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AppWizard

May 23, 2025

Build Your Own TNT Jungle House with LEGO Minecraft

The LEGO TNT Jungle House set consists of 287 pieces and is designed for builders aged 8 and older. It features a buildable house resembling the TNT block from Minecraft, a lever that triggers a blast effect, and includes minifigures of Steve, a parrot, and enemies like the Creeper and Zombie. The set is part of a broader collection aimed at bringing the Minecraft universe to life and is expected to retail for .99, with pre-orders opening soon ahead of its official launch in June 2025. The LEGO® Builder app enhances the experience by allowing users to interact with their models in 3D.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

Nazara Technologies acquires UK’s console gaming publisher Curve Games for Rs 247 crore

Nazara Technologies has acquired UK-based PC and console game publisher Curve Games for Rs 247 crore (£21.7 million), marking its largest international acquisition to date. This acquisition gives Nazara complete ownership of Curve, which has a portfolio of indie games with over 100 million downloads worldwide, including titles like Human Fall Flat and Lawn Mowing Simulator. The move aims to diversify Nazara's offerings beyond mobile gaming into the PC and console markets, valued at over 0 billion globally. Curve Games reported revenues of Rs 263.5 crore and EBITDA of Rs 114.4 crore in 2024. Nazara plans to allocate Rs 800–1,000 crore for further acquisitions targeting global gaming studios. Other notable acquisitions by Nazara include Fusebox Games, Moonshine Technology, Comic Con India, and others. As of 2:29 pm, Nazara shares were trading at Rs 1,292.8 on the BSE.

AppWizard

May 16, 2025

Tyreek Hill breaks silence over controversial Colts Minecraft schedule video

The Indianapolis Colts released their 2024 schedule through a Minecraft-themed video, which included a scene featuring a pixelated dolphin in a Tyreek Hill jersey being intercepted by a Coast Guard boat. This was interpreted by many as a reference to Hill's past legal issues, leading to negative backlash. The Colts deleted the video and apologized to both Hill and Microsoft for exceeding their licensing rights. They later released a more cautious backup video. Hill humorously responded on social media, suggesting the Colts should have kept the original video up. The incident highlights the need for NFL teams to balance creativity with sensitivity in their content.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Everyone is a boat in this ‘MOBA meets Vampire Survivors’ game inspired by a Warcraft 3 mod

The mod Battleships for Warcraft 3 features players controlling upgradable warships that autonomously fire weapons, allowing for strategic gameplay focused on maneuvering and managing cooldowns. Players can engage in harassment tactics and creep farming while their ships handle offensive actions, creating a dynamic environment that encourages tactical decision-making. The mod exemplifies the thriving modding scene and community-driven projects in the gaming industry.

Winsage

April 25, 2025

This Windows 11 update broke a plane in GTA San Andreas…20 years later

After the Windows 11 version 24H2 update on October 1, 2024, players reported that the Skimmer seaplane in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas disappeared from its usual spawn location and could not be spawned using mods, leading to game crashes. Silent, the creator of SilentPatch, investigated the issue and found that the game froze due to a bug in the CPlane::PreRender function, which was caused by a missing configuration in the vehicles.ide file. This bug had remained hidden for two decades and was triggered by changes in the Windows update. Silent confirmed that the issue would be fixed in the next update of SilentPatch.

Winsage

April 24, 2025

Decades-old bug in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas pops out

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update has caused issues for players of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, specifically the disappearance of the seaplane known as the "skimmer." This glitch, which began appearing in November, is not due to the Windows update itself but rather a long-standing error in the game's original coding. The problem arises from the game's vehicles.ide file, where essential parameters for the skimmer were omitted during its transition from Vice City to San Andreas. The update introduced changes in stack handling that affected how the game initialized these parameters, leading to the glitch. Silent, a developer involved in fixing older games, noted that the issue highlights the importance of validating input data and addressing compilation warnings in software development.

AppWizard

April 14, 2025

“Video games franchises are now ripe for the picking” – why A Minecraft Movie could lead to games taking over Hollywood

A Minecraft Movie was projected to generate between million and million during its opening weekend in the United States but instead earned million and surpassed the 0 million mark globally by its second weekend. The film's success is attributed to its built-in audience, the popularity of Minecraft with over 300 million copies sold, and a star-studded cast including Jack Black and Jason Momoa. It was released in April 2025, strategically timed for spring break with no significant competition. The film's open-ended narrative appealed to both fans and newcomers, despite mixed reviews from critics. The success of video game adaptations, including the Mario movie, indicates a shift in how studios approach this genre, although experts caution that not all adaptations will succeed and emphasize the importance of respecting the source material.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

Greedfall 2 aims to turn around a disastrous early access launch with a combat overhaul and a big new boat

Developer Spiders has released the first major update for Greedfall 2 to address player feedback on its combat system. The update includes faster attacks, improved animations, enhanced character movement, and a refined target lock system. Additionally, it introduces new content such as the region of Olima, a new companion, and the Hub for managing parties and accessing workshops. The update will make existing saves incompatible, requiring players to start anew. Greedfall 2 has struggled to attract players, peaking at 375 concurrent users compared to over 16,000 for the original game.

AppWizard

March 26, 2025

The World Is A Mess, But This New Tiny Boat Game Lets You Clean It Up

Spilled is a new indie game launched on PC by developer Lente, where players control a boat equipped with a vacuum, water cannon, and crane to clean up black goo left by vessels across various biomes. The objective is to collect and recycle the goo into coins for boat upgrades. Initial gameplay involves simple goo collection, while later stages present larger challenges. Players witness the return of sea creatures as they clean, enhancing the visual experience. The main storyline lasts about an hour, but exploration can extend gameplay to two hours. Future iterations may include additional levels and cooperative gameplay options.