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AppWizard

October 13, 2025

Valorant’s dating sim is real, playable now, and its dev urges you to “be a little cringe and follow your heart”

Bee is the lead developer of Amorant, a Valorant dating sim that was recently unveiled at the VCT circuit. The game features a demo where players act as the Valorant Protocol's janitor, dealing with chaos caused by Phoenix. The demo received positive reactions from a diverse audience at the Champions tournament. Amorant diverges from traditional dating sims by focusing on character understanding rather than simply winning affection. Each of the eleven launch characters will have their own narrative paths, with future character tracks in development. Bee emphasizes authenticity in character portrayal, particularly for Phoenix, and highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity in the game's narratives. The demo was released on October 13.

AppWizard

March 20, 2025

Jack Black Was Originally Going to Play a Talking Pig In The Minecraft Movie

The upcoming adaptation of Minecraft was initially planned to feature Jack Black as a talking pig, but the character was changed to Steve late in development to provide a more recognizable host. Jack Black's portrayal of Steve is described as uniquely his own, emphasizing personal interpretation. Black demonstrated significant enthusiasm for the game, logging 100 hours of gameplay and expressing a desire to include lapis lazuli in the film. The film, directed by Jared Hess, will be released on April 4, 2025, coinciding with Microsoft's 50th anniversary.