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November 19, 2025

Minecraft x adidas “Three Stripes City” collab returns with fresh content and real-life merch

Mojang has collaborated with adidas to launch a new collection of apparel inspired by Minecraft, featuring items such as T-shirts, jackets, hoodies, pants, and a lunchbox. The collection is available across the Originals, Sportswear, and Terrex lines for kids and juniors, with drops scheduled throughout November and December. Players can also explore Three Stripes City, a new free world in the Minecraft Marketplace, which includes over 30 new biomes, 40 animal species, 45 food varieties, 350 new blocks, custom visual effects, an extensive armor overhaul, and more than 25 unique structures. Three Stripes City allows players to engage in athletic trials and collect resources to craft armor inspired by the adidas x Minecraft collection. The dynamic world concept offers customizable environments while maintaining the infinite nature of traditional Minecraft worlds. Additionally, players can team up with friends or use the adidas Adventurers add-on, featuring characters like Coach, Teammate, or Mascot, each providing unique perks. Both Three Stripes City and the adidas Adventurers add-on are available for free download at the Minecraft Marketplace.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

My favorite space sandbox is going huge with a new megastructure expansion that connects the entire galaxy together

The Megatech DLC for Astroneer is set to be released on November 20 and will introduce new features such as the construction of megastructures, a new celestial body called the Orbital Platform, and the ability to cultivate alien flora through the Biodome. The expansion will also include a Museum for showcasing technology and collectibles. Additionally, a Distribution Launcher System and an Intermodal Terminal will be added to enhance resource transfer between planets. The DLC will be compatible with existing saves, and players can wishlist it on Steam for notifications upon release.

AppWizard

October 21, 2025

Best Stella Sora team comps – best teams for every element

In Stella Sora, players can build powerful teams using an elemental system that includes Ignis, Aqua, Terra, Ventus, Umbra, and Lux. Each team consists of three characters with roles as Vanguard, Versatile, and Support. Effective team compositions are as follows: - Ignis: - Best comp: Amber (Vanguard), Chixia (Versatile), Flora (Support) - Alt comp: Amber, Kasimira, Flora - Aqua: - Best comp: Chitose, Freesia, Teresa - Alt comp: Shimiao, Iris, Teresa - Terra: - Best comp: Gerie, Nazuna, Ridge - Alt comp: Ridge, Nazuna, Ann - Ventus: - Best comp: Nonoha, Canace, Ann - Alt comp: Noya, Canace, Ann - Umbra: - Best comp: Caramel, Mistique, Cosette - Alt comp: Caramel, Coronis, Cosette - Lux: - Best comp: Laru, Minova, Tilia - Alt comp: Laru, Jinglin, Tilia Each composition is designed to maximize effectiveness in battles and challenges within the game.

AppWizard

October 20, 2025

Stella Sora tier list – best characters and reroll guide

The character tier list for Stella Sora at launch includes: - S Tier: Gerie, Ridge, Nazuna, Chitose - A Tier: Minova, Flora, Noya, Teresa, Cosette, Freesia, Chixia, Mistique, Tilia, Nonoha, Ann - B Tier: Canace, Jinglin, Caramel - C Tier: Kasimara, Coronis, Iris - F Tier: Laru, Shimiao, Amber All characters except Chitose can be obtained for free from the starting banner. The tier list focuses on four and five-star characters, excluding equippable discs. Duplicate pulls can unlock new passive abilities, allowing some four-star characters to outperform five-star ones. Players can perform a complimentary 10-pull summon after completing the prologue, with the option to reroll up to 20 times during the tutorial banner. To continue pulling from the standard banner, players must reach level 4 and complete the first page of Growth missions for additional gems. When rerolling, players should aim for one five-star damage character from the S-tier and several top-tier four-star characters, ideally from Vanguard or Support roles. A balanced team should consist of a Vanguard, Support, and Attacker. Players can replace any of the five saved pulls if desired.

AppWizard

October 11, 2025

14 unusual Android apps I always install on my phone

whoBIRD is a free, open-source app that helps birdwatchers identify birds by their calls using the BirdNET call database. Noice provides ambient sounds for relaxation and sleep, requiring a data connection. The Survival Manual is a comprehensive app offering essential survival skills and knowledge. RunPee identifies the best moments in films for bathroom breaks and provides information about post-credit scenes. Drinkable is an open-source app that helps users craft cocktails based on available ingredients. Tomato is a Pomodoro technique app that manages work sessions with structured intervals. Golden Hour helps photographers plan outings based on optimal lighting conditions. Historical Calendar chronicles significant historical events that occurred on any given day and includes a quiz feature. Marine Traffic provides real-time data on vessels at sea, allowing users to track ships and monitor their movements. Unit Lab is a unit conversion app that works offline for various measurements. PlantNet identifies plants through image recognition by allowing users to upload pictures. PeakFinder uses augmented reality to identify mountain peaks and their elevations. SkyMap helps users locate stars, planets, and constellations using GPS. WiFiAnalyzer optimizes home networks by identifying the best channels for Wi-Fi signals and providing insights into network strength.

AppWizard

September 20, 2025

This occult detective game is a perfect sequel that sent my witchy heart aflutter

Strange Antiquities is the sequel to Bad Viking's puzzle game, Strange Horticulture, and offers a more comprehensive experience with an expanded map and enhanced gameplay elements. The game introduces a substantial index filled with scientific terminology and specialized books, requiring players to actively seek clues and identify items. The detective aspect is amplified, as players must navigate back and forth to uncover information without always being given item names. The co-founders of Bad Viking, John and Rob Donkin, decided to create a sequel due to player demand and aimed to build upon the original's success while introducing more depth and detective elements. Strange Antiquities is available on Steam.

AppWizard

September 15, 2025

With Manor Lords’ city building and Valheim’s survival action, this beautiful new ARPG just shot to the top of my wishlist

Dungeons and Kingdoms is a new game that combines high-stakes combat with city-building mechanics. Players take on the role of a leader guiding refugees to a new home in a lush paradise. The gameplay includes crafting, foraging, and battling low-level creatures, with the potential to recruit animal companions. Players can terraform the land, build various structures, and share designs on the Steam Workshop, with over 500 building types available. The game features dungeons with challenges and a variety of enemies, emphasizing strategic combat. It has a pixel art style inspired by games like Valheim and Old School Runescape. Dungeons and Kingdoms is scheduled for release in Steam Early Access in Q4 of 2025, with a demo available from October 13 to October 20. A wishlist option is also available for interested players.

AppWizard

September 13, 2025

The next Pokémon game is Minecraft meets body horror

Nintendo has concluded its largest Nintendo Direct presentation, announcing various new projects, including a new Pokémon game titled Pokémon Pokopia. In this game, players control a Ditto that transforms into a human-like being due to a cosmic event and explores a cube-based world, forming friendships with other Pokémon and acquiring their abilities. The gameplay features elements reminiscent of Minecraft and Animal Crossing, with significant influence from the Dragon Quest Builders series. Pokémon Pokopia is co-developed by Koei Tecmo and Game Freak and is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, though no specific release date has been provided.

AppWizard

June 16, 2025

Is This Minecraft’s Best-Looking Update Yet?

Mojang Studios will release the Vibrant Visuals update for Minecraft Bedrock Edition on June 17, 2025. Key features of the update include richer lighting, dynamic shadows, biome-specific fog, and immersive atmospheres. It introduces Physically Based Rendering (PBR) to enhance textures, allowing them to exhibit properties like metalness and glow. Various biomes will receive aesthetic transformations, such as deserts glowing in golden hues and icy regions appearing cooler and bluer. The water engine has been overhauled to include realistic caustics and reflections. The update will be enabled by default on all supported Bedrock Edition devices. Development for the Java Edition is ongoing, with early test builds showcasing features like atmospheric fog and infinite clouds.

AppWizard

June 13, 2025

Mio: Memories in Orbit has all the wonder of playing Inside for the first time and its devs are working hard to make it even better

Players assume the role of Mio, who awakens aboard a vast technological ark drifting through the cosmos. The game involves exploration and encounters with various enemies and powerful guardians that hold pieces of the spaceship's past. Gameplay mechanics include platforming and combat, with players acquiring abilities like a grappling hook and a glider. Mio is currently in its demo phase, generating excitement among players, with positive feedback on the art direction, boss fights, and soundtrack. Some minor bugs have been reported, but most players are enjoying the demo and expressing enthusiasm on the game's Discord server.