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AppWizard

June 23, 2025

Mario Kart 64 has a native PC port now thanks to the mad lads even Nintendo can’t stop, who also ported Zelda and Star Fox

The Harbour Masters have developed a native PC port of Mario Kart 64 called SpaghettiKart, allowing players to race without an emulator. Users must provide their own legally acquired ROM to comply with copyright laws. The project is still in development, featuring some bugs and crashes. The Harbour Masters are known for successful ports of other classic games, like Starfox 64. Detailed instructions and information about the required ROM can be found on the project's GitHub page.

AppWizard

June 21, 2025

‘The Gilded Age,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ Haim’s ‘I Quit,’ and the best to stream this weekend: June 20, 2025

The Gilded Age returns for Season 3 on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max, featuring Bertha aiming to establish her place in New York society and George expanding his railroads to California. Ada navigates her new role as the lady of the Brook house after marrying Rev. Forte, while Agnes deals with the implications of her sister's wealth. The season highlights evolving relationships and ambitious pursuits. The Waterfront, a family drama by Kevin Williamson, is now streaming on Netflix, focusing on the Buckley family in Havenport. The Buccaneers, based on Edith Wharton's unfinished novel, has its second season streaming on Apple TV+, following American women in 1870s London. Surviving Ohio State, an HBO documentary about Dr. Richard Strauss's abuse at Ohio State University, is available on Max. A Minecraft Movie, featuring Jack Black, is a popular choice among children and has grossed nearly a billion dollars. Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical is now on Disney+, capturing the West End production of the animated film. Ash, a sci-fi thriller starring Eiza Gonzalez and Aaron Paul, is streaming on Shudder. KPop Demon Hunters is an animated musical action-comedy about a K-pop girl group fighting demons. Friendship, a comedy starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, is available on VOD platforms. Haim has released a music video for "All Over Me," and rock band Wednesday has launched "Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)," the second single from their upcoming album, Bleeds, set to release on September 19.

AppWizard

June 14, 2025

We finally know when A Minecraft Movie will be streaming, and it’s in just a few days

A Minecraft Movie is set to stream on Max starting June 20. The film has grossed 1 million globally, with 3 million earned during its opening weekend, making it the second most successful video game adaptation in cinematic history, behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie. It currently holds a 48% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Warner Bros Pictures has confirmed that a sequel is in development.

AppWizard

June 14, 2025

A Minecraft Movie Sets HBO Max Release Date (And It’s Soon)

The Minecraft Movie has achieved significant success for Warner Bros. Discovery and Legendary, nearing a billion dollars at the box office and becoming the second-highest-grossing video game adaptation in history, behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film will begin streaming on Max on June 20th and on HBO on June 21st. There are hints of a sequel in development, with director Jared Hess expressing enthusiasm for returning to the Minecraft world. The Blu-ray edition includes features such as a Dolby Atmos audio track and several behind-the-scenes featurettes. The exclusive Collector’s Crafting Table Edition is available at Walmart.

AppWizard

June 14, 2025

A Minecraft Movie set to release for streaming on Max next week

A Minecraft Movie will be available for streaming on Max starting June 20. The film features a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks. It has grossed over 1 million globally, making it one of the top earners of 2025 and the second-highest-grossing video game adaptation ever. The movie's narrative follows a group of misfits who are transported into the Overworld and seek help from Steve, played by Jack Black. A sequel is currently in development.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Amazon may have cancelled the Wheel of Time show, but the open world RPG ploughs ahead with talent from games like Dark Age of Camelot and Lord of the Rings Online

Amazon has canceled its adaptation of Robert Jordan's fantasy series, The Wheel of Time, despite improvements in its second season and a memorable third season episode. The decision comes amid concerns over production costs and the series' lack of critical acclaim compared to Game of Thrones. Meanwhile, iwot Games is developing a video game adaptation of The Wheel of Time, announced in April, which is being led by Craig Alexander and aims to create a triple-A, open-world RPG that honors the source material. The team includes experienced designers from notable titles. The previous Wheel of Time game was released in 1999. The Rhuidean episode from season three is highlighted as a standout piece of television that may attract renewed interest in the series.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

Expect more ‘Chicken Jockey’ moments in movies. At least, if traditional brands start taking advice from Minecraft

The 'Chicken Jockey' easter egg in A Minecraft Movie highlights the connections between gaming culture and film. Harry Elonen, associate brand director of Minecraft, discussed this at SXSW London, noting that many casual players struggle to explain what a chicken jockey is due to its rarity in the game. The movie has grossed 8 million worldwide, making it the second most successful video game adaptation after The Super Mario Brothers Movie from 2023. A Minecraft Movie will be available for streaming on Max starting June 20.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Arcane Vale, Rotaeno, Dune Imperium, more

A fresh wave of deals on Google Play apps and hardware is available. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE has been released, along with Anker's 140W 4-port wall charger with a display. Samsung The Frame Pro smart TVs are now on sale, and there are significant discounts on Samsung monitors at Woot. Notable app highlights include "Arcane Vale," "Rotaeno," and "Dune: Imperium Digital."

AppWizard

May 27, 2025

A Minecraft Movie North America Box Office Day 53: Less Than $3M Away From Beating This Johnny Depp-Led Film & Climb Up The All-Time Top 40 Highest-Grossers List

A Minecraft Movie has achieved a global box office total of 0 million, making it one of the top 40 highest-grossing films in U.S. history. Domestically, it has earned 1.48 million and is close to surpassing the earnings of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, which made .31 million. The film is currently in its eighth weekend, having collected .2 million in the U.S. during that period, reflecting a 62.9% decline from the previous weekend. It has lost 1,270 theaters, now showing in 2,087 screens. The film also debuted in Japan, earning .3 million internationally, contributing to a worldwide gross of 0.58 million.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

‘Murderbot,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Duster,’ and the best to stream this weekend

Apple TV+ has released a new sci-fi series titled "Murderbot," adapted from Martha Wells’ "Murderbot Diaries." The show features Alexander Skarsgård as a self-aware cyborg tasked with protecting scientists on an uninhabited planet while secretly binge-watching a space opera. The first two episodes are now available for streaming. FX's "Welcome to Wrexham," a docuseries about a Welsh football club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, returns for its fourth season on Hulu. " Duster," an action drama set in the 1970s, stars Josh Holloway and is now streaming on Max. Amazon's "Overcompensating," a college comedy created by and starring Benito Skinner, follows a closeted freshman and his outsider friend on a journey of self-discovery, with all eight episodes available on Prime Video. "The Brutalist," a historical drama starring Adrien Brody, is now streaming on Max after winning three Academy Awards. The Apple TV+ documentary "Deaf President Now!" recounts a 1988 protest at Gallaudet University for a Deaf president, directed by Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim. "The Quilters," a documentary short about incarcerated men making quilts for foster children, is available on Netflix. The "Minecraft Movie," featuring Jack Black, is now available for purchase on Amazon. Disney's live-action "Snow White" can now be watched on VOD platforms despite previous controversies surrounding its production.