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BetaBeacon

May 5, 2025

This Majora’s Mask port now supports mods, and more recompiled N64 games are coming

The N64: Recompiled tool has been updated by Wiseguy, making it easier to create native ports of N64 games. The latest update improves the renderer, allowing N64 games to run at full speed with 4K texture packs even on older hardware. Mod-supporting ports of various games are coming soon, with the ability for modders to change virtually anything in the game. Currently, Zelda 64: Recompiled supports Majora's Mask, with Ocarina of Time on the way. Other recomps for games like Kirby 64, Quest 64, and Banjo-Kazooie are also in progress.

AppWizard

May 2, 2025

Every Minecraft Nerf Blaster You Can Buy Right Now

Minecraft has collaborated with Nerf to create a range of blasters inspired by the game. The following Nerf Minecraft products are available: 1. Nerf Minecraft Bow Dart Blaster - £14.99, features string-priming action and high-performance N1 darts. 2. Nerf MicroShots Minecraft Cave Spider Blaster - Compact design with rapid-fire capabilities. 3. Nerf Microshots Minecraft Chicken Blaster - £19.99, fires one dart at a time. 4. Nerf MicroShots Minecraft Ender Dragon and Elder Guardian Mini Blaster 2-Pack - £37.19, features both bosses from Minecraft. 5. Nerf Ender Dragon Blaster - Over £37.18, includes dragon design and storage for 12 darts. 6. Nerf Minecraft Firebrand, Dart Blasting Axe - £19.66, three-dart capacity. 7. Nerf MicroShots Minecraft Ghast Mini Blaster - £11.95, single-shot action. 8. Nerf MicroShots Minecraft Guardian Mini Blaster - £12.99, features two mini-sized darts. 9. Nerf Minecraft Heartstealer Toy Sword - £19.79, combines sword aesthetics with blaster functionality. 10. Nerf Minecraft Pillager's Crossbow Dart Blaster - £29.94, fires six darts consecutively. 11. Nerf Minecraft Sabrewing Motorized Blaster Bow - £44.99, motorized blasting with an 8-dart clip. 12. Nerf Microshot Minecraft Snow Golem Mini Blaster - Compact and easy to use. 13. Nerf Minecraft Stormlander Dart-Blasting Hammer - £25.19, fires three darts.

AppWizard

April 19, 2025

A New Pack Of Minecraft Movie Figures Is Up For Preorder

The Minecraft movie has become the second-highest-grossing video game adaptation in cinematic history shortly after its release. The Minecraft Ultimate Movie Pack, featuring eight figures inspired by the film, will launch on July 1 and is available for preorder on Amazon. The pack includes figures such as Steve, Creeper, Garrett, Henry, Dawn, Natalie, Dennis the wolf, and Skeleton, each with unique accessories. Additionally, various Blu-ray editions of the film are available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart, including a limited 4K steelbook edition and a Walmart-exclusive Collector's Crafting Table Edition. Release dates for the Blu-ray versions have not been announced.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

Epic Games Store Makes PC Game Free 13 Years Later

The Epic Games Store is offering the game Botanicula for free until April 24. Originally developed by Amanita Design in 2012, Botanicula has an 88 rating on Metacritic and a 95% approval rating on Steam. The game is a point-and-click adventure featuring five tree creatures on a quest to save their home tree from evil parasites. Players can keep the game permanently once downloaded. Additionally, players logging into the Epic Games Store between now and April 24 can receive an exclusive skin and in-game currency for the free-to-play game Firestone Online Idle RPG.

AppWizard

March 28, 2025

Minecraft’s Skeleton Takes Over the Kids’ Adidas Superstar

Microsoft's Minecraft has partnered with Adidas to create a new version of the Adidas Superstar sneaker featuring the game's Skeleton character. The design includes Minecraft text on the lateral side, a pixelated aesthetic for the 3-Stripes, and a lace dubrae shaped like the Skeleton's head. The left shoe features an image of the Skeleton, and a bone motif is present atop the laces. The insoles are co-branded, and the sneakers will come in a custom shoe box inspired by Minecraft. A specific release date has not been announced, but they are expected to launch before May at an accessible price.

AppWizard

March 16, 2025

How to Spawn, Defeat the Minecraft Wither | Esports News – The Times of India

The Wither is a three-headed undead boss in Minecraft that can be summoned using 4 Soul Sand or Soul Soil and 3 Wither Skeleton Skulls. To summon it, arrange the Soul Sand or Soul Soil in a T-shape and place the skulls on top. The battle with the Wither consists of two phases: in Phase 1, it launches explosive skulls, and in Phase 2, it gains a blue shield and charges at the player. Players should prepare with Netherite or Diamond armor, potions, a Smite-enchanted sword, and milk buckets to counter the Wither effect. Defeating the Wither rewards players with a Nether Star and experience points. It is advised to avoid open areas during the battle and maintain constant movement to evade attacks.

AppWizard

February 25, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds review

Monster Hunter Wilds is an action game developed and published by Capcom, focusing on battling colossal creatures and crafting gear from their remains. It is priced at £60 and features multiplayer capabilities. The game introduces a streamlined quest structure and a cinematic narrative within a seamless world, enhancing immersion. It offers 14 weapon types with new mechanics, such as Focus Strike finishers and Offset Attacks, improving combat dynamics. Notable monsters include Rey Dau and Arkveld, and the game features a seasonal system affecting monster behavior and resource availability. Players can set up portable camps for convenience, but there are concerns about losing the franchise's identity due to automation in travel and technical issues like crashes during loading screens. The game was reviewed on an NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super with an Intel Core i7 14700KF and 32 GB RAM.

BetaBeacon

February 20, 2025

Top 8 mobile games like Animal Crossing for Android and iOS

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a game similar to Animal Crossing where players can decorate a house, change outfits, explore different areas, collect animals and fish, dive in the ocean, and cook using recipes.

AppWizard

February 19, 2025

Best Crossbow Enchantments in Minecraft | Esports News – The Times of India

The crossbow in Minecraft is a long-range weapon that can be enhanced with various enchantments to improve its effectiveness. - Quick Charge: Reduces reload time; Quick Charge I decreases it by 0.25 seconds, Quick Charge II by 0.5 seconds, and Quick Charge III by 0.75 seconds. - Multishot: Allows firing three arrows or fireworks simultaneously while consuming only one arrow per shot, but causes an additional durability loss of three points per shot. - Piercing: Enables arrows to penetrate through multiple targets, hitting up to five mobs at Piercing IV, and allows for arrow recovery, but cannot be used with Multishot. - Unbreaking: Increases durability by reducing the likelihood of durability loss; Unbreaking I cuts loss by 50%, Unbreaking II by 66%, and Unbreaking III by 75%, allowing approximately 1,856 shots with Unbreaking III. - Mending: Automatically repairs the crossbow using experience points, effectively eliminating durability concerns when combined with Unbreaking. - Curse of Vanishing: Causes the crossbow to disappear upon the player's death, preventing looting by enemies, but results in permanent loss for the player.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Skyrim stealth archers and NCR Ranger wannabes rejoice: I’m 45 hours into Avowed’s hardest difficulty as a glass cannon gunslinger and I’ve loved every minute of it

Avowed is a wizard-themed game that features unique spells and action-oriented gameplay, inspired by Pillars of Eternity. Players can utilize various spells, including the Pull of Eora, which creates an anti-gravity vortex to ensnare enemies. The game allows for a ranger-style playstyle, where players can engage in stealthy combat as a pistol-wielding archer. After over 45 hours of gameplay, the ranger build proves effective even on the challenging "Path of the Damned" difficulty. Combat is dynamic, with enemies exhibiting impressive tracking abilities, requiring active engagement. The game includes unique weapons, such as flaming swords and lightning pistols, and features companions like a spirit bear that can deal significant damage. Avowed combines elements of traditional RPGs with exhilarating shooter mechanics, catering to players who enjoy stealthy sniper gameplay.