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AppWizard
May 27, 2025
A Minecraft Movie has achieved a global box office total of 0 million, making it one of the top 40 highest-grossing films in U.S. history. Domestically, it has earned 1.48 million and is close to surpassing the earnings of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, which made .31 million. The film is currently in its eighth weekend, having collected .2 million in the U.S. during that period, reflecting a 62.9% decline from the previous weekend. It has lost 1,270 theaters, now showing in 2,087 screens. The film also debuted in Japan, earning .3 million internationally, contributing to a worldwide gross of 0.58 million.
TrendTechie
May 25, 2025
A pirated version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been released online, featuring the complete licensed Steam version with unaltered content and preserved Russian localization. The game follows Task Force 141, led by Captain Price and Lieutenant Sims, as they pursue an international terrorist who has obtained American missiles, with missions set in various global locations, including Mexico and the Russian border. The full Russian localization includes the user interface and professional voice acting, making it appealing to Russian-speaking gamers.
AppWizard
May 13, 2025
Ubisoft aimed to create a historical assassination simulator that emphasized careful planning and execution, allowing players to embody a master assassin targeting high-ranking individuals. The original Assassin's Creed, while memorable, fell short of this vision, devolving into repetitive missions. As the series evolved, it strayed from its core elements, introducing new systems that overshadowed the original concept. The closest realization of the initial vision was in Assassin's Creed: Unity, which allowed for intricate schemes but suffered from technical issues at launch. Currently, it seems unlikely that Ubisoft will return to the original concept, though the idea of a cunning, strategy-focused assassin game remains appealing.
Winsage
April 10, 2025
The Library of Congress added 25 new sound recordings to its National Recording Registry, including notable entries such as Amy Winehouse’s "Back to Black," Elton John’s "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," and the original cast album of "Hamilton." Other significant recordings include Tracy Chapman’s self-titled 1988 LP, Miles Davis’ "Bitches Brew," and Mary J. Blige’s "My Life." Iconic tracks featured are “Fly Like an Eagle” by the Steve Miller Band, Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” and Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman.” The selections reflect a range of musical evolution and cultural milestones, with recordings dating from 1913 to 2015. Key additions include a radio broadcast of the 1960 World Series Game 7, Keith Jarrett’s "The Kӧln Concert," the "Minecraft: Volume Alpha" soundtrack, and Brian Eno’s Microsoft Windows startup chime. The recordings span various genres and highlight significant moments in American music history.
Winsage
April 10, 2025
The National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress has announced its latest inductees for the class of 2025, which includes 25 recordings that reflect America's cultural heritage. Notable albums recognized include: - "Bitches Brew" (1970) by Miles Davis - "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (1973) by Elton John - "Tracy Chapman" (1988) featuring "Fast Car" - "My Life" (1994) by Mary J. Blige - The original Broadway cast album of "Hamilton" (2015) Significant singles added include: - "I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar" (1972) by Helen Reddy - "My Heart Will Go On" (1997) by Celine Dion Other unique selections include the original music for the video game Minecraft (2011) and the Windows 95 reboot sound by Brian Eno. The radio broadcast of the 1960 World Series narrated by Chuck Thompson is also included. The oldest recording in this year's class is the 1913 rendition of "Aloha ’Oe" by the Hawaiian Quintette, while the most recent is the 2015 "Hamilton" album. Additional albums making their debut include: - "Hello Dummy" (1968) by Don Rickles - "Chicago Transit Authority" (1969) by Chicago - "I've Got the Music in Me" (1975) by Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker - "Fly Like an Eagle" (1976) by the Steve Miller Band - "Back to Black" (2006) by Amy Winehouse Career-defining singles also joining the registry include: - "Happy Trails" (1952) by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans - "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" (1975) by Freddy Fender - "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’" (1971) by Charley Pride.
TrendTechie
April 8, 2025
Warner Bros. has released the sci-fi drama film Mickey 17, featuring Robert Pattinson. The film is set in the 2050s and follows Mickey Barnes, who becomes a colonist on the planet Niflheim to escape a creditor. He is a disposable employee who dies and is resurrected in new bodies. After a fall, he is rescued by native crawlers and returns to base as his 18th iteration. Before its digital release, Mickey 17 was popular among Russian pirates in March, despite only low-quality versions being available. The film is now available on torrent sites in high quality with an official Russian voiceover.
TrendTechie
April 4, 2025
A leaked version of the anticipated film adaptation of Minecraft has surfaced online, described as a technical draft rather than a rough cut. The characters and locations are underdeveloped, with poor animations that detract from the experience. The editing and sound quality are also lacking, with missing background music and unclear dialogue. Early reviews indicate a low freshness rating of 53% on Rotten Tomatoes. Director Jared Hess states that the final version will include Easter eggs and a balanced narrative, which the leaked version does not possess. Pirates have reportedly confused the leaked draft with other versions, leading to disappointment among viewers. It is advised to avoid watching this draft to prevent spoiling the experience of the complete film.
Winsage
March 10, 2025
Lenovo showcased several innovations at the Mobile World Congress, including the ThinkBook "codename Flip," a concept PC with an 18.1-inch foldable display, and the Yoga Solar PC, which has solar panels that provide one hour of playback after 20 minutes of sunlight. Additionally, Lenovo introduced the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (Gen 10), a laptop featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and an NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU, with a 16-inch screen capable of reaching up to 1,600 nits of brightness. Microsoft previewed an updated Copilot app for Windows 11, which offers a more streamlined user experience.
TrendTechie
March 6, 2025
Final Fantasy XVI's anti-piracy measures were removed with the release of patch 1.03, which eliminated Denuvo protection. This change was noted in the update notes on SteamDB and led to the game appearing on torrent trackers. The patch also fixed various graphical glitches and text errors in localizations, and introduced a portable version of the game, approximately 160 GB in size, that does not require installation and includes all expansions with Russian subtitles. The game's narrative follows Clive Rosfield, who seeks vengeance against the dark icon Ifrit after a tragic event involving his younger brother, Joshua.
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