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AppWizard

April 21, 2025

Before Minecraft, Jack Black Starred In Another Movie About A Fantasy Realm

Jared Hess' film "A Minecraft Movie" stars Jack Black as Steve, a middle-aged man from Idaho who enters the "Minecraft" Overworld through a portal. In this world, Steve can manipulate building materials and use magical items while facing challenges from Piglins. Jack Black's performance brings enthusiasm and relatability to the character, making the film accessible to younger audiences. Black has previously portrayed characters in fantastical settings, including Lemuel Gulliver in "Gulliver's Travels" and video game avatars in the "Jumanji" films. He also played a bully named Slip in "The NeverEnding Story III: Escape from Fantasia," which had a modest budget and struggled at the box office but became popular in the straight-to-video market. The film features a notable soundtrack with artists like Aaliyah and Seal. Following this, Black's career progressed with roles in various films, establishing him as a versatile actor in Hollywood.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

The Best PC Games to Play Right Now (Spring 2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features advanced GPUs enabling ray tracing and AI-enhanced upscaling, with tools like Unreal Engine 5 facilitating diverse game development. Platforms such as Steam and Epic Games Store host tens of thousands of titles, with over 13,000 new games launched on Steam in 2024. Notable games include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Cyberpunk 2077, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Warframe, and Apex Legends. Key trends include cross-platform compatibility, free-to-play models, and game subscription services. Optimal gaming setups typically require a mid-range processor, a GTX 1070 or better graphics card, and at least 16GB of RAM. Popular multiplayer games include Valorant and Apex Legends, while highly rated titles include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, and Disco Elysium. Classics worth playing today include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Portal 2.

AppWizard

March 29, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: City builder fests, RPG bundles, cat freebies, and more

Humble has launched five new bundles, including the Dice and Destiny bundle featuring Disco Elysium, Pillars of Eternity - Definitive Edition, and Roadwarden at the starting tier price. For a higher tier price, players can access Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Obsidian Edition and Citizen Sleeper, while the final tier includes Broken Roads. The fourth edition of the Boomer Shooters bundle offers seven titles for a single tier price, including Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem and Turbo Overkill. The Epic Games Store is running a Spring Sale mystery giveaway with free games Cat Quest and Neko Ghost, Jump available until April 3. The Steam City Building and Colony Sim Festival features significant discounts, along with various deals from major publishers and indie developers. The GOG store is also holding a spring sale with various highlights. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

March 7, 2025

The Best Video Games of 2025 (So Far)

January allowed players to enjoy late-2024 titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, while February introduced several new games, including Civilization VII and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Early 2025 releases include: 1. Monster Hunter Wilds - A game featuring big-game hunting in a Mesozoic ecosystem, focusing on ecological balance and cinematic experiences. 2. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - A narrative-adventure game where players shape the story of Swann, an aspiring filmmaker, influenced by ’90s underground music and film. 3. Keep Driving - A driving simulator that emphasizes road trip experiences through small decisions, exploring themes of time and connection. 4. Citizen Sleeper - A sequel set in a distant galaxy where players navigate a vibrant universe as a robot worker escaping a gang boss, combining narrative depth with engaging mechanics. 5. Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders - A skiing game that offers breathtaking visuals and immersive environments, blending the thrill of time trials with a serene atmosphere.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Here are 12 free Steam games worth trying on your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or Legion Go right now

A selection of 12 free games available for PC and handheld users includes: 1. A Cat’s Way Home - A simulation game focused on building relationships with cats. 2. Farm Wars - A real-time PvP strategy game involving crop planting and animal transformation for sabotage. 3. Starling - A game where players build a base using local resources as a Starling Corp employee. 4. A Very Merry Nightmare - A 3D first-person adventure set in a twisted Christmas world, evading an AI enemy. 5. Little Robot - A 15-minute exploration game featuring a melancholic robot in a backyard. 6. Cedric & Odious - A 2D hack-and-slash adventure in a dark fantasy realm. 7. Paw Pirates - A multiplayer game focused on chaotic battles between pirate ships. 8. Realm Traveler - An RPG-style game where players choose a class and embark on quests. 9. Strange New Tides - A 2.5D sandbox experience in Saltbay Cove, involving relationship building and home construction. 10. Templar - A 2D hack-and-slash game where players battle demons as the last Templar knight. 11. Popo & Rob - A fast-paced first-person shooter with team-based matches. 12. The Machine Arena - A game featuring dynamic 4v4 PvP battles or solo PvE matches with short gameplay sessions. Additionally, Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti GPU launches today, with listings available from major retailers.

BetaBeacon

February 4, 2025

Lok Digital is a surreal puzzle game full of made-up words

- Lok Digital is a word game with a surreal setup where players create words with special powers to progress through levels in a black-and-white fantasy realm. - The game features a dictionary of gibberish words that players must use creatively to solve puzzles. - Lok is a puzzle game that challenges players to use existing words in clever ways to clear out every square on the board. - The game offers a helpful hint system and a list of uncovered words to assist players in progressing through the levels. - Lok Digital is available on iOS, Android, and PC platforms.

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

The Biggest Announcements From PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2024

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is scheduled for release in 2025 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown features turn-based battles and a Paper Mario-style aesthetic. Sol Mates will enter early access on Steam next year. Cairn has a free demo available on Steam, with a full release planned for next year. The Legend of Baboo is set for release in 2025. MainFrames will launch on Steam on March 6, 2025, with a demo available. Merchants of Rosewall is set to release on Steam in the first quarter of 2025. Starlight Re:Volver will enter early access on Steam in 2025. SpaceCraft is expected to have early access next year. Abyssus is planned for release next year on Steam. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap will be released on January 28, 2025. Robots at Midnight is set for release on January 29, 2025. Blue Prince will release in Spring 2025, with a demo available for early access. Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is planned for release in 2025. Eternal Strands is set for release on January 28, 2025. Copa City is anticipated for release in 2025. Drivers of the Apocalypse has no announced release date. Legends of Awen: Rise of the Fianna has an unspecified release date. Spine does not have a revealed release date yet. The entire showcase is available on the official PC Gamer YouTube channel, and a dedicated PC Gaming Show page on Steam allows gamers to wishlist the newly announced titles.

AppWizard

November 28, 2024

It’s been a decade since Endless Legend, the 4X genre’s most inventive weirdo and the closest thing we’ve got to a modern Alpha Centauri, launched—we’re long overdue another one

The 4X genre remains popular among gamers, with Endless Legend, released a decade ago by Amplitude Studios, being a standout title that combines sci-fi and fantasy elements. It is set on the diverse planet Auriga, featuring various factions and unique fauna. Recent games like Humankind and Old World have prompted discussions about the genre's evolution, with Humankind being criticized for its derivative nature and Old World praised for its innovation. Amplitude Studios recently parted ways with Sega, raising uncertainty about a potential sequel to Endless Legend. The game is currently available at a discount, priced just over £5, with the entire Endless series (excluding Endless Dungeon) available for under £20.