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AppWizard
October 14, 2026

Fortnite is coming to Linux once Epic improves Easy Anti-Cheat

Epic Games is working on expanding Fortnite to the Linux gaming ecosystem by rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) to support Linux platforms. They plan to launch Fortnite on Linux via the Epic Games Launcher once EAC Linux v2 is functional with a critical mass of distribution maintainers. This initiative aims to enhance the gaming landscape for Linux users and encourage other developers to bring their games to the platform. Despite growing interest in Linux gaming, many major multiplayer titles remain hesitant due to security concerns. Epic is collaborating with Valve to address compatibility issues with the Steam Deck and has launched a new version of the Epic Games Store client that supports Linux.
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.
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