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Epic Games Store Giving Away $45 Worth of PC Games for Free
AppWizard
March 13, 2026

Epic Games Store Giving Away $45 Worth of PC Games for Free

The Epic Games Store is offering two free games this week: Cozy Grove, a cozy adventure game released in 2021 with a 90% approval rating on Steam, and Isonzo, a tactical first-person shooter set during World War I, released in 2022 with an 86% approval rating. Players can keep these games permanently once claimed, but the offer is time-sensitive and expires on March 19.
Microsoft Confirms Next-Gen Xbox Project Helix Plays PC Games – Here Are Its Leaked Specs
AppWizard
March 7, 2026

Microsoft Confirms Next-Gen Xbox Project Helix Plays PC Games – Here Are Its Leaked Specs

Microsoft has announced the next-generation Xbox, named Project Helix, which will allow users to play both Xbox and PC games. Asha Sharma, the new CEO of Xbox, confirmed the console's name and features on social media. Rumored specifications for Project Helix include a CPU with 11 cores, 68 RDNA 5 GPU compute units, up to 110 TOPS NPU, 192-bit memory bus with up to 48GB of GDDR7, and a thermal design power of 250-350W. The console is expected to target native 4K at 120 FPS and have a modular design. Price estimates range from 0 to ,400, and it is tentatively set for release in 2027.
Amazon Prime Subscribers Can Get These 13 PC Games for Free in March 2026
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.
Google Proposes Android App Store Changes Following Epic Games Legal Dispute
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.
Google lowering fees on Android app store following settlement with Epic Games
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.
Google drops 30 percent app store fee. What that means for you.
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.
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