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Airframe Ultra launches November 5
AppWizard
September 7, 2026

Airframe Ultra launches November 5

Airframe Ultra will be released on PC on November 5, available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The game features a sprawling urban landscape where players can race and engage in vehicular combat. It includes diverse environments, fast-paced battles, and a variety of weapons and customization options. Players can compete in split-screen or online multiplayer modes. A new trailer showcasing the game has been released.
Now 20-year-old PlayStation 3 games can be launched on PC from disc
AppWizard
September 7, 2026

Now 20-year-old PlayStation 3 games can be launched on PC from disc

The RPCS3 emulator now allows PC players to launch PS3 games directly from a compatible disc drive. This feature was developed by digant73 and Megamouse and has expanded support from Windows to include Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. The installation process for packages from the disc drive has been optimized, and a list of compatible disc drives has been published.
Xbox Cloud Gaming Caps Hours: 15 for Ultimate [2026]
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.
Steam Week in Review: 54 idle games released on Steam last week, and many look eerily similar
AppWizard
September 7, 2026

Steam Week in Review: 54 idle games released on Steam last week, and many look eerily similar

In 2013, Cookie Clicker and Candy Box emerged as popular games, with Cookie Clicker gaining significant attention and leading to widespread addiction among players on social media. Cookie Clicker, inspired by Cow Clicker, features simple gameplay where players click to generate cookies and enhance production. New games like Next Reign: Kingdom and We Need More Humans! have been released, competing with established titles such as Bongo Cat and Task Bar Hero. The number of games tagged as idlers has increased from 100 in 2020 to 1,811 in 2024, with 1,119 more in development. The Blood of Dawnwalker sold a million units in three days, while the Elden Ring Tarnished Pack received mixed reviews.
Here’s what we know about Blink, Russia’s Gen Z location-sharing app that publicly attacks VK’s Max messenger but sends user data to the tech giant
AppWizard
September 7, 2026

Here’s what we know about Blink, Russia’s Gen Z location-sharing app that publicly attacks VK’s Max messenger but sends user data to the tech giant

Recent investigations have revealed that the Russian messaging application Blink sends user data directly to VK servers, despite publicly opposing VK. The app continuously tracks users' movements and transmits location data to MyTracker, an analytics system owned by VK, every few seconds. Additionally, Blink's main feature, Blink Maps, is hosted on VK's servers. Eight senior Blink employees and a former CEO have connections to VK, either having transitioned from VK to Blink or still maintaining roles at VK.
18 years after Metal Gear Solid 4 first launched, a modder has shown off its first modded map, MGS3's Groznyj Grad
AppWizard
September 6, 2026

18 years after Metal Gear Solid 4 first launched, a modder has shown off its first modded map, MGS3’s Groznyj Grad

PC Gamer has reviewed Metal Gear Solid 4, highlighting activity in the modding community, particularly a custom map unveiled by TriggerHappy on YouTube. This is noted as the first demonstration of a custom single-player map for MGS4. The modding scene has improved with official patches, and various projects are emerging on platforms like MGS4 Nexus, including custom textures, gameplay tweaks, and an FPS unlocker. Additionally, there is an option to implement DLSS5 for enhanced visuals.
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