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AppWizard

March 22, 2025

I kept track of everything announced during the latest Minecraft Live so you don’t have to

Mojang Studios recently concluded its Minecraft Live event, revealing a roadmap for upcoming content, including a significant visual upgrade called "Vibrant Visuals," which will enhance graphics without changing gameplay mechanics. The first update, "Spring to Life," is set for release on March 25, 2025, introducing new wolf personalities, regional mob variants, and a refreshed Overworld with new ambient features. A second update will introduce two new Ghast variants: the Ghastling and the Happy Ghast, along with a Ghast Harness. Additionally, a live-action Minecraft movie featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa is scheduled for release on April 4, 2025, with exclusive footage shared during the event. From March 25 to April 7, players can participate in mini-games to earn an exclusive cosmetic cape.

AppWizard

March 22, 2025

Everything Revealed During The Minecraft Live 2025 Event

Mojang's Minecraft Live event announced new content for 2025, including two major updates. The first update, titled Spring to Life, will launch on March 25 and introduce new mob variants, ambient sounds, new flora, and gameplay enhancements. Players will find warm and cold variants of pigs, cows, and chickens, sheep that adapt their colors to their environment, wolves with distinct personalities, and new crafting opportunities with wildflowers and cactus flowers. The second content drop will allow players to revive dried ghasts to unlock a flying mount called a ghastling, which grows into a happy ghast. Additionally, the Minecraft: Bedrock Edition will receive a visual enhancement called Vibrant Visuals, improving lighting and fog effects. Future plans include expanding these enhancements to Minecraft: Java Edition. The event also featured a clip from A Minecraft Movie, announced by actress Emma Myers, along with a multiplayer event where players can earn a Yearn cape by completing challenges.

AppWizard

March 14, 2025

Another live service shooter is getting shut down, this time before it even launched on Steam

Star Wars: Hunters will not be released on PC as initially hoped, with the final content update scheduled for April 15th, and the game remaining playable until October 1st, 2025, when the online servers will shut down. The announcement did not address the delayed Steam release, which was initially set for January 2025. The game debuted in June 2024 after several delays and has received a lukewarm reception, holding a 57 aggregate score on Metacritic for the Nintendo Switch.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Batman Arkham Origins fan remaster looks like a whole new game

Rocksteady Studios is working to reclaim its reputation after the disappointing launch of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, which marked a shift from its traditional single-player narrative experiences to a live-service model. The game's servers have closed, but its final content update revealed that the heroes were not truly eliminated, as the narrative involved the demise of clones. Rocksteady is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new Batman experience, though it is unclear if it will continue the Arkham Trilogy or explore new directions. Additionally, PC players can enhance Arkham Origins with a fan remaster mod called Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, created by modder Jb0238177, which improves visual fidelity by disabling motion blur and fog, and enhancing textures and shadows. The mod is available for free on NexusMods.

AppWizard

February 7, 2025

Balatro 1.1 will include new jokers plus a revamp of a really confusing existing one

LocalThunk, the creator of the poker roguelike Balatro, discussed the upcoming gameplay update version 1.1, which is set to enhance the game in 2025. He was cautious about revealing details to allow for flexibility in development. The update will include a modification to the blue stake, reducing the number of discards by one. Balatro has been recognized with the overall game of the year award for 2024, surpassing other notable titles.

AppWizard

February 4, 2025

Minecraft gets new cow variants, bush types, and ambient sounds to desert biomes in the latest public testing update

Mojang Studios has released a public testing update for Minecraft, introducing several new features. The update includes two new cow variants: the cold cow, which has a fluffy coat suitable for cold biomes, and the auburn warm cow, found in sandy environments. New plant life includes the firefly bush, which attracts fireflies at night and thrives in swamps and near water, as well as an unassuming bush that grows in green biomes like forests and plains. The update also enhances ambient sounds in desert biomes, with players hearing whispers of sand and sounds from the dead bush, including chirping crickets and rustling twigs. Players can incorporate these sounds into their creations by placing the dead bush on sand blocks or clustering sand or terracotta blocks. These features are available in Minecraft: Java Edition through snapshots and in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition via previews/beta.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

Minecraft now has new cow variants, shrubbery fireflies, and “bush” for public testing

Mojang has introduced a new content update for Minecraft, currently in public testing, featuring two cow variants: cold cows, which inhabit snowy biomes, and warm cows, found in desert landscapes. The update enhances desert biomes with new ambient sounds and allows players to create a desert atmosphere using dead bushes and sand blocks. Additionally, a new plant called the firefly bush emits glowing lights at night and can be cultivated with bone meal. Another bush variant can be found in various green biomes and can also be grown using bone meal. These features are available in the latest Java snapshot, with plans for inclusion in Bedrock beta versions. Mojang has shifted its content release strategy to smaller updates throughout the year instead of a single summer mega-update.

AppWizard

December 26, 2024

Use your Christmas money to buy these games in the Steam Winter Sale

The Steam Winter Sale is running until January 2, 2025, offering substantial discounts on popular games. Notable titles on sale include: - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: A 2D action game from Ubisoft, recognized for its innovation in accessibility. - Helldivers 2: A cooperative shooter featuring humorous gameplay against alien foes, with a recent content update. - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: An RPG sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, offering over 100 hours of gameplay. - Tekken 8: A fighting game available at a 50% discount, featuring a cinematic story campaign. - Dragon Age: The Veilguard: A narrative-driven RPG from Bioware, offering a deep storytelling experience. - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess: An innovative tower defense game from Capcom, with a bundle option including Okami. - UFO 50: A collection of 50 original 8-bit games, appealing to retro gaming fans. - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes: A puzzle game known for its intricate design and engaging gameplay.

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

Best Ongoing Game 2024: Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley won PC Gamer's Best Ongoing Game award this year, continuing to thrive eight years after its launch due to ongoing developer support. The game received significant updates in 2024, including the release of version 1.6, which introduced a new farm and festivals. Players appreciate the game's flexibility, allowing them to engage at their own pace with various activities such as farming, fishing, and mining. The recent updates have revitalized the experience, keeping it fresh for long-time players. Stardew Valley has not utilized microtransactions or DLC, providing a rich experience without financial pressure.

BetaBeacon

September 5, 2024

Balatro Coming to Android, iOS, and Apple Arcade this Month – Gameranx

Balatro, an indie roguelike game, will be released for mobile devices on September 26 for iOS and Android. The game has sold over two million copies worldwide and features unique gameplay involving creating poker hands to defeat Boss Blinds. A recent update introduced collaborations with popular titles, allowing players to swap out traditional face cards with characters from other games.