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AppWizard
May 5, 2025
A Minecraft Movie, directed by Jared Hess, has achieved significant box office success, earning millions worldwide after its fourth weekend and aiming to exceed 0 million. The film's success is attributed to the enduring popularity of the Minecraft video game, a well-developed script, and a talented cast and crew. Wētā FX provided major visual effects, completing 456 shots that blended Minecraft's block aesthetics with live-action footage. They developed a new technology called 'Blokz' to create Minecraft-style blockified shapes and crafted an expansive Overworld environment with 64 terrains. The character Malgosha, designed to reflect Rachel House's performance, was created through extensive collaboration and iterations, balancing creepiness and humor. The film's visual effects were integrated with live-action production to ensure a seamless experience.
AppWizard
May 4, 2025
A group of six friends attended a screening of the Minecraft movie, where one friend became disruptive after consuming alcohol, leading to mixed reactions from the audience. During a key scene, he screamed loudly, prompting another audience member to shout for him to be quiet. One of the friends reported the disruptive behavior to theater management, resulting in the friend being escorted out. This action caused tension among the group, with some friends debating whether the reporting was appropriate. The incident sparked discussion on social media regarding the appropriateness of the friend's behavior and the response to it.
Tech Optimizer
May 3, 2025
On April 29, 2025, Jepsen released a report on transaction visibility behavior in Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and its Multi-AZ clusters, which has been acknowledged since at least 2013. The report identifies a Long Fork anomaly affecting the visibility order of transactions between primary and replica nodes in cluster configurations, which does not lead to data loss or corruption and is absent in Single-AZ deployments. This anomaly allows two readers to see transactions in different sequences, breaching Snapshot Isolation. It affects all isolation levels in community PostgreSQL and can also occur in self-managed deployments. The issue has been discussed extensively in the PostgreSQL community, and potential solutions, including synchronizing visibility with commit order using Commit Sequence Numbers, have been proposed. AWS has established the PostgreSQL Contributors Team to address this anomaly and enhance PostgreSQL's capabilities.
AppWizard
May 2, 2025
The phrase "Chicken Jockey!" has gained popularity due to Jack Black's performance in A Minecraft Movie, directed by Jared Hess. The film is nearing a billion at the box office and features a standout character, the Chicken Jockey, which is a baby zombie riding a chicken. This character has become iconic, with its introduction being one of the most quoted moments in the film. Starting May 2, fans can participate in A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition, a sing-and-meme-along event celebrating the film's elements.
AppWizard
May 1, 2025
A video game series, Leisure Suit Larry, is set to be delisted from Steam soon, with seven specific titles no longer available for purchase. These titles include: - Leisure Suit Larry – Magna Cum Laude Uncut and Uncensored - Leisure Suit Larry 1 – In the Land of the Lounge Lizards - Leisure Suit Larry 2 – Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places) - Leisure Suit Larry 3 – Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals - Leisure Suit Larry 5 – Passionate Patti Does a Little Undercover Work - Leisure Suit Larry 6 – Shape Up Or Slip Out - Leisure Suit Larry 7 – Love for Sail Users who have already purchased these games will retain access. The more recent titles, Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry and Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Dry Twice, will remain available on Steam. The Leisure Suit Larry series, known for its adult-themed comedy, began in 1987 and the delisted titles represent its classic era from 1987 to 2004.
AppWizard
April 30, 2025
Gem Space is a multifunctional super app that integrates messaging, news feeds, AI tools, and various features to enhance productivity. It allows users to manage tasks from a single platform, utilizing AI for tasks like drafting emails, translating messages in real-time, and transcribing voice messages. Users can create content quickly within the app and receive curated news tailored to their interests. Additionally, it offers gift suggestions through its built-in AI and is testing a marketplace for delivery across Russia. The app aims to simplify daily tasks and improve work-life balance.
Tech Optimizer
April 30, 2025
A conversation between two friends during a workout revealed insights into personal computing and cybersecurity. One friend was considering purchasing a new Windows PC and evaluating updated antivirus software after using a well-known suite for over a decade. He expressed concerns about the annual subscription model of his previous antivirus, feeling it was a recurring expense without a tangible return. The other friend informed him about the trend of one-time purchase antivirus software, which offers robust protection without ongoing fees, alleviating financial pressure and allowing users to maintain control over their software choices. Key points discussed included the cost-effectiveness of one-time purchases, flexibility in choosing or upgrading software, and enhanced features in newer antivirus programs.
AppWizard
April 29, 2025
Launching a video game is complex and challenging, especially for indie developers competing against major titles like GTA 6. Bethesda's announcement of Oblivion Remastered negatively impacted smaller developers, as its release on April 22 coincided with the launch of indie games like Post Trauma and Starless Abyss, leading to visibility issues. Developers reported significant revenue drops; Brian Bucklew estimated a 10-20% decrease in daily revenue, while Francisco González experienced a complete halt in sales after Oblivion's launch. This pattern of major releases overshadowing smaller games has been observed previously, such as with Monster Hunter Wilds in March.
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