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AppWizard

April 22, 2026

Back in 2009, an experimental free-to-play Battlefield predicted our grim live service present: ‘It will need to be the most popular Battlefield game of all time to be profitable’

The term "free-to-play" was not common in gaming until the late 2000s, when major publishers began exploring free versions of their flagship franchises. Battlefield Heroes was a significant experiment as a PC-exclusive spin-off that marked a high-profile franchise's entry into the free-to-play model. EA's senior producer Ben Cousins described it as a substantial risk that needed unprecedented popularity to be profitable. The game featured a real-time feedback development philosophy and introduced daily challenges, which became common in the shooter genre. Initially, players could only purchase superior weapons with in-game currency, but by late 2009, EA shifted to a pay-to-win model. Battlefield Heroes had a six-year lifespan before being discontinued in 2015.

AppWizard

April 21, 2026

12 years after the original and with its themes more relevant than ever, anti-war game This War of Mine is getting a full remake

11 Bit Studios is developing two new games: a new installment in the Frostpunk series and a reimagining of This War of Mine. The Alters has sold 545,000 copies, and Frostpunk 2 has sold nearly 880,000 copies. CEO Przemysław Marszał stated that the upcoming titles will not be remasters but will offer modern takes on the narratives. Creative director Michał Drozdowski emphasized the studio's commitment to unique artistic vision in its games. The reimagining of This War of Mine is particularly significant given its themes in the current global climate. 11 Bit Studios plans to launch Moonlighter 2 in 2026, with new downloadable content for Frostpunk and The Alters, while Frostpunk 1886 is expected to release around 2027 or 2028.

AppWizard

April 21, 2026

Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred review – Sanctuary is safe, but I’m conflicted

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred introduces a revamped endgame experience with eight distinct classes, including the new Warlock class, which combines spellcasting and summoning abilities. The narrative centers on the protagonist's relationship with Lilith and the threat posed by Mephisto, set against the backdrop of the visually striking region of Skovos, inspired by Grecian architecture. The game features enhanced customization options, improved class skill trees, and a new War Plans system that revitalizes the endgame experience. However, the overarching story is criticized for its pacing and character development, particularly regarding the Amazons and the reliance on Lilith. Despite these critiques, the campaign offers visually stunning boss encounters and a compelling soundtrack. The game raises questions about its future direction, with concerns about evolving into a live-service model.

AppWizard

April 19, 2026

The Death of the Console War: Why Project Helix is Both a PC and an Xbox

Microsoft has announced Project Helix, a next-generation gaming initiative aimed at merging PC and console gaming into a unified ecosystem, set to launch in late 2027. The initiative features a hybrid gaming system that allows seamless play between Xbox and PC games. It is powered by a custom AMD System-on-Chip called Xbox Magnus, which includes next-generation ray tracing, generative AI technology, and Microsoft’s proprietary DLSS5 technology. Project Helix also introduces streamlined tools for developers to simplify game creation and porting, aiming to expand the Xbox game library. Key milestones include an official announcement in March 2026, a potential hardware reveal in mid-2026, and a consumer launch in late 2027. The initiative is led by Xbox executives Asha Sharma, Matt Booty, and Jason Ronald. Project Helix is positioned as a premium gaming device with a projected price of ,000, reflecting its advanced features and expansive game library.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

Here’s that free fan remake of 1999’s PlayStation-exclusive Medal of Honor you were looking for

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault is a pioneering title in the first-person shooter genre, released before Halo and initially on the PlayStation. The game has been revived with Medal of Honor: Retro Remake, developed by Elber88, which faithfully reconstructs the original 1999 title and is available for free on itch.io. The remake offers a simple installation process for players to easily access the game.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

The new Slay the Spire 2 roadmap has no dates: “Exacting deadlines produce sloppy, uninspired work”

Mega Crit has released a roadmap for Slay the Spire 2, focusing on bug fixes, balancing, and visual enhancements since its launch over a month ago. The development approach is flexible, allowing for creativity, with new features planned such as Steam Workshop support, expanded language options, a Bestiary, and experimental game modes. Upcoming content includes an alternate Act Two, a new character, an alternate Act Three, and additional cards, events, relics, and potions. Ongoing improvements will continue alongside new features, with a humorous promise of "more silly voices" and "less silly placeholder art." Yano also teased the concept of "True Victory," Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, and potential platform ports. Community statistics reveal that 44% of players keep the Lantern Key, 88% free War Historian Repy when taking the key to its destination, 63% indulge in the Room Full of Cheese, and 49% consume the Byrdonis Egg for a health boost. Beta patches are released more frequently than main branch updates, and players are encouraged to join the beta for the latest developments.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

This is not a drill: All-timer weirdo game Deadly Premonition now playable on Linux as of Valve’s most recent Proton beta, plus 17 others and your EA library (until EA breaks it again)

Proton 11 beta 1 has been released by Valve, enhancing the Steam Deck and Linux desktops, and incorporating features from Wine 11. This update includes an initial Arm64 version of Proton, with plans for implementation in the upcoming Steam Frame. Some Windows games may perform better on Linux with this update. Newly playable games include "Unknown Faces," "Gothic 1 Classic," "X-Plane 12," "Breath of Fire IV," and "Deadly Premonition." The update also fixes various issues, such as video playback in "She Sees Red," rendering problems with the Ukrainian language option in "Chambers," and voice chat issues in "Phasmophobia." Improvements have been made in VR support for "No Man's Sky," and many other gameplay and performance enhancements have been implemented across various titles. Proton 11 beta 1 is based on Wine 11.0 and includes updates to several components, including vkd3d, dxvk, and Wine Mono.

BetaBeacon

April 18, 2026

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Super Onion Boy 2, Kingdomino, Dungeon Tracer, more

Today's highlight Android app price drops include Dungeon Tracer for (originally ), ALTER EGO COMPLEX for .50 (originally ), and Survival Island: Evolve Pro for free (originally [openai_gpt model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Dungeon Tracer (Reg. ) ALTER EGO COMPLEX .50 (Reg. ) Survival Island: Evolve Pro FREE (Reg. [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Super Onion Boy 2, Kingdomino, Dungeon Tracer, 911 Operator, ALTER EGO COMPLEX, BE-A Walker, and more. Just be sure to dive into the deals have on Galaxy S26 Ultra and new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off alongside a chance to score Google’s most affordable unlocked Pixel 10 at up to $354 off, but all of the apps await below. Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Dungeon Tracer $1 (Reg. $3) ALTER EGO COMPLEX $2.50 (Reg. $5) Survival Island: Evolve Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Kingdomino – The Board Game $2.50 (Reg. $4) Zero Stress King: Idle Defense $2 (Reg. $3) BE-A Walker $1.50 (Reg. $5) 112 Operator $3 (Reg. $8) 911 Operator $2 (Reg. $6.50) Super Onion Boy 2 $2.50 (Reg. $5) Red Carpet – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Squid – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Purplediant – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Yaktin Orange – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Rose – Red Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Lime – icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) Samsung offering Galaxy S26 Ultra + new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off today More highlight Android app price drops still live: Can You Escape: The Collection $2.50 (Reg. $4) Legend of the Moon $0.50 (Reg. $2) QR and Barcode Scanner PRO FREE (Reg. $6) Legend of The Moon2: Shooting $0.50 (Reg. $3) Titan Quest: Ultimate Edition $10 (Reg. $28) Guns’n’Glory WW2 Premium $1 (Reg. $3) ELOH $0.50 (Reg. $1) Through the Darkest of Times $1 (Reg. $8) Save the Puppies Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Cell Clone Wars:Pro FREE (Reg. $1.50) Little Big Workshop $2 (Reg. $11) Old Man’s Journey $1 (Reg. $2.50) Amazon undercuts official Pixel 10 Pro XL deal, now $300 off (Extra $50 off starts today) Sentinels of Earth-Prime $4 (Reg. $18) [Premium] RPG Fairy Elements $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Dragon Spira $3 (Reg. $10) [Premium] RPG Infinite Links $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] Knights of Grayfang $3 (Reg. $8) This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker $4 (Reg. $6) RPG Dragon Takers $2 (Reg. $8) Psychofunk $1 (Reg. $3) Dune Barrens $3 (Reg. $5) [Premium] RPG Armed Emeth $2 (Reg. $8) Dungeon Princess 3 $0 (Reg. $0.50) Mix Alchemy FREE (Reg. $0.50) Blocks Falling – Puzzle FREE (Reg. $5) Hexa Crop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Asphalt – Dark Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Rock – Black Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) TLOTS: Gold Edition $1 (Reg. $2.50) [Premium] RPG Asdivine Dios $1 (Reg. $8) Almost all unlocked Pixel 10 models drop even lower today at $250 off the list price One More Button $1 (Reg. $3) Hexologic – Sudoku Puzzle Game $1 (Reg. $3) Toska – Turqoise icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) ToscaLine – Turqoise Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom $3 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Gale of Windoria $2 (Reg. $8) RPG Ruinverse $1 (Reg. $9) SRPG Eldgear $2 (Reg. $8) Skel and Defense $0.50 (Reg. $2.50) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Galaxy Vanguard I – Premium $2 (Reg. $3) The Fall 2 : Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) The Fall 1: Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) No More Buttons $1 (Reg. $2) Space Survival: Mars RPG Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) SciFi Survivor Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Sniper 2d Fantasy $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) King of Defense Premium FREE (Reg. $3) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Avalar: Shadow War Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Empire of the Gods $1 (Reg. $3) Defenchick: tower defense $0.50 (Reg. $1) Paign – RPG $1.50 (Reg. $3) King of Defense 2: TD Premium FREE (Reg. $2) The Macabre Journey: Dark 3D $1.50 (Reg. $3) Last Survivor: Survival Pro FREE (Reg. $1) Hero of the Kingdom II $1.50 (Reg. $8.50) Hexaring – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) OTO – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Color Line – Vibrant Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Red Yellow – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Garis Light – Lines Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Zamrud Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50) Kingdomino – The Board Game .50 (Reg. ) Zero Stress King: Idle Defense (Reg. ) BE-A Walker .50 (Reg. ) 112 Operator (Reg. ) 911 Operator (Reg. .50) Super Onion Boy 2 .50 (Reg. ) Red Carpet – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. .50) More highlight Android app price drops still live: Can You Escape: The Collection .50 (Reg. ) Legend of the Moon [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Super Onion Boy 2, Kingdomino, Dungeon Tracer, 911 Operator, ALTER EGO COMPLEX, BE-A Walker, and more. Just be sure to dive into the deals have on Galaxy S26 Ultra and new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off alongside a chance to score Google’s most affordable unlocked Pixel 10 at up to $354 off, but all of the apps await below. Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Dungeon Tracer $1 (Reg. $3) ALTER EGO COMPLEX $2.50 (Reg. $5) Survival Island: Evolve Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Kingdomino – The Board Game $2.50 (Reg. $4) Zero Stress King: Idle Defense $2 (Reg. $3) BE-A Walker $1.50 (Reg. $5) 112 Operator $3 (Reg. $8) 911 Operator $2 (Reg. $6.50) Super Onion Boy 2 $2.50 (Reg. $5) Red Carpet – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Squid – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Purplediant – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Yaktin Orange – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Rose – Red Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Lime – icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) Samsung offering Galaxy S26 Ultra + new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off today More highlight Android app price drops still live: Can You Escape: The Collection $2.50 (Reg. $4) Legend of the Moon $0.50 (Reg. $2) QR and Barcode Scanner PRO FREE (Reg. $6) Legend of The Moon2: Shooting $0.50 (Reg. $3) Titan Quest: Ultimate Edition $10 (Reg. $28) Guns’n’Glory WW2 Premium $1 (Reg. $3) ELOH $0.50 (Reg. $1) Through the Darkest of Times $1 (Reg. $8) Save the Puppies Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Cell Clone Wars:Pro FREE (Reg. $1.50) Little Big Workshop $2 (Reg. $11) Old Man’s Journey $1 (Reg. $2.50) Amazon undercuts official Pixel 10 Pro XL deal, now $300 off (Extra $50 off starts today) Sentinels of Earth-Prime $4 (Reg. $18) [Premium] RPG Fairy Elements $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Dragon Spira $3 (Reg. $10) [Premium] RPG Infinite Links $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] Knights of Grayfang $3 (Reg. $8) This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker $4 (Reg. $6) RPG Dragon Takers $2 (Reg. $8) Psychofunk $1 (Reg. $3) Dune Barrens $3 (Reg. $5) [Premium] RPG Armed Emeth $2 (Reg. $8) Dungeon Princess 3 $0 (Reg. $0.50) Mix Alchemy FREE (Reg. $0.50) Blocks Falling – Puzzle FREE (Reg. $5) Hexa Crop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Asphalt – Dark Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Rock – Black Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) TLOTS: Gold Edition $1 (Reg. $2.50) [Premium] RPG Asdivine Dios $1 (Reg. $8) Almost all unlocked Pixel 10 models drop even lower today at $250 off the list price One More Button $1 (Reg. $3) Hexologic – Sudoku Puzzle Game $1 (Reg. $3) Toska – Turqoise icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) ToscaLine – Turqoise Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom $3 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Gale of Windoria $2 (Reg. $8) RPG Ruinverse $1 (Reg. $9) SRPG Eldgear $2 (Reg. $8) Skel and Defense $0.50 (Reg. $2.50) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Galaxy Vanguard I – Premium $2 (Reg. $3) The Fall 2 : Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) The Fall 1: Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) No More Buttons $1 (Reg. $2) Space Survival: Mars RPG Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) SciFi Survivor Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Sniper 2d Fantasy $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) King of Defense Premium FREE (Reg. $3) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Avalar: Shadow War Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Empire of the Gods $1 (Reg. $3) Defenchick: tower defense $0.50 (Reg. $1) Paign – RPG $1.50 (Reg. $3) King of Defense 2: TD Premium FREE (Reg. $2) The Macabre Journey: Dark 3D $1.50 (Reg. $3) Last Survivor: Survival Pro FREE (Reg. $1) Hero of the Kingdom II $1.50 (Reg. $8.50) Hexaring – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) OTO – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Color Line – Vibrant Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Red Yellow – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Garis Light – Lines Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Zamrud Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50 (Reg. ) QR and Barcode Scanner PRO FREE (Reg. ) Legend of The Moon2: Shooting [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Super Onion Boy 2, Kingdomino, Dungeon Tracer, 911 Operator, ALTER EGO COMPLEX, BE-A Walker, and more. Just be sure to dive into the deals have on Galaxy S26 Ultra and new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off alongside a chance to score Google’s most affordable unlocked Pixel 10 at up to $354 off, but all of the apps await below. Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Dungeon Tracer $1 (Reg. $3) ALTER EGO COMPLEX $2.50 (Reg. $5) Survival Island: Evolve Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Kingdomino – The Board Game $2.50 (Reg. $4) Zero Stress King: Idle Defense $2 (Reg. $3) BE-A Walker $1.50 (Reg. $5) 112 Operator $3 (Reg. $8) 911 Operator $2 (Reg. $6.50) Super Onion Boy 2 $2.50 (Reg. $5) Red Carpet – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Squid – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Purplediant – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Yaktin Orange – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Rose – Red Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Lime – icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) Samsung offering Galaxy S26 Ultra + new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off today More highlight Android app price drops still live: Can You Escape: The Collection $2.50 (Reg. $4) Legend of the Moon $0.50 (Reg. $2) QR and Barcode Scanner PRO FREE (Reg. $6) Legend of The Moon2: Shooting $0.50 (Reg. $3) Titan Quest: Ultimate Edition $10 (Reg. $28) Guns’n’Glory WW2 Premium $1 (Reg. $3) ELOH $0.50 (Reg. $1) Through the Darkest of Times $1 (Reg. $8) Save the Puppies Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Cell Clone Wars:Pro FREE (Reg. $1.50) Little Big Workshop $2 (Reg. $11) Old Man’s Journey $1 (Reg. $2.50) Amazon undercuts official Pixel 10 Pro XL deal, now $300 off (Extra $50 off starts today) Sentinels of Earth-Prime $4 (Reg. $18) [Premium] RPG Fairy Elements $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Dragon Spira $3 (Reg. $10) [Premium] RPG Infinite Links $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] Knights of Grayfang $3 (Reg. $8) This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker $4 (Reg. $6) RPG Dragon Takers $2 (Reg. $8) Psychofunk $1 (Reg. $3) Dune Barrens $3 (Reg. $5) [Premium] RPG Armed Emeth $2 (Reg. $8) Dungeon Princess 3 $0 (Reg. $0.50) Mix Alchemy FREE (Reg. $0.50) Blocks Falling – Puzzle FREE (Reg. $5) Hexa Crop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Asphalt – Dark Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Rock – Black Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) TLOTS: Gold Edition $1 (Reg. $2.50) [Premium] RPG Asdivine Dios $1 (Reg. $8) Almost all unlocked Pixel 10 models drop even lower today at $250 off the list price One More Button $1 (Reg. $3) Hexologic – Sudoku Puzzle Game $1 (Reg. $3) Toska – Turqoise icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) ToscaLine – Turqoise Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom $3 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Gale of Windoria $2 (Reg. $8) RPG Ruinverse $1 (Reg. $9) SRPG Eldgear $2 (Reg. $8) Skel and Defense $0.50 (Reg. $2.50) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Galaxy Vanguard I – Premium $2 (Reg. $3) The Fall 2 : Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) The Fall 1: Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) No More Buttons $1 (Reg. $2) Space Survival: Mars RPG Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) SciFi Survivor Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Sniper 2d Fantasy $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) King of Defense Premium FREE (Reg. $3) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Avalar: Shadow War Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Empire of the Gods $1 (Reg. $3) Defenchick: tower defense $0.50 (Reg. $1) Paign – RPG $1.50 (Reg. $3) King of Defense 2: TD Premium FREE (Reg. $2) The Macabre Journey: Dark 3D $1.50 (Reg. $3) Last Survivor: Survival Pro FREE (Reg. $1) Hero of the Kingdom II $1.50 (Reg. $8.50) Hexaring – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) OTO – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Color Line – Vibrant Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Red Yellow – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Garis Light – Lines Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Zamrud Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Toys — experts digging up all the latest technology and lifestyle deals, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Toys on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out the best Apple deals, our daily podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50 (Reg. ) Titan Quest: Ultimate Edition (Reg. ) Guns’n’Glory WW2 Premium (Reg. ) ELOH [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-3.5-turbo-0125" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Reg. $1+/FREE+ Your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Super Onion Boy 2, Kingdomino, Dungeon Tracer, 911 Operator, ALTER EGO COMPLEX, BE-A Walker, and more. Just be sure to dive into the deals have on Galaxy S26 Ultra and new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off alongside a chance to score Google’s most affordable unlocked Pixel 10 at up to $354 off, but all of the apps await below. Today’s highlight Android app price drops: Dungeon Tracer $1 (Reg. $3) ALTER EGO COMPLEX $2.50 (Reg. $5) Survival Island: Evolve Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) Kingdomino – The Board Game $2.50 (Reg. $4) Zero Stress King: Idle Defense $2 (Reg. $3) BE-A Walker $1.50 (Reg. $5) 112 Operator $3 (Reg. $8) 911 Operator $2 (Reg. $6.50) Super Onion Boy 2 $2.50 (Reg. $5) Red Carpet – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Squid – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Purplediant – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Yaktin Orange – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Rose – Red Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Lime – icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) Samsung offering Galaxy S26 Ultra + new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off today More highlight Android app price drops still live: Can You Escape: The Collection $2.50 (Reg. $4) Legend of the Moon $0.50 (Reg. $2) QR and Barcode Scanner PRO FREE (Reg. $6) Legend of The Moon2: Shooting $0.50 (Reg. $3) Titan Quest: Ultimate Edition $10 (Reg. $28) Guns’n’Glory WW2 Premium $1 (Reg. $3) ELOH $0.50 (Reg. $1) Through the Darkest of Times $1 (Reg. $8) Save the Puppies Premium $1 (Reg. $3) Cell Clone Wars:Pro FREE (Reg. $1.50) Little Big Workshop $2 (Reg. $11) Old Man’s Journey $1 (Reg. $2.50) Amazon undercuts official Pixel 10 Pro XL deal, now $300 off (Extra $50 off starts today) Sentinels of Earth-Prime $4 (Reg. $18) [Premium] RPG Fairy Elements $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Dragon Spira $3 (Reg. $10) [Premium] RPG Infinite Links $1 (Reg. $8) [Premium] Knights of Grayfang $3 (Reg. $8) This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker $4 (Reg. $6) RPG Dragon Takers $2 (Reg. $8) Psychofunk $1 (Reg. $3) Dune Barrens $3 (Reg. $5) [Premium] RPG Armed Emeth $2 (Reg. $8) Dungeon Princess 3 $0 (Reg. $0.50) Mix Alchemy FREE (Reg. $0.50) Blocks Falling – Puzzle FREE (Reg. $5) Hexa Crop – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Asphalt – Dark Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Rock – Black Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) TLOTS: Gold Edition $1 (Reg. $2.50) [Premium] RPG Asdivine Dios $1 (Reg. $8) Almost all unlocked Pixel 10 models drop even lower today at $250 off the list price One More Button $1 (Reg. $3) Hexologic – Sudoku Puzzle Game $1 (Reg. $3) Toska – Turqoise icon pack FREE (Reg. $1) ToscaLine – Turqoise Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Blacksmith of the Sand Kingdom $3 (Reg. $8) [Premium] RPG Gale of Windoria $2 (Reg. $8) RPG Ruinverse $1 (Reg. $9) SRPG Eldgear $2 (Reg. $8) Skel and Defense $0.50 (Reg. $2.50) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Galaxy Vanguard I – Premium $2 (Reg. $3) The Fall 2 : Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) The Fall 1: Zombie Survival $0.50 (Reg. $1) No More Buttons $1 (Reg. $2) Space Survival: Mars RPG Pro FREE (Reg. $0.50) SciFi Survivor Premium FREE (Reg. $0.50) Sniper 2d Fantasy $0.25 (Reg. $0.50) King of Defense Premium FREE (Reg. $3) Defense legend 4 HD: Sci-fi TD FREE (Reg. $2) Avalar: Shadow War Premium FREE (Reg. $1) Empire of the Gods $1 (Reg. $3) Defenchick: tower defense $0.50 (Reg. $1) Paign – RPG $1.50 (Reg. $3) King of Defense 2: TD Premium FREE (Reg. $2) The Macabre Journey: Dark 3D $1.50 (Reg. $3) Last Survivor: Survival Pro FREE (Reg. $1) Hero of the Kingdom II $1.50 (Reg. $8.50) Hexaring – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) OTO – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Color Line – Vibrant Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Red Yellow – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Garis Light – Lines Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1.50) Zamrud Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) Turqoise – Icon Pack FREE (Reg. $1) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. 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Winsage

April 17, 2026

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations

Hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in Windows systems, specifically targeting three flaws: BlueHammer, UnDefend, and RedSun. BlueHammer has been patched by Microsoft, while UnDefend and RedSun remain unaddressed. The exploitation is linked to code published by a researcher named Chaotic Eclipse, who criticized Microsoft for their response to vulnerabilities. All three flaws affect Windows Defender, allowing hackers potential high-level access to systems. Microsoft emphasized the importance of coordinated vulnerability disclosure to protect customers and the research community. The situation underscores the ongoing struggle between cybersecurity defenders and cybercriminals.

AppWizard

April 17, 2026

More than half of PC gaming revenue comes from games outside the top 20, according to analysts

Every year, a significant portion of players' engagement on consoles remains concentrated within the top 20 games, primarily in genres like sports, shooters, and sandbox experiences. According to Newzoo's PC & Console Gaming Report 2026, over half of the total revenue from PC gaming now comes from titles outside the top 20, with playtime for these games increasing by 44%, while engagement with the top 20 has plateaued. The PC ecosystem supports long-term interest in diverse titles, exemplified by games like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Skyrim, which thrive years after release due to ongoing sales and community modifications. Survival games and action RPGs benefit from substantial content updates that attract new players. In contrast, PlayStation users tend to revisit classic first-party exclusives, while Xbox games not in the Game Pass library struggle for attention, with new free-to-play offerings accounting for less than 1% of overall playtime. The PC platform allows games to generate sales long after leaving bestseller lists, leading to frequent discounts on platforms like Steam to maintain sales momentum.