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AppWizard

April 30, 2025

Top Explosive Upcoming PC Games You Can’t Miss in 2025

- Game of Thrones: Kingsroad (TBA) will blend strategic gameplay with narrative depth in the lore of Westeros. - The Last Voyage is set to launch in Q4 2023, featuring a mysterious journey across uncharted waters. - Echoes of the Past is scheduled for early 2024 and will include a gripping narrative with intricate puzzles. - Cybernetic Dawn (TBA) offers a mix of action and strategy in a technology-dominated future. - Whispering Shadows is set for mid-2024 and is a horror adventure with atmospheric graphics. - Legends of the Forgotten Realm (TBA) is a fantasy RPG featuring vast landscapes and mythical creatures. - Galactic Conquest will launch in late 2023, focusing on empire-building and diplomacy in an interstellar setting. - The Enigma Files is set for release in Q1 2024, where players will act as detectives unraveling mysteries. - Realm of Shadows (TBA) features a dark fantasy setting with unique art style and engaging combat mechanics. - Timekeeper’s Legacy is set to debut in late 2023, combining time manipulation with puzzle-solving.

AppWizard

April 29, 2025

Devs lament Oblivion Remastered’s surprise release as Todd Howard eats their lunch: ‘I noticed a complete stop in game sales from about 2 pm onward on Oblivion day’

Launching a video game is complex and challenging, especially for indie developers competing against major titles like GTA 6. Bethesda's announcement of Oblivion Remastered negatively impacted smaller developers, as its release on April 22 coincided with the launch of indie games like Post Trauma and Starless Abyss, leading to visibility issues. Developers reported significant revenue drops; Brian Bucklew estimated a 10-20% decrease in daily revenue, while Francisco González experienced a complete halt in sales after Oblivion's launch. This pattern of major releases overshadowing smaller games has been observed previously, such as with Monster Hunter Wilds in March.

Winsage

April 28, 2025

While Windows 10 users panic, Ubuntu makes extending support easy

Ubuntu offers a service called Ubuntu Pro that allows home users to extend support for Ubuntu 20.04 at no cost through Extended Security Maintenance (ESM), providing a decade of vulnerability management for critical, high, and select medium security issues. Ubuntu 20.04, launched in 2020, has five years of support remaining. Users can create a free Ubuntu Pro account to link their operating system to ESM, which can be done by executing the command "sudo pro attach TOKEN" after obtaining a unique token from their account. ESM is available for all Long Term Support (LTS) versions of Ubuntu, including 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04, with support lasting until 2030, 2032, and 2034, respectively.

AppWizard

April 19, 2025

A New Pack Of Minecraft Movie Figures Is Up For Preorder

The Minecraft movie has become the second-highest-grossing video game adaptation in cinematic history shortly after its release. The Minecraft Ultimate Movie Pack, featuring eight figures inspired by the film, will launch on July 1 and is available for preorder on Amazon. The pack includes figures such as Steve, Creeper, Garrett, Henry, Dawn, Natalie, Dennis the wolf, and Skeleton, each with unique accessories. Additionally, various Blu-ray editions of the film are available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart, including a limited 4K steelbook edition and a Walmart-exclusive Collector's Crafting Table Edition. Release dates for the Blu-ray versions have not been announced.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

A pair of Armored Core games are being freed from their 2000s Japanese mobile phone prison with an upcoming PC port

Armored Core, a series from FromSoftware, has gained popularity since its debut on the PlayStation 1. PC players recently accessed the franchise with Armored Core 6, and two more titles are on the way, though they will not have English language options. Developer G-Mode is set to release Armored Core Mobile Mission and its sequel, Mobile Mission 2, on Steam, with the first installment launching on April 30th. The original Mobile Mission offers a top-down shooter experience with mech customization, while the sequel aims for a more immersive gameplay experience. G-Mode is also porting Shin Megami Tensei titles, Tokyo Requiem and 20XX, to modern platforms, although release dates for these are not confirmed.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Cubasis 3, Rotaeno, Zombie Sim Z, and more

A collection of Android game and app deals has been released on Google Play. Lenovo's touchscreen Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Copilot+ PC is highlighted for its features. Google’s Find My Device trackers are available for a reduced price. The Google Pixel Tablet is discounted by 0, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra has a price reduction of 0.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in April

The PC gaming landscape remains active in April, with notable releases scheduled. Key titles include: - April 1: Koira - Cute puppy adventure - April 2: Bugaboo Pocket - Entomology life-sim - April 3: Sand - Extraction shooter with giant walkers - April 8: South of Midnight - Action-adventure southern folktale - April 8: Burden of Command - Tactical leadership RPG - April 9: Descenders Next - Downhill snowboarding - April 9: Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days (early access) - April 10: Crashlands 2 - Open world crafting RPG - April 10: Hollywood Animal - Hollywood studio management - April 10: Steel Seed - Sci-fi stealth action adventure - April 10: The Talos Principle: Reawakened - Unreal 5 remake - April 10: Monaco 2 - Co-op heist sequel - April 14: Repose - Black and white adventure - April 14: Stygian: Outer Gods - Survival horror RPG - April 17: Mandragora - Side-scrolling, dark fantasy RPG - April 17: Phantom Breaker - Pixel art beat'em up - April 17: Tempopo - Rhythmic garden puzzler - April 18: Lunar Remastered Collection - '90s RPG classics - April 22: War Rats: The Rat em Up - April 23: Sunderfolk - Couch co-op RPG - April 23: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy - April 24: Detective Dotson - Crime-solving as a Bollywood hopeful - April 24: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - April 24: Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero - April 28: Badlands Crew - Offroad battles Additionally, various gaming events are scheduled throughout the month.

Winsage

March 28, 2025

Windows 11 roadmap? Great for next week but not next year

Microsoft has released a roadmap for Windows 11 that outlines enhancements and features through April 2025, aiming to improve transparency in its development processes. The roadmap highlights the need for clarity on upcoming releases to help IT professionals manage changes, though the timeline for new features raises concerns due to their proximity to release dates. The Improved Voice Access feature is scheduled for a non-security update in April 2025. The Copilot+ PC platform, which will host these features, has not gained significant market traction, potentially leaving administrators unprepared for implementation. Several features, such as Click to Do and Recall, have remained in preview since November 2024 without clear timelines for general availability. The roadmap appears to focus more on consumer-oriented features, with IT professionals seeking clarity on enterprise-critical functionalities and issues like disruptions to printing capabilities. Microsoft has indicated that the roadmap's initial focus is on client devices, with future announcements anticipated, including a potential "Windows Server 2025 surprise installation" and the removal of the Windows 10 upgrade block around October 2025.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

Minecraft Movie Starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa Is Out Next Week

“A Minecraft Movie” is set to be released on April 4, 2025, as the first live-action adaptation of the popular video game. The film is directed by Jared Hess and features Jason Momoa as Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Jack Black as Steve, Emma Myers as Natalie, Danielle Brooks as Dawn, and Jennifer Coolidge in a mysterious role. Production wrapped in April 2024, and the film will be available in standard theaters and IMAX. The storyline follows four misfits who are transported into the Overworld of Minecraft, where they must learn to build, craft, and survive with the help of Steve. The film aims to recreate Minecraft’s aesthetics using CGI and will include familiar gameplay mechanics and beloved creatures from the game. Promotional events include McDonald’s themed Happy Meals launching on April 1, 2025, featuring collectible toys and a new sauce. An in-game event titled “A Minecraft Movie” will run from March 25 to April 7, 2025, offering quests and rewards in Minecraft. The film is expected to receive a PG rating and has a rumored runtime of approximately 108 minutes. The marketing campaign targets both fans and new audiences through digital promotions and merchandise. The film's visual effects team aims to blend practical and digital effects to authentically represent Minecraft's mechanics. The score is composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, and the cinematography is handled by Enrique Chediak. Mojang Studios is involved in the production to ensure the film aligns with the game's spirit. The film's themes include adventure, community, and creativity, reflecting the core elements of Minecraft. Initial fan reactions to the trailer have been mixed, but anticipation remains high.

AppWizard

March 25, 2025

Report: Publishers preparing to bump games to miss GTA 6

Game publishers are adjusting their release schedules in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto 6, which is expected to launch in 2025, likely in the autumn. Executives express concerns that Rockstar's titles dominate consumer attention and spending, making it challenging for new games to succeed. There is a preference among publishers to avoid releasing games close to GTA 6, particularly around late October or early November, to prevent competing directly with it.