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April 7, 2025

Grand Theft Auto V comes to Game Pass for PC and console

Grand Theft Auto V has sold over 200 million copies since its release in September 2013. It will return to Xbox Game Pass on April 15th, offering the Expanded & Enhanced edition with advanced ray-traced graphics for both console and PC users. The game will not be a permanent addition to Game Pass, typically available for three to six months before being rotated out.

AppWizard

April 6, 2025

GTA V joins Xbox and PC Game Pass this April with both Legacy and Enhanced versions | Esports News – The Times of India

Grand Theft Auto V will return to Xbox Game Pass on April 15, available on all Xbox consoles, cloud services, and for the first time on PC Game Pass. Both Legacy and Enhanced versions will be included, allowing for optimized gameplay across platforms. The game will support cross-platform play among players on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Rockstar Games Launcher. No official end date for its availability on Game Pass has been provided, but it is expected to remain for approximately six months based on historical patterns.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

Cyberpunk 2077 publisher offering multiple free games through April

Gamers can claim free games through Prime Gaming in April 2025. The available titles include: - Mafia III: Definitive Edition (available now) - God’s Trigger (10 April 2025) - The Last Spell (17 April 2025) - Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (17 April 2025) - Beserk Boy (17 April 2025) - Wild Country (17 April 2025) - Thief Gold (24 April 2025) These games can be retained even after the Amazon Prime subscription ends.

AppWizard

March 23, 2025

BioWare makes a return to Dragon Age: The Veilguard with a surprise PC update, months after layoffs and a seemingly final patch

BioWare has released a new weapon pack for the PC version of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which is currently available at a 50% discount on Steam for £25. The weapon pack can only be claimed by players who own the game or purchase it before April 8. There has been no announcement regarding the availability of this content for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users. The game had previously fallen short of sales expectations by 50%, leading to layoffs at BioWare and a shift in focus to Mass Effect 5. Additionally, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is being offered for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers.

AppWizard

March 4, 2025

PlayStation Announces a New Beta Program to Let Players Test Upcoming PS5 and PC Games and More

Sony has launched the Beta Program within the PlayStation ecosystem, allowing players to test upcoming PS5 and PC games. Registration for the program will begin globally, requiring players to complete a single registration to express interest in various beta opportunities, including new PS5 features and functionalities in the PlayStation App. Joining the program is free, but registration does not guarantee access to every beta. Eligibility requires a valid PlayStation Network account, residency in an accessible region, and being of legal age.

BetaBeacon

February 28, 2025

PlayStation Plus March free games includes Dragon Age: The Veilguard

PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers will receive Dragon Age: The Veilguard for free in March 2025, along with two other games. The game was officially released on October 31, 2024, making it only four months old. This is surprising as AAA games are not typically offered for free so soon after release. The game's early inclusion in PlayStation Plus may indicate poor sales, but it is still worth playing.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Payday 3 sales dropped off hard in 2024, but Starbreeze has hope for the future

Payday 3's financial performance has significantly declined, with sales dropping to million in the 2024 financial year, compared to million in its inaugural year. In contrast, Payday 2 generated million during the same period. The game's disappointing performance led to the departure of the CEO in early 2024 and the game director in September 2023. A lead producer described the 2023 launch as 'disastrous.' Starbreeze is collaborating with platforms like PUBG and Roblox and is offering Payday 3 for free on PlayStation Plus in February to attract new players. The company is also developing a co-op Dungeons & Dragons game, currently in internal playtesting, which has received positive feedback from potential business partners.

Winsage

February 9, 2025

Sorry, you’re not getting Microsoft Edge off of your PC, at least according to its new ‘uninstall’ document

Microsoft has released an 'uninstall document' for its Edge browser that focuses on promoting Edge's features rather than providing clear instructions for uninstallation. Users can only find a 'repair' option in the control panel, with no official way to fully remove Edge. This strategy appears aimed at encouraging users to keep Edge, despite its competition with Google Chrome. The approach is reminiscent of subscription cancellation processes that use persuasive tactics to retain users. The document's intent seems disingenuous, as it does not facilitate uninstallation. This strategy may lead to increased user aversion to Edge.

AppWizard

February 8, 2025

Horizon Zero Dawn fans surprised with new free download, available now

Fans of the Horizon Zero Dawn series can now play a free adventure with the new installment, LEGO Horizon Adventures, developed by Guerrilla Games. The original game, released in 2017, remains popular on PlayStation 4. In 2024, a remastered edition for PlayStation 5 and PC was released, available for £10 to existing PS4 or PC owners. LEGO Horizon Adventures is priced at £59.99 for the standard edition and £69.99 for the Deluxe Edition, with a playtime of six to 15 hours. PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can access a one-hour trial of the game, with progress carrying over if they purchase the full version. The game is available on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.

BetaBeacon

February 3, 2025

Free PS4 games on PlayStation Plus will be scaled back in 2026

Starting in January 2026, Sony will scale back on offering free PS4 games in PlayStation Plus, focusing more on providing PS5 games. After that date, PS4 games may occasionally be added, but they will be few and far between. Any claimed PS4 games will remain playable, and you will need an active PlayStation Plus membership to access them. PS4 games in the PlayStation Plus catalog will continue to be available after January 2026, but once they leave the catalog, you will need to purchase the game.