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March 3, 2026

Blender temporarily abandons Apple iPad app development in favor of Android

Blender has integrated with GitHub to enhance its collaborative capabilities, allowing users to share projects and collaborate in real-time. This integration enables users to track changes, merge different project branches, and engage with the community for feedback and suggestions.

AppWizard

March 3, 2026

The Marathon server slam consumed my weekend: 21 hours later, I’ve gone from ‘meh’ to believer

Last year, Embark and Bungie conducted playtests for their extraction shooters, with Bungie's Marathon being their first project outside the Destiny universe in over 15 years. Arc Raiders, developed by Embark, launched as the first mainstream title in the genre, while Marathon faced delays. The author initially felt indifferent towards Marathon but grew enthusiastic after playing for over four days. The game features a PvP experience with looting mechanics, weapon upgrades, and unique gun modifications. Critics compare Marathon to Call of Duty and Apex Legends, but the author finds its pacing more similar to Halo, emphasizing positioning and timing. The game includes movement shooter elements, allowing creative navigation techniques. Weapon designs are visually appealing and feature a variety of modifications. The game's progression system encourages experimentation with builds, and the vendor system aids in resource management. The upcoming full version will include a third map, Outpost, and additional content like the Cryo Archive.

AppWizard

February 27, 2026

Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Passes ‘Minecraft’ to Top 2025 Domestic Chart

Zootopia 2 has become the highest-grossing domestic release of 2025, surpassing A Minecraft Movie with ticket sales of 4.2 million. It is also the highest-grossing Hollywood title of the year globally and internationally. The film debuted over the Thanksgiving holiday and has become the highest-grossing animated film of all time, unadjusted for inflation, with global earnings reaching approximately .85 billion. It had a record-breaking global opening of 9.5 million during the five-day Thanksgiving period and became the fastest animated or PG film to reach the billion milestone in just 17 days. Zootopia 2 has remained in the top 10 of the domestic box office for 13 consecutive weeks and has grossed over 0 million in China, making it the top-grossing Western film of all time in that region. It ranks No. 8 among the highest-grossing Hollywood films, unadjusted for inflation, and its earnings have surpassed the entire worldwide total of the original Zootopia, which was .025 billion.

AppWizard

February 27, 2026

“Zootopia 2” Becomes Highest-Grossing Domestic Film of 2025, Surpassing “A Minecraft Movie”

Zootopia 2 has become the highest-grossing domestic release of 2025, earning 4.2 million at the U.S. box office. It has also made .425 billion internationally, totaling .85 billion worldwide. Of the domestic earnings, 7.9 million were generated in 2025. The film is The Walt Disney Company’s second highest Thanksgiving opening ever, following Moana 2, and Disney holds nine of the top ten Thanksgiving openings. Zootopia 2 has a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and has received nominations from major animation awards. It reached its box office milestone in 91 days, demonstrating effective marketing and strong family appeal.

AppWizard

February 27, 2026

‘Zootopia 2’ Just Passed ‘A Minecraft Movie’ for 2025’s Domestic Crown. It Took 91 Days and Less Than $200,000

Zootopia 2 has become the highest-grossing domestic release of 2025, surpassing A Minecraft Movie with 4.2 million in North American ticket sales. It is the highest-grossing Hollywood animated film ever and ranks as the eighth highest-grossing film of all time worldwide, with a global total of .85 billion. The film's international earnings reached .425 billion, making it the second highest among animated films. Zootopia 2 debuted on November 26, 2025, with an opening of 8.8 million over five days, marking the second-largest Thanksgiving opening in history. It became the fastest PG-rated film to reach billion globally in just 17 days and grossed over 0 million in China, making it the highest-grossing Western film in Chinese box office history. The film received a 91% critics score and a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and won Best Animated Film at the BAFTAs. Disney holds three of the top four domestic releases of 2025, with Zootopia 2 leading the pack. A Blu-ray release is scheduled for March 3, and the film is nominated for Best Animated Feature at the upcoming Academy Awards.

AppWizard

February 26, 2026

‘Zootopia 2’ Overtakes ‘Minecraft’ As 2025’s Top Domestic Release

Zootopia 2 has become the highest-grossing domestic release of 2025, earning over .2 million in North America and approximately .85 billion globally after 13 weeks in theaters. The film surpassed A Minecraft Movie and set records as the fastest animated PG release to reach billion in just 17 days. It is now the top-grossing Disney animated film, the highest-grossing animated film in Hollywood history, and the highest-grossing MPA release of all time in China. Zootopia 2 maintained a position in the domestic top ten for 13 consecutive weeks and has outpaced the worldwide earnings of the original Zootopia. It holds a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and won the animated feature BAFTA.

AppWizard

February 26, 2026

I Thought A Minecraft Movie Had The Domestic Box Office Record For 2025 In The Bag, But The Crown Has Now Been Stolen

Jared Hess’ A Minecraft Movie, which premiered last April, grossed 4.1 million in the United States and Canada. It has been surpassed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush’s Zootopia 2, which has grossed 4.2 million since its Thanksgiving release. Zootopia 2 had a larger opening weekend, earning 0.3 million compared to the original Zootopia's 1.1 million, and has already surpassed the original's total of 1.3 million. Globally, Zootopia 2 has exceeded 0.8 billion, while A Minecraft Movie grossed 1.2 million worldwide. The only film surpassing Zootopia 2 this year is the animated Chinese film Ne Zha 2, which has crossed the billion mark. Upcoming animated films include Hoppers, Toy Story 5, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Hexed, and Minions & Monsters.

Winsage

February 25, 2026

PowerToys Command Palette is already better than Windows Search — the gap is about to widen

Microsoft offers two alternatives to the built-in Windows 11 search feature: PowerToys Run and Command Palette. PowerToys Run is a versatile launcher that allows users to search for files, settings, websites, and execute terminal commands. Command Palette functions similarly to PowerToys Run and macOS Spotlight, enabling users to search their PC, run commands, and open webpages. A recent update on GitHub introduced a lightning-fast mode for these tools, which reduces visual distractions during result list updates, selects the first interactable result promptly, removes selection indicator animations, and adds a "Results" section header for consistent visuals. The latest version of PowerToys also includes a new utility called "CursorWrap," which allows the mouse cursor to wrap around the screen edges, with options for horizontal or vertical use.

AppWizard

February 24, 2026

Ambitious developer showcases slick triple-level Quake-like game stored in tiny 64KB executable — every game asset tucked inside what could be a ‘rounding error’ in modern app payload terms

Developer Daivuk has released QUOD, a 64KB 'boomer shooter' similar to Quake, featuring 3 levels, 1 boss fight, 4 unique enemies, 4 weapons, and power-ups. The entire game, including textures, sounds, music, and animations, is compressed into the 64KB file. Daivuk demonstrates the game's development in a video, discussing optimizations that reduced the file size by an additional 2KB. The game requires modern hardware, with minimum specs of an Intel i5 or equivalent, GTX 770 or equivalent, and 8GB RAM. QUOD can be downloaded and launched quickly. Today marks the 30th anniversary of id Software's Qtest demo of Quake, which was released on June 22, 1996.

AppWizard

February 14, 2026

Underrated hack ‘n’ slash Blades of Fire heads to Steam with a 2.0 update, bringing new game plus and ‘expanded death and mutilation variations’ for you sickos out there

Blades of Fire, a game viewed as a spiritual successor to Blade of Darkness, received a muted reception upon its release on Steam last year. It is set to return on May 16 with a significant update called “Blades of Fire 2.0,” which will introduce new features such as a New Game Plus mode, a new difficulty level named 'Titanium', and a 'Boss Revival' mode. The update will also refine gameplay mechanics, including elements transmutation, improved animation transitions, and expanded death and mutilation variations. A demo is currently available, and initial reviews have been mixed, with some praise for the combat and crafting systems.