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April 2, 2025

The history of the video game that inspired ‘A Minecraft Movie’

On April 4, "A Minecraft Movie" will be released, featuring a cast that includes Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film follows four misfits who are transported to a block-based realm and must unite with Steve, played by Black, to protect their world. "Minecraft" is a sandbox game that allows players to explore and create in a limitless environment, rated Everyone 10+ by the ESRB. It has two main modes: Creative, which offers unlimited resources and immortality, and Survival, which involves resource gathering and managing health. Markus "Notch" Persson created "Minecraft" in 2009, launching it officially in November 2011 after successful testing. He sold the game to Microsoft in 2014 for .5 billion, after which Jens "Jeb" Bergensten took over as lead designer. As of 2023, "Minecraft" is the second highest-selling video game, behind Tetris, and has received numerous updates, with the latest being the "Trials and Tales Update."

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March 31, 2025

Eight of the best Android games available to play on your cellphone

Among Us is a game set aboard an abandoned spaceship where players are part of a crew with some impostors among them. The goal is for the crew to successfully eject the impostors.

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March 26, 2025

Quite a Ride, a Survival-Horror Game Set on a Bike, Announced for PC

Developer Goodwin Games has announced a new survival horror game for PC titled Quite a Ride, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The game features a fog-laden rural setting filled with secrets and monsters, inspired by Stephen King and '80s/'90s horror films. Players must pedal a bicycle to survive, as their phone's battery drains over time, affecting gameplay. The game includes a pseudo-multiplayer element where players' collective actions can unlock new locations and quests. Quite a Ride is available for wishlisting on Steam.

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March 19, 2025

Free iOS and Android Apps of the Week

The fact described in the text is that the deals for the Android apps and games mentioned were live as of the publishing date, and if any deal is expired, readers are encouraged to share it in the comments.

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March 19, 2025

Free iOS and Android Apps of the Week

The fact described in the text is that the deals for the Android apps and games mentioned were live as of the publishing date, and if any deal has expired, readers are encouraged to share it in the comments.

AppWizard

March 18, 2025

Roguelike Action Game Castlebound Announced for PC

Developer Ogre Pixel has announced the roguelike action game Castlebound, set to launch on PC via Steam. Players will defend a walking castle against waves of monsters, featuring characters Lenora, a skilled archer, and her grandfather Vargus. The game includes fast-paced combat, solo or cooperative gameplay, multiple playable heroes, and roguelike progression. Castlebound combines castle defense and roguelike mechanics for a unique gaming experience.

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March 17, 2025

Retro-style survival horror game PHASE ZERO announced for PC

SPINA Studio and SUPERHOT PRESENTS are developing a retro-style survival horror game titled PHASE ZERO, set to launch on PC via Steam, with a demo expected soon. The game features episodic chapters focusing on two protagonists, set in the fictional town of Flint Peak in 1994 during a snowstorm. A mysterious illness transforms the town's inhabitants into grotesque creatures. Players will navigate the environment using fixed camera angles and prerendered backgrounds, reminiscent of 90s horror games. Key features include confronting mutated monsters, exploring a 3D pre-rendered environment, and experiencing a chilling soundtrack.

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March 12, 2025

Cthulhu Keeper Revitalizes Classic PC Game Genres Through A Lovecraftian Lens

Certain hardcore PC game genres have seen a resurgence, with titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 gaining popularity, while the stealth-tactics genre and dungeon management games have struggled. Kuuasema's Cthulhu Keeper is a real-time tactics game that combines cult base management with stealth missions, featuring gameplay mechanics that include commanding cultists and Lovecraftian monsters. The game includes story missions and mini-roguelite expeditions, requiring strategic planning and quick thinking. Players control Lilith West, who can harvest enemy corpses for strategic advantages. Cthulhu Keeper aims to appeal to both hardcore gamers and newcomers, with a public playtest scheduled for March 17.

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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.

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March 10, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Heroes of Steel, Pocket Rogues, Star Traders, more

- The Android Nintendo Music app received upgrades featuring classic tunes from Zelda Link to the Past and Super Mario Bros. 3 in celebration of Mario Day 2025. - ASUS' Vivobook S 15 OLED Snapdragon X Elite laptop is available at a new all-time low price with a 0 discount. - The Chipolo ONE Point Google Find My Device tag tracker is also available at its best price yet, just . - Standout app deals include Heroes of Steel, Psychofunk, Pocket Rogues: Ultimate, and Star Traders: Frontiers. - Pocket Rogues: Ultimate is a turn-based tactics RPG where players lead a party of heroes through a post-apocalyptic medieval world battling warring gods and dark powers.