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AppWizard

May 19, 2025

Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Have Less Than Two Weeks With These Five Games

Five titles are set to leave Xbox Game Pass after May 31, requiring subscribers to purchase them individually to continue playing. Subscribers can receive a 20 percent discount on these games while they are still available. The departing games include: 1. Remnant 2 (Metacritic Score: 85) - A sequel where players face new creatures and bosses. 2. Humanity (Metacritic Score: 86) - A puzzle-action game where players command crowds as a dog. 3. Cassette Beasts (Metacritic Score: 83) - An indie RPG focused on collecting monster forms for battles. 4. Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath (Metacritic Score: 80) - A chaotic battle against evil forces in a survival setting. 5. Firework (Metacritic Score: N/A) - A horror puzzle game involving a police investigation in a mountain village. Once these titles leave, their return to the service is uncertain.

AppWizard

May 19, 2025

This week in PC games: Deliver At All Costs, Onimusha 2 reborn, more Monster Train and a touch of cat racing

New PC game releases this week include: - Champions Tactics Reforged: A turn-based PvP battler with nostalgic tabletop figurines. - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Enhanced Editions: Enhanced versions of the beloved series, including Shadow Of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call Of Prypiat. - The Siege and the Sandfox: A sidescrolling stealth metroidvania with enchanting pixel art visuals. - Jumping Jazz Cats: A whimsical racing game featuring feline competitors. - Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer: A point-and-click adventure involving a serial killer and a biker detective. - Monster Train 2: A sequel combining tower defense and roguelite deck-building. - FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time: An RPG focused on life simulation and restoring a neglected island. - City Tales - Medieval Era: An early access title encouraging creative construction. - Deliver At All Costs: A 1950s toy-town game offering a GTA-style experience. - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tactics RPG: A tactical gameplay title in the beloved franchise. - Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny: A remastered version with updated controls and HD visuals. - 9 Kings: A strategic card game for building kingdoms and engaging in combat. - Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping: A detective game with a quirky narrative. Additionally, the Treehouse team is preparing for Computex 2025 and the Summer Games Fest, while managing various review commitments and projects.

AppWizard

May 18, 2025

Hogwarts Legacy first-person mode looks like a whole new game

The director's cut and DLC expansion for Hogwarts Legacy were scrapped despite the game's success as the best-selling new release of 2023. A sequel is in development, and a recent update has introduced mod support for PC players. One notable mod, called ‘First Person,’ created by user Sh4ii, allows players to experience the game from a first-person perspective. Additionally, Hogwarts Legacy will receive a new-gen upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2, with current Switch owners able to upgrade for £10. This upgrade will involve a comprehensive rebuild of the game using new-gen assets.

TrendTechie

May 17, 2025

Minecraft фильм: дата выхода на стриминговых площадках и слива на торренты

Warner Bros. announced that the digital release of the Minecraft film will be on May 13, 45 days after its theatrical debut. The film has grossed 0 million at the box office, making it the top-grossing film of 2025 so far, despite low ratings. Director Jared Hess mentioned that discussions for a potential sequel are underway due to the vast universe of the game.

AppWizard

May 15, 2025

Stellar Blade heads to PC on June 11

Stellar Blade will be released on PC on June 11, following its PS5 launch in April of the previous year. The PC version features enhanced graphics with support for NVIDIA DLSS 4, NVIDIA DLAA, NVIDIA Reflex, and AMD FSR 3, as well as compatibility with ultrawide resolutions. It is designed to work with the DualSense controller and offers customization options for various input methods. The minimum system requirements include 16GB of RAM, an Intel Core i5 processor, and a GeForce GTX 1060. Sony is expanding its portfolio of first-party games on PC, reflecting a trend away from exclusivity.

AppWizard

May 14, 2025

All 3 original Stalker games get ‘fully remastered and optimized’ versions next week, and I can’t wait to get shredded by an anomaly from the comfort of my sofa

GSC Game World announced plans to release "next-gen patches" for the original Stalker trilogy titles: Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat, on PC. Potential enhancements may include higher-resolution cutscenes, improved visuals and performance, controller support, and Steam achievements. The studio is also continuing to develop Stalker 2.

AppWizard

May 14, 2025

Stonking Half-Life remake Black Mesa is the cheapest it’s ever been on Steam, offering Barney Calhoun in glorious 4K for a mere 2 bucks

The fan-made remake of Valve's 1998 first-person shooter, Half-Life, titled Black Mesa, is currently available on Steam for £1.70 until May 19. The game features a mute scientist navigating chaotic scenarios, including a confrontation with a giant baby in space. The recent "Resonance Decade" update, celebrating the game's 10-year anniversary, includes various technical improvements.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

You can now watch A Minecraft Movie at home in the US – but when is the UK release coming?

A Minecraft Movie has surpassed 0 million in global box office receipts and is available for home viewing in the United States. It can be purchased or rented on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV. The digital release in the UK is set for 19 May at midnight BST, with pre-orders available. DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD formats can also be pre-ordered, though an official release date for physical copies is not confirmed. A limited edition 4K Steelbook will be available exclusively at HMV. The film has the potential to reach the billion mark in box office receipts, and while a sequel has not been officially greenlit, discussions have taken place, and the director expressed excitement about the possibility.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

‘Too many games let their players succeed’ says developer of notoriously tough survival RPG Kenshi, and ‘that’s mind-numbingly boring to me’

Kenshi is an open world survival RPG known for its challenging gameplay, particularly in the early stages. Players navigate a brutal world as ordinary individuals rather than legendary heroes. The game's creator, Natalie Hunt, dislikes the "chosen one" archetype and prefers stories about regular people. Kenshi 2 will be set 1,000 years before the first game, feature a map 50% larger than the original's 870 square kilometers, and introduce many new factions unique to the Kenshi universe. There is no release date for the sequel, but the original game is currently available at a 70% discount on Steam.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

A MINECRAFT MOVIE Just Hit Another Major Milestone

A MINECRAFT MOVIE has surpassed HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS at the global box office, earning 6.8 million and claiming the 15th position in Warner Bros' history, while HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS previously held 6.1 million. The film features Jack Black and Jason Momoa and has a 48% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with an 86% audience approval rating. It is a live-action fantasy adventure inspired by the video game MINECRAFT, following misfits in the Overworld facing destruction. The digital release is set for May 13, and physical copies will be available on June 24. Warner Bros. executives have hinted at plans for a sequel.