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AppWizard

April 22, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: MEGA MAN X DiVE, Exolotl Zian, Ace Attorney Trilogy, more

The Google Play store has launched a variety of deals, including discounts on products such as Nothing's CMF Buds, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with up to 0 off, and the Google Nest Doorbell. The app section features games like MEGA MAN X DiVE, Exolotl: Zian, and Ace Attorney Trilogy.

AppWizard

April 22, 2025

CHARTS: RuneScape Dragonwilds debuts at No.2 on Steam

RuneScape: Dragonwilds became the second highest-grossing title on Steam after its launch on April 15th, achieving a peak of 52,641 concurrent users. Counter-Strike 2 remains the top-grossing game, while Schedule 1 dropped to third place. Last Epoch climbed to fifth place after launching its second season of content. REPO held sixth place, Marvel Rivals fell to seventh, and Baldur's Gate 3 rose to eighth. Tempest Rising debuted in tenth place despite technical issues at launch. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending April 22nd includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Jagex 3. Schedule 1, TVGS 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Last Epoch, Eleventh Hour 6. REPO 7. Marvel Rivals 8. Baldur's Gate 3, Larian 9. Tempest Rising

Winsage

April 22, 2025

Lucky for EU, users there can run Windows 11 on their iPads.

A leading software company has launched a new product aimed at streamlining business operations and enhancing productivity. Key features include an intuitive user interface, advanced analytics for real-time insights, customizable workflows, and robust security measures. Industry analysts predict positive market response, with early adopters reporting improvements in productivity and collaboration. The company will provide ongoing support and updates to ensure continuous improvements and customer satisfaction.

Tech Optimizer

April 22, 2025

VIPRE Security Crushes Competition with 99.93% Protection Rate in Latest Test

VIPRE® Advanced Security received the Advanced+ distinction from AV-Comparatives in their March 2025 Malware Protection Test, demonstrating strong capabilities against cyber threats. The test evaluated 19 security products using 10,030 malware samples and included both online and offline scenarios. VIPRE achieved a 98.7% detection rate and a 99.93% overall protection rate during execution testing, with one of the lowest false positive counts among the products tested. VIPRE's security solutions also enhance other Ziff Davis consumer security products, utilizing its threat intelligence cloud to block malicious sites and improve overall protection.

AppWizard

April 22, 2025

Nike and Logitech vet Darling joins Riot as president

Hoby Darling has been appointed as the president of Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends and Valorant. He has a background in significant roles at companies like Nike and Logitech. Darling expressed a strong connection to Riot's ethos and emphasized the importance of risk-taking and challenging the status quo. Dylan Jadeja, the CEO of Riot Games, welcomed Darling, noting his experience in engaging passionate communities and his potential to inspire the team. Jadeja highlighted the importance of nurturing creativity within the company as they look forward to innovative developments under Darling's leadership.

Winsage

April 21, 2025

5 amazing Linux distros that are better than Windows, but you should avoid them as a beginner

Linux distributions have evolved to be more accessible for users transitioning from Windows and macOS, with Debian-based distributions being relatively easy to navigate. DietPi is an ultra-lightweight OS that requires manual configuration of essential packages, making it more suitable for experienced users. Tails prioritizes user privacy by using the Tor network and operates from a USB drive, but is not ideal for casual users. Qubes OS enhances security through virtualization but has a steep learning curve and challenges with GPU passthrough. Talos Linux is optimized for Kubernetes projects but may be difficult for newcomers due to its lack of SSH support and immutable design. Bazzite, a gaming-focused distribution based on Fedora, offers a user-friendly setup but may not support multiplayer games with kernel-level anti-cheat technology, making it less suitable for competitive gamers.

AppWizard

April 21, 2025

A Minecraft Movie Blows Past $700 Million At the Box Office In Its Quest To Be the Highest Grossing Video Game Film Ever

A Minecraft Movie has crossed the 0 million mark globally, positioning it as a contender for the highest-grossing video game adaptation in cinematic history. Directed by Jared Hess, the film earned million during the Easter weekend, with million on Friday, .8 million on Saturday, and .5 million on Sunday. It has grossed 5 million domestically and million internationally, totaling around 0 million. To surpass The Super Mario Bros. Movie's record of over 0 million, it needs approximately 0 million more. A Minecraft Movie outperformed The Super Mario Bros. Movie in opening weekend sales, earning million domestically compared to million.

AppWizard

April 21, 2025

Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan tops weekend box office

Ryan Coogler's film, Sinners, topped the box office with million in its opening weekend, surpassing A Minecraft Movie. The film features Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twins and was produced by Warner Bros. with a budget of approximately 0 million. Coogler's deal allows him a percentage of gross ticket sales and ownership of the film after 25 years, raising concerns among rival studio executives. Sinners was screened in 3,308 theaters across North America and received positive critical responses. In its third week, A Minecraft Movie earned .3 million, bringing its total to 0.8 million worldwide. Warner Bros. captured 64 percent of the total domestic box office over the Easter weekend.

AppWizard

April 19, 2025

Rebellion’s CEO says ‘it looks like we want to do more Atomfall’ but it will depend on whether the studio can ‘find the resources to do it’

Rebellion's open-world shooter, Atomfall, launched in March and has attracted two million players, exceeding initial estimates. CEO Jason Kingsley noted that the game's success has led to discussions about expanding it into a series. Atomfall's availability on Microsoft's Game Pass significantly contributed to its success by enhancing discoverability and providing financial assurance. Kingsley mentioned that while the performance is encouraging, the decision for a sequel depends on resource availability. He emphasized the importance of aligning creative ambitions with budgetary constraints, stating that they cannot afford to spend 200 million on game development. Kingsley acknowledged that Atomfall has superficial similarities to other titles, particularly Fallout, and struggles to differentiate itself.

AppWizard

April 19, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Apr. 18: Baldur’s Gate 3’s final patch

Baldur's Gate 3 is currently available at a discount on Steam and GOG.com. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is also on sale on Steam, GOG.com, and Green Man Gaming. Various platforms are offering discounts on PC games, including Blizzard, Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming (with a coupon code APR15 for 15% off), Humble Bundle (with a subscription service at .99 per month), and Ubisoft. Steam continues to offer a vast library of games at competitive prices.