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Gemini’s new Google Play Store integration lets you chat to find Android apps, games
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

Gemini’s new Google Play Store integration lets you chat to find Android apps, games

The Gemini app for Android has integrated with the Google Play Store, enabling users to engage in conversational browsing to discover apps and games. Users can ask Gemini for recommendations on various types of apps, and it responds with curated results, including Play Store cards with ratings and download counts. Users can initiate app installations directly from these cards or follow up with commands to install apps. Additionally, Gemini allows users to search for and purchase in-app items, subscriptions, or digital gift cards, but can only recommend items for apps already installed on the user's device. The integration requires users to enter specific prompts to connect to the Play Store, and its availability may vary across devices.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and More
AppWizard
June 3, 2026

Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and More

Herdling (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – June 4, available with Game Pass Premium. Total Chaos (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – June 4, included with Game Pass Premium. Solarpunk (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – June 8, available on day one with XBOX Game Pass. Undisputed (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – June 8, available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Persona 5 Royal (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 9, available with Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Beastro (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – June 11, available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Frog Sqwad (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – June 11, available with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions (Game Preview) (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – June 11, available day one on XBOX Game Pass. Junkster (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – June 16, available on day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Batman: Arkham Knight (PC, Handheld) – May 16, part of the XBOX on PC lineup. Escape the Backrooms (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – May 28, available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. EA Sports UFC 6: EA Play Early Access Trial (Console) – Coming June 12, includes a 10-hour trial and progress carryover. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege: Blitz Bushido Set (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now, includes exclusive skins for a limited time. Leaving June 15: - Jurassic World Evolution 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Warhammer 40K Space Marine: Master Crafted Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Kingdom Come Deliverance II & The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Heading to Xbox Game Pass
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.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kingdom Come Deliverance II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, EA Sports College Football 26, and More!
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.
Report shows 90% of European gaming revenue in 2024 was digital purchases, but only 15% was on PC
AppWizard
August 31, 2025

Report shows 90% of European gaming revenue in 2024 was digital purchases, but only 15% was on PC

Recent findings indicate that digital purchases dominate the gaming market in Europe, with 90% of overall gaming revenue in 2024 coming from digital sales, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. Physical game purchases have decreased to 10% of total revenue, down from 20% in 2020, representing a 50% decline over four years. Overall gaming revenue grew by 4% in 2024. The reasons for the decline in physical sales remain unclear, whether due to consumer preference for digital formats or fewer physical game releases.
Google is loosening its hold on the way Android apps make money in Europe
AppWizard
August 19, 2025

Google is loosening its hold on the way Android apps make money in Europe

Google is allowing app developers in Europe to direct users to external websites for payments related to subscriptions and digital purchases, a change from its previous requirement to use Google's in-app payment system. This decision aligns with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to reduce excessive control by major tech companies. Developers will benefit from retaining a larger portion of their revenue, and Google is reducing its first-year acquisition fee from 10% to 3%. The DMA prohibits self-preferencing and mandates that companies like Google open their platforms to competitors, with penalties for violations reaching up to 10% of global revenue. Google has faced over €8 billion in EU antitrust penalties in the past decade.
Today's Android app deals and freebies: DREDGE, Inked, Rogue Hearts, and more
AppWizard
June 16, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: DREDGE, Inked, Rogue Hearts, and more

This afternoon, discounted games and applications are available for Android users on the Google Play Store. There are notable deals on PC notebooks, including the first discount on Microsoft's 2025 touchscreen Snapdragon Surface Laptop with 16GB of RAM, and the ASUS OLED Vivobook S 15. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a significant price reduction, and there is an early discount on the 43mm OnePlus Watch 3. Several Android app and game deals are still active, providing value for digital purchases. The game DREDGE allows players to sell their catch, complete quests, and explore a remote archipelago called 'The Marrows,' featuring over 125 deep-sea creatures and unique island regions.
Steam now confirms you're buying a license, not a game — here’s why that sucks
AppWizard
October 15, 2024

Steam now confirms you’re buying a license, not a game — here’s why that sucks

Valve's update to the Steam storefront clarifies that purchasing a game on Steam grants a license rather than ownership, stating that "The Content and Services are licensed, not sold." This change has raised concerns among Steam's 123 million active users, especially in light of California's “AB 2426,” which requires digital storefronts to inform consumers that they are acquiring a license instead of outright ownership. The law affects various digital products, and non-compliance could lead to fines. An example of the implications of this shift is seen with Ubisoft's The Crew, which was delisted from Steam, resulting in users losing access to the game. This situation has prompted some users to reconsider their purchasing habits and consider physical copies for true ownership.
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