but acknowledged the need for further connection between players and creators. The Elder Scrolls Franchise bundle is priced significantly lower than the annual cost of Game Pass Ultimate, and popular games like Silksong can be purchased or rented for less than the subscription fee. A YouTube video explaining the changes received more dislikes than likes, and a Circana survey indicated that cost, value perception, and content availability are primary reasons for cancellations. Critics, including industry analysts and former executives, have raised concerns about the sustainability of the Game Pass model and its impact on traditional game sales. Microsoft faces a dilemma between raising prices for sustainability and risking user alienation.
MumuPlayer Android Emulator version 5.0 out now
AppWizard
August 8, 2025

MumuPlayer Android Emulator version 5.0 out now

Disney is merging its streaming platforms, Disney+ and Hulu, into a single application in select markets, starting with the United States after initial implementation in the Philippines. Subscribers will have a unified Disney+ app that includes Hulu's content library while maintaining separate subscription plans for both services. Hulu will continue as a standalone brand, and Disney plans to rebrand its Star service to Hulu in certain territories. Existing subscribers in regions with the combined app will retain their Disney+ subscription and access to a variety of content from both platforms.
Valve confirms credit card companies pressured it to delist certain adult games from Steam
AppWizard
July 18, 2025

Valve confirms credit card companies pressured it to delist certain adult games from Steam

Valve has confirmed the removal of several adult-themed games from its Steam storefront due to concerns from payment processors about potential violations of their rules and standards. This decision aligns with new regulations in Steam's documentation that prohibit content likely to upset payment processors. While some adult-themed games remain available, recent removals indicate Valve's cautious approach. The game Trials of Innocence was also delisted but its developers clarified that this was due to a DMCA claim, not the new regulations. Payment processors have historically been cautious about adult content due to associations with scams and chargebacks, influenced by past controversies. This situation highlights the ongoing tension between content creators, platforms, and payment processors in digital commerce.
343 rebrands to Halo Studios, moves to Unreal Engine
AppWizard
October 7, 2024

343 rebrands to Halo Studios, moves to Unreal Engine

343 Industries has rebranded as Halo Studios and announced its transition from the Slipspace Engine to Unreal Engine. This decision reflects a broader trend among game developers to adopt third-party engines due to the complexities of game development. Pierre Hintze, head of Halo Studios, noted changing gamer expectations for content availability, while art director Chris Matthews highlighted the limitations of the Slipspace Engine and the advantages of Unreal Engine's technologies, such as Nanite and Lumen, for enhancing rendering and lighting.
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