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AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Elon Musk’s latest gaming take is ruthlessly mocked by Bioshock fans: ‘Probably thinks Andrew Ryan was the hero’

Elon Musk attempted to align himself with the No Kings protests in the U.S., which had over five million participants, to enhance his image on X. On June 15, he posted a message interpreted as a reference to protests against Trump, amid a contentious relationship with the former president. Musk had previously claimed credit for Trump's election victory, leading to Trump's threats to withdraw government subsidies for Musk's ventures. Reactions to Musk's post varied, particularly within the BioShock community, where fans noted the character Andrew Ryan's downfall. Musk has faced criticism for previous misinterpretations of gaming culture and was recently criticized for account boosting in Path of Exile 2. Speculation surrounds Musk's understanding of gaming narratives, especially regarding his reference to Andrew Ryan, whose ambitions lead to ruin.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Warner’s ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Continues Month-Long Reign Atop U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart

The Minecraft Movie is set to bring the block-building universe of the game to the silver screen, exploring themes of creativity, adventure, teamwork, exploration, and survival. The film will feature a diverse cast of characters representing different aspects of the game and aims to preserve the game's essence through collaboration with Mojang Studios. Its visual style will reflect the iconic pixelated aesthetic of Minecraft, blending live-action with CGI. Anticipation for the film is high among fans, who are actively discussing potential plotlines and character arcs.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

After 4 years of silence, one of the most disappointing games of 2020 gets a surprise expansion

Empire of Sin has released a new expansion titled "Hunt for Aurora," developed by Moonmana after Romero Games stepped aside. This expansion introduces a new boss, British mobster Robin Kray, and his partner Sylvia Taylor, along with a new gangster class called Vanguard, specializing in melee combat. It features the Dance Club racket, a new companion dog named Lucky, and several new weapons, including various firearms and melee options. The expansion includes a total of 14 new missions centered around the quest for the Aurora diamond. The game initially launched in 2020 with a 49% review score but has seen a revival after a period of stagnation.

Winsage

June 18, 2025

Jim Rossman: More questions about the end of Windows 10 and third-party patching

The conclusion of Microsoft support for Windows 10 has prompted users to reconsider their operating systems and the future of their digital environments.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

Google’s compact look for Gemini Live isn’t even out, and it’s already getting better (APK teardown)

Google has released updates in its latest Android app, including a redesign of the Gemini overlay and potential promotional offers for Samsung's Galaxy Flip 7 and Fold 7 featuring Google AI. An APK teardown revealed layout changes, such as a reorganization of the app's interface, with the Labs shortcut moving to the right and the "Google" name replaced by a compact "G" logo. The Gemini Live feature has been refined with a new overlay design for easier access to controls. Additionally, the app is testing a feature that suggests search queries in AI Mode, clearly labeling these suggestions.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

Bungie delays Marathon

Bungie has announced a delay for its game Marathon, which will not launch on the originally scheduled date of September 23rd. A new release date has not been set, but an updated launch window will be communicated in the autumn. The delay follows a mixed reception from a recent alpha playtest, and Bungie aims to enhance the game's survival gameplay, enrich the game world, and improve the social experience based on player feedback. The decision for the delay was made after extensive discussions within the development team, emphasizing the importance of creating a compelling experience characterized by survival, mystery, lore, and Bungie's first-person shooter combat.

Winsage

June 17, 2025

Microsoft releases patch after Surface Hubs v1 bricked

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to fix an issue with Surface Hub v1 devices that arose from the June Patch Tuesday updates, specifically related to KB5060533 for Windows 10 versions 21H2 and 22H2. This issue caused some Surface Hub v1 units to become inoperable, displaying a "Secure Boot Violation: Invalid signature detected" error message. Microsoft paused the update on June 11 and issued a patch a week later. The problem does not affect Surface Hub 2S and 3 models. Users have reported inconsistent success using a disk re-imaging tool, and the Surface team is investigating potential recovery methods. Microsoft is working on a solution for the affected devices and will provide updates as they become available.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

Minecraft brand boss Harry Elonen on building box-office bedlam into brand devotion

The first trailer for A Minecraft Movie received backlash, prompting the film's team to engage with fans and make significant changes. The film ultimately became the highest-grossing gaming movie, achieving 2.8 million in domestic ticket sales and surpassing the 2023 Super Mario Bros film. It generated nearly a billion dollars in global revenue for Warner Bros. Harry Elonen from Mojang Studios acknowledged the initial marketing missteps and emphasized the importance of emotional connections with fans. The team adapted their strategy based on fan feedback, leading to a successful second weekend box office hold of .6 million. The film's success was attributed to its authentic lore and emotional resonance, with Minecraft being the best-selling video game of all time, and players having spent over 68 million years in-game. The movie grossed over 0 million worldwide by early June, exceeding projections by over 30%. The marketing strategy included embedding Easter eggs and monitoring fan sentiment, resulting in a 6.3 times return on its 0 million production budget and a surge in merchandising.

Winsage

June 17, 2025

These 5 missing Windows 11 features are the most wanted among users

Microsoft's Feedback Hub was created to collect user suggestions for improving Windows 11. Five highly requested features identified by users include: 1. The ability to move the taskbar to the top or side of the screen, which has received 24,046 votes. 2. The option to completely disable recommendations in the Start menu, as users want to hide them permanently. 3. The ability to change the default search engine in Windows 11, which currently defaults to Bing and Microsoft Edge, with no plans for broader availability beyond the European Economic Area. 4. A reduction in Windows 11’s system requirements to allow it to run on older hardware, as many users cannot upgrade from Windows 10 due to current requirements like TPM 2.0. 5. More options for taskbar icons to optimize space, as the existing "never combine" mode has inconsistent behavior that frustrates users.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

I paid $40 for Rocket League without the cars: REMATCH launches early, but some players are unhappy with the game

REMATCH is a third-person soccer game that allows players to control a single character on a pitch with solid ceilings and walls for creative ball ricochets. Player reviews on Steam are "mostly positive," with many noting a lack of mid-game crashes. REMATCH is set to debut on Game Pass on June 19. Community discussions on Steam are active, with players sharing strategies and experiences.