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AppWizard
June 13, 2025
Minecraft Movie will debut on Max on June 20, followed by an airing on HBO at 8:00 p.m. ET on June 21. An American Sign Language version will also be available on Max. The film has grossed over 1 million worldwide and has an 85% fan rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It is the first live-action adaptation of the Minecraft video game, directed by Jared Hess, featuring Jason Momoa as Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison and Jack Black as Steve. The cast includes Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge. The screenplay was written by Chris Bowman & Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener & Gavin James, and Chris Galletta, based on a story by Allison Schroeder, Bowman, and Palmer. Key producers include Roy Lee, Jon Berg, Mary Parent, and Jason Momoa.
AppWizard
June 8, 2025
Mycopunk is a cooperative first-person shooter (FPS) set to be released on July 10, 2025. A demo is currently available for players to try out. In the game, players control "overpowered and underpaid" scrap bots that combat a fungal infestation on a planet. Each of the four bots has unique movement abilities, and weapons are not class-restricted. The enemy faction consists of a hive mind of fungi, and players can dismantle these enemies strategically. Players can upgrade their gear using materials collected during missions, with a modding system that requires strategic arrangement of attachments. The demo has showcased gunplay mechanics, and the full release is expected to introduce more gameplay elements, including vehicle missions.
AppWizard
June 6, 2025
In Chapter 4 of Deltarune, players control Kris, who encounters a locked door, a step stool, and a green book. The intended solution involves using the step stool to reach the book and activate a switch, but players cannot interact with the stool. Instead, Ralsei acts as a step stool, allowing Suzie to hit the switch. The game features turn-based combat combined with bullet hell mechanics, encouraging creative, pacifist solutions. Emotional responses from enemies vary based on player actions. Notable moments include a turtle shouting at enemies and a battle that transforms into a roulette-style game. Humor subverts RPG conventions, such as a water cooler becoming an enemy and a game show hosted by a character with a CRT TV head. Players can design their hero, but the narrator humorously reminds them that they cannot fully project themselves onto Kris. The game consistently surprises players with its inventive mechanics and narrative twists.
AppWizard
June 6, 2025
Idea Factory International will release Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution for PC via Steam in 2025. The game launched in Japan on August 10, 2023, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch. It will be available globally on those consoles on May 14, 2024, and for Xbox Series on October 29, 2024. Players will assume the role of Older Nep, managing a game studio, developing games, and navigating challenges in the world of Gamindustri. The game features party management, an enhanced battle system, and motorcycle navigation through dungeons. A new trailer showcasing the game has been released.
AppWizard
May 27, 2025
Brands are increasingly required to engage with customers in digital spaces, with platforms like Roblox attracting 90 million daily active users. 56% of Gen Z prioritize styling their avatars over their own appearance, highlighting the need for brands to adapt to virtual environments. The gaming sector provides opportunities for product testing using digital twin technology, allowing brands to simulate scenarios and analyze data for trend forecasting. Retailers like Temu, Shein, and TikTok are rapidly creating products in response to trends, necessitating a shift from traditional six-month development cycles to real-time supply chains. Demand spikes can arise from various sources, and without a robust Order Management System (OMS), businesses risk losing sales. Accurate, real-time inventory visibility is crucial for managing demand spikes and anticipating future needs. Nike has launched Nikeland on Roblox for product testing and consumer engagement, while Snapchat offers AR features for virtual try-ons, allowing brands to gauge interest before physical launches. The intersection of gaming and commerce presents unique opportunities for innovative consumer engagement.
Tech Optimizer
May 19, 2025
Performance issues in PostgreSQL can arise as databases grow, leading to declines in query performance. To identify problematic queries, one can log long-running queries by setting the `log_min_duration_statement` parameter in the `postgresql.conf` file. The `pg_stat_statements` module can be enabled to monitor execution statistics of SQL statements, providing insights into query performance, including execution time and the number of calls. Queries with high standard deviation in execution time may indicate inconsistency, while sorting query statistics by total execution time can reveal excessive load from multiple fast queries. Real-time monitoring can be done using the `pg_stat_activity` view to check active queries and their states, and the `pg_locks` view can help identify blocked processes. The `EXPLAIN` command can analyze query execution plans, and using the `auto_explain` module can log plans for slow queries. Understanding cost parameters in query plans helps in optimizing performance, and different join methods (Nested Loop, Merge Join, Hash Join) have varying complexities and costs. To influence the planner's choice of scanning methods, configuration parameters can be adjusted, such as disabling sequential scanning. Extensions like `sr_plan`, `pg_hint_plan`, and `AQO` can further optimize query execution. Monitoring query progress can be done using dynamic views like `pg_stat_progress_*` for various commands.
AppWizard
May 12, 2025
A Minecraft Movie will be released digitally on May 13, 2025, and will be available for purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on June 24, 2025. The film is a collaboration between Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, featuring a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Jennifer Coolidge, directed by Jared Hess. It is the first live-action adaptation of the best-selling video game Minecraft and has grossed over 2 million globally, achieving the largest domestic opening for 2025 and becoming the highest-grossing movie based on a video game. The story follows four characters who are transported to the Overworld and must navigate its challenges with the help of an expert crafter. The film's special features include several featurettes showcasing the making of the film and its music.
AppWizard
May 7, 2025
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will release A Minecraft Movie digitally on May 13, 2025, followed by physical formats including 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on June 24, 2025. The film, directed by Jared Hess and featuring a cast that includes Jason Momoa and Jack Black, is the first live-action adaptation of the Minecraft video game. It has grossed over 2 million and achieved the largest domestic opening for 2025, becoming the highest-grossing film based on a video game. The film's running time is 101 minutes and it is rated PG for violence/action, language, suggestive/rude humor, and some scary images. Special features will include several featurettes exploring the film's production and music.
AppWizard
April 22, 2025
Bethesda unveiled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which quickly became a top seller on Steam, surpassing Counter-Strike 2. The remastered version is available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Game Pass Ultimate subscribers able to download it for free. The game features enhancements such as an improved user interface, enemy scaling, 4K resolution, and 60fps gameplay. Positive reviews have emerged, with players expressing excitement and satisfaction.
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