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AppWizard

April 22, 2025

A Problem With A Minecraft Movie

A Minecraft Movie was released in theaters on April 4th and has a score of 46% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows Henry, played by Sebastian Hansen, who opens a portal to the "overworld" and embarks on a quest with Steve, voiced by Jack Black. Key female characters include Henry's sister Natalie, played by Emma Myers, and real estate agent Dawn, portrayed by Danielle Brooks. The film has faced criticism for its portrayal of female characters, who are depicted as struggling and reliant on male characters. It reinforces stereotypes that women are inept at video games and does not pass the Bechdel test, as conversations between female characters primarily focus on a male character, Henry.

Winsage

April 12, 2025

Brian Eno’s Windows 95 start-up sound just got preserved forever in the US Library of Congress

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden described the National Recording Registry as a reflection of America's diverse history and culture, with this year's entries showcasing significant audio works across various genres. Microsoft, during its dominance in the computer market, invested heavily in the launch of Windows 95, notably using The Rolling Stones' “Start Me Up” for its advertising campaign at a cost of one million dollars. Additionally, composer Brian Eno was commissioned to create a distinctive sound for Windows 95, facing the challenge of producing a piece under three and a quarter seconds long. Eno ultimately created a six-second composition, which Microsoft accepted despite exceeding the time limit, highlighting the innovative nature of his work.

AppWizard

March 31, 2025

Minecraft tips you need to know – from how to beat Endermen to pumpkin secrets

Minecraft has 204.33 million monthly users across various platforms. Llamas can serve as mobile storage with an inventory of 3 to 15 slots. The breaking pattern on blocks indicates orientation, appearing on the northern side. Lava is a superior fuel source in furnaces, outlasting wood and coal. Diamonds can now be found between levels 15 and 63, with deeper levels offering better chances. Players can change a blue sheep to red by bringing it near an Evoker. Torches can break surrounding sand and gravel blocks. Mushroom biomes do not spawn hostile mobs at night. Wearing a carved pumpkin prevents direct eye contact with Endermen. Iron Golems can be created for defense using iron blocks and a carved pumpkin. Cats deter Creepers. Doors placed underwater create air bubbles. Snowballs can defeat Blazes from a distance. Illuminating mob spawners with torches can stop enemy spawns. The Swift Sneak enchantment allows faster sneaking. Mooshrooms can be milked for mushroom stew. Dogs' collars can be dyed for identification. Covering pixel art with glass panes preserves designs. Zombies are attracted to turtle eggs.

AppWizard

March 28, 2025

Home Chef’s New Minecraft Meal Kits Will Quell Your Hunger Points Ahead of the Hit Video Game’s First Movie

Home Chef has launched a collection of video game-inspired meal kits related to Minecraft, available for order online until April 18 at 11:59 a.m. CT. The meal kits feature eight options, including BBQ Turkey Meatloaf, Pesto Gnocchi, Beef Shepherd’s Pie, Honey Dijon Steak, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken BLT Sandwiches, Golden Apple Chicken, and Mushroom and Swiss Beef Burgers, starting at .99 per serving. New customers can get the first week of meals for .99 per serving with the purchase of six to eight meals per week and can use the code CRAFTER for a limited-edition Minecraft-inspired bag clip. The upcoming A Minecraft Movie is set to premiere on April 4, projected to open with 0 million in North America, and features a cast including Jack Black and Jason Momoa. Minecraft has sold 300 million copies since its release in 2009 and has inspired a wide range of merchandise.

BetaBeacon

March 2, 2025

Best free-to-play RPG games on Android (March 2025) | Esports News – The Times of India

- Honkai Star Rail is a turn-based action RPG set in a sci-fi universe with engaging characters, featuring a gacha-infused F2P system on Android.

AppWizard

February 19, 2025

Avowed lets you pretend your character’s not a stinky mushroom person, but that’s the coward’s choice

Avowed's character creator allows players to explore their identities by choosing between distinctive features of the envoy class, inspired by Pillars of Eternity, and more conventional character traits. The envoy class includes unique features like whimsical fungal growths and earthy accents, but players can opt to downplay these traits for a more ordinary appearance. This option aims to appeal to a broader audience, though it raises questions about individuality versus conformity in character design. Players must decide whether to embrace their unique traits or blend in with traditional fantasy archetypes, impacting their narrative experience in the game.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

‘Avowed’ Review (PC): An Excellent ‘Elder Scrolls’ Intermission

Avowed is a role-playing game set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, allowing players to engage without prior lore knowledge. Players assume the role of a "Godlike" character on a quest in the "Living Lands" to confront the Dreamscourge, a blight affecting the landscape and its creatures. The game features a small party of companions with unique abilities, including a fish man, a rabbit girl, and a human healer. Avowed consists of interconnected zones with distinct environments, encouraging exploration and discovery. The main story and side quests take approximately 30 hours to complete, offering a fulfilling experience without the lengthy commitment typical of other RPGs. Combat is engaging, with various build options available, and meaningful choices impact the narrative, enhancing player agency. The game simplifies some RPG mechanics, which can be both a strength and a weakness. The writing quality compensates for less complex character interactions. The game received a score of 9/10.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Steam drops 4 free games you can download and keep with 0 subscriptions

Steam has released a new selection of free games for download, available starting February 5. The titles include: 1. Mystical Mushrooms: An interactive-fiction RPG where players control Cyne, a pink mushroom girl, navigating the world of Bhokniva to gather resources and fend off creatures. 2. Cat Rescue: A psychological thriller where players help a woman rescue her cat from a paranoid streamer, solving twisted puzzles along the way. 3. Dodgy Deliveries: A cooperative horror game where players team up to complete deliveries in a city that becomes dangerous after dark. 4. Scary Teacher 3D: A 3D puzzle-stealth game where players prank a character named Miss T while avoiding her detection through clever strategies.

BetaBeacon

December 28, 2024

Top 5 mobile games of 2024: Stephen’s picks of the year

- In 2024, the author's favorite games included Pocket Necromancer, Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago, Bella Wants Blood, Guncho, A Little to the Left, Pokemon Go, and Vampire Survivors. - The author enjoys opening packs in Pokemon TCG Pocket and playing games that evoke nostalgia. - The author dislikes clutter and enjoys playing games that are perfect for short bursts of play. - The author is looking forward to adding Dredge and Last Spartan: Glory of Madness to their collection in 2025.

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

5 Cool Things About the New Eyeblossom Flowers in Minecraft

Eyeblossom flowers in Minecraft come in two variants: Open and Closed. Closed Eyeblossoms appear gray and upright during the day, while at night they bloom to reveal a glowing orange eye. Players can craft suspicious stews from these flowers, with the Open variant producing a stew that causes Blindness and the Closed variant causing Nausea. Eyeblossoms can also be used to create dyes: Open Eyeblossoms yield Orange dye and Closed Eyeblossoms yield Gray dye. Additionally, Eyeblossoms can communicate with each other when within a 3-block radius, sending out orange particles to signal blooming or closing. In bee-friendly environments, Open Eyeblossoms attract bees at night, which become poisoned upon contact for 1.25 seconds, although they can still pollinate the flowers.