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AppWizard

June 4, 2025

You were right: Minecraft the Game changed because of the reaction to Minecraft the Movie

The recent release of A Minecraft Movie has become a financial success in 2025, prompting changes in the Minecraft game. At SXSW London, Harry Elonen, associate brand director for Minecraft, announced that elements from the movie have been integrated into the game as part of a transmedia strategy to enhance fan engagement. The frequency of game updates has increased from once a year to four times a year. A sequel to A Minecraft Movie is in preliminary development, suggesting more updates will follow. The film will be available for streaming on Max starting June 20.

AppWizard

May 1, 2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows announces more difficulties, more immersion options, more Jesuits, and a bo staff in its year 1 roadmap

Ubisoft has announced a post-launch roadmap for Assassin's Creed Shadows, featuring a year of updates that include patches, new features, and enhancements. This month, players can expect: - A free quest focused on Yasuke's companion, Luis Frois. - Quality-of-life improvements, including the potential reinstatement of the multi-sell feature. - An updated photo mode for creative expression. - A special collaboration similar to past co-marketing efforts. - Refinements to parkour mechanics, introducing new movement options. Future content will include: - A new free quest and ally. - New difficulty settings. - Gameplay immersion options, such as headgear visibility in cutscenes. - An open-world alarm system with unspecified changes. Ubisoft has also teased expansions, including new storylines, collaborations, unique gear for the battle-pass system, and the Claws of Awaji expansion, which will add a new region. Additionally, Naoe will be able to wield a bo staff, enhancing combat dynamics.

AppWizard

April 15, 2025

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 8 is among its biggest, holding 48 pages (approx. 19,000-20,000 words) of patch notes in its vast and bountiful form

Patch 8 for Baldur's Gate 3 is set to be released on April 15, featuring an extensive 48 pages of patch notes. Larian Studios' CEO, Swen Vincke, humorously suggested that the patch could earn three Michelin stars if there were a guide for game updates, indicating the depth and potential surprises in the update.

AppWizard

March 31, 2025

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PC and the other new games out this week

This week, new game releases include The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, which features a heavy narrative with moments of levity; Koira, an emotional adventure about exploring a forest with a lost puppy; Sand, an extraction shooter that introduces spider tanks; Caligo, a visually appealing game with darker undertones; and Sephiria, which contrasts a charming aesthetic with a complex narrative.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

When does the Minecraft movie come out? Where to see it in Arizona

Mojang held a livestream event on March 23, 2025, where they announced multiple game updates for Minecraft and featured celebrity appearances, including Emma Myers. They plan to release new features more frequently and will host another Minecraft Live show later this year. The theatrical release of "A Minecraft Movie" is scheduled for April 4, 2025, and it will be shown in theaters like AMC, Harkins, Majestic, and Regal across Arizona.

AppWizard

March 22, 2025

I kept track of everything announced during the latest Minecraft Live so you don’t have to

Mojang Studios recently concluded its Minecraft Live event, revealing a roadmap for upcoming content, including a significant visual upgrade called "Vibrant Visuals," which will enhance graphics without changing gameplay mechanics. The first update, "Spring to Life," is set for release on March 25, 2025, introducing new wolf personalities, regional mob variants, and a refreshed Overworld with new ambient features. A second update will introduce two new Ghast variants: the Ghastling and the Happy Ghast, along with a Ghast Harness. Additionally, a live-action Minecraft movie featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa is scheduled for release on April 4, 2025, with exclusive footage shared during the event. From March 25 to April 7, players can participate in mini-games to earn an exclusive cosmetic cape.

Winsage

March 7, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27808 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27808 has been released to the Canary Channel. There are no plans to release SDKs for the 27xxx series builds. A significant update to the Task Manager has been initiated, aligning CPU utilization metrics with industry standards, and a new optional CPU Utility column is available on the Details tab. Several fixes have been made, including resolving issues with popular games, printing bugs, blank search windows, Settings app crashes, inaccurate battery icon colors, and BitLocker performance. Known issues include a d3d9.dll crash affecting application launches and a warning for Copilot+ PCs transitioning to the Canary Channel regarding the loss of Windows Hello PIN and biometrics. Enhancements to the Microsoft Store include a new spotlight design and updates to the Downloads page. Insiders in the Canary Channel are reminded that builds may not correspond to specific releases and may evolve or be removed. A clean installation is required to exit the Canary Channel.

AppWizard

March 6, 2025

Minecraft Live 2025 Announced – Date, News, Updates & More

Minecraft Live 2025 is confirmed for March 22 at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time, to be streamed live. The event will include updates on Minecraft split screen functionality, new content for Minecraft Dungeons, and patch notes. A teaser video has been released, hinting at climate-related changes and the introduction of flowering cactuses. Players are hoping for improvements to split screen on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, as well as updates for PlayStation 4 and Minecraft Dungeons multiplayer. The event will also cover custom world creation tools, community discussions, and updates on Minecraft vote mechanics. The Minecraft Movie is set to premiere on April 4, shortly after the event. Speculation includes exclusive items or limited-time content being unveiled during Minecraft Live 2025, with a focus on biome updates, particularly for the Desert biome and various animals.

AppWizard

March 6, 2025

The next Minecraft Live show is coming with new game updates, the Minecraft movie, and more

Mojang Studios is shifting its strategy for community engagement by moving from major Minecraft Live events to smaller, more frequent showcases to enhance transparency and keep players informed. The next Minecraft Live is scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. GMT. It will be streamed on Minecraft.net/Live, YouTube, and Twitch. The event will include three segments: insights into the Minecraft franchise, announcements for future content updates for Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, and details about 'A Minecraft Movie' featuring Jack Black, set to premiere on April 4, 2025. Speculation suggests potential updates may include enhancements to Minecraft's ecosystems and the introduction of regional variants for mobs. The community welcomes the shift towards more frequent updates but hopes they will remain significant and exciting.

AppWizard

March 6, 2025

Minecraft Live 2025 Announced; Check out the Event Date Here!

The Minecraft Live Event for 2025 is scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 1 PM ET (10:00 AM PT). The official trailer for the event reveals new features, including variants of mobs such as Cows, Chickens, and Pigs, a revamped desert biome with new Cactus flowers, and dynamic falling leaves animations with firefly bushes. Mojang has shifted to a model of smaller, more frequent game updates instead of a single large annual update.