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AppWizard

March 7, 2026

Amazon Prime Subscribers Can Get These 13 PC Games for Free in March 2026

Amazon is releasing a lineup of 13 free video games for Prime members throughout March 2026. The games will be available in stages, starting with Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot, Tattoo Tycoon, and Siege of Avalon, which are available now. Other titles include Total War: Rome II, Turmoil, Veil of Darkness, Mahokenshi, Sir Questionnaire, Rebel Galaxy, Total War: Three Kingdoms, Chimp Quest: Spirit Isle, Phantasie Memorial Set, and Deep Sky Derelicts, with specific release dates throughout the month. All games will remain accessible to Prime members beyond March and can be downloaded across various PC platforms. These titles will be permanently available in the digital library of subscribers.

BetaBeacon

March 6, 2026

Google isn’t waiting for a settlement — the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead

Google plans to reduce app store fees in the US, UK, and European Economic Area to 20 percent or less by June 30th.

AppWizard

March 6, 2026

Google Proposes Android App Store Changes Following Epic Games Legal Dispute

Google has submitted proposed modifications to its Android app store operations to a federal court in San Francisco in response to Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit from August 2020. The proposed changes include a revised fee structure that lowers baseline commissions on subscriptions and e-commerce transactions, offers app developers an alternative payment processing option, and allows developers to use payment systems outside of Google's ecosystem. Consumers will be able to download applications from alternative app stores that meet a certification process. These changes require judicial approval and are part of a broader overhaul mandated by a federal judge in October 2024. Google has requested a hearing on April 9 to clarify questions regarding the proposed changes and plans for a global rollout, initially focusing on the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, pending regulatory approvals.

AppWizard

March 5, 2026

Two Borderlands Games Now Available for Free for Some

Two titles from the Borderlands franchise are available for free for PC gamers with an Epic Games Store account and an Amazon Prime subscription. The titles are: 1. Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-shot Adventure - Available until June 3 2. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands - Available until May 6 An Amazon Prime subscription is required to download the games, but it is not needed to maintain access once claimed. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands was released in 2022 and has a Metacritic score of 77, offering 15 to 55 hours of gameplay. Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-shot Adventure was originally launched in 2012, has a Metacritic score of 87, and offers 6 to 40 hours of gameplay.

BetaBeacon

March 5, 2026

Google lowering fees on Android app store following settlement with Epic Games

Google plans to lower fees on its Android app store, reducing commissions for subscriptions and e-commerce transactions to a range of 10% to 20% and introducing a new payment processing option that charges only 5%. Developers will have the choice to use payment processing systems other than Google's, and consumers will be able to access apps from alternative stores that have undergone a certification process.

AppWizard

March 5, 2026

Google drops 30 percent app store fee. What that means for you.

Google is reducing its service fees in the Android App Store from 30 percent to 20 percent, and in some cases, down to 15 percent, following a settlement with Epic Games. The subscription fee has been lowered to 10 percent. Developers now have the option to use their own billing systems or direct users to their websites for purchases.

AppWizard

March 5, 2026

Fortnite Insider Who Leaked Kingdom Hearts, Minecraft, And More Is Being Sued By Epic

AdiraFNInfo, known for leaking information about games like Game of Thrones and Sonic the Hedgehog, has disappeared from online platforms, leading to speculation that Epic Games has taken action against them. Epic Games has confirmed that it has initiated legal proceedings against AdiraFNInfo, a former contractor.

BetaBeacon

March 5, 2026

Fortnite Google Play Store Return Epic Games Settlement Global Android Mobile Gaming Legal Resolution

Fortnite is returning to the Google Play Store after Epic Games and Google settled their legal disputes. The settlement allows for support for other digital stores and payment options on Android, marking a significant shift in the Android ecosystem.

BetaBeacon

March 5, 2026

Google changes Play Store policies after settling Epic Games dispute

- Developers on Google Play can now use their own billing systems alongside Google Play's payment system - The service fee for in-app purchases tied to new installs will be 20%, but developers in certain programs will pay 15% - Developers using Google Play's billing system will pay a separate 5% billing fee in certain regions - Google is launching a Registered App Stores program to simplify the installation of third-party Android stores

BetaBeacon

March 5, 2026

Fortnite set to return to Android worldwide; Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney sends ‘thanks message ‘ to Google

Fortnite will return to Android devices and the Google Play Store worldwide after Google introduced major changes to how apps and payments work on the platform.