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Thank goodness one of my top wishlishted CRPGs is dodging World of Warcraft: Forever and Grand Theft Auto 6's warpath with a new release date
AppWizard
October 10, 2026

Thank goodness one of my top wishlishted CRPGs is dodging World of Warcraft: Forever and Grand Theft Auto 6’s warpath with a new release date

Owlcat Games has delayed the release of its CRPG, Shadow of the Road, from November 12, 2026, to March 10, 2027, across PC platforms including Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. This delay allows the development team to refine the combat system and enhance character progression. The decision also positions the game to avoid competition with major titles like World of Warcraft: Forever and Grand Theft Auto 6. There is potential for the game to be released on Xbox platforms in the future.
Google accused of overcharging 20 mil consumers in UK class action
AppWizard
October 6, 2026

Google accused of overcharging 20 mil consumers in UK class action

On October 6, Google faced a legal challenge for allegedly imposing excessive charges on Android app developers for over a decade, inflating prices on the Play Store and affecting approximately 20 million customers in the UK. The case, initiated at the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London, claims Google's 30% commission on digital purchases violates competition law, with potential payouts of £1.2 billion for consumers affected since 2015. Lawyers argue that Google has exploited its market dominance to impose unfair prices, while Google denies any anti-competitive behavior. The scrutiny of app stores has increased globally, with both Google and Apple facing regulatory challenges, including fines imposed on Apple by the EU and a €430 million fine on Google for restricting app developers. The current case follows a ruling that Apple abused its dominant position, indicating potential changes in app store regulations.
Signal Veil, A Survival Horror Game Inspired by ’90s Anime, Announced for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, & PC
AppWizard
October 4, 2026

Signal Veil, A Survival Horror Game Inspired by ’90s Anime, Announced for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, & PC

A new psychological survival horror game titled Signal Veil is being developed by the Chilean studio Time Hunters in collaboration with Tokyo-based publisher Serafini Productions. It will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features a ’90s anime aesthetic and follows Aki Mizuno, a teenage girl searching for her missing mother at Nishikawa High School. Aki inherits a supernatural cellphone that helps her detect spirits and interact with the environment. The gameplay includes fixed camera angles reminiscent of classic survival horror games, strategic combat with limited resources, and ritual-like enemy encounters. An official release date has not been announced, but players can add it to their digital wishlists.
Challengers Approach: Third Party App Stores Arrive to Google Play
AppWizard
October 2, 2026

Challengers Approach: Third Party App Stores Arrive to Google Play

Google has begun allowing rival, third-party app stores to be included within the Google Play Store, providing developers with more options for billing and app distribution. This change follows a court order resulting from Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit against Google, which challenged the company's restrictions on alternative app stores and in-app payment rules. The inclusion of these third-party stores enhances competition within the Android ecosystem, reducing Google's dominance and empowering users and developers with more choices. Users can now opt for alternative app stores if they are dissatisfied with Google's services, improving opportunities for privacy and security.
Sifu coming to iOS, Android on October 12
BetaBeacon
October 1, 2026

Sifu coming to iOS, Android on October 12

Sloclap announced the release of Sifu on iOS and Android on October 12, expanding the availability of the kung-fu third-person brawler to mobile platforms.
X's Standalone Messaging App XChat Disappears From App Store
AppWizard
October 1, 2026

X’s Standalone Messaging App XChat Disappears From App Store

The XChat application, launched in April 2026, has been removed from the ‌App Store‌ by X, and users cannot locate the app through searches or access it via web links due to an "unavailable" error message. The reasons for its removal remain undisclosed.
Silent Hill: Townfall’s First Update Released on PC as Version 1.3.1
AppWizard
September 30, 2026

Silent Hill: Townfall’s First Update Released on PC as Version 1.3.1

Silent Hill: Townfall update 1.3.1 was released on September 24 for PC users on Steam and the Epic Games Store, addressing minor bugs such as reducing gameplay stuttering from shader precompilation issues. Players continue to report several known issues, including: - Framerate drops: Inconsistent frame rates and sudden drops in specific areas. - Crashes/freezes on PC: Crashes and brief freezes reported by users. - AMD Radeon crashes: Increased crashes for Radeon users with ray tracing enabled; disabling this feature is suggested. - Controller double-input: Some controllers registering inputs twice; disabling Steam Input may help. - Puzzle/progression bugs: Glitches hindering puzzle progression; restarting from the previous checkpoint is suggested. - Black-screen during a cutscene: Reported occurrence of a black screen during a significant cutscene. - DLC not unlocking: Initially, some Deluxe Edition and pre-purchase DLC failed to unlock, but this has been fixed. - The Weight stealth sections: Developer acknowledged player concerns regarding stealth encounters and is working on gameplay balancing.
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