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April 2, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in April

The PC gaming landscape remains active in April, with notable releases scheduled. Key titles include: - April 1: Koira - Cute puppy adventure - April 2: Bugaboo Pocket - Entomology life-sim - April 3: Sand - Extraction shooter with giant walkers - April 8: South of Midnight - Action-adventure southern folktale - April 8: Burden of Command - Tactical leadership RPG - April 9: Descenders Next - Downhill snowboarding - April 9: Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days (early access) - April 10: Crashlands 2 - Open world crafting RPG - April 10: Hollywood Animal - Hollywood studio management - April 10: Steel Seed - Sci-fi stealth action adventure - April 10: The Talos Principle: Reawakened - Unreal 5 remake - April 10: Monaco 2 - Co-op heist sequel - April 14: Repose - Black and white adventure - April 14: Stygian: Outer Gods - Survival horror RPG - April 17: Mandragora - Side-scrolling, dark fantasy RPG - April 17: Phantom Breaker - Pixel art beat'em up - April 17: Tempopo - Rhythmic garden puzzler - April 18: Lunar Remastered Collection - '90s RPG classics - April 22: War Rats: The Rat em Up - April 23: Sunderfolk - Couch co-op RPG - April 23: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy - April 24: Detective Dotson - Crime-solving as a Bollywood hopeful - April 24: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - April 24: Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero - April 28: Badlands Crew - Offroad battles Additionally, various gaming events are scheduled throughout the month.

AppWizard

March 30, 2025

Five-Minute ‘Superman’ Spot Might Be Attached To ‘A Minecraft Movie’ In Certain Markets

DC Studios is preparing significant marketing efforts for Superman (2025), potentially including an extended trailer. Select theaters in Thailand will showcase five minutes of Superman footage ahead of the Minecraft movie on April 3rd, coinciding with CinemaCon. A screenshot from the Thai theater's promotional material supports this speculation. Warner Bros. and DC have been favoring international venues for early promotions, and tighter marketing budgets may lead to a more strategic launch. Currently, promotional content for Superman is limited, with only a few teasers available.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

Best free-to-play action games on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S | Esports News – The Times of India

Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone 2, Warframe, Apex Legends, and Destiny 2 are five free-to-play games available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. 1. Fortnite: - Publisher: Epic Games - Features: Fast-paced gunfights, building mechanics, collaborations with pop culture icons, no-build mode, accessible battle royale and creative modes. 2. Call of Duty: Warzone 2: - Publisher: Activision - Features: Immersive battle royale experience, expansive open-world environments, tactical squad play, vehicle combat, extensive maps, diverse weapons, Gulag 2.0, crossplay capabilities. 3. Warframe: - Publisher: Digital Extremes - Features: Sci-fi gameplay, parkour mechanics, melee combat, over 50 unique Warframes, engaging PvE gameplay, abundant loot. 4. Apex Legends: - Publisher: Electronic Arts (EA) - Features: Battle royale and hero shooter elements, unique Legends with special abilities, fast-paced matches, fluid movement mechanics. 5. Destiny 2: - Publisher: Bungie - Features: Shooter and MMORPG elements, role of a Guardian, stunning visuals, solo quests, team raids, competitive PvP battles, deep storyline, variety of gameplay modes.

AppWizard

March 26, 2025

Jack Black Became Obsessed With Lapis Lazuli While Playing 100 Hours Of Minecraft

Jack Black is dedicated to his role as Steve in the upcoming A Minecraft Movie, reportedly spending over 100 hours playing the game during filming. Torfi Frans Ólafsson, Mojang's senior director of original content, noted that Black's portrayal is a unique interpretation of the character. To enhance the cast's connection to the game, Xbox consoles were installed in their trailers, allowing collaborative gameplay. Black developed a fascination with lapis lazuli, a crafting material in the game. A hero pack tie-in featuring pixelated Jack Black’s Steve has been introduced in Minecraft, and an action figure based on the film has been released. The film is set to be released on April 4, and it promises to combine Black's comedic style with the Minecraft universe.

AppWizard

March 21, 2025

McDonald’s is celebrating the Minecraft movie’s release with new Happy Meals, toys, and even a special sauce

A Minecraft Movie is set to debut on April 4, 2025, with promotional efforts by Mojang Studios and Xbox Game Studios. McDonald's will launch A Minecraft Movie Happy Meals in over 100 markets starting April 1, 2025, featuring 12 collectible toys, including six cubes based on in-game blocks and six toys representing Minecraft mobs. Each Happy Meal will include a trading card with an in-game code for a character skin. A new "Nether Flame" dipping sauce will also be introduced. Additionally, McDonald's will offer an A Minecraft Movie Meal for adults, featuring a Big Mac or McNuggets, collectible toys, and possibly an Apple Cake McFlurry. Mojang Studios will release two downloadable content packs: A Minecraft Movie: Add-On and A Minecraft Movie Hero Pack, both available for free. Minecraft Live on March 22 will provide more insights and in-game cosmetics related to the movie.

AppWizard

March 21, 2025

Painkiller is back, and maybe they’ll finally get it right this time

A new installment in the Painkiller series, developed by Anshar Studios and published by 3D Realms, was announced during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase. The original Painkiller, released in 2004 by People Can Fly, is recognized as a classic first-person shooter known for its level design, weaponry, and heavy metal soundtracks. The new game will feature four distinct characters with unique abilities, a collectible system with Tarot cards, and reimagined enemies, while retaining classic weapons like the Painkiller. The game is set to launch in the fall and is currently available for wishlisting on Steam.

AppWizard

March 14, 2025

Another live service shooter is getting shut down, this time before it even launched on Steam

Star Wars: Hunters will not be released on PC as initially hoped, with the final content update scheduled for April 15th, and the game remaining playable until October 1st, 2025, when the online servers will shut down. The announcement did not address the delayed Steam release, which was initially set for January 2025. The game debuted in June 2024 after several delays and has received a lukewarm reception, holding a 57 aggregate score on Metacritic for the Nintendo Switch.

AppWizard

March 12, 2025

Hail Macbeth Brings Shakespeare To Video Games With 1990s Spin

Specto Studio has announced a new game called Hail Macbeth, which adapts Shakespeare's play in a 1990s setting where castles and corporate high-rises coexist. Players take on the role of an "unseen force" guiding Macbeth through a narrative that challenges perceptions of control and reality. The game retains original Shakespearean dialogue and features meticulously scanned real-world costumes and props for an immersive experience. Players will interact with "the witches," who manipulate information and perspectives, reflecting the themes of fate and ambition central to the story. The project is led by Paolo Sacerdoti and includes a team with experience from notable games like Detroit: Become Human and The Last of Us. Hail Macbeth is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2026 for consoles and PC.

BetaBeacon

March 11, 2025

Kumome is a strategic mobile board game that’s a true passion project

- Kumome is a mobile board game and deckbuilding game set to be released on March 17th for Android and iOS. - The game features eight heroes, over 200 levels, customization options, multiplayer modes, a narrative campaign, and an original soundtrack. - Kumome is described as a passion project and is expected to receive future updates and support. - Players looking for more strategy games can check out a list of the top 25 strategy games for iOS and Android.

AppWizard

March 10, 2025

I’m not sure what’s weirder: that someone made a sequel to a completely forgettable 37-year-old game I played as a kid, or that it was actually worth the wait

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is a sequel to the original game, Beyond the Ice Palace, which was released decades ago and received mediocre reviews. The original featured a nameless hero in a non-ice world with a simplistic ending. The sequel improves upon the original by offering a more engaging experience with hidden treasures, revisitable areas, and skill-based platforming. Combat is enhanced with versatile weapons, and the game balances nostalgia with modern gameplay principles, making it a worthy investment in the gaming landscape.