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AppWizard

January 17, 2026

Disney suddenly pulls 14 games from Steam, including a childhood favorite, and the preservationist in me is wincing

Over a dozen Disney-published titles have been removed from Steam, raising concerns about digital preservation in gaming. Notable delisted games include the 1996 simulation game Afterlife, along with Armed and Dangerous, Lucidity, and Stunt Island. The complete list of removed titles is: - Afterlife - Armed and Dangerous - Disney's Cars Radiator Springs Adventures - Disney's Chicken Little Ace in Action - Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell's Adventure - Disney's Hercules - Disney Pixar Finding Nemo - Disney Pixar Toy Story Mania - Disney Planes - Disney The Princess and The Frog - Disney Winnie the Pooh - Lucidity - Phineas and Ferb: New Inventions - Stunt Island The absence of prior notice regarding the delisting has frustrated fans and collectors, highlighting the fragility of digital ownership.

AppWizard

December 30, 2025

Adidas Just Turned Minecraft Creepers Into $40 Holiday Sneakers

Adidas has launched a holiday collection in collaboration with Minecraft, featuring footwear inspired by the game. The collection includes the Samba XLG, Handball Spezial, Campus 00s, Superstar II, and Adilette slides, each themed around specific Minecraft elements and characters. The Samba XLG is inspired by the Creeper, while the Handball Spezial reflects the Ghast. The Campus 00s showcases the Eye of Ender, and the Superstar II is designed after the Ender Dragon. The Adilette slides display the Creeper's face. The packaging resembles Minecraft storage chests, enhancing the unboxing experience. The collection is exclusively available in youth and children’s sizes, with prices ranging from forty to ninety-five dollars. It aims to resonate with Minecraft's younger audience while also appealing to broader aesthetic tastes. The collection includes complementary apparel pieces and is available through the Adidas webstore.

AppWizard

December 29, 2025

This Desktop Doohickey Will Bring Your Physical SNES Games to Your PC

Epilogue is launching the SN Operator, a device that connects Super Nintendo cartridges to modern PCs, scheduled to ship in April next year. Preorders will open on December 30 at noon ET. The SN Operator is compatible with PC, Mac, and Steam Deck, allowing users to back up games and save progress through the Playback app, which also supports co-op gameplay and RetroAchievements. It reads data directly from cartridges instead of using hardware emulation and supports mouse controls for classic accessories. Epilogue plans to expand its product line, potentially creating an Operator device for NES games in the future.

AppWizard

December 21, 2025

Blocks Magazine #135: LEGO Iron Man, Minecraft, City and more – Fantha Tracks | Daily Star Wars News

The 134th edition of Blocks magazine will be available in UK stores on January 2, 2026. It features insights into the 76344 Iron Man Mark 3 Collectors’ Edition, highlights from the Minecraft series, and new sets launching in January 2026. Subscribers can win the 75419 Death Star by subscribing before December 23, 2025. The issue includes exclusive Quick Build instructions for four projects and reviews of various LEGO sets. Subscriptions in the UK are priced at £64.90 annually, offering a savings of £52.10. Each month, subscribers have the chance to win prizes, and existing subscribers are automatically entered into the prize draw.

AppWizard

December 10, 2025

LEGO CITY, Disney, Friends, Harry Potter and Minecraft Advent Calendars 2025 – Day 9

LEGO CITY (#60475) reveals a minifigure of a child in a reindeer costume and a printed 1×1 round tile designed as a compass. LEGO Disney (#43273) features an 11-piece hearth with connection points for future accessories and transparent orange wedge elements for flames. LEGO Friends (#42668) offers a writing desk with a lit candle and festive decorations. LEGO Harry Potter (#76456) includes a pair of printed Galleons, previously exclusive to the Gringotts Wizarding Bank – Collectors’ Edition (76417). LEGO Minecraft (#21280) presents an exclusive minifigure of Steve in a Snow Golem sweater, along with a diamond helmet, a diamond pickaxe, and an enchanting table.

BetaBeacon

December 6, 2025

Stranger Things fans, watch out! You have to try these Android games

- Retro adventure games set in the 1980s like Stranger Things: 1984, Stranger Things 3: The Game, Kingdom Eighties, Oxenfree, and Oxenfree II: Lost Signals offer players a mix of nostalgia, horror elements, and mystery.

AppWizard

November 25, 2025

Lego Minecraft Crafting Table Diorama Gets Huge Price Cut For Black Friday

A Black Friday promotion is currently offering Lego's Crafting Table diorama, a 1,195-piece set, at a discounted price at major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. This set, which celebrates Minecraft's 15th anniversary, features five modular builds representing various biomes and includes eight microfigures. The completed diorama measures 5.5 x 6 x 6 inches. Additionally, the Creeper model, a 665-piece set, is also available, featuring movable parts and a storage compartment. Other Lego Minecraft deals include The Pickaxe Mine, The Sword Outpost, The Frog House, The Badlands Mineshaft, and The Turtle Beach House, with Walmart offering a 5-in-1 Gift Set Bundle.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

MGA makes Minecraft miniature with Make It Mini Collection

MGA’s Miniverse has collaborated with Minecraft to launch the Make It Mini Minecraft line, a collection of 12 miniature DIY collectibles that allows fans to build and customize in-game tools, weapons, and accessories. Each blind-packaged capsule contains various miniature items inspired by the game, including TNT, pickaxes, food items, and crafting materials. The collection is aimed at fans aged eight and up, encouraging creativity and hands-on play. The products are available on the MGA’s Miniverse website, and fans can share their creations using the hashtag #MiniverseMinecraft. For trade inquiries, contact details are provided.

AppWizard

November 12, 2025

Your PC backlog is going to grow as Digiphile enters the PC games bundle market

Digiphile is a new digital gaming platform founded by former Humble Bundle professionals, focusing on community engagement and innovative features. It allows users to contribute to monthly game bundles and includes a credit exchange system for trading games. The platform also incorporates a charitable aspect, offering exclusive physical items for donations. Digiphile's inaugural bundle, "The Return of the Immersive Sim," includes titles like System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster and proceeds will support the Arbor Day Foundation. The platform aims to provide competitive pricing and diverse offerings in the digital gaming market.

AppWizard

November 11, 2025

20+ early Black Friday Lego deals: Star Wars, Minecraft, and more on sale in 2025

As Black Friday approaches, major retailers like Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart are offering significant discounts on Lego products. Notable deals include: - Amazon: Lego Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram set for .80 (originally .99), saving .19. - Target: Lego Star Wars Wicket the Ewok set for .99 (originally .99), saving .00. - Best Buy: Lego Young Simba set for .49 (originally .99), saving .50. - Walmart: Lego Disney Frozen Advent Calendar 2025 for .79 (originally .99), saving .20. Additional Lego deals are available at each retailer, with prices and savings varying across different sets.