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AppWizard

May 28, 2025

Warner’s ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Debuts No. 1 Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through May 28

The upcoming Minecraft Movie aims to translate the popular block-building game into a cinematic experience, focusing on themes of friendship, exploration, and resilience. It features a talented cast of actors voicing iconic characters and is directed by a skilled team experienced in animation and live-action films. The filmmakers are using innovative animation techniques to replicate and enhance the game's distinctive visuals, creating an immersive experience. The production team is engaging the Minecraft community for input and inspiration, fostering a sense of ownership among fans. The film is generating significant anticipation as its release date approaches.

AppWizard

May 14, 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages feels like a console game first and PC game second

The latest installment of the Doom franchise, Doom: The Dark Ages, introduces a new combat loop centered around the Shield Saw, allowing players to block damage with a right-click. This change alters the frenetic pace of earlier games, shifting towards a more methodical approach tailored for console players. The game features expansive, flat arenas lacking the verticality of previous titles, resulting in a gameplay experience reminiscent of traditional shooters like Call of Duty. There is a reduction in airborne threats and static enemy placements, leading to a slower combat experience with less emphasis on quick reflexes. Gun mechanics have been simplified, favoring passive upgrades over the intricate hot-swapping of mods, which may leave PC players feeling shortchanged. Exploration is more forgiving, with fewer hazards and a safety net that teleports players back without penalty. Overall, The Dark Ages emphasizes accessibility and streamlined gameplay, potentially diluting the challenge expected by long-time fans of the franchise.

AppWizard

April 19, 2025

The Best PC Games Right Now (2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features a mix of innovative remasters, indie titles, and new intellectual properties, providing a wide range of experiences for gamers. The most played games on Steam include Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and Dota 2, with Counter-Strike 2 leading in player engagement due to its esports scene. Notable new releases include Blue Prince, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and Promise Mascot Agency. Other popular games outside Steam are Minecraft, Fortnite, and Valorant. Genre-specific leaders include South of Midnight for action, Myst (Remastered) for adventure, and Street Fighter 6 for fighting. Upcoming anticipated titles include Grand Theft Auto 6 and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Trends in 2025 highlight esports engagement, indie innovation, purposeful remakes, and cinematic storytelling. Last Epoch's Season 2 update has revitalized player interest with new content and enhancements. The year 2019 was significant for PC gaming, with acclaimed titles like Resident Evil 2, Control, and Disco Elysium, and marked by the influence of digital distribution platforms.

AppWizard

March 7, 2025

Rise of the Ronin PC review: an engrossing action-RPG plagued by technical issues

Rise of the Ronin has transitioned from a PS5-exclusive title to a PC release, featuring enhanced frame rates, support for DLSS, XeSS, FSR upscaling, ray tracing, and ultra-wide support. However, it struggles with optimization on PC, leading to inconsistent performance, frame rate drops, stuttering, and muddled textures. Koei Tecmo plans to release a day-one patch to address these issues. Performance problems are linked to heavy VRAM usage, even on powerful graphics cards like the Nvidia RTX 4070 Super. The core gameplay includes a combat system focused on parrying and stamina management, with engaging encounters and exploration. The game features impressive draw distances and a dynamic day-night cycle but suffers from visual shortcomings, such as less polished character models and animations. Its file size is 143 GB, which may deter some players. The game is available at a discounted price of .99 on PC, appealing to those interested in the Souls-like formula and Japanese culture. Players prioritizing performance and visual fidelity may want to wait for optimizations.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Ubisoft Releases Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC & New-Gen Features Trailer

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released on March 20, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, set in 16th-century feudal Japan. The game features two protagonists: Yasuke, a historical African samurai, and Naoe, a skilled shinobi. It will not be available on older consoles like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Key features include uncapped frame rates on PC, multiple performance modes on consoles, ray tracing, AI-driven upscaling techniques, and spatial audio technology. The game is powered by the new Anvil engine, designed exclusively for current-generation hardware, and will run at 60 FPS on consoles. Minimum and recommended system requirements for PC have been specified, and the game requires a constant internet connection for activation and online features. Pre-orders are open with multiple editions available.

BetaBeacon

December 20, 2024

Crunchyroll reveals a sea of new games that are out now on mobile

Crunchyroll has added five new games to its roster for Android and iOS users. The games include ConnecTank, Kawaii Kitchen, Lost Words: Beyond the Page, Roto Force, and Tokyo Dark, offering a variety of gaming experiences from tank battles to culinary challenges and narrative-driven mysteries.

AppWizard

December 5, 2024

I’m so ready to embrace vehicle-swapping Mad Max carnage in Drivers of the Apocalypse

Drivers of the Apocalypse features mercenaries in high-octane vehicular combat, allowing players to switch between vehicles while using a wingsuit for maneuverability. Players take on the role of Artemis, who emphasizes human capabilities over vehicles. The game includes makeshift vehicles equipped with weapons, requiring players to strategize and make quick decisions. Developer Jussi-Petteri Kemppainen highlighted the importance of survival and strategy in gameplay. The visual style is reminiscent of the Mad Max franchise, set in a chaotic environment with sandstorms and various vehicles racing across the landscape. The game promises exhilarating boss encounters and has garnered significant anticipation among gamers.

AppWizard

December 2, 2024

Steam users can download 9 free games right now, yours to keep

PC gamers can currently download nine free games on Steam, including: 1. The Dangerous Back-to-School Season: A pixel RPG focused on cybersecurity challenges. 2. Throne and Liberty: An MMORPG with dynamic environments and large-scale PvPvE battles. 3. BREAKER: INITIATING: A post-apocalyptic puzzle-platformer about a robot's escape. 4. Sime Is Back 3D Old School: A retro action-platformer featuring a kind-hearted fisherman. 5. Drag Racing 3D: Streets 2: A racing simulator with realistic physics and customization. 6. Invention 7: A first-person shooter with puzzles and a space plane piloting feature. 7. Maximum Football: A football simulation game for building teams and realistic gameplay. 8. League of Masters: Auto Chess: An auto chess game with PvP battles and progression. 9. EDYN: A multiplayer strategy game focused on settlement building and army command without microtransactions.

AppWizard

October 5, 2024

Minecraft’s Console Developers Show Gameplay For New Game, Reforj

4J Studios is developing a new open-world survival sandbox game titled Reforj, which features gameplay from a pre-alpha build. The game allows players to explore, construct, and survive while uncovering the mysteries of a lost civilization across multiple worlds. It will include procedurally generated worlds with exotic creatures, dynamic environments, and innovative block-shaping tools. Reforj is being built using the Elements Engine and will be available on PC via Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation, although a specific release date has not been announced. Playtest opportunities will be offered in the future.

AppWizard

September 24, 2024

Incolatus – Official Gameplay Trailer – IGN

The latest gameplay trailer for Incolatus has been released, showcasing a first-person arena-style shooter with fast-paced action and a unique aesthetic. The game features a flip phone companion and dynamic environments, with intense combat scenarios. The main antagonist is Auctus, voiced by Gianni Matragranno. Incolatus will be available on PC, and players can add it to their Steam wishlists. A demo is also planned before the official release.