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AppWizard

October 4, 2026

Upcoming Steam freebie is so highly anticipated that thousands of players are paying to play it early

AION 2, an MMORPG from NC, is set to launch as a free-to-play game on October 5. It features a world 36 times larger than its predecessor, AION, and emphasizes aerial combat. The game has already reached the top of Steam's global Top Sellers chart due to early access purchases, which began on September 30. The Standard Founder's Pack is priced at £18.49, offering full game access and in-game bonuses. Despite mixed reviews on monetization, there is significant interest in the game.

AppWizard

October 2, 2026

Zoho launches Arattai-for-Business app; offers free messaging for healthcare, education

Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho, has launched the Arattai-for-Business app to improve business communications. This app is part of the Arattai Business Platform, which connects existing business software with the Arattai messaging service and is offered for free to government and public services, including the Railways. Zoho is also providing healthcare and educational institutions with a complimentary messaging allowance of up to one million messages per month. The Arattai-for-Business app is now live, but details on pricing for other businesses and a timeline for integrations with public services were not provided.

Tech Optimizer

September 15, 2026

Best Free Antivirus: 11 Steps, 18/18 Score [2026]

Microsoft Defender scored 17.5 out of 18 in the June 2026 evaluations by AV-Test, while Avast Free Antivirus and AVG AntiVirus Free both achieved a perfect score of 18 out of 18. Avira Internet Security scored 16.5. The evaluations assessed 16 consumer antivirus products based on protection, performance, and usability. Microsoft Defender is built into Windows 11 and is free, while Avast and AVG are true free offerings. AV-Test uses a scoring system where each category is scored out of 6.0, leading to a maximum total of 18.0. Users should ensure they have the latest versions of antivirus products and only run one real-time antivirus engine at a time. Common pitfalls include running two real-time engines and downloading from unofficial sources. For low-risk users, Microsoft Defender is sufficient, while those seeking higher protection may consider Avast or AVG.

AppWizard

July 31, 2026

GOG Is Permanently Removing 6 PC Games on July 31

GOG is removing six titles from its catalog on July 31. The titles being delisted are: 1. A Long Journey to an Uncertain End - A sci-fi adventure RPG released in 2023, with a 75% approval rating on Steam and a score of 2.3/5 on GOG, priced at .99. 2. Outerverse - A crafting automation adventure game released in 2022, with a 51% approval rating on Steam and a score of 2.3/5 on GOG, priced at .99. 3. PLAGUN – The Plague Goes On - A roguelike scroller shooter released in 2025, with an 81% rating on Steam and a score of 3.3/5 on GOG, priced at .99. 4. Clouzy - An adventure simulation game released in 2022, with a 53% approval rating on Steam and a score of 3.6/5 on GOG, priced at .99. 5. Tavernacle - A co-op tower defense game released in 2023, with a 60% rating on Steam and no user reviews on GOG, priced at .99. 6. Airborne Kingdom - A sky city builder released in 2022, with a 76 rating on Metacritic, an 87% rating on Steam, and a 4.3/5 rating on GOG, priced at .99.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

The Last of Us and Valheim collide in surprise free PC game, days left to claim

KeepUp Survival is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store until 5 PM BST on July 19. The game, developed by Witte Studio, features a narrative that begins with a global pandemic and involves players as the sole survivor of a crash on a remote island. Players engage in resource gathering, crafting, and base building in an open-world environment with no strict objectives. The game includes voice recordings from a character named Jill, hinting at sinister occurrences related to a research facility. A free beta for a zombie expansion is available on Steam. KeepUp Survival is typically priced at .99 / £12.79. Players can tame dogs, manage hunger, thirst, and exhaustion, and explore using various vehicles, with a dynamic day and night cycle enhancing the experience.

AppWizard

June 1, 2026

2026 PC Game Released Today Is 100% Free for Limited Time

A new game titled Linebound was released on May 31, 2026, on the Steam platform, available for free download and ownership for the first month. After this period, it will switch to a paid model, with pricing details not yet disclosed. The game has received a 100% approval rating on Steam. Developed by a team including Samuel Luecke, Oliver Svensson, and others, Linebound is a 2D asymmetric co-op puzzle platformer published by FutureBound. It features two-player local cooperative gameplay, where one player, the Artist, draws platforms in real time, while the other player, Sketch, navigates through the created puzzles. User reviews indicate gameplay lasts about one to two hours, and the game is noted for its unique concept and quality, distinguishing it from typical free offerings on Steam.

AppWizard

May 31, 2026

Steam Users Have Limited Time to Claim 2 Games Completely Free of Charge

Steam has reintroduced its Free-to-Keep Promotion for May 2026, featuring two new titles: Moonrise Fall, an exploration puzzle game, and IQ Under Construction, a puzzle-solving game. Players can claim these games for free and keep them permanently if claimed before the deadline. Drift86, a drifting racing game, is also part of the promotion and will be available until June 3. Additionally, Steam is hosting a Free Weekend for the co-op RPG Path of Exile 2, allowing players to explore the game without any cost.

AppWizard

May 29, 2026

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 28/05/2026

From 4 PM BST on May 28, 2026, until 4 PM BST on June 4, 2026, the Epic Games Store will offer free titles Calico and LONESTAR. Calico is a community simulation game focused on revitalizing a cat café, while LONESTAR is a strategic Roguelike spaceship deckbuilder where players act as bounty hunters.

Tech Optimizer

May 21, 2026

‘Only pay for what you truly need’: Avast unveils revolutionary new antivirus platform – industry leading device protection & scam detection, with optional no-log VPN, data breach monitoring, and device cleanup

Avast has launched a new free modular platform called Avast One, which offers free antivirus and scam protection, allowing users to pay only for the features they choose to use. The platform includes a free tier with antivirus protection, scam protection, and web security, and users can add optional modules such as AI agent protection, a no-log VPN, data breach monitoring, and device cleanup. Avast One features a unified dashboard for easy management of security options, and it includes free services like a cleanup tool and BreachGuard for personal information protection. Premium features can be added for enhanced security, including scanning for suspicious emails and banking protection, as well as a VPN with a 60-day free trial.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Overwatch’s lackluster 10th anniversary event will have its rewards improved next week, with more free stuff planned for later this year

Players expressed disappointment with Overwatch's 10th anniversary event, which featured loot boxes primarily containing recolored skins and a few sprays, falling short of expectations for a significant milestone. Historically, previous anniversary events included a wider selection of items, leading players to hope for a similar experience this time. The Chinese version of the event offered exclusive skins from past seasonal battle passes, further highlighting the disparity. Blizzard's Keller acknowledged player feedback and announced upcoming improvements to the reward system, including a new event with more rewards and additional free cosmetics later in the year. While initial reactions to these announcements were mostly positive, some players remained dissatisfied, advocating for more premium skins. The community's sentiment indicated that a more substantial array of cosmetics would have better honored the game's decade-long impact.