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AppWizard

May 13, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ comes to digital, but when will the ‘Minecraft’…

A Minecraft Movie will be available for purchase or rental on various digital platforms starting May 13 at 12 a.m. Eastern Time. The film, directed by Jared Hess and featuring a script by five writers, follows four human misfits in a cube-based world, with voices from Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Jack Black. It has grossed over 9 million globally, leading Warner Bros. to extend its theatrical run. The film will be priced at .99 to buy and .99 to rent on Amazon Prime, with a 48-hour rental window. It is not currently available on subscription streaming services but is expected to stream on Max in early to mid-July 2025, based on previous release patterns.

BetaBeacon

April 21, 2025

The Black Mirror game Thronglets is real and available for iOS and Android

Netflix has released a new game called Thronglets, inspired by an episode from the latest season of Black Mirror. The game combines elements of Tamagotchi and Pokémon and explores dark and existential themes.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

GeForce NOW Adds Hunt: Showdown 1896, Forever Skies and 9 More Games This Week

NVIDIA has updated its cloud streaming platform, GeForce NOW, by adding 11 new PC games, including notable titles such as Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Forever Skies. Hunt: Showdown 1896, developed by Crytek, is a horror-themed extraction shooter that has been enhanced with updates to the CryEngine, featuring NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution, DirectX 12 support, HDR display compatibility, and multi-bounce global illumination. The game is set to receive a new DLC titled Last of the Herd, introducing the Plains Warden playable character and a new weapon, the Herd Thinner. Forever Skies, a first-person sci-fi survival game from Far From Home, has launched its version 1.0 after nearly two years in early access, bringing new content including the final chapter of the narrative, new biomes, colossal creatures, and various collectibles. It also features new tools, resources, crafting recipes, and performance enhancements with NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation. The complete list of new additions to GeForce NOW includes: - Forever Skies (New release on Steam, available April 14) - Night Is Coming (New release on Steam, available April 14) - Hunt: Showdown 1896 (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 15) - Crime Scene Cleaner (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 17) - Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree (New release on Steam, available April 17) - Tempest Rising (New release on Steam, Advanced Access starts April 17) - Aimlabs (Steam) - ContractVille (Steam) - Gedonia 2 (Steam) - MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Steam) - Path of Exile 2 (Epic Games Store)

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

Steam sets new record for concurrent players

On December 8, Steam recorded 39,205,447 concurrent players, surpassing its previous high of approximately 38 million set in September 2024. This increase was driven by the launch of major titles such as Path of Exile 2, which peaked at 578,569 concurrent players, and Marvel Rivals, which reached 480,990 concurrent players. Established games like Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, and DOTA 2 also contributed to the high player counts. As of December 11, 2024, the top 25 most-played games on Steam included titles primarily in the competitive shooter genre, with Counter-Strike 2 leading the list.

AppWizard

December 3, 2024

The 12 best video games releasing in December 2024

The final month of 2024 features several notable video game releases: - Delta Force: A revitalized shooter franchise launching in Early Access on PC, offering multiplayer modes and a remake of the 2003 campaign, initially as a free-to-play title. - UFL: A free-to-play soccer game allowing players to create fantasy teams with real-life stars, backed by Cristiano Ronaldo. - Infinity Nikki: An open-world game with an anime aesthetic where players craft outfits for unique abilities and collect materials in a gacha-style format. - Skydance's Behemoth: A VR game where players confront massive Behemoths as a banished hunter in a cursed land. - Marvel Rivals: A 6v6 PvP hero shooter featuring 33 Marvel characters, emphasizing team composition and dynamic synergies across various maps and modes. - Path of Exile 2: Entering Early Access, this sequel introduces new features, classes, and over 50 bosses, along with crossplay and split-screen mode. - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: An action-adventure game with an original narrative set between classic films, involving stealth and puzzle-solving. - Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered: A remaster of the classic titles with enhanced visuals. - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind: A 2D brawler that revisits the ‘90s TV show, remixing events and enemies from various seasons. - Monument Valley 3: A mobile game available exclusively to Netflix subscribers, continuing the series' puzzle-solving tradition. - Spirit of the Samurai: A side-scrolling action adventure set in feudal Japan, featuring unique stop-motion animation and hack-and-slash gameplay. - Alien: Rogue Incursion: An action horror game following a former Colonial Marine on a mission in a dangerous, xenomorph-infested environment.

BetaBeacon

November 8, 2024

Game over: NVIDIA is limiting how much GeForce Now you can play each month

NVIDIA is implementing a playtime cap of 100 hours per month for GeForce Now users starting in 2025.

AppWizard

October 28, 2024

Indian streaming platform Loco sells to UAE investment firm Redwood

Loco, a streaming startup in India, has been acquired by UAE-based investment firm Redwood for a reported price of million. This acquisition secures a majority stake in Loco, allowing existing investors to exit the company. The valuation reflects a decline from the 5 million valuation assigned to Loco in 2022. Founders Anirudh Pandita and Ashwin Suresh expressed optimism about the acquisition, emphasizing the importance of gaming in the global cultural landscape and their commitment to enhancing user engagement and community connections.

AppWizard

October 19, 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard free download quietly announced

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to launch on 31 October 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. NVIDIA is offering a promotion where subscribing to the GeForce Now Ultimate streaming platform for six months will provide a complimentary digital copy of the game. This version will remain in the user's library and can be played on a cloud-based GeForce RTX 4080, supporting 4K resolution and 120 frames per second with ray tracing.

AppWizard

September 21, 2024

Xite brings Android TV app to UK, Germany, Canada

Streaming music video platform Xite has launched its connected TV app on the Android TV operating system in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada, following its earlier debut in the Netherlands and the United States. The app allows users to download it from the Google Play Store and offers curated playlists organized by genres, eras, and visual styles. Xite is also available on free, ad-supported streaming television platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV Channels, Amazon Freevee, and Pluto TV in select regions. Users can create their own genre-based playlists, skip videos, and pause music videos. In the U.S., the app is accessible on platforms including Comcast’s Xfinity X1, Xumo, Android TV (Google TV), Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Samsung smart TVs.