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April 25, 2025

A Strangely Gorgeous Puzzle Game Is Free On PC For A Limited Time

The Epic Games Store is offering the game Chuchel for free until May 1. Developed by Amanita Games, Chuchel is an absurd puzzle game featuring a fluffy orange ball named Chuchel on a quest to obtain a cherry, facing challenges from a mischievous pink bug and a large hand. Players solve one-screen puzzles by interacting with various objects in a whimsical manner, prioritizing exploration and experimentation. The game features psychedelic visuals and playful animations, appealing particularly to younger audiences, though its sensory overload may not suit everyone. Chuchel offers a gameplay experience lasting approximately two hours.

AppWizard

April 15, 2025

Movie madness: Teens trash theatre during new Minecraft Movie

The character known as the "chicken jockey" in 'A Minecraft Movie' has caused chaotic scenes in theaters, particularly among teenage audiences, prompting staff to monitor screenings closely during that scene. Theater employees have reported spending up to four hours cleaning up after disruptions, which included thrown soda. In response, theaters have implemented measures such as mandatory parental supervision for younger viewers and bans on certain age groups during screenings to maintain a respectful atmosphere for all attendees. B&B Theatres is actively working to ensure a disruption-free experience for patrons.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

Meta Is Expanding Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger

Meta has expanded its Teen Accounts, initially launched on Instagram, to Facebook and Messenger in the United States, the UK, Australia, and Canada. Users under 18 will automatically transition to these accounts, receiving notifications about the changes. Teen Accounts will include protective features similar to those on Instagram, with new restrictions for users under 16, such as needing parental consent to live broadcast and to disable nudity image blurring in direct messages. A significant 97% of users aged 13-15 maintain default protections on their accounts. For teens under 16, parental permission is required for account changes, and parents can establish supervision through the Family Center feature, allowing them to manage permissions while respecting the teen's privacy.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

NJ movie theater bans unaccompanied minors from ‘A Minecraft Movie’ showings

A movie theater in Washington Township, New Jersey, has implemented a policy requiring minors to be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult during screenings of "A Minecraft Movie" due to disruptive behavior from unsupervised minors. The management reported incidents of vandalism and complaints from patrons, prompting the change to ensure a more pleasant atmosphere for families. Local residents and parents generally support this decision as a necessary measure to enhance the movie-going experience.