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AppWizard

April 6, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ is on-track for a $135M opening weekend

The big screen adaptation of Minecraft has made a significant debut, earning millions on its opening Friday and is projected to reach 5 million by the end of the weekend, potentially setting a new benchmark for 2023. If these projections hold, it would surpass “Captain America: Brave New World,” which earned .8 million in February, and provide a boost to the domestic box office, which is down 7% year-over-year. The film, directed by Jared Hess and featuring stars like Jason Momoa and Jack Black, creatively introduces human characters into the Minecraft world, despite the game's lack of a defined storyline. The film's performance mirrors that of “The Super Mario Brothers Movie,” which also faced mixed reviews but achieved box office success. This opening weekend is encouraging for Warner Bros., which has faced recent setbacks, and a sequel seems likely.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Bound For Platinum Box Office Weekend After $7M+ Thursday Previews

Presales for Warner Bros/Legendary's A Minecraft Movie surged this week, with early previews projected to exceed initial estimates. The film, directed by Jared Hess and starring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge, has already outperformed previous Sonic the Hedgehog films in preview numbers. A Minecraft Movie has a dedicated fanbase, with 300 million copies sold and nearly 140 million monthly active players. It currently holds a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while Five Nights at Freddy’s, which had a lower critical score, achieved a high audience score. Warner Bros has not commented on the film's opening weekend forecasts.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Looks To Build $140M+ Global Goldmine In Barren Desert Box Office

Warner Bros. is preparing for a significant turnaround with the release of A Minecraft Movie, projected to generate 0 million globally, with expectations of 0 million from both domestic and international markets. The film, directed by Jared Hess, has a production budget of around million, with Warner Bros. covering three-quarters of the funding. It will debut in 3,400 locations, utilizing premium formats like IMAX and Dolby. The film aims to attract a diverse audience, particularly younger fans of the video game, which has sold over 300 million copies. A Minecraft Movie will open in 75 markets across 32,000 screens, with notable anticipation in China, where it is leading pre-sales. Additionally, NEON is releasing Hell of a Summer, projected to exceed million, in 1,250 theaters across the U.S. and Canada.

AppWizard

April 1, 2025

Which Cinema Format Should You Choose For Minecraft: The Movie?

Minecraft's film adaptation is set for release on April 4, 2025, featuring a cast that includes Jack Black as "Steve," Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film will be available in various formats, including IMAX 3D, 4DX 3D, RealD 3D, and Dolby Cinema. In the UK, IMAX 3D will only be shown at the BFI IMAX, while other venues will present it in 2D. The film maintains a consistent aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and was not specifically filmed for IMAX. HDR by Barco technology has been applied to the film, promising superior image quality, but it will only be available in six locations worldwide, primarily in North America and one in the UK. Moviegoers are advised to check local listings for availability.

AppWizard

March 25, 2025

How to gift a game on Steam

Gifting a game on Steam involves logging into your account, browsing the store for a game, selecting it, choosing the 'Purchase as a Gift' option, picking a recipient from your friends list or entering their email, adding a personalized message, and completing the purchase. Steam has over 100,000 titles available for gifting.

AppWizard

March 19, 2025

Minecraft recreates NZ’s most popular tourism destinations

Gamers will be able to explore six iconic New Zealand locations, including Abel Tasman National Park and Lake Tekapo, in Minecraft, thanks to a collaboration with Tourism New Zealand. This initiative aims to introduce New Zealand and Te Ao Māori to millions of players worldwide and inspire them to visit in real life. The six locations—Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Kāpiti Island, Abel Tasman National Park, Lake Tekapo, and Doubtful Sound—were selected for their cultural significance and representation of New Zealand's landscapes. Minecraft, created by Mojang Studios and acquired by Microsoft, has sold over 300 million copies and has more than 100 million active users monthly. The collaboration includes input from local iwi to ensure respectful representation of Māori culture.

AppWizard

March 14, 2025

Spring Sales for PC Games Are Live Now

Major platforms such as Steam, Fanatical, and Green Man Gaming are currently holding Spring Sales, offering significant discounts on various games. The Steam Spring Sale features titles like Balatro, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, God of War Ragnarök, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Baldur's Gate 3, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with Doom (2016) available at 90% off until March 20th. Green Man Gaming's Spring Sale runs until March 27th and includes deals on The Last of Us Part I, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, God of War, Final Fantasy XVI, Marvel's Midnight Suns Legendary Edition, and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, with discounts exceeding 80% on the last two titles. Additionally, there are roundups of deals for console gaming on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Winsage

March 6, 2025

This is how you get Excel, Word and more for less than $7 each

Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is available for a lifetime license at a price of .97, which is a 75 percent discount until March 30. The suite includes eight applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. The license is designed for one Windows PC and offers instant delivery and download. The user interface has been redesigned for improved focus and efficiency. Prices are subject to change.

TrendTechie

February 20, 2025

Хакеры заражали гаджеты российских пользователей криптомайнером под видом игр-симуляторов

Experts from Kaspersky GReAT have identified a scheme where cybercriminals distribute malware disguised as free versions of popular computer games via torrent trackers. This malware downloads a modified version of the XMRig cryptocurrency miner onto users' devices. The distribution began on December 31, 2024, and continued until the end of January 2025, with the first infected files appearing on torrent sites in the previous autumn. Affected countries include Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Brazil, and Germany. The XMRig miner exploits the computational power of infected devices to mine Monero and was embedded in files associated with games like BeamNG.drive, Dyson Sphere Program, Universe Sandbox, Plutocracy, and Garry’s Mod. Kaspersky reported that 70.5% of users encountered infected versions of BeamNG.drive. The malware causes overheating, decreased performance, and increased electricity consumption without immediate signs of infection. Tatyana Shishkova from Kaspersky noted that the timing of the campaign coincided with the holiday season and that gaming applications were targeted due to their high performance. She advised users to avoid downloading software from unreliable sources.

TrendTechie

February 19, 2025

Вместо подарков – майнер: новогодняя ловушка на торрентах унесла ресурсы компьютеров по всему миру

A campaign known as StaryDobry, identified by Kaspersky Lab, began on the last day of 2024, targeting users of popular torrent trackers during the holiday season. The attack affected users globally, particularly in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Germany, and Brazil. Cybercriminals distributed trojanized versions of popular games like BeamNG.drive and Garry’s Mod, which contained hidden cryptocurrency mining software. The malware used in this campaign included XMRig, designed for mining Monero (XMR) without user consent. The installation process involved multiple layers of evasion, including checking for debugging tools and system parameters. The malware extracted files using RAR libraries, sent system fingerprints to a command server, and launched a loader that disguised itself as system files. XMRig operated in the background, utilizing the victim's CPU for mining while avoiding detection by terminating itself if analysis tools were present. The attack poses risks not only to individual users but also to corporate systems through compromised devices. No information is available about the attackers behind this campaign.