Stardew Valley won PC Gamer's Best Ongoing Game award this year, continuing to thrive eight years after its launch due to ongoing developer support. The game received significant updates in 2024, including the release of version 1.6, which introduced a new farm and festivals. Players appreciate the game's flexibility, allowing them to engage at their own pace with various activities such as farming, fishing, and mining. The recent updates have revitalized the experience, keeping it fresh for long-time players. Stardew Valley has not utilized microtransactions or DLC, providing a rich experience without financial pressure.
The Humble Store is offering encore events featuring popular bundles such as Sci-Fi Shooters, Disney Classics, Metroidvania Mania, and Deckbuilders for a limited time. The Epic Games Store has launched holiday promotions, including a free copy of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, available until December 19. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is offering a week-long trial on Steam until December 20, focusing on multiplayer features. The GOG store's Winter Sale includes discounts on over 6,000 DRM-free titles and a giveaway for The Whispered World: Special Edition. Availability and pricing may vary by region.
Wall Town Wonders is a VR game where players manage a tiny village that resides on the walls of their room. The game allows for interactive gameplay, such as controlling characters flying planes, riding giant lizards, and gathering resources through mini-games. The game also features a tropical pond on the floor, diving contests, and fishing tournaments. The placement of objects is realistic, and players can adjust the lighting to match their room.
Warner Bros. has released the second full-length trailer for the Minecraft Movie, following a mixed reception to the first trailer. The new trailer provides a glimpse into the backstory of the protagonist, Steve, voiced by Jack Black, and begins with a nostalgic reflection about his childhood desire for the mines. Critics have noted cheesy dialogue and distracting green screen effects, while the role of Jason Momoa remains a topic of discussion. The trailer features original music from the game. The Minecraft Movie is set to be released in North American theaters on April 4, 2025, with an international release on April 2, 2025.
Jack Black's film adaptation of the video game Minecraft has released its official trailer, which has garnered over 5 million views in 15 hours. The trailer reveals the origin story of Steve, the game's default character, who reflects on his childhood desire to mine and discovers a magic cube that leads him into the Minecraft world. Reactions to the storyline have been mixed, with some commenters expressing confusion and humor over the concept. Predictions for the film's critical reception suggest it may receive a rating between 10-20% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Jack Black voices the character Steve in the upcoming A Minecraft Movie, which is produced by Warner Bros., Mojang Studios, and Legendary. The film features a cast that includes Jason Momoa as Garrett, Danielle Brooks as Dawn, Sebastian Eugene Hansen as Henry, and Emma Myers as Natalie. The movie's plot revolves around four misfits navigating the Overworld, facing threats from Piglins and Zombies while learning to harness their creative abilities. The film is directed by Jared Hess and is set to be released in theaters on April 4, 2025, with international screenings starting on April 2, 2025.
Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for A Minecraft Movie, featuring Jack Black as Steve. The film explores Steve's origins and his journey into the Minecraft universe. It introduces four characters—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Henry, Natalie, and Dawn—who are transported to the Overworld through a portal. They must navigate this new environment and defend it from threats like Piglins and Zombies, while learning to embrace their creativity. A Minecraft Movie is scheduled to be released in theaters on April 4th, 2025.
- Solitaire was introduced in Windows 3.0 in 1990 and became a staple for users until Windows 7.
- Chess Titans was part of the 3D games suite introduced with Windows Vista, known for its visuals and smooth animations.
- Minesweeper debuted with Windows 3.1 in 1992 and became a cultural icon due to its minimalist design and addictive gameplay.
- SkiFree was included in the Microsoft Entertainment Pack and featured a humorous skiing premise.
- Smart Dots was part of the Symantec Game Pack, focusing on creating boxes on a grid of dots.
- Hangman was another game from the Symantec Game Pack, a word-guessing game popular among friends and family.
- 3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet was originally part of Full Tilt! Pinball and included in several Windows versions, known for its engaging gameplay and soundtrack.
