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October 13, 2026

Vampire Crawlers Released on iOS and Android – Mobile Version Price Unpleasantly Surprised Players

Poncle studio has launched the mobile version of Vampire Crawlers, a turn-based card roguelike game with dungeon exploration. The mobile version is priced significantly higher than the PC version on Steam, causing controversy among players.

AppWizard

October 2, 2026

Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: ISLANDERS, Newtro Boxing, Planescape, more

Amazon's early fall Prime Day deals coincide with discounted offers on popular apps and games in the Google Play Store, including ISLANDERS: Mobile, Cell Clone Wars: Pro, Minabo: A Walk Through Life, Unreal Life, Planescape: Torment: Enhanced, Kero Blaster, and Newtro Boxing. Additionally, the Airfly Drive wireless Android Auto adapter from Twelve South is available, and the 45mm Pixel Watch 5 is discounted by 8.

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October 2, 2026

Steam’s new Autumn Sale brings hundreds upon hundreds of PC game bargains

Valve has launched the Steam Autumn Sale 2026, featuring discounts on PC games, downloadable content (DLC), and various other offerings. The sale runs until October 8 at 10 AM PT. Major titles on sale include Resident Evil Requiem, Death Stranding 2, Gothic Remake, Forza Horizon 6, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, 007 First Light, Big Walk, and Halo Campaign Evolved. Discounts vary by title, with some games in the Deep Discounts section reduced by 85% to 95%, including Far Cry 6, Jagged Alliance 3, Monster Hunter Rise, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus. The Steam Awards will not be part of this sale.

Tech Optimizer

October 1, 2026

Norton’s antivirus plans drop to Black Friday prices — but the deals end tomorrow

Norton is offering discounts of up to 76% on its antivirus plans, matching last year's Black Friday prices. The current prices for the first year are as follows: Norton AntiVirus Plus for .99 (originally .99), Norton 360 Standard for .99 (originally .99), and Norton 360 Deluxe for .99 (originally 4.99). The AntiVirus Plus plan protects one device and includes features like Scam Protection and 2GB of cloud backup. The Norton 360 Standard plan covers three devices, adds a VPN and Dark Web Monitoring, while the Deluxe plan protects five devices, offers 50GB of cloud backup, Privacy Monitor, and Parental Control. These promotional prices are valid for the first year only, after which standard pricing resumes unless auto-renewal is disabled. Norton provides a 60-day money-back guarantee.

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September 30, 2026

Another Steam page is being turned into an algorithm as Valve aims to show “10x more games to customers”

Steam is transitioning from a manual calendar-based promotional strategy to an algorithm-driven showcase of games, starting in early 2027. The Discounts & Events page will implement this new model to offer a wider array of discounted games tailored to user interests. Valve aims to enhance user experience and increase visibility for game developers through this change.

AppWizard

September 29, 2026

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Hitman, FrogBoy, To the Moon, and more

Amazon's early fall Prime Day sale features discounts on Google Play apps and games, including Hitman Sniper, To the Moon, Dungeon Tracer: Puzzle RPG, FrogBoy, Super Onion Boy 2, and Human Fall Flat. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is discounted up to 0, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at all-time low prices. Moto Tag 2 Android Find Hub trackers are priced at .50 each or .99 for a 4-pack.

Tech Optimizer

September 28, 2026

Norton’s antivirus plans drop to Black Friday prices — but the deals end tomorrow

Norton is offering substantial discounts on its antivirus plans, with reductions up to 76%. Current prices for the first year are as follows: Norton AntiVirus Plus at .99 (originally .99), Norton 360 Standard at .99 (originally .99), and Norton 360 Deluxe at .99 (originally 4.99). The plans provide protection for one, three, and five devices respectively, with additional features like VPN and dark web monitoring for higher-tier plans. After the first year, prices revert to standard rates unless auto-renewal is canceled. Norton also offers a 60-day money-back guarantee.

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September 20, 2026

MuMu Player vs GameLoop vs KOPLAYER: Android 15 Gap

Android emulators for PC have become a crowded market with close to a dozen actively maintained clients. Tencent and NetEase have first-party products like GameLoop and MuMu Player to control the PC on-ramp to their mobile catalogs. Independent players like BlueStacks and LDPlayer focus on platform-agnostic performance and feature breadth. KOPLAYER appears to be abandoned in 2026 with no updates, functioning website, or active development. MuMu Player supports Android 15, offering newer features for mobile games. GameLoop is focused on Tencent's mobile titles with updated documentation. MuMu Player and GameLoop are free, while KOPLAYER is also historically free. MuMu Player and GameLoop have ongoing updates and security, while KOPLAYER's lack of updates poses a security risk.

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September 19, 2026

Dave the Diver mobile port makes a splash on Android and iOS

Dave the Diver, an indie hit originally launched in 2023, is now available on Android and iOS for .99 on the Google Play Store. The game offers a vast amount of content to explore and includes the Dredge DLC crossover for free. The mobile version features adjustable touchscreen layouts, gyro tilt controls, and a fast-travel feature for quicker progression.

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September 17, 2026

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed mobile port launches on Android, iOS

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is now available on Android and iOS for .99 globally, but players in the Philippines can get it for ₱319. The game revisits the story of the 2010 Wii classic where Mickey causes chaos in Wasteland. The publisher, THQ Nordic Mobile, is known for quality ports like Wreckfest and Titan Quest.