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AppWizard

May 8, 2025

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Game 08/05/2025

From May 8th at 4 PM GMT until May 15th at 4 PM GMT, the Epic Games Store is offering two free games: Deadtime Defenders and Touch Type Tale. Deadtime Defenders, developed and published by Arcane Embers, is a side-scrolling looter shooter RPG where players complete bounties, acquire legendary loot, and fend off waves of monsters while upgrading their gear. Touch Type Tale, developed by Pumpernickel Studio and published by Mythwright, combines real-time strategy with typing mechanics, featuring a rich narrative campaign and online competitive play.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

Props for the honesty: Tim Sweeney says the reason ‘people characterize the Epic Games launcher as clunky’ is—wait for it—’because the Epic Games launcher is clunky’

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, described the Epic Games Store launcher as "clunky" and acknowledged that many users find it slow and cumbersome compared to Steam. The Epic launcher received a score of 41% in a recent evaluation, ranking behind competitors like the Microsoft Store and EA, and significantly trailing Steam and GOG Galaxy. Performance issues vary based on a user's proximity to a content delivery network and the size of their game library, with slower internet connections exacerbating loading frustrations. Sweeney believes the Epic launcher should incorporate convenient features from Steam while maintaining its unique advantages. He emphasized the importance of connecting players across platforms and criticized Valve for not allowing cross-platform functionality with Steamworks. Sweeney also addressed negative backlash against developers using Epic Online Services, citing harassment related to crossplay features. Users seeking alternatives to the Epic launcher can consider GOG Galaxy or Heroic, which are noted for better functionality.

AppWizard

May 7, 2025

GTA V Enhanced Gets New Update To Fix Graphics Issues

The sixth post-launch update for GTA V Enhanced on PC has been released by Rockstar Games, focusing on improving graphics and addressing player concerns. The update size ranges from 400 to 900 MB, depending on the platform. Patch notes include fixes for Microsoft account communication issues, crash issues, texture problems, ray tracing performance, audio issues, and a progression halt in a Story Mode mission. Despite these updates, some larger issues remain unresolved, such as the lack of text chat functionality. GTA V is now available on Xbox and PC Game Pass, and the FiveM platform has also released an update to support these versions.

BetaBeacon

May 6, 2025

8 Android Games Exclusive to Epic Games Store, Not Google Play

Epic Games Store is challenging Google Play Store on Android by offering exclusive games not available on the official Android platform, revolutionizing how Android gamers access and play games.

AppWizard

May 5, 2025

Gears of War: Reloaded Announced, Coming to PC This Summer

Microsoft has announced a remaster of the original Gears of War, titled Gears of War: Reloaded. This remaster features 4K assets, enhanced post-processing effects, improved shadows and reflections, HDR support, and Dolby Vision, along with 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos audio. The campaign mode runs at 60 FPS, while multiplayer aims for up to 120 FPS. The game supports cross-play between PC and consoles without requiring a Microsoft account for the Steam version, although signing in unlocks additional cross-platform features. The remaster will be available on Steam, and the developers have not yet confirmed the engine used or the official PC requirements.

AppWizard

May 4, 2025

May the 4th brings free and discounted Star Wars games from Prime Gaming, Steam, GOG, and more

On May 4th, Amazon Prime members can access classic Star Wars games for free, including Star Wars Galactic Battlegrounds Saga, Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Pinball, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Star Wars Outlaws is available at a reduced price, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has an 80% discount. Several Star Wars titles are priced under , including Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Battlefront II, Star Wars Squadrons, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Star Wars Republic Commando, and Knights of the Old Republic. The Epic Games Store offers discounts on Star Wars Outlaws, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Deluxe Edition, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition. GOG's sale includes classic games like Knights of the Old Republic, Dark Forces, and X-Wing vs TIE Fighter for a few dollars each. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is recommended for newcomers, and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga provides a fun experience.

AppWizard

May 3, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Star Wars specials, XCOM bundles, Wargame festivals, and more

This week, the Humble Store launched the Tycoon Titans Bundle featuring titles like Transport Fever, PlateUp!, Frostpunk, and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition. The bundle also includes Mad Games Tycoon 2, Espresso Tycoon, and Farm Manager 2021 with its Agrotourism DLC. Additionally, the XCOM Bundle includes all 17 modern titles from the XCOM and XCOM 2 series, along with expansions and classic games. The Epic Games Store is offering the game Super Space Club for free until May 8. Forza Motorsport is available for free this weekend on Steam. Sales are ongoing for franchises such as Lord of the Rings, Dark Souls, and Star Wars, while the GOG store has DRM-free specials including discounts on indie games and classic titles. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

BetaBeacon

May 3, 2025

Epic Games announces 0% revenue share model & app store workarounds for developers

Epic Games will implement a 0% revenue share for developers on their first ,000,000 in revenue per app per year starting in June 2025.

AppWizard

May 3, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for May 2: Golden Week, Star Wars, and LudoNarraCon

This weekend, there are numerous PC deals available due to the Golden Week festivities and the Steam Wargames Fest. Various storefronts, including Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG.com, are celebrating Star Wars Day with special offers. The annual LudoNarraCon is taking place, featuring discounts on games like Wanderstop, Afterlove EP, and The Crush House. Fanatical is offering a customizable Bethesda Bundle with games like The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind GOTY Edition and Fallout 4, with pricing options for purchasing multiple titles. Green Man Gaming has a 15% discount on PC games using the coupon code MAY15. Humble Choice subscription is available for .99 per month, offering titles such as Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered and Dredge. Ubisoft is providing discounts with the coupon code LEGEND.

AppWizard

May 1, 2025

GeForce NOW to Get DOOM: The Dark Ages, Blades of Fire and More in May

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW platform is set to release several new PC games in May, including: - Survival Machine - May 7 - Revenge of the Savage Planet - May 8 - Spirit of the North 2 - May 8 - The Precinct - May 13 - DOOM: The Dark Ages - May 15 - Blacksmith Master - May 15 - 9 Kings - May 19 - RoadCraft - May 20 - Monster Train 2 - May 21 - Survive the Fall - May 21 - Blades of Fire - May 22 - Tokyo Xtreme Racer - Available on Steam - The Last Spell - Available on Steam - War Robots: Frontiers - Available on Steam - Torque Drift 2 - Available on Epic Games Store Recent additions to the library include: - Deadzone: Rogue - April 29 - Haunted House Renovator - April 30 - Far Cry 4 - April 30 - Anno 1800 - May 1 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered - May 1 - Blood Strike - Available on Steam - DREDGE - Available on Xbox - LONESTAR - Available on Steam - Soulstone Survivors - Available on Steam DOOM: The Dark Ages will feature path tracing and NVIDIA DLSS, with path tracing available shortly after launch.