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March 21, 2026

10 games to grab during the Steam Spring Sale 2026

March has seen the release of several notable gaming titles including Slay the Spire 2, Crimson Desert, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Timberborn. The Steam Spring Sale offers discounts on a variety of PC games, running from March 19 to March 26. Featured titles in the sale include: 1. Dispatch: 20% off - .99 / £19.99 2. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: 50% off - .99 / £24.99 3. Routine: 20% off - .59 / £26.79 4. Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader: 60% off - .19 / £17.19 5. Maze Mice: 50% off - .49 / £4.49 6. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: 50% off - .49 / £12.49 7. Blue Prince: 34% off - .84 / £14.84 8. Dungeons of Hinterberg: 66% off - .45 / £6.45 9. Star Wars Jedi Survivor: 90% off - .99 / £5.99 10. Dread Delusion: 50% off - .74 / £7.74

AppWizard

March 16, 2026

Asset reuse in videogames is essential, and we need to embrace it, says Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry director: ‘We redo too much stuff’

Ubisoft's Far Cry Primal is set in the Mesolithic period, allowing players to navigate the Carpathian mountains and face prehistoric creatures. The game faced criticism for reusing elements from Far Cry 4, leading to frustration from Alex Hutchinson, the director of Far Cry 4, who suggested that Ubisoft should have acknowledged the connection. Similarly, Activision's Call of Duty: Ghosts was criticized for reusing animations from Modern Warfare 2, raising concerns about creativity in game development. Hutchinson noted that asset reuse is common in large studios, citing examples from the Assassin's Creed series. He observed a shift in perspectives regarding asset reuse, with some now advocating for its creative merits, particularly in successful Japanese titles like Dark Souls and Yakuza. Hutchinson also speculated on the potential role of AI in game development but expressed skepticism about its ability to significantly change the industry.

BetaBeacon

March 3, 2026

The long-delayed The Division Resurgence hits iOS and Android on March 31

Ubisoft has announced that The Division Resurgence will be launching on March 31 for iOS and Android. The free-to-play mobile game is set in The Division universe, offering an MMO-style shared open world with co-op and solo gameplay.

AppWizard

February 26, 2026

After getting Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on PC Game Pass, unlocking its ‘Unobtanium’ max graphics mode, and then upgrading those stunning visuals even more with mods, I’m convinced this is the ‘But can it run Crysis?’ FPS PC gamers should install today

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is available for PC Game Pass subscribers and is considered Ubisoft's best open-world game in years. It features impressive graphics, enhanced by Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine, and includes a mode called 'Unobtanium' that challenges current hardware capabilities. To achieve 4K at 60fps with this mode, a powerful system is necessary. The game has undergone improvements and now includes a third-person mode, along with expansions like From the Ashes, which adds new characters and gameplay refinements. Despite initial technical issues, it is regarded as a solid first-person shooter and a benchmark for PC gaming setups.

AppWizard

February 25, 2026

Microsoft Is Allegedly Considering Adding WoW/Minecraft Realms/Fallout 1st/ESO Plus to Game Pass Ultimate

Discussions are ongoing about enhancing the value of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, especially following a price adjustment effective October 1, 2025. Many gamers are concerned about the service's worth despite including offerings like Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics. Microsoft is considering adding first-party services such as World of Warcraft, Minecraft Realms, Fallout 1st, and Elder Scrolls Online Plus to the Game Pass Ultimate package. Current subscription offerings include: - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month, includes Xbox + PC Game Pass library, online multiplayer, EA Play, cloud gaming, Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ Classics. - World of Warcraft: .99/month, access to all WoW retail + Classic content (latest expansion excluded). - Minecraft Realms Plus: .99/month, private server for up to 10 players, 150+ rotating Marketplace content packs. - Fallout 1st: .99/month, private world for up to 8 players, Scrapbox, Survival Tent, 1,650 Atoms/month, exclusive cosmetics. - ESO Plus: .99/month, includes all previously released DLC game packs and dungeons, Craft Bag, 1,650 Crowns/month, double bank space, premium tokens, increased transmute crystal cap, housing furnishing limit increases. Microsoft will need to conduct an economic analysis to determine the feasibility of these potential additions.

BetaBeacon

February 24, 2026

RAINBOW SIX Goes Mobile Worldwide And Is Now Available On iOS And Android

Ubisoft has launched Rainbow Six Mobile worldwide, a free-to-play first-person shooter game that brings the tactical intensity of Rainbow Six Siege to iOS and Android devices.

AppWizard

February 21, 2026

Ubisoft made another Avatar game the world has forgotten about, so I opened Pandora’s boxed copy and dropped into the jungle

The article discusses the eccentricities of PC gaming, focusing on the character 'Able' Ryder from the Avatar game developed by Ubisoft. Ryder, who comes from a background of poverty in a California megacity, wins a place in the Avatar Program and awakens at Hell's Gate on Pandora after five years of cryosleep. He receives a warning from a fellow soldier about the dangers of developing a conscience. The game featuring Ryder was released 14 years before the more recent Frontiers of Pandora, which has since added a third-person mode. Ryder's experiences include crashing a gunship and facing humorous consequences, highlighting the unpredictable nature of gaming narratives.

AppWizard

February 18, 2026

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ Now Available on Game Pass

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is now available on Game Pass for subscribers of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Players take on the role of a Na’vi who has escaped captivity by the RDA and can explore Pandora, form alliances with clans, and protect the land from threats. The game features a third-person view and allows players to experience the vibrant world of Pandora. Additionally, a Game Pass Ultimate subscription provides access to Ubisoft+ Classics, which includes titles like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is also available for purchase on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, along with its From the Ashes expansion.

BetaBeacon

February 16, 2026

Top Mobile Games to Try in 2026: PlayStation‑Level Fun on Android

- Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG game available on Android with high-end visuals and constant seasonal updates. - Call of Duty: Mobile brings the classic FPS franchise to Android with fast-paced multiplayer matches and a battle royale mode. - Hearthstone is a strategy card game set in the Warcraft universe, offering deep strategy for veterans and regular expansions. - Just Dance Now brings the energetic dance-filled experience of the Just Dance series to mobile devices with thousands of popular songs to dance to. - The Elder Scrolls: Blades brings the world of Tamriel to mobile devices with fast-paced combat, dungeon crawling, and town building.

AppWizard

February 14, 2026

Nvidia GeForce Now brings “PC-quality” game performance to Amazon Fire TV Sticks

Nvidia has launched its GeForce Now game streaming service on Amazon's Fire TV Sticks and select Fire TVs, allowing users to stream games they already own from various digital stores. The streaming quality is capped at 1080p/60fps, and the service operates on a tiered subscription model, with a free tier offering one-hour sessions supported by ads. The GeForce Now application is compatible with specific Fire TV Stick models, but not with the Fire TV Stick Select. The platform distinguishes itself by enabling users to access their existing game collections rather than providing a Netflix-style library. GeForce Now competes with other streaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Amazon Luna and is accessible on multiple devices.