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BetaBeacon

September 30, 2026

Microsoft Jewel Comes to Mobile with XBOX Achievements and Game Pass Benefits

- Microsoft Jewel is a mobile game that offers familiar gameplay for those who have played it on PC or through the XBOX mobile app. - Players can match three or more jewels to clear them from the board, build their score, and make room for their next move. - The game offers Daily Challenges, XBOX Achievements on mobile, and the ability to sync progress between mobile and PC versions. - XBOX Game Pass members receive Premium benefits when playing Microsoft Jewel on PC.

AppWizard

September 20, 2026

Meowdoku is sudoku but with cats, and it is highly addictive, but it has one BIG problem

The author enjoys casual Android games that involve sorting and disassembling elements, particularly the game Meowdoku, which is a cat-themed puzzle game inspired by Sudoku. In Meowdoku, players must place ten different cats in a grid while following specific rules: each row and column can only contain one cat, and no two cats of the same color can be adjacent. Incorrect placements result in strikes, and three strikes require a level restart. The game includes hints and daily challenges, but the author finds the frequent ads after nearly every level frustrating, especially since there is no option for an ad-free experience. There is a demand among players for a premium, ad-free version, as discussed on various social media platforms. Despite the ads, the author continues to play Meowdoku and recommends it to others.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

‘Exo Rally Championship’ Makes Surprise Launch at PC Gaming Show

Exbleative has launched 'Exo Rally Championship,' now available for download on Steam. The game features procedurally generated stages, hardcore off-road physics, and fuel-limited RCS thrusters. It includes a 20-hour career mode inspired by real-world rallies, online multiplayer, daily challenges, and a stage editor for custom stages. The game is developed by a three-person team led by Jay Weston, with publishing support from Future Friends Games.

BetaBeacon

June 1, 2026

MLB The Show Mobile is Now Available on iOS and Android

MLB The Show is now available on mobile devices, allowing fans to collect over 900 player cards featuring modern icons and all-time greats like Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, and Ken Griffey Jr.

AppWizard

May 9, 2026

Xbox Launches New Free PC Game Perfect For Achievement Hunters

Xbox gamers on PC can now access a new free game called Microsoft Jewel, a sliding puzzle game from Xbox Game Studios. The game allows players to fill a meter and collect Bonus Jewels by making matches, creating Power Jewels, and clearing jewels from the board. It does not require Xbox Game Pass, but having it eliminates ads during gameplay. Players can unlock achievements in the game, which contribute to their gamerscore and can earn them points through the Xbox Rewards Hub. These points can be exchanged for in-store credit vouchers, and players with both Xbox and PC can earn double the points.

AppWizard

April 22, 2026

Back in 2009, an experimental free-to-play Battlefield predicted our grim live service present: ‘It will need to be the most popular Battlefield game of all time to be profitable’

The term "free-to-play" was not common in gaming until the late 2000s, when major publishers began exploring free versions of their flagship franchises. Battlefield Heroes was a significant experiment as a PC-exclusive spin-off that marked a high-profile franchise's entry into the free-to-play model. EA's senior producer Ben Cousins described it as a substantial risk that needed unprecedented popularity to be profitable. The game featured a real-time feedback development philosophy and introduced daily challenges, which became common in the shooter genre. Initially, players could only purchase superior weapons with in-game currency, but by late 2009, EA shifted to a pay-to-win model. Battlefield Heroes had a six-year lifespan before being discontinued in 2015.

AppWizard

March 7, 2026

Get Up, Samurai. Cyberpunk 2077 Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass

Last month, Xbox Game Pass added The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. In March, Cyberpunk 2077 is a notable release, along with a variety of other games. Xbox Game Pass is available on multiple platforms, with subscription plans starting at a monthly fee. To a T, created by Katamari Damacy's Keita Takahashi, is available for Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC subscribers, featuring a teenager in a T-pose navigating a seaside town. F1 25, the latest in Codemasters' Formula One series, is now available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers, featuring last season's teams and circuits. Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf is available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers, continuing the puzzle-platforming journey of its predecessor. Construction Simulator launches on March 10 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC subscribers, allowing players to manage a construction company. Cyberpunk 2077 debuts on March 10 for Game Pass Ultimate and Premium subscribers, featuring a mercenary named V in a dystopian setting. DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse: Ready to Party is scheduled for release on March 17 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC subscribers, based on the animated Netflix series. Microsoft will remove six titles from Game Pass on March 15.

AppWizard

March 3, 2026

New VR Games & Releases March 2026: Quest, PlayStation VR2 & PC VR

- Iron Guard Salvation - March 5 (PS VR2) - Peak Rhythm - March 5 (Meta Quest) - Rager - March 5 (PS VR2) - DrumBeats VR - March 6 (PS VR2) - Bootstrap Island - March 12 (PC VR) - Parkour Labs - March 12 (PS VR2, Quest) - Perikoto - March 13 (PC VR) - SkyLeap - March 15 (PC VR, Quest) - Orbital Overdrive - March 16 (PC VR) - Prison Simulator VR - March 18 (PC VR, Quest) - GunX (Lock and Load) - March 20 (PC VR) - Maid of Sker VR - March 17 (PC VR, PS VR2, Quest) - Virtual Hunter - March 25 (PS VR2, Quest) - VMX - March 26 (PC VR, Quest) - Shop & Stuff - March 27 (PSVR2) - Star Trek: Infection - March 31 (PC VR, Quest)

AppWizard

February 17, 2026

Kingdom Come Deliverance II & The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Heading to Xbox Game Pass

Aerial_Knight's DropShot, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Avowed are available today on February 17 through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Death Howl and EA Sports College Football 26 are coming soon on February 19, along with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. TCG Card Shop Simulator is in Game Preview and will be available on February 24, followed by Dice A Million on February 25 and Towerborne on February 26. Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II will be released on March 3. Menace and Diablo II: Resurrected were released on February 5 and February 11, respectively, while High on Life 2 was released on February 13. Overwatch: Season 1: Conquest launched on February 10, introducing new Heroes and events. Microsoft Mahjong will have in-game benefits on February 24. Titles leaving Game Pass on February 28 include Monster Train, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Injustice 2, and Middle Earth: Shadow of War.

AppWizard

February 17, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kingdom Come Deliverance II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, EA Sports College Football 26, and More!

AerialKnight’s DropShot is available on February 17 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is also available on February 17 for the same platforms, featuring a first-person action-adventure experience. Avowed receives an update on February 17, introducing new playable races, a New Game Plus Mode, and a Photo Mode. Death Howl will launch on February 19 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC on Game Pass Ultimate and Premium. EA Sports College Football 26 is available on February 19 for Cloud and Xbox Series X|S, allowing players to represent 136 FBS schools. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition launches on February 19 for Cloud and Console. TCG Card Shop Simulator enters Game Preview on February 24 for multiple platforms. Dice A Million will be available on PC on February 25 with Xbox Game Pass. Towerborne releases as a complete game on February 26 for Console, Handheld, and PC. Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II are set for March 3 on multiple platforms. Menace entered Game Preview on February 5 for PC, and Diablo II: Resurrected was released on February 11 for Console and PC. Overwatch: Season 1: Conquest began on February 10, introducing new heroes. Microsoft Mahjong will feature in-game benefits on February 24 for PC. Titles leaving Game Pass on February 28 include Monster Train, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Injustice 2, and Middle Earth: Shadow of War.