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AppWizard

June 28, 2025

13 years ago, Mojang canceled its Lego Minecraft game amid frustrations with the toy company’s brand restrictions – now the original prototype has been found and preserved online

In 2012, Mojang began developing a Lego-themed spin-off of Minecraft called Brickcraft, which was ultimately canceled due to Lego's brand restrictions. Recently, a version of Brickcraft from June 28, 2012, was discovered and made available to players by Omniarchive. The project faced significant challenges, including disagreements over design elements, such as the inclusion of scratches on Lego bricks, which Lego opposed. Markus "Notch" Persson decided to halt the project due to frustrations with Lego's rules. Brickcraft was intended to feature expansive biomes and engaging gameplay similar to Minecraft, but it was never completed.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

Luma Island – Pirates Update (PC) Review

Luma Island is a farming simulation game that allows players to escape from mundane life by purchasing a small farm on an island. The game features a simple narrative where players transition from an office job to rural living, focusing on the joys of farming without complex storylines. It offers gameplay mechanics that include freedom to mine, chop, and cultivate land without stamina or inventory limits, promoting creativity. A rudimentary quest system and a "Profession" system enhance gameplay, allowing players to unlock unique craftables. The recent Pirates update introduced a new area, "Pirates Cove," with minigames, new enemies, and a Shipwright profession. The game's aesthetic combines high-resolution, lower-poly graphics with a tranquil soundtrack, creating an inviting atmosphere.

TrendTechie

June 27, 2025

В Греции администратора торрент-трекера приговорили к пяти годам тюрьмы

The Piraeus Court of Appeals has upheld a five-year prison sentence for a 59-year-old Greek man who operated the torrent tracker P2PLanet from 2011 to 2014, along with a €10,000 fine. The platform had over 44,000 users and 14,000 torrent files available before it ceased operations in 2014 after a cyberattack and the administrator's arrest. The Greek cybercrime unit raided the suspect's residence in 2014, seizing a computer hard drive. The domain name p2planet.net has been inactive for a decade. Legal actions against torrent site operators in Greece are rare, indicating a potential shift towards stricter enforcement of copyright laws. In 2019, a Greek court sentenced another individual to five years in prison for managing multiple pirate sites. Global trends show a decline in piracy, with visits to illegal sites projected to drop from 229 billion in 2023 to 216 billion in 2024.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

No Man’s Sky just got another mondo update and I think it’s a management game now?

In the latest update of No Man's Sky, titled Beacon, players can assume the role of Overseer, managing up to four settlements across different worlds. Players can construct and upgrade buildings, mediate disputes, organize festivals, and engage in various management activities. The update also introduces robotic Autophage settlements for further customization. Players can employ citizens to gather resources in mines and hire wingmen to protect settlements from pirate threats. This update offers significant depth, akin to paid downloadable content.

AppWizard

May 27, 2025

Davy x Jones Announced for PC

Parasight has announced a new first-person action-adventure game titled Davy x Jones, where players assume the role of the pirate Davy Jones. The game features a quest for vengeance against Blackbeard, set in a surreal pirate hell. Players will use various weapons, including swords and guns, and navigate across nine islands floating on clouds. They will pilot a vessel named Abby, which functions as a base, artillery platform, and ally. The game is available for wishlisting on Steam.

BetaBeacon

May 20, 2025

These iOS & Android Apps Won’t be Free for Much Longer

There are free Android games available for a limited time, including "Monster Killer Pro," which is a top-down shooter game where the player shoots monsters.

TrendTechie

May 17, 2025

Сроки взлома DOOM: The Dark Ages — когда игра появится на торрентах

DOOM: The Dark Ages, a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, is set to release on May 15. In Russia, the game will not be available for official purchase, with prices ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 rubles, leading some to consider waiting for pirated versions. The game uses Denuvo DRM, complicating hacking efforts. Historical data shows that hacking timelines for Denuvo-protected games vary, making it difficult to predict when DOOM: The Dark Ages will appear on torrent sites. Factors influencing hacking speed include the game's popularity, the complexity of Denuvo, technical features of the game, hacker activity, and potential updates. Three scenarios for when the game might be hacked are: optimistic (7–14 days post-release), realistic (1-3 months), and pessimistic (6–12 months). The realistic scenario is deemed most likely due to the game's popularity.

AppWizard

May 16, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for May 16: Epic Games Store MEGA Sale

The Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of Dead Island 2 and discounts on titles like Alan Wake 2's Deluxe Edition, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chonobyl, and Until Dawn. The Humble Store has a Spring Sale with markdowns on games such as Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and WWE 2K25. Steam is hosting the Creature Collector Fest featuring games like Palworld, Bugsnax, and Tinykin, along with discounted early access titles like Windblown, Enshrouded, and Timberborn. Fanatical allows gamers to build their own Bethesda Bundle with options for acquiring 2, 3, or 5 titles at varying prices. Green Man Gaming offers a 15% discount on any PC game with the coupon code MAY15. Humble Bundle invites subscriptions to Humble Choice for .99 per month, with May offerings including The Thaumaturge: Deluxe Edition and Amnesia: The Bunker. Ubisoft is providing discounts with the coupon code LEGEND, though restrictions may apply.

TrendTechie

May 16, 2025

Spotify Owned uTorrent Before BitTorrent Inc. Acquired It * TorrentFreak

Spotify is preparing for its listing on the New York Stock Exchange, with connections to Ludvig Strigeus, the developer of uTorrent, who was instrumental in Spotify's early development. Spotify once owned uTorrent, which it acquired in 2006 before selling it to BitTorrent Inc. shortly after. Strigeus's stake in Spotify is reportedly valued at over a billion Kroner, making him a multi-millionaire. Spotify launched its beta version in 2008 as an alternative to music piracy and has since become a billion-dollar enterprise, converting millions of users into paying customers. Initially, Spotify's service included a significant file-sharing aspect, utilizing P2P connections for streaming and incorporating pirate MP3s in its beta release. The acquisition of uTorrent provided crucial funding for Spotify's development.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Sega’s games sales up 9.6% despite Football Manager 25 cancellation

Sega reported a revenue of ¥244 billion (.6 billion) for its games division for the fiscal year ending March 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 9.6 percent. The games division generated an operating income of ¥21.9 billion (7 million) despite the cancellation of Football Manager 2025. New titles sold 9.2 million units, contributing ¥55 billion (.4 million) to revenue, while repeat sales generated an additional ¥33 billion (0 million) from 18.7 million copies sold. Key titles such as Sonic X Shadow Generations, Metaphor ReFantazio, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii maintained steady sales. Overall, Sega's net sales declined by 8.5 percent to ¥428.9 billion (.89 billion), and operating income decreased by 16.8 percent to ¥48.1 billion (3 million).