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August 8, 2025

Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator Announced For PC

Indie game developer To-Go Games, in collaboration with publisher Astragon Entertainment, has announced Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator, set in Faremont National Park. Players will manage daily tasks such as clearing trails, assisting lost hikers, and responding to wildlife emergencies. They will use tools like an axe, hammer, and litter picker while exploring diverse biomes, including forests, meadows, and rivers. The game features a ranger camera to document wildlife encounters, with over ten animal species and multiple subspecies. Players can drive a ranger pickup, engage with visitors, and experience dynamic day-night cycles and changing weather. Ranger’s Path is set to launch in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store later this year.

AppWizard

August 8, 2025

18 essential Minecraft tip and tricks that will help you master the game

Minecraft has approximately 204.33 million monthly players and is available on all mobile devices and gaming consoles. Llamas can be used as pack mules, with inventory capacity varying from 3 to 15 slots based on strength. Players can break blocks to leave a breaking pattern on the north side for navigation. Lava is a superior fuel source compared to wood or coal. Diamonds are now typically found between levels 15 and 63. Blue sheep can be turned red by an Evoker. Torches can help harvest sand and gravel more effectively. Mushroom biomes do not spawn aggressive mobs at night. Carved pumpkins can prevent Endermen attacks. Iron Golems can be created for protection using iron blocks and a carved pumpkin. Cats deter Creepers. Doors create air pockets underwater. Snowballs are effective against Blazes. Placing torches around mob spawners can halt enemy production. The Swift Sneak enchantment allows quick movement while crouching. Mooshrooms produce mushroom stew when milked. Players can dye their dogs' collars for identification. Adding a glass pane to a map preserves pixel art. Zombies are attracted to turtle eggs, which can be used to lure them away.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

Google’s Genie 3 drops you into a 3D world you can explore and play with as it happens

Genie 3, developed by Google DeepMind, allows users to create interactive 3D environments using brief text prompts. It enables exploration and manipulation of these virtual scenes for a limited time, maintaining stability and coherence for over a minute, unlike its predecessors, Genie 1 and 2. Genie 3 can respond instantly to new commands, allowing real-time changes without reloading. Currently, it is in research preview and accessible only to select academics and creators. The system has limitations, including basic interaction mechanics and challenges with multiple agents and accurate real-world replicas.

AppWizard

August 4, 2025

Gain new insight into Minecraft’s wolves with a new video from Minecraft

Wolves in Minecraft are loyal companions that can be tamed with bones. They exhibit behaviors such as chasing skeletons due to hunting instincts and avoiding llamas due to perceived threats. Players can assess a wolf's health by observing its behavior, such as whining when hungry or limping when injured. Establishing a bond with a wolf requires feeding it bones, which strengthens their loyalty.

AppWizard

July 28, 2025

Swarovski and Minecraft team up in surprise collaboration

Austrian crystal giant Swarovski has collaborated with Microsoft's Minecraft to release a new line of collectible crystal figurines, including Minecraft Steve, Alex, Creeper, and Pig. These figurines are priced between £280 and £300, making them some of the most expensive Minecraft merchandise. Additionally, a special in-game item called the "Crystal Suit" is available for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, which can be obtained by scanning a QR code. The collection is available for purchase at Swarovski stores and its official website.

AppWizard

July 19, 2025

List of all Minecraft Advancements in 2025 | Esports News

Minecraft features a total of 122 advancements categorized into five groups: Minecraft, Nether, End, Adventure, and Husbandry. Each category includes various challenges related to progression and combat. Minecraft Advancements: 1. Craft a crafting table. 2. Mine stone with a pickaxe. 3. Craft a better pickaxe. 4. Smelt an iron ingot. 5. Wear a piece of iron armor. 6. Fill a bucket with lava. 7. Upgrade to an iron pickaxe. 8. Block a projectile with a shield. 9. Obtain a block of obsidian. 10. Obtain a diamond. 11. Build and enter a Nether portal. 12. Wear a full set of diamond armor. 13. Enchant an item using an enchanting table. 14. Enter the Nether. Nether Advancements: 1. Enter the Nether. 2. Deflect a ghast fireball. 3. Travel 7 km in the Nether. 4. Enter a Nether fortress. 5. Obtain crying obsidian. 6. Mine ancient debris. 7. Wear a full set of Netherite armor. 8. Get a Wither Skeleton skull. 9. Survive fire damage with a fire resistance potion. 10. Respawn using a respawn anchor. 11. Visit all Nether biomes. 12. Enter a Bastion Remnant. 13. Ride a strider with a warped fungus on a stick. 14. Rescue a ghast from the Nether. 15. Summon the Wither. 16. Have every status effect at once (secret). The End Advancements: 1. Enter the End. 2. Defeat the Ender Dragon. 3. Obtain the dragon egg. 4. Escape the End via an end gateway. 5. Respawn and defeat the Ender Dragon again. 6. Collect dragon’s breath. 7. Obtain elytra. 8. Levitate 50 blocks with shulkers. Adventure Advancements: 1. Discover every biome. 2. Kill one of every hostile mob. 3. Hit a target with an arrow. 4. Shoot a crossbow. 5. Kill a skeleton from 50+ blocks away. 6. Hit a target block bullseye from 30+ blocks. 7. Kill two phantoms with one arrow. 8. Kill a pillager captain. 9. Kill a mob with a poisonous potato. 10. Kill five unique mobs with one crossbow shot. 11. Change your spawn point by sleeping. 12. Successfully defend a village from a raid. 13. Throw a trident at something (and pick it back up). 14. Strike a villager with lightning. 15. Survive a lightning strike. 16. Walk on powder snow without sinking. 17. Spy on a phantom through a spyglass. 18. Spy on a ghost through a spyglass. 19. Spy on a dragon through a spyglass. 20. Fall and survive from a high place. Husbandry Advancements: 1. Eat any food. 2. Breed two animals. 3. Tame an animal. 4. Breed every breedable mob. 5. Tame every variant of cat. 6. Plant a seed and harvest it. 7. Collect honey safely. 8. Move a bee nest with silk touch. 9. Walk on honey blocks to slow down. 10. Apply wax to a copper block. 11. Scrape wax off a copper block. 12. Have an ocelot trust you. 13. Eat every edible food item. 14. Upgrade a hoe to the Netherite tier.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

Grounded 2 and These Other Games Are Coming to Xbox Game Pass Soon

Grounded, an award-winning survival game, will have its sequel, Grounded 2, available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on July 29. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a large library of games for a monthly fee, including online multiplayer and discounts. Upcoming additions to Game Pass include: - RoboCop: Rogue City on July 17 - My Friendly Neighborhood on July 17 - Back to the Dawn on July 18 - Abiotic Factor on July 22 - Wheel World on July 23 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers on July 24 - Grounded 2 on July 29 - Farming Simulator 25 on August 1 Three games will leave Game Pass on July 31: Gigantic: Rampage Edition, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank.

AppWizard

July 15, 2025

7 games that are perfect for handheld gaming PCs — with my favorite Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go titles

Handheld gaming devices have gained popularity, allowing players to enjoy games comfortably. However, not all games are suitable for these platforms. Notable games that perform well on handhelds include: - Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom: A Metroidvania game where players control Jin, who must reverse a spell that transformed people into animals. It features charming animations and engaging combat with low graphical demands. - Blue Prince: A 3D puzzle adventure where players inherit an estate and must solve puzzles in various rooms using a roguelike mechanic involving card drawing. - Immortals Fenyx Rising: An open-world RPG set in Greek mythology, where players save the gods from Typhon. It combines exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving, though it can drain battery life. - Stardew Valley: A farming and life simulation game where players inherit a farm and engage in farming, raising animals, and building relationships. Its pixelated graphics ensure smooth performance on handhelds. - Baldur's Gate 3: A turn-based RPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, known for its immersive storytelling and character interactions. It performs well on handhelds but may drain the battery. - Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition: An open-world RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world, manageable for handheld devices due to its age. - Age of Empires: A real-time strategy game with a 4K Definitive Edition, suitable for handheld play with optimized controls for solo and multiplayer experiences. Handheld gaming PCs support a variety of genres, particularly those with simpler 2D graphics, which enhance battery life and gameplay smoothness.

AppWizard

July 11, 2025

6 free Android apps I use to learn something new every day

Megan Ellis reflects on her educational journey, transitioning from a childhood interest in encyclopedias to using modern learning apps. She navigates various platforms to learn in bite-sized lessons due to time constraints. In a poll, 75% of respondents use only one learning app at a time, with none using multiple simultaneously, and 25% do not use any learning apps. 1. Mimo is a coding app that offers concise lessons tailored to individual learning paths. Ellis is taking an introductory Python course to enhance her coding skills. 2. Drops is a vocabulary app for language learning that allows users to select specific topics. It has a daily time limit unless users subscribe to a premium version. Ellis uses it to supplement her Mandarin vocabulary. 3. The Vocabulary app helps users expand their English vocabulary by allowing them to choose types of words to learn, including slang. It sends daily notifications and has a home screen widget for reminders. 4. Primer requires a subscription or scholarship for access. Ellis received a scholarship and explores short lessons in computer science and other topics of interest. 5. Reddit provides value through its communities, where Ellis joins subreddits related to her professional interests and other topics like zoology and history. 6. The Facts app offers daily trivia tailored to user interests, with customizable topics and a widget for easy access. Some content is subscription-based, but it aligns with her desire for quick learning experiences.

BetaBeacon

July 7, 2025

5 Best Android Games to Play in 2025

The text describes five Android games that offer versatile worlds, actions, adventures, and murder mysteries. Some of the games mentioned are Monster Train, Trinity Trigger, Chronomon, Jenny LeClue, and Pandoland.