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April 12, 2025

Unexpected Crossover: Minecraft Movie Comes To The NBA

Director Jared Hess attended the Utah Jazz's final home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, celebrating the success of the Minecraft movie. The Jazz Bear wore a zombie mask and rode a human chicken, referencing a viral meme from the film, while fans reacted positively to Jack Black's iconic line “chicken jockey.” The Jazz concluded their home schedule with a 133-126 overtime win against the Portland Trail Blazers, breaking a nine-game losing streak, but held a 10-30 home record and 17-63 overall, tying for the lowest in the NBA. In contrast, the Thunder had a strong season with a 66-14 record and were resting key players for the playoffs. This game was the fourth matchup between the teams, with Oklahoma City winning the previous three by an average of over 17 points.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Climbs List of Top 10 Titles That Most Excite Audiences , But ‘Wicked’ Still Holds the Crown

This week, the Top 10 most-discussed entertainment options are as follows: 1. "Wicked" 2. "A Minecraft Movie" 3. "Snow White" 4. "Reacher" 5. "NCAA March Madness" 6. "Stranger Things" 7. "Major League Baseball" 8. "Grand Theft Auto VI" 9. "NBA Basketball" 10. "Severance" "Wicked" remains at No. 1, while "A Minecraft Movie" rises to No. 2 after a successful box office opening. "Snow White" drops to No. 3, and "Reacher" climbs to No. 4. "NCAA March Madness" moves up to No. 5, with Florida and UConn as champions. "Major League Baseball" debuts at No. 7, "Stranger Things" stays at No. 6, "Grand Theft Auto VI" returns at No. 8, "NBA Basketball" falls to No. 9, and "Severance" rounds out the list at No. 10.

AppWizard

March 20, 2025

Two thirds of total PC playtime last year was on games that are at least six years old, report says

A recent report from Newzoo indicates that 67% of total hours spent playing PC games last year were dedicated to titles six years old or more, with notable games including Counter Strike 2 and GO (7.1%), League of Legends (6.4%), Roblox (6.2%), DOTA 2 (5.8%), and Fortnite (5.4%). Additionally, 25% of playtime was on games aged two to five years, while only 8% was allocated to 2024 releases. On consoles, 44% of PlayStation and 49% of Xbox playtime was for games over six years old, with 2024 releases accounting for 15% of total playtime. Key 2024 titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, NBA 2K25, and EA Sports FC 25 made up about half of the playtime for new releases on console. The report notes a trend of players engaging with fewer games, averaging 10 on Steam and PlayStation and 9 on Xbox, with a requirement of at least two hours of play for a game to be counted. Financially, yearly console revenues from full-price games reached approximately billion, a 14% decline from 2023, attributed to the weaker release slate in 2024 compared to the previous year.

AppWizard

March 11, 2025

Should Age of Empires and Quake be in the ‘World Video Game Hall of Fame’? You can vote for them to be inducted this year

The Strong National Museum of Play has announced its nominees for the World Video Game Hall of Fame. The nominees are: - Age of Empires - Angry Birds - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) - Defender - Frogger - Goldeneye 007 - Golden Tee - Harvest Moon - Mattel Football - NBA 2K - Quake - Tamagotchi

BetaBeacon

March 1, 2025

Top 10 best basketball games for Android phone and tablets

Basketrio is a basketball-inspired game that focuses on 3 on 3 half-court basketball matches lasting three minutes, with a focus on customizing player clothing.

Winsage

February 23, 2025

Neither Windows nor Mac OS, this is the free version of one of the best classic operating systems according to the experts

FreeXP is an open-source operating system inspired by Windows XP, featuring the iconic "Bliss" wallpaper. It is a community-driven project powered by Debian Linux, providing ongoing security updates that Microsoft no longer offers for Windows XP. Users can download FreeXP through Source Forge and run it from a USB drive to explore its features without commitment. The initiative aims to support older devices that struggle with modern software while enhancing security for former Windows XP users.

AppWizard

February 23, 2025

11 best sports games to play on your Windows PC

EA Sports FC 25 is the new standard in soccer simulation, featuring advanced HyperMotionV technology and a revamped Career mode. Madden NFL 25 offers realistic gameplay with all 32 NFL teams and modes like Face of the Franchise. NBA 2K25 immerses players in the NBA with MyCareer and MyTeam modes. WWE 2K24 enhances wrestling gameplay with improved match physics and various modes. TopSpin 2K25 revives tennis gaming with realistic gameplay and a Career mode. Rocket League combines soccer and racing with customizable cars and addictive gameplay. Super Mega Baseball 4 features arcade-style baseball with a Franchise mode. Forza Horizon 5 offers an open-world racing experience in Mexico with over 500 cars. Tour de France 2023 provides a realistic cycling simulator with a career mode. Cricket 24 delivers an immersive cricket experience with various modes. Olympics Go! Paris 2024 allows players to compete in Olympic events with realistic graphics and online multiplayer.

AppWizard

February 18, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Levels Up at NBA All-Star Game with New Trailer

Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new trailer for A Minecraft Movie during the NBA All-Star Game, featuring Jason Momoa as Garett Garrison and Jack Black as Steve. The film's central theme is that "creativity is key to survival." It is directed by Jared Hess and includes a cast of Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge. The story follows four misfits who are transported into the Minecraft Overworld and must navigate challenges while learning to survive. The film is set to be released in theaters on April 4, 2025, with international screenings starting on April 2, 2025. The production team includes notable industry veterans, and the film is a collaboration between Vertigo Entertainment, On The Roam, and Mojäng Aktiebolag.

Winsage

February 17, 2025

Bill Gates talks about trading for Windows 10 as Avowed wows reviewers and Microsoft kills HoloLens and lies about uninstalling Edge

Bill Gates humorously compared the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 to a significant NBA trade, noting that Windows 10 holds a 60.33% market share. He also predicted that artificial intelligence could replace humans in various tasks but suggested that audiences might not enjoy watching computers play baseball. Nintendo is preparing for a potential legal battle with Pocketpair, the creators of Palworld, despite the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejecting 22 out of 23 of Nintendo's patent claims. Nintendo has secured a patent related to creature capturing mechanics and is pursuing additional patents. Avowed, an upcoming title from Xbox Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment, is set to launch on February 18 and currently holds a score of around 80 on Metacritic, with early reviews praising its RPG elements. Microsoft faced criticism over a misleading webpage about uninstalling its Edge browser, which was quickly removed. Although uninstalling Edge is possible, many users may prefer to keep it installed. Microsoft has shifted the development of the IVAS militarized augmented reality headset to Anduril Industries, marking a significant move away from its HoloLens initiative, which includes the cancellation of HoloLens 3. The ASUS Zenbook Duo and Turtle Beach VelocityOne Multi-Shift received commendable scores of 4.5 out of 5 stars in reviews, with the Zenbook Duo praised for its performance and battery life, and the VelocityOne Multi-Shift recognized for its versatility for gamers.

AppWizard

February 17, 2025

A Minecraft Movie: New TV Spot Spotlights The Importance Of Creativity

Warner Bros. is set to release A Minecraft Movie in theaters on April 4, 2025, with an international debut starting April 2, 2025. The film, produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the first live-action adaptation of the Minecraft game and features a cast including Jason Momoa and Jack Black, directed by Jared Hess. The story follows four heroes—Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers), and Dawn (Brooks)—who are transported to the Overworld and must navigate challenges to return home. The film emphasizes creativity and the importance of building.