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Steam’s Summer Sale Is Here and Full of Exciting PC Gaming Deals, Including Discounts on Clair Obscur, Resident Evil Requiem, and More
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

Steam’s Summer Sale Is Here and Full of Exciting PC Gaming Deals, Including Discounts on Clair Obscur, Resident Evil Requiem, and More

Steam's Summer Sale is running until July 9, offering discounts on various PC games. Notable titles include Resident Evil Requiem, Baldur's Gate 3, Dispatch, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Red Dead Redemption 2, which has a 75% discount. Split Fiction is available at 35% off. Other platforms like Fanatical and Humble Bundle are also hosting summer sales.
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AppWizard
June 26, 2026

Steam Summer Sale 2026 Is Live: 90% Deals on PC Games as Machine Lottery Closes

Valve's Steam Summer Sale 2026 began today at 1:00 PM ET and will run until July 9, 2026, featuring discounts on over 4,000 titles. The average discount is around 45%, with reductions of up to 90% on older catalog titles. New releases like Gothic 1 Remake, Resident Evil Requiem, and Crimson Desert are included in the sale. Discounts are locked for the entire duration of the sale, and there is a minimum 30-day cooldown between promotional events for specific games, except for the four major seasonal sales. The Steam Machine lottery closed today, with invitations for winners to purchase starting the week of June 29. Those who missed the deadline will be placed on a waitlist, with processing expected by the end of 2026.
Steam Summer Sale 2026 kicks off offering weeks of PC game discounts
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

Steam Summer Sale 2026 kicks off offering weeks of PC game discounts

The Steam Summer Sale for 2026 has started and will run until July 9, 2026, offering discounts on a wide range of games and downloadable content. Users may experience server instability during the event. Notable discounts include popular titles such as Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Split Fiction, Red Dead Redemption II, Battlefield 6, Dispatch, Baldur's Gate 3, Resident Evil Requiem, Anno 117, Arc Raiders, Black Ops 7, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. The "Deep Discounts" section features games with price reductions of at least 85%, with some up to 95%, including titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Watch Dogs 2, Far Cry 4, Wreckfest, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, The Quarry, Ghostwire Tokyo, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. A feature on Weekend PC Game Deals will provide insights into the best bargains of the sale.
Video Games Are Changing, And Meccha Chameleon’s Absurd Popularity Is Proof
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

Video Games Are Changing, And Meccha Chameleon’s Absurd Popularity Is Proof

Meccha Chameleon, a multiplayer hide-and-seek game launched on Steam, has sold seven million copies shortly after its release, achieving this milestone just two days after announcing five million sales. In comparison, Resident Evil Requiem took two months to reach the same figure. The game allows players to disguise themselves as objects in their environment, fostering quick thinking and creativity. It is priced at .99 and does not include microtransactions, offering a full experience reminiscent of earlier gaming eras. The success of Meccha Chameleon highlights a trend towards smaller, accessible games in a market increasingly dominated by larger titles.
Apple has removed this Russian application from the App Store
AppWizard
June 25, 2026

Apple has removed this Russian application from the App Store

Apple has removed VKontakte (VK) from its App Store, as confirmed by VK Group. VK stated that its apps are no longer available for download or updates on Apple devices, which they claim restricts access for Russian users to popular services. Apple justified the removal by stating it complies with laws and sanctions, though VK noted it has never been subjected to U.S. sanctions. The Kremlin has called Apple's decision "bizarre" and is seeking clarification, with Russia's digital development ministry labeling the action as politically motivated and asserting there are no grounds for blocking VK apps.
Russia’s state-backed messaging app Max blocks regional chats where users tracked gas availability and shared information about lines at filling stations
AppWizard
June 25, 2026

Russia’s state-backed messaging app Max blocks regional chats where users tracked gas availability and shared information about lines at filling stations

The Max messenger has blocked chat groups in at least four Russian regions—Ivanovo, Vladimir, Tver, Krasnokamsk, and Chita—where users were tracking gas availability and information about filling station queues. The chat group "Benzin 33" in the Vladimir region gained 15,000 subscribers in three days, while "Benzin Ivanovo" had around 8,000 members, and the Tver chat reached 9,000 subscribers. The blocking in Vladimir was due to a technical violation related to subscriber registration with Roskomnadzor, while the reasons for blockings in other regions are unclear. Russia is facing a fuel crisis exacerbated by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, leading to restrictions on gasoline sales in over 20 areas and widespread shortages at gas stations. Additionally, the Federal Antimonopoly Service has banned the sale of gasoline on digital platforms, resulting in blocked listings on e-commerce sites like Ozon and Wildberries.
GM is adding 200 new apps to its cars with Google built-in
AppWizard
June 25, 2026

GM is adding 200 new apps to its cars with Google built-in

General Motors is enhancing the digital experience in its vehicles by introducing support for over 200 new applications on its "Cars with Google built-in" platform, moving away from Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The new apps will be available on select 2024 and newer models of Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles equipped with Google built-in. Driver-focused apps will be accessible only when the vehicle is parked, while passengers can enjoy games and streaming services during travel. The new offerings include games like basketball, chess, and solitaire for drivers, and streaming services such as Disney Plus, Hulu, Tubi, and YouTube for passengers. Music and podcast platforms like Spotify, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music will also be supported. The passenger and rear displays will support these apps in select 2025 and newer GM models, including the Chevy Tahoe, Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, and GMC Yukon. Users can find these applications under a “car compatible apps” section in Google Play. GM vehicle owners are encouraged to monitor their infotainment systems for the new apps.
These 20 premium Android games are now KES 15 or less on Google Play for a limited time
BetaBeacon
June 25, 2026

These 20 premium Android games are now KES 15 or less on Google Play for a limited time

Google Play has launched a Mega Game Sale that discounts 20 popular premium Android games to prices as low as KES 10 in Kenya. The sale is available globally and runs until July 2, with some discounts extending until July 6. The discounted games cover various genres such as tower defense, racing, strategy, action, puzzle, and creativity. Some games may not show discounted prices for Google Play Pass subscribers. These prices are lower than what many people spend on mobile data in a day.
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