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AppWizard
November 11, 2025
The Android Developers Blog has announced new features aimed at enhancing app development, including updates to Jetpack Compose for intuitive UI development, improved performance metrics for better app insights, and expanded libraries for increased resources. The blog also highlights the importance of community engagement, encouraging developers to share feedback and participate in webinars and Q&A sessions with the Android team.
AppWizard
September 20, 2025
Jump Space, developed by Keepsake Games, is a cooperative space exploration game that allows players to command a spaceship on interstellar missions, either solo or with up to three friends. The gameplay involves landing on various celestial bodies, engaging in fast-paced first-person shooter mechanics, and gathering resources while navigating enemy forces. The game features no fixed classes, allowing players to switch roles easily. It has attracted over 530,000 players during its demo phase and is now available in early access for .99 / £16.75. An ambitious roadmap for future updates includes new missions, enemy types, and gameplay mechanics.
AppWizard
September 3, 2025
Google has reintroduced the Androidify app, enhanced with AI to create personalized Android Bot avatars using user photos or text prompts. The app utilizes Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash and Imagen AI models for tailored avatar creation. Originally launched in 2011, it was removed from the Play Store in 2020 and announced for revival at Google I/O earlier this year. Users can create a custom Android Bot by uploading a photo or entering a text prompt, with an option for AI-generated suggestions. The app analyzes images and validates text prompts to generate avatars that reflect user likeness while adhering to brand safety protocols. Users can further customize their Bots with various backgrounds and formats, and the app is available for free on the Google Play Store and web. Additionally, users can create an 8-second video of their Bot every Friday. The app employs modern development tools and its source code is available on GitHub.
BetaBeacon
August 10, 2025
Dead Trigger is a single-player, story-driven first-person zombie shooter game that offers a fairly pure experience without pushing micro-transactions for upgrades. The game was optimized for Tegra chipsets and had stunning graphics for its time. It remains playable despite looking a bit dated and offers bite-sized missions for players.
AppWizard
July 19, 2025
Between the late '80s and early '90s, DOS became the foundation of PC gaming, fostering innovation with advancements in 2.5D and 3D environments, first-person shooters, city-building simulations, and point-and-click adventures. DOS games are lightweight, allowing them to run on modern devices easily. Dangerous Dave (1988) is a nostalgic platformer that remains enjoyable today. Sid Meier's Civilization (1991) is considered one of the greatest DOS games, allowing players to build empires through various strategies. Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (1992) is credited with shaping the real-time strategy genre, introducing base-building and resource management. Commander Keen in Invasion of the Vorticons (1990) set the standard for PC platformers with its vibrant gameplay. Carmageddon (1997) is an iconic car combat game known for its humor and chaos. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992) is a hallmark of the point-and-click genre with engaging puzzles. The Oregon Trail (1990) started as an educational tool and became a classic game blending survival strategy with humor. Command and Conquer (1995) revolutionized the RTS genre with engaging gameplay. X-COM: UFO Defense (1994) is known for its strategic gameplay where every decision matters. Wolfenstein 3D (1992) is a pioneer of the FPS genre, influencing many subsequent titles.
AppWizard
July 10, 2025
Mycopunk is a cooperative PvE shooter developed by Pigeons at Play and published by Devolver Digital, set to release on July 10, 2025. Players combat fungal adversaries and gather resources for a mega-corporation while navigating various environments. The game allows customization of mission difficulty with three swarm intensities and six difficulty levels. Players encounter mycological robots and can choose characters with unique movement abilities, enhancing teamwork. The game features a vibrant home base with minigames and character upgrades, and offers different mission types. Progression may feel slow, and some glitches are present, but developers are addressing these issues.
AppWizard
July 2, 2025
In Mecha Break, players can customize their characters with basic options like face, hair, makeup, and body type for free, but more elaborate features such as outfits and tattoos require real money. Changing to a new opposite-sex pilot also incurs a cost. Players can earn cosmetic items for free through the Ace Conquest welcome event by completing specific objectives. To edit their character or purchase a new opposite-sex character, players can access the Pilots menu. Unlocking a new preset slot costs 2,000 Mission Tokens, while acquiring a new opposite-sex pilot costs 680 Corite.
AppWizard
May 25, 2025
Super Earth is under siege from an Illuminate invasion, threatening its democratic ideals. Illuminate thralls and colossal Leviathan creatures pose significant challenges to the Helldivers defending their home. A player named Beautiful-Injury7738 created a video showcasing "Leviathan Surfing," where they used a jetpack to land on a Leviathan while holding a flag of democracy. They managed to stay on the creature for two minutes before being killed by anti-desertion artillery after drifting beyond the combat zone. The video gained attention on Reddit, with comparisons to Dune's Lisan al-Gaib. Another player, Harvey, has been causing chaos by participating in Illuminate raves, leading to property damage. The Helldivers community has also welcomed new NPC SEAF troops.
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