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AppWizard

May 31, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ sucks, I love it

“A Minecraft Movie” is a 100-minute film that debuted on April 4, featuring a disjointed plot, lackluster script, and minimal character development. The film takes viewers into the “overworld” of Minecraft, where characters attempt to return to reality but face a rushed narrative that prioritizes action and comedy over coherent storytelling. Jack Black stars as Steve, with Jason Momoa as Garrett Garrison, showcasing strong chemistry. Supporting characters, including siblings Henry and Natalie, lack depth, and Jennifer Coolidge’s subplot feels inconsequential. Despite critical reception, the film has grossed over half a billion dollars, driven by the popularity of Minecraft and viral snippets of dialogue. Audience members engaged with the film during screenings, indicating a level of enjoyment despite its flaws.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Two Legends Of UK Game Development Team Up For New Spectrum Next & PC Game

Tony Warriner and Stoo Cambridge are developing a new action-arcade adventure game titled UrbX Warriors for Spectrum Next and PC. The game features two urban explorers, Alejandro and Ramona, who discover a perilous Mayan temple. Players will battle various adversaries and solve traps and puzzles. The project is currently on Kickstarter, having exceeded its funding goal of £6,000, with rewards including digital copies, standard editions, deluxe editions, and premium editions with a custom joystick. A demo is available on itch.io, and there are plans for potential releases on other platforms such as PSX, Switch, Dreamcast, and Amiga.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Services firm Side sets up Sao Paulo studio

Side has opened a new studio in São Paulo, Brazil, described as a "state-of-the-art space," with plans to double its size within the next year. This is Side's second studio in São Paulo, following the establishment of its first location in 2024. The company has achieved a 50 percent year-over-year growth and aims to continue its aggressive expansion strategy. Plans are in place to lease an additional floor in the new building to accommodate further growth.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Atomic Heart studio Mundfish moves into publishing

Mundfish, the developer of Atomic Heart, is launching a publishing label called Powerhouse to support collaboration between developers and investors for innovative game releases. CEO Robert Bagratuni stated that Powerhouse aims to partner with projects that have significant potential and to deliver ambitious titles. Additionally, Atomic Heart has sold over ten million copies since its release in 2023. Bagratuni credited the team's dedication and the players' enthusiasm for the game's success.

AppWizard

May 29, 2025

Amplitude secures $13.6m in funding

Developer Amplitude Studios has secured €12 million (.6 million) in funding from a Series A round led by Griffin Gaming Partners, which contributed €10 million. The funds will be used for developing projects like Endless Legend 2 and expanding the studio's capabilities. This funding follows Amplitude's management buyout from Sega. Amplitude CEO Romain de Waubert de Genlis emphasized the studio's commitment to its indie identity and creative vision, while Griffin partner Frankie Zhu highlighted the studio's success in creating strategy-based franchises.

AppWizard

May 29, 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over 3.3m copies

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over 3.3 million copies since its launch on April 24th, as announced by the game's official Twitter account. Developer Sandfall's COO, François Meurisse, confirmed that another video game is in development, expressing enthusiasm for future projects and noting the team's growth and skill development during the production of the current game.

AppWizard

May 28, 2025

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has sold half a million copies

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has sold over 500,000 copies within three days of its launch. The game was released on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch. It became the second highest grossing title on Steam, following Counter-Strike 2. Developer Level 5 expressed gratitude for the support and released a new illustration to celebrate the achievement.

Winsage

May 28, 2025

Microsoft’s Windows Update to include third-party apps – now that’s a game changer

Microsoft is introducing a "Windows Update orchestration platform" that allows third-party developers to integrate their applications with Windows Update. This platform, currently in preview, provides an API for developers to register their apps as update providers, enabling seamless scheduling, downloading, and installation of updates. Developers can defer updates based on user activity and system performance, while users will benefit from a unified update history for all supported applications. Developers interested in the private preview can contact Microsoft at unifiedorchestrator@service.microsoft.com.

BetaBeacon

May 28, 2025

Android XR will be another DOA Google product

Google's success is driven by its hardware platforms Android and Chromebooks, which generate revenue through targeted ads. Samsung's strength lies in hardware, not software, making it unlikely to save Android XR from failure. The success of Android XR will depend on consumer interest in AR/VR products, which currently seems low.

AppWizard

May 27, 2025

More than 60% of Capcom’s digital game sales last year were on PC

Capcom's strategic shift towards the PC gaming market has been successful, particularly after the release of Monster Hunter World on PC, which was initially delayed but received a positive response. The company aimed for 50% of its sales to come from PC by 2022 or 2023. Capcom has reported eight consecutive years of record profits, with 60% of its digital game sales in the last fiscal year coming from PC, contributing to over 54% of total game sales. Despite initial performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has performed well on Steam, with over half of its sales in February 2025 originating from this platform. Capcom is committed to releasing titles simultaneously on PC and consoles, indicating a promising outlook for future releases.