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April 4, 2026

A Major Fantasy MMORPG Is Finally Coming to PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass is expanding its offerings with the addition of Elder Scrolls Online, which will be available on PC Game Pass starting June 2nd. The game will feature Xbox Play Anywhere support, allowing cross-progression between PC and Xbox consoles. ZeniMax has announced a new free, seasonal content model for Elder Scrolls Online, and the game is currently available as a free title on PS Plus Essential until April 6th. The introduction of crossplay and cross-progression is being actively pursued by ZeniMax, addressing a long-standing demand from the community.

AppWizard

April 2, 2026

Amazon Prime’s 12 ‘free’ games for April include XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack

Amazon Luna has released a lineup of complimentary PC games for subscribers in April 2026, including: - Available now: - XCOM: Enemy Unknown Complete Pack (GOG) - Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties (Epic Games Store) - April 9: - A Rat’s Quest: The Way Back Home (Epic Games Store) - King of Retail (GOG) - April 16: - Snake Core (GOG) - Monster Harvest (Epic Games Store) - Detective Agency: Gray Tie Collector’s Edition (Legacy Games) - April 23: - Neo Cab (GOG) - The Pale Beyond (GOG) - April 30: - KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat (Epic Games Store) - Fantasy General (GOG) - Pinball Spire (GOG) Players can still claim titles from March, including Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, Total War: Rome II, and Total War: Three Kingdoms. Amazon Luna also revamped its streaming service last October, introducing GameNight, which features around 30 party games that allow players to use mobile phones as controllers without app downloads.

AppWizard

December 5, 2025

Cloud Gaming Is Looking More Attractive Than Ever for All the Wrong Reasons

The cost of RAM has surged significantly, with prices for 16GB DDR4 sticks now around 0, and DDR5 sticks priced five times that amount. Micron, which held a 25.7% share of the DRAM market, announced it will discontinue its consumer-facing brand, Crucial, to focus on AI data center memory, likely exacerbating component prices. Xbox reported a 45% increase in playtime hours on its Game Pass Cloud Gaming service year-over-year, and Nvidia upgraded its GeForce Now service to support games on the latest RTX 5080 GPU. The rise in DRAM prices may persist until 2028, as major manufacturers prioritize supply for AI data centers over the PC industry.

AppWizard

December 3, 2025

Grab this Sekiro-style Metroidvania and six other great Steam Deck games for just $15, saving you over $156

Seven Steam Deck games are available through this month's Humble Choice subscription, including Nine Sols and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. The Steam Deck remains the top handheld gaming PC, with seven out of eight titles in the bundle receiving Steam Deck Verified or Playable ratings. The subscription costs .99 / £11.49 per month, providing access to eight games valued at .92 on Steam. The games included are: 1. Nine Sols - Steam Deck Verified 2. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name - Steam Deck Verified 3. Streets of Rage 4 - Steam Deck Verified 4. Lost Skies - Unsupported 5. Intravenous II - Steam Deck Playable 6. Dungeon Tycoon - Steam Deck Playable 7. Beholder Conductor - Steam Deck Verified 8. Godlike Burger - Steam Deck Verified Lost Skies does not fully support the Steam Deck, but can be played with keyboard and mouse controls.

AppWizard

December 2, 2025

Save Up to $30 Off Humble Choice for Cyber Monday

Humble is offering a limited-time discount on Humble Choice memberships in celebration of Cyber Monday, ending today. The monthly plan can be purchased for .50 with the promo code CYBER25, while the annual plan is available for .99 using the code HOLIDAY25IGN. November's game offerings include titles such as Total War Warhammer III, Another Crab's Treasure, Pharaoh: A New Era, Etrian Odyssey HD, No More Heroes 3, Synergy, Spin Hero, and Paleo Pines. Members also receive up to 20% off purchases from the Humble Store and contribute 5% of their subscription fee to charity.

AppWizard

October 24, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 24: Epic Games Store Halloween Sale

The Epic Games Store is hosting a Halloween Sale featuring games like Alan Wake 2, Killing Floor 3, and Silent Hill 2, along with a free game, Fear the Spotlight. Steam is celebrating Warhammer Day, while Green Man Gaming and others are recognizing Fallout Day. Humble Bundle is offering various high-value packages and a subscription service for .99 per month, with October's offerings including Atomic Heart and V Rising. Green Man Gaming is providing a 15% discount on PC games with the coupon code OCT15 and has several tiered offers for Destiny 2. Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, and GOG.com are also participating in the seasonal sales with various deals. Ubisoft is offering its own promotions, and Steam remains a central platform for gaming deals during the Halloween season.

AppWizard

August 9, 2025

Amazon Prime Gaming’s 12 ‘free’ games for August include Civilization 3

Amazon Prime Gaming is offering free games for August 2025, including: - Available Now: - Sid Meier’s Civilization 3 Complete (GOG) - Thief: Definitive Edition (GOG) - The Academy: The First Riddle (Amazon Games App) - August 14: - Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective (Amazon Games App) - Silver Box Classics (GOG) - August 28: - Heroes of Loot 2 (GOG) - Fantasy Empires (GOG) - City Legends: The Ghost of Misty Hill Collector’s Edition (Legacy Games) Players can also access July's offerings, which include: - Marvel’s Midnight Suns - Amnesia: The Dark Descent - Saints Row IV: Re-Elected - Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

AppWizard

August 3, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 1: Steam Racing Fest

Steam Racing Fest has launched, featuring a range of racing titles and the Steam Early Access build of Wreckfest 2. Steam is also hosting sales alongside EVO and QuakeCon, with new deals on DOOM: The Dark Ages and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. A complimentary Steam weekend for WWE 2K25 is available in celebration of WWE Summerslam. Xbox Game Pass users can access additional discounts on select titles. Various gaming platforms, including Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, and Humble Bundle, are offering promotions and deals. Humble Bundle's July lineup includes Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, Cat Quest 3, Death's Door, DAEMON X MACHINA, Wizard With a Gun, Neo Cab, Everafter Falls, and Blanc, with additional savings for members. Ubisoft is also participating in weekend sales.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Humble Choice Explained: How The Xbox Game Pass PC Alternative Works

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass offers subscribers access to a wide array of games for a monthly fee, but access is revoked if the subscription lapses. In contrast, Humble Choice allows subscribers to keep the games they acquire, regardless of subscription status, and supports charitable causes. Humble Choice charges a monthly fee or an annual subscription fee and provides a selection of games each month, which are owned indefinitely by the subscriber. The service is more focused on indie titles and offers discounts on games in the Humble Store. It is particularly suited for gamers who enjoy indie games and those with older gaming PCs.

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.