Dungeons & Dragons: A New Quest is an expansion for Minecraft that was released on February 20, 2025. It invites players to embark on a narrative-driven adventure in the Forgotten Realms, featuring new gameplay mechanics, locations, magic items, monsters, and dialogue options. The expansion continues the story of protagonists Katra and Vaer, who aim to reclaim Vaer’s stolen soul. Players can choose from four classes: Barbarian, Rogue, Wizard, and Paladin, each with unique abilities. The game can be downloaded from the Minecraft Marketplace for approximately 1510 Minecoins, and players who download it before March 20, 2025, will receive a complimentary Dragon Mask character item. A New Quest shifts from the turn-based mechanics of the previous D&D DLC released in 2023 to a more action-oriented approach.
The text describes the process of reviewing mobile games in 2025, where the team at Steel Media selects and filters through new releases to pick out the best ones for review. The best mobile games of 2025 are listed by review ranking, with games receiving awards such as the Pocket Gamer Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards.
The Google app, launched over 15 years ago, enhances mobile search capabilities on Android devices and serves multiple essential functions, including powering the search widget, the Discover feed, Circle to Search, Google Lens, the Saved tab, and ad personalization options. A poll indicates that 34% of users utilize the app daily, 9% use it often, 16% rarely, and 41% never use it. Despite its perceived redundancy, the app is an uninstallable system app, crucial for maintaining various Android features and functionalities.
Indie publisher and developer Firenut Games has partnered with Digital Dream to release a psychological horror adventure game titled Baptiste, set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X later in 2025. The game follows Sara and her son Tom as they deal with a family tragedy and relocate to Jagged Shore Cliff, where they face their fears. A demo featuring the first 30 minutes of gameplay is available on Steam, introducing players to the storyline and mechanics, including a doll named Baptiste. Key features of the game include total immersion, a suffocating atmosphere, a tormented protagonist, bloodthirsty mysteries, a disturbing aesthetic, and a surrounding narrative that enhances the horror experience. Fans can add Baptiste to their Steam and PlayStation wishlists.
The digital premiere of "Mufasa: The Lion King" occurred on February 18, following a two-month theatrical run that grossed 7 million at the box office. The film is centered around Mufasa's early years and includes characters like Scar, Rafiki, Zazu, and Sarabi, narrated from the perspective of Kiara, Simba's daughter. It has a 57% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 6.7 on IMDb, with mixed reviews from viewers. The film has also appeared on torrent sites in high quality and dubbed in Russian.
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.
There are significant discounts on Google Play, including:
- Galaxy Watch Ultra models available at a notable discount.
- Nothing’s Ear (a) wireless earbuds with a cyberpunk design.
- Samsung’s Music Frame combining art and technology.
- ASUS Chromebook Plus CX3402 featuring Google AI.
- Google Pixel smartphones at competitive prices.
Highlighted apps include:
- Siralim Ultimate, an RPG.
- Ticket to Ride, a digital board game.
- A collection of Dr. Seuss mobile books for young readers.
Connor Drake, the lead developer of Operation: Harsh Doorstop, expressed concerns about financial arrangements between content creators and game developers, particularly regarding undisclosed payments for favorable reviews. He warned creators that if they received over ,000 from competing studios in the past year and did not disclose this in their reviews, they could face legal repercussions. Drake clarified that he does not oppose negative reviews as long as they are transparent about financial ties. He accused some content creators of being compensated by Delta Force for positive coverage without following FTC guidelines, leading to backlash and admissions of undisclosed sponsorships. Drake highlighted a case where YouTuber Actman apologized for not disclosing a ,000 sponsorship for Delta Force coverage. He outlined potential legal actions against creators who fail to disclose financial relationships while producing negative comparisons to other titles. Operation: Harsh Doorstop, released in early access on Steam in 2023, has a 'Mostly Positive' rating from over 17,000 reviews but competes with established titles like Squad and Battlefield.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 is currently priced at 9.99, reflecting a 0 reduction from its standard retail price due to President's Day sales. It features a Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. The laptop has received a perfect score in reviews for its design, keyboard, display, and performance. It has undergone a design refresh that allows for easier repairs, with replaceable components available for purchase from Microsoft. The Snapdragon processors provide exceptional battery life and performance, making the Surface Laptop 7 a cost-effective choice compared to the entry-level Intel variant, which retails at ,499.99.
