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AppWizard

September 15, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons II Xbox Release Date, Price, Game Pass

Minecraft Dungeons II is set to launch on September 29, 2026, as confirmed by Xbox Game Studios. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store), and will be included in Xbox Game Pass from day one. The Standard Edition is priced at .99, while the Deluxe Edition costs .99 and includes future downloadable content. Pre-orders come with exclusive hero skins, the Twisted cape, and a Twisted chicken pet. The sequel features a larger campaign across two interconnected worlds, a new antagonist, an expanded gear and enchantment system, new enemy types, environmental challenges, and a returning four-player co-op mode.

BetaBeacon

September 10, 2026

GTA 5 given new lease of life after modders get it running natively on Android

- GTA 5 Android gameplay footage has emerged on Reddit, showing the game running on Android devices. - Gamepad support is available for GTA V on Android. - GTA V can be legally played on mobile devices with PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions. - An official native port of GTA V on mobile devices may be possible in the future due to advancing technology.

AppWizard

September 7, 2026

Xbox Cloud Gaming Caps Hours: 15 for Ultimate [2026]

On September 3, 2026, Microsoft announced that Xbox Game Pass subscribers will see a shift in cloud gaming access. Starting November 2026, unlimited cloud streaming will be replaced by a tiered hour bank system: 15 hours for Ultimate, 10 for Premium, and 5 for Essential subscribers. Once a subscriber exhausts their allotted hours, they must wait for the next billing cycle or purchase additional time. This change is the most significant since the beta launch of Xbox Cloud Gaming in 2019. The announcement was made on Xbox Wire, and the new structure is reflected on Xbox’s product pages. The new tiered system introduces a scarcity model, with every paid tier now having its own cloud gaming quota. Essential subscribers, who previously had no cloud access, will now receive 5 hours per month. The pricing for the Game Pass tiers is as follows: Ultimate at .99 for 15 hours, Premium at .99 for 10 hours, and Essential at .99 for 5 hours. The free ad-supported tier remains unchanged at 5 hours per month. Microsoft's rationale for the change is based on usage data indicating that most subscribers do not heavily utilize cloud streaming, coupled with the rising costs of operating cloud gaming services. The company has stated that additional hours can be purchased once a subscriber's monthly allotment is used up, although pricing details for these add-ons have not yet been disclosed. The new hour caps will take effect in November 2026, following a shorter notice period compared to NVIDIA's GeForce NOW service, which implemented a 100-hour monthly cap earlier in 2026. The response from gaming communities has been largely negative, with concerns about the limits falling short of typical usage patterns and conflicting with the marketing of Game Pass as offering unlimited access. The introduction of hour caps could impact Game Pass's subscriber base, particularly among those who rely on cloud gaming as their primary access point. Microsoft's internal usage data will determine the extent of this impact, as the company aims to control costs without raising subscription prices.

AppWizard

September 7, 2026

Games Inbox: When will GTA 6 be released on PC?

Grand Theft Auto 6 is anticipated to potentially release a PC version about six months after its console launch, possibly around May. Historically, GTA 4 had a seven-month gap for its PC version, while GTA 5 had a 19-month gap. The timeline for GTA 6 may be influenced by the launch of GTA Online 2. There are hopes that GTA 6 will feature innovative moral choices affecting gameplay, with complex character dynamics between protagonists Lucia and Jason. Microsoft has introduced a cap on streaming hours for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to 15 hours per month and five hours for basic tier users, raising concerns about the viability of cloud gaming. Speculations suggest future consoles may include a high-end model priced around £1,200 and a more affordable streaming-only option. Consumer reactions reveal frustration over cloud gaming limitations and a commitment to physical game copies amid concerns about digital ownership. The potential role of artificial intelligence in gaming is also being discussed, with mixed opinions on its impact on non-player character dialogue.

AppWizard

September 4, 2026

Xbox Cloud Gaming Limits Start in November: 15 Hours on Ultimate

Microsoft will implement monthly limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming starting in November 2026. Game Pass Ultimate members will receive 15 hours of cloud gaming per month, Premium members will have 10 hours, and Essential members will have 5 hours. Additional hours can be purchased, but pricing details are not yet available. Currently, Game Pass subscribers have unlimited access to cloud gaming. Microsoft estimates that only about 4% of subscribers will be affected by these new limits. The service will be accessible on various platforms, and Microsoft plans to expand the library of games available for cloud streaming. The decision to impose limits is attributed to rising infrastructure costs due to increased usage. Specific details regarding the purchase of additional hours and other related information are still pending.

AppWizard

September 2, 2026

September’s first wave of Xbox Game Pass games revealed, and it brings RuneScape to console for the first time

The September lineup for PC and Xbox Game Pass includes the co-op survival game Dragonwilds, which releases on September 15th and is the first console title for the RuneScape franchise. It has been in early access since last spring and received "very positive" feedback on Steam. Other titles coming to Game Pass include SpeedRunners 2, The Royal Writ, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Notable titles leaving Game Pass on September 15th include Cyberpunk 2077, Dead Cells, and Deep Rock Galactic Survivor. Game Pass games coming in September: - Shelldiver (1st September) - Speedrunners 2: King of Speed (3rd September) - Dice a Million (4th September) - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (8th September) - The Royal Writ (10th September) - Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage (10th September) - RuneScape: Dragonwilds (15th September) Leaving Game Pass on 15th September: - Commandos: Origins - Cricket 24 - Cyberpunk 2077 - Dead Cells - Deep Rock Galactic Survivor - Frostpunk 2 - Mullet Madjack - Spiritfarer - Superliminal - Train Sim World 5

AppWizard

August 21, 2026

The New Rat Horror Game Is Being Pirated A Week Before Launch

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has leaked online a week before its official release on August 27, allowing unauthorized copies to circulate due to compromised digital rights management (DRM). Players are sharing images and some have begun playing the game, while others are avoiding spoilers. This leak follows a trend of significant game leaks in 2026, including Forza Horizon 6 and Lego Batman. The game does not offer paid early access options and is expected to provide around 20 hours of gameplay with an action-oriented approach, including a parry system. It will also be available on day one for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on console and PC.

AppWizard

August 19, 2026

Here’s your next batch of Xbox and PC Game Pass games for August

The latest Xbox and PC Game Pass titles for August include the day-one release of "Resonance: A Plague Tale," a prequel developed by Asobo, featuring dual timelines set on Crete. The game shifts from stealth mechanics to a combat-centric approach, with stunning visuals and intricate puzzles. Another title, "Blood Dungeon," also a day-one Game Pass release from Messhof, takes a Metroidvania approach. The Remastered edition of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" will leave Game Pass at the end of August. Available on Game Pass now: - Egging On (August 18) Coming to Game Pass soon: - Vapor World: Over the Mind (August 19) - BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (August 19) - Relooted (August 19) - Starsand Island (August 20) - Aerial_Knight's DropShot (August 25) - Blood Dungeon (August 25) - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (August 27) - Young Suns (August 31) - Shelldiver (September 1) Leaving Game Pass August 31: - Another Crab's Treasure - I Am Your Beast - Neon Abyss - One Lonely Outpost - The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt - Remastered Edition Leaving September 6: - NBA 2K26 Games marked with a "handheld" designation are optimized for handheld play.

AppWizard

August 18, 2026

Game Pass needs to nail three things to stay alive

Microsoft raised the price of Game Pass Ultimate to .99 per month during the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, but later reduced it to .99 per month after layoffs and leadership changes. New Call of Duty titles will now be available on the service a year after their initial release. Microsoft has invested nearly a decade and approximately 0 billion into Game Pass, which is central to its gaming strategy. An Xbox console ranges from 9 to 9, and many gamers already own devices like smartphones or laptops. Game Pass allows access to a vast library of games on various devices, including tablets and unconventional devices, as long as there is a stable internet connection.

AppWizard

August 16, 2026

Xbox Game Pass September 2026: Dune Awakening, Minecraft Dungeons II Confirmed

Subscribers who opted out of Dune: Awakening due to its multiplayer requirement can access a single-player mode starting September 22, 2026, coinciding with the Xbox console launch. This mode allows players to explore the narrative at their own pace, with adjustable difficulty settings and no multiplayer interaction required. Both Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers will have access to this feature from day one. Additionally, the confirmed Game Pass lineup for September includes: - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault on September 2 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, and PC. - SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed on September 3 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch, PC, and Cloud. - Dune: Awakening on September 22 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. - Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. Minecraft Dungeons II will also launch on September 29 across multiple platforms, with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers receiving day-one access.