game discovery Archives

BetaBeacon

January 15, 2026

Samsung shifts Gaming Hub focus toward discovery and social tools

Samsung is updating its Gaming Hub app to provide a more personalized gaming experience for Galaxy phone and tablet owners. The app will now offer recommendations based on the games users already play, making it easier to discover new titles.

AppWizard

December 25, 2025

Epic Games Store Christmas PC free game defies expectations, hailed as a masterpiece

The Epic Games Store has introduced several new features aimed at enhancing user experience, including: - A revamped user interface for easier navigation and game discovery. - Enhanced social features allowing gamers to connect with friends, share achievements, and receive game recommendations. - Developer support initiatives such as a more favorable revenue-sharing model, increased marketing assistance for indie developers, and access to resources for game development. - Exclusive titles and promotions through partnerships with major developers and regular promotional events. - Enhanced security measures to protect user data and ensure a safe gaming experience.

AppWizard

November 26, 2025

The Steam Machine may have a higher price than consoles, but PC games are getting cheaper

The GameDiscoverCo newsletter discusses the evolving gaming industry, highlighting key themes such as emerging platforms for indie developers, strategies for enhancing user engagement, and innovative monetization trends like subscription services and in-game purchases. It includes interviews with industry leaders expressing optimism about future creativity and innovation. Additionally, it features grassroots initiatives that promote collaboration and creativity among aspiring developers.

BetaBeacon

August 14, 2025

Cyprus-based Skich Store launches Android alternative after Epic Games victory

Skich Store has launched its own Android platform following Epic Games' legal victory against Google, offering developers a direct path to their target audience by bypassing Google Play's regulations and payment systems.

AppWizard

June 30, 2025

We Love Every Game wants to solve Steam’s discoverability problem

We Love Every Game is a platform created by Boston-based Totally Human Media to help players discover quality PC games on Steam, which sees nearly 20,000 new titles each year. The initiative is led by Ichiro Lambe, a game developer with 30 years of experience, including founding Sony Online Entertainment Denver and Dejobaan Games. The platform recommends games that have at least an 80% positive review rating on Steam with a minimum of 30 reviews. It aims to connect gamers with titles that match their preferences and is exploring the use of generative AI to summarize game content. The founders plan to expand the platform to include other forms of entertainment media and are seeking a sustainable business model that respects user experience.

AppWizard

June 23, 2025

Xbox App For PC Adds Aggregated Gaming Library in Preview

Microsoft is testing the integration of games from various digital storefronts, including Steam, into its Xbox app for PC, creating a new aggregated library accessible on the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally devices. This feature is available to Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming preview starting today. The library will include titles from platforms like Battle.net, Epic Games Store, and GOG, allowing users to view all installed games in one place. Users must join the PG Gaming Preview via the Xbox Insider Hub to participate in testing. Additionally, the Xbox app for PC will introduce a new section this month for better game discovery, featuring games from Microsoft and third-party publishers on Game Pass.

BetaBeacon

June 9, 2025

Skich Store Launches Android Version, Pioneers Alternative App Store for Mobile Games

- Skich Store uses an intelligent algorithm to recommend games based on user preferences, gameplay habits, and niche genres. - Users can browse game cards in a swipe-based interface inspired by dating apps. - Users can follow friends, influencers, and community-curated gamelists for social game discovery. - Skich Store offers a lower 15% commission rate for developers and is expanding to the UK, Brazil, Japan, and Australia by 2026. - The platform is free to use and offers features such as pre-registration, launch notifications, and tailored updates. - Skich Store has over 120,000 organic monthly visitors and engagement levels 3-5x higher than conventional stores. - Skich Store is backed by GEM Capital and positioning itself as the go-to platform for indie games and transparent discovery.

BetaBeacon

May 28, 2025

Apple’s new gaming app could do what Google Play Games never did

Apple is planning to launch a new gaming app that will be preinstalled on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs. The app will centralize user activity, achievements, leaderboards, communications, and more, as well as promote Apple Arcade. The app will also support third-party titles downloaded outside the App Store on Macs.

Winsage

December 12, 2024

Xbox’s PC App Brings Refreshed Home Experience To All Users

Microsoft has rolled out its revamped Home Experience to all PC users after testing with Xbox Insiders. The new user interface aims to enhance the gaming experience by making it easier to find games and discover new titles. It features Game Pass offerings and streamlines access to games outside the subscription service, keeping players informed about featured content, upcoming releases, new events, Game Pass updates, and sales. The Xbox app is also evolving to help discover Xbox titles not included in Game Pass. A new "jump back in" feature allows players to resume gameplay easily in 'Compact Mode.' Microsoft plans to introduce more features in the future as part of its Windows and PC Game Pass initiatives.