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AppWizard

December 19, 2024

Minecraft Experience immersive exhibit extends stay in Dallas-Fort Worth area

North Texans can now visit the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue until January 20, following an extension due to its popularity, which has drawn over 60,000 visitors since its October opening. The exhibit will expand its hours and introduce "adult nights" on Wednesdays and Thursdays, featuring themed drinks and trivia. Admission prices include single tickets and group rates. The exhibit covers 20,000 square feet, immersing visitors in various biomes with the use of projectors and speakers. It is designed to be accessible for all, introducing game mechanics to those unfamiliar with Minecraft.

AppWizard

November 28, 2024

Minecraft: Roll for Adventure could be your kid’s next favorite TTRPG

Matt Forbeck, a New York Times bestselling author and lead designer of the Marvel Multiverse RPG, has partnered with his son Marty to create a new tabletop adventure titled Minecraft: Roll for Adventure: The Temple of the Charged Creeper, which is now available for pre-order. The game features two six-sided dice, four accompanying dice, a removable character sheet, and a rules reference. The adventure is set in a village besieged by illagers, where players must uncover and neutralize the threat from the Temple of the Charged Creeper. This project builds on Forbeck's previous work, including his 2020 novel Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager. The hardcover edition is set to be released in July 2025 and is currently available for pre-order on the Penguin Random House website.

AppWizard

November 20, 2024

Jack Black shows Steve’s ‘birth’ in the second trailer for Minecraft: The Movie

Minecraft is developing a live-action film adaptation, with a new trailer that has received a positive response. The film features Steve, the game's protagonist, who tames a wolf by offering it a bone. It includes various game elements such as redstone circuits, food creation involving a chicken and lava, crafting weapons and armor, using enderpearls, and nighttime battles with monsters. The movie is set to be released on April 4.

AppWizard

November 3, 2024

Baldur’s Gate 3’s offscreen secrets include an ‘asylum’ for plot-critical NPCs and a ‘magical teleporting death journal’ to help particularly murderous players find Act 2

YouTuber SlimX has released a 25-minute video detailing the behind-the-scenes mechanics of Baldur's Gate 3's first act. Key points include Larian Studios' solutions like a designated area for essential NPCs and a "magical teleporting death journal" to guide players to Act 2. The game features a unified NPC data system, ensuring player choices, such as selling items, carry over throughout the game. The video also reveals hidden elements like the "realm of naked men," character creation backgrounds, and cut NPCs, including a Tiefling scam artist named Nerela. Additionally, it discusses a field of portrait backgrounds in a void, which are used for character icons, and notes minor bugs related to these portraits. SlimX hints at creating more content for future acts of the game.

AppWizard

November 1, 2024

Decart AI Releases Minecraft Game-Alike, Oasis

Decart AI, an Israeli company, has launched an AI-driven game called Oasis, which is the first playable "open-world" AI simulation. The game utilizes advanced AI technology to create a real-time, Minecraft-like environment, generating gameplay based on user inputs. Players can download Oasis from Decart's website, where the AI simulates physics, rules, and graphics as they play. There are concerns about copyright issues regarding the use of Minecraft gameplay footage for training purposes. Decart plans to optimize Oasis with upcoming AI accelerator chips for enhanced performance and aims for future versions to support up to 4K gameplay. The game is designed to provide personalized experiences and endless replayability, representing a shift in game development towards dynamic, user-driven interactions. Oasis is part of a growing category of generative AI models, achieving high frame rates and paving the way for more advanced applications in entertainment.

BetaBeacon

November 1, 2024

Top 25 best offline mobile games to play in 2024

The Room: Old Sins is a creepy puzzler with mind-boggling puzzle tasks and a haunting atmosphere.

AppWizard

October 31, 2024

This AI-generated Minecraft may represent the future of real-time video generation

Decart and Etched have developed a unique version of Minecraft that features real-time content generation, allowing players to experience unexpected transformations in the game environment due to AI "hallucinations." This innovation is powered by a model called Oasis, trained on extensive Minecraft gameplay data, enabling the AI to understand game mechanics without traditional coding. The current demo has limitations such as low resolution and short play sessions, but the companies are optimistic about future enhancements through advancements in chip design. Etched is working on a new chip that aims to improve performance by tenfold, which could lead to longer gameplay, fewer hallucinations, and better resolution. This chip is designed specifically for AI applications, focusing on inference rather than training. Despite skepticism about achieving the projected performance gains, Decart and Etched envision the potential for creating real-time virtual assistants like doctors or tutors. A demo of their AI-generated Minecraft experience is available for public exploration.

AppWizard

October 31, 2024

‘Uniquely dark’ horror game Ritual Tides announced for consoles, PC

Vertpaint, a studio with developers from companies like Rockstar Games, CI Games, and TT Games, is developing a horror game titled Ritual Tides, set to launch for PC in Q3 2025, with console releases to follow. The game features players washed ashore on a mysterious beach, facing gruesome enemies and a unique "gun" concept. The development team emphasizes a dual focus on design and game mechanics, aiming for a diverse range of terrifying encounters. Vertpaint operates independently, allowing for a strong creative vision and a commitment to high visual quality.

AppWizard

October 28, 2024

Five new Steam games you probably missed (October 28, 2024)

On any given day, the Steam platform unveils approximately a dozen new games. Psychopomp GOLD - Release Date: October 25 - Developer: Fading Club - Transitioned from a free game to a paid version with additional levels, modes, secrets, and mod support. - Inspired by anime and classic blobber RPGs. - Paid version has over 500 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews. Rogue Flight - Release Date: October 24 - Developer: Truant Pixel, LLC - An on-rails shooter inspired by the Starfox franchise and '80s/'90s anime. - Features a main campaign and an unlockable roguelite mode with over 40 unique designs and weapons. - Includes a cast of Japanese voice actors. Vasilisa and Baba Yaga - Release Date: October 25 - Developers: Baba Yaga Games - A sidescrolling adventure inspired by the Russian folktale of Vasilisa the Beautiful. - Players confront Baba Yaga in the "land of the dead" with various challenges. - Notable for its artistic style and enchanting soundtrack. Disillusion ST - Release Date: October 27 - Developer: Disillusion Dev - A dungeon crawler combining point-and-click adventure elements with card game mechanics. - Sequel to the 2021 title Disillusion, set in a mysterious tower in a dreamlike realm. STRAFTAT - Release Date: October 24 - Developers: Sirius Lemaitre, Leonard Lemaitre - A minimalist 1v1 arena shooter with 70 maps. - Free to play and includes a map inspired by the Red Room from Twin Peaks. - Compared to Cruelty Squad, Quake, and WarioWare.

AppWizard

October 22, 2024

Tormenture takes the Inscryption meta-horror formula back to 8-bit gaming and the 1980s

Tormenture is a newly launched horror game inspired by cult classics like Inscryption and Pony Island, set in the 1980s. Players take on the role of a child engaged in a haunted 8-bit game, navigating between the game world and their unsettling bedroom filled with eerie toys. The game features complex puzzles, including one that requires a zombie hand to activate a button, and combines retro aesthetics with modern 3D environments. The demo is available on Steam, although technical limitations may affect gameplay performance. The game's design incorporates nostalgic elements while creating a tense atmosphere, appealing to players who enjoy horror gaming.