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AppWizard

June 12, 2025

Minecraft Pride Month Build Features Rainbow Ship; Check Details

A player known as u/WulfyTime constructed a wooden ship in Minecraft adorned with rainbow sails and pride flags to celebrate Pride Month. The ship serves as a symbol of inclusion and creativity within the game. WulfyTime shared their creation in the r/Minecraft Builds community, receiving positive feedback from other users who admired the attention to detail and the immersive experience of the build. The ship exemplifies the diverse and imaginative projects that players undertake in Minecraft, highlighting the game's role as a platform for creative expression.

TrendTechie

June 11, 2025

Похоже, что мнения игроков тоже купили: вышедший экшен MindsEye получил низкие оценки геймеров, а игру тут же выложили на торренты

Build A Rocket Boy has launched its narrative-driven action game, MindsEye, available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The protagonist, Jacob Diaz, is a former special forces operative with a neuro-implant, involved in a conspiracy in the futuristic city of Redrock. The game features a cinematic storyline and fast-paced gunfights but has received a mixed reception, holding a 42% positive rating on Steam due to technical issues and poor optimization. MindsEye was released without anti-piracy measures, making it available on torrent sites.

AppWizard

June 10, 2025

Google details its future Android 16 plans this year, and highlights new features

Google's developer blog details the upcoming Android 16 SDK release, set for a significant update in Q4 2025, with a Q3 update introducing the Material 3 Expressive redesign. The official launch of Android 16 on June 10 includes features such as "outline text" for Accessibility settings, Adaptive Apps for foldable devices, and consistent progress notifications. Beta testers can opt out of the program to receive the stable version if they haven't joined the Android 16 QPR1 Beta. Key enhancements focus on app experiences on larger displays, including adaptive functionality and real-time tracking for activities. Improvements in mobile photography include night mode scene detection and UltraHDR capabilities. Accessibility is improved with the new "outline text," and privacy features include defenses against intent redirection attacks and location masking when pairing devices. Additional performance optimizations involve 16KB pages and updates to JobScheduler and Android Runtime. The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL features a 6.8-inch display, advanced AI software, and a larger battery.

AppWizard

June 9, 2025

Blind Descent is an upcoming survival game about a hidden world deep beneath the surface of Mars

Blind Descent is a survival game set on Mars, where players navigate a hidden ecosystem after being stranded beneath the Martian surface while searching for a missing exploration team. The game emphasizes strategic thinking and collaboration among up to four players. It will be available in early access on Steam, and a reveal trailer is available on YouTube. The developer, Pokuch, highlights the game's theme of symbiosis with an alien world that is both resistant and adaptive.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Chronicles: Medieval Is a Mount and Blade-Like ‘Dynamic Medieval Sandbox RPG’ Out Next Year in Early Access

Raw Power Games, an independent studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark, introduced its first title, Chronicles: Medieval, during the Summer Game Fest 2025. The studio has around 100 employees with experience from notable games like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. Chronicles: Medieval is a dynamic medieval sandbox RPG set in 14th to 15th century Europe, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary 'Asgard' technology. Players can craft their own narratives, engage in intense combat, and lead armies in battles. The game features character creation, troop recruitment, and third-person battlefield engagement, with historical units like English longbowmen and French cavalry. The combat system emphasizes realism and fluid weapon mechanics, developed in collaboration with HEMA expert Björn Rüther. The game allows for player choices and potential diplomatic interactions, with modding capabilities hinted at. An early access launch on PC is planned for next year.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Square Enix announces multiplayer murder mystery action game KILLER INN for PC

Square Enix and Tactic Studios have announced KILLER INN, a multiplayer murder mystery action game. A closed beta test for PC users via Steam will be launched, with dates to be announced. Players can request access on the game's Steam page. The game features 24 players, where some act as wolves trying to blend in while others are lambs aiming to survive. Players collect clues from crime scenes to identify the killer and can use various items for combat and strategy. The game includes a focus mode for enhanced awareness and a 3D audio voice chat for communication. Character customization allows players to choose unique characters with distinct abilities. Players can engage solo or form teams, and trailers and gameplay videos are available for viewing.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

This new Game of Thrones strategy game will let you change one of the final season’s biggest moments, and it’s coming next year

A new real-time strategy game set in the Game of Thrones universe, titled War for Westeros, was announced during the Summer Game Fest 2025, with a launch date planned for next year. This game allows players to command one of the Great Houses or the Night King, aiming to conquer the Seven Kingdoms through solo or multiplayer battles. It features a narrative twist that lets players alter the fates of iconic characters, such as Jon Snow potentially rising alongside the Night King. The game includes dramatic moments, like a dragon being taken down by a massive ballista, reflecting on Daenerys Targaryen's character arc.

AppWizard

June 6, 2025

Thief VR is a huge slap on the face and kick in the teeth for everyone who has been waiting for more than a decade to return to the City

Embracer Group, a Swedish holding company, has retained the rights to the Thief franchise while undergoing significant layoffs and restructuring, with nearly 1,000 employees losing their jobs. They recently announced Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, which has raised concerns among fans about the direction of the franchise and the effectiveness of VR technology in enhancing gameplay. The reveal trailer showcased familiar mechanics but lacked innovation, leading to doubts about the company's understanding of the franchise and its audience.

AppWizard

June 3, 2025

Dead Take is a first-person horror game out to expose ‘the darkest secrets’ of the entertainment industry: ‘I want players to think, I can’t believe they actually did this’

Surgent Studios has announced its next project, a first-person psychological horror game titled Dead Take, following the success of its debut title, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. In Dead Take, players will take on the role of an actor searching for a missing friend at a lavish party in a dark mansion. The game features object-based puzzles and video clips that reveal the mansion's unsettling past. It draws inspiration from classic titles like The 7th Guest and includes intricately designed 3D environments based on real film sets. The original score is composed by Ross Tregenza. The game is set for release in late 2025 and is currently available for wishlisting on Steam.

AppWizard

June 3, 2025

Nintendo Switch Parental Control app gets a huge update ahead of a Switch 2 summer

Nintendo has released an updated version of its Parental Control app, available on the Play Store, featuring a redesigned interface and enhanced functionality. The app now includes comprehensive parental controls for GameChat, allowing parents to manage their children's communication and video chat interactions. Parents can also extend gaming sessions on the Switch or Switch 2 by increments of five, fifteen, or thirty minutes, or disable time limits entirely. The update introduces GameChat on the Switch 2, featuring a "C" button for initiating chats and a camera accessory for enhanced virtual interactions. Additionally, Nintendo is addressing potential emulation issues on Android devices with a planned "Game Key Card."