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May 13, 2025

A MINECRAFT MOVIE Just Hit Another Major Milestone

A MINECRAFT MOVIE has surpassed HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS at the global box office, earning 6.8 million and claiming the 15th position in Warner Bros' history, while HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS previously held 6.1 million. The film features Jack Black and Jason Momoa and has a 48% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with an 86% audience approval rating. It is a live-action fantasy adventure inspired by the video game MINECRAFT, following misfits in the Overworld facing destruction. The digital release is set for May 13, and physical copies will be available on June 24. Warner Bros. executives have hinted at plans for a sequel.

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May 12, 2025

Stellar Blade gets PC release date thanks to leaked PlayStation trailer

Korean developer Shift Up has confirmed the release date of their action game, Stellar Blade, for Windows PC on June 11, 2025. The PC version will feature enhancements such as ultrawide monitor support, advanced graphics technologies including DLSS 4 and FSR 3, and higher-resolution textures. Preorders are expected but not yet available. Stellar Blade was originally released as a PlayStation 5 exclusive in April 2024, selling over a million copies and featuring crossover DLC with NieR: Automata. The PC version will also be published by PlayStation.

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May 12, 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages launch times, release date, and advanced access period

John Doomguy, also known as The Doom Guy or The Doom Slayer, is featured in the upcoming game Doom: The Dark Ages. The game will have staggered launch times, with advanced access for pre-order customers starting on May 12 in the evening for the Western Hemisphere and on May 13 for Africa and Eurasia. Those who did not pre-order will be able to access the game on May 14 in North and South America. Unlock times by time zone for Doom: The Dark Ages are: - 5 pm PT, May 14 (Los Angeles) - 8 pm ET, May 14 (New York) - 7 pm CT, May 14 (Chicago) - 1 am BST, May 15 (London) - 2 am CEST, May 15 (Berlin) - 10 am AEST, May 15 (Sydney) - 12 pm NZST, May 15 (Auckland) Advanced access launch times by time zone are: - 5 pm PT, May 12 (Los Angeles) - 8 pm ET, May 12 (New York) - 7 pm CT, May 12 (Chicago) - 1 am BST, May 13 (London) - 2 am CEST, May 13 (Berlin) - 10 am AEST, May 13 (Sydney) - 12 pm NZST, May 13 (Auckland) Preloading for Doom: The Dark Ages is available for PC users, allowing both advance access and standard pre-order customers to prepare for the game’s launch.

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May 12, 2025

Google Keep for the web finally gets a feature it should’ve had years ago

Google Keep will introduce text formatting features to its web interface, including a rich text formatting toolbar with options for italicizing, bolding, underlining text, removing formatting, and creating H1 or H2 headers. This update is being rolled out to various account types, including Workspace and personal Google accounts, and may take several weeks for all users to access. There is hope for synchronization with the Android app, but this has not been confirmed by Google.

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May 12, 2025

Gothic 1 Remake demo gets huge update after swathes of player feedback

Alkimia Interactive has updated the demo of Gothic 1 Remake based on player feedback, with over 15,000 players participating in a survey since the demo's release in February. The remake, overseen by THQ Nordic, will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The updated demo includes enhancements like faster animations for smoother gameplay. Players can expect a faithful remake of the original 2001 RPG, featuring a hand-crafted open world that reacts to player actions.

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May 12, 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages helms a week of GTA-style cop games, sweaty animal spas and feudal strategy

- Chambers is a new Weird West shooter from the creators of Golden Light. - Labyrinth Of The Demon King is a first-person dungeon-crawler set in feudal Japan. - The Precinct is a top-down 1980s urban sandbox game where players are policemen battling gangs. - Animal Spa is a resort for chibi creatures that allows players to enjoy their bathing rituals while managing tasks. - Doom: The Dark Ages features "gratifying and chunky violence" but has been criticized for restrictive combat and tedious exploration. - Into The Restless Ruins allows players to build dungeons as they explore them. - House Of Legacy is an isometric strategy management game inspired by imperial China. - Kulebra And The Souls Of Limbo is a whimsical adventure game based on Latin American myths, focusing on helping shades find closure. - The editorial team is working on longer-form pieces about survival games and nihilism, with Nic and James collaborating on a review of Doom: The Dark Ages. - Brendy missed the morning meeting but provided information about Take Two Interactive's financials, which may relate to the anticipated delay of GTA 6.

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May 12, 2025

There’s another Risk of Rain 2 expansion on the way

Gearbox announced the third expansion for Risk of Rain 2, titled Alloyed Collective, at the PAX East panel. The expansion introduces new challenges, including battles against Solus robots and a new final boss called Solus Wing. Players will explore new territories in Petrichor V. The community has responded positively to the announcement, indicating excitement for the upcoming content. The full panel is available for viewing on YouTube.

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May 10, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Arrives On Digital Streaming This Week

A Minecraft Movie is set for digital streaming release on May 13, following its theatrical debut on April 4. The film, directed by Jared Hess and featuring a cast that includes Jason Momoa and Jack Black, has grossed 7.4 million worldwide against a production budget of 0 million. Viewers can purchase the movie for .99 or rent it for .99 for 48 hours on platforms like AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video. The digital release includes five bonus featurettes: "Building the World of Minecraft: Block Party," "Creepers, Zombies, and Endermen Oh My!," "Minecraft Movie: Block Beats," "A Minecraft Movie: Pixel Pals," and "Marlene + Nitwit."

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May 9, 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages review

The latest first-person shooter from id Software, titled Doom: The Dark Ages, is set to release on May 15, 2025, with a price of £60. It is published by Microsoft and has been reviewed on an RTX 2080 Super, Intel Core i9 9900KS, and 32GB RAM. The game features a new mechanic called the Shield Saw, allowing players to deflect attacks and engage enemies more aggressively. However, the complexity of the firearms has been reduced, with no dedicated secondary fire modes and a focus on passive upgrades. The game emphasizes accessibility, offering customizable difficulty settings, but the level designs are simpler compared to previous installments. Players can pilot mechs and engage in aerial dogfights, but these moments are brief and feel disconnected from the main gameplay. The overall experience may lead players to prefer earlier entries in the series. The game does not include multiplayer and has not been tested on Steam Deck.

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May 9, 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages

DOOM: The Dark Ages has received a range of critical reviews, with ratings as follows: EuroGamer - 80, tsa - 80, HardcoreGamer - 100, Tom's Guide - 90, PCGamesN - 80, DigitalTrends - 70, VG247 - 80, TechRadar - 80, IGN - 90, and Vice - 90. Critics noted the game's nostalgic charm, engaging combat, and stunning graphics, while some pointed out weaknesses such as underdeveloped features, pacing issues, and disappointing new mechanics.